Lotad Pokémon Shining Pearl: Moves, Sprites & Locations
Everything you need to know about Lotad in Pokémon Shining Pearl. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 47 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.
Pokémon Shining Pearl
SinnohLotad Pokemon Shining Pearl Pokedex Entry
Its leaf grew too large for it to live on land. That is how it began to live floating in the water.
Pokemon Shining Pearl Lotad Sprites
Primary
ShinyPokémon Shining Pearl Lotad Moveset
Complete registry of moves learned by Lotad via various methods in Pokémon Shining Pearl.
| Move | Type | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| growl | — | Lv. 1 |
| astonish | — | Lv. 1 |
| absorb | — | Lv. 3 |
| water gun | — | Lv. 6 |
| mist | — | Lv. 9 |
| mega drain | — | Lv. 12 |
| flail | — | Lv. 16 |
| bubble beam | — | Lv. 20 |
| nature power | — | Lv. 24 |
| giga drain | — | Lv. 28 |
| rain dance | — | Lv. 33 |
| zen headbutt | — | Lv. 38 |
| energy ball | — | Lv. 43 |
End of Move Database
Pokémon Shining Pearl Lotad Locations
Lotad can be caught in 5 locations across Pokémon Shining Pearl, including Fountainspring Cave, Grassland Cave, and Riverbank Cave. The most reliable spawn is at Sunlit Cavern, where you'll find it between Lv. 16 and 63 by cave with a variable spawn rate.
Fountainspring Cave
1 encounter- caveLv. 16-63Visible EncountersAdded after obtaining the National PokédexVaries
Grassland Cave
1 encounter- caveLv. 16-63Visible EncountersAdded after obtaining the National PokédexVaries
Riverbank Cave
1 encounter- caveLv. 16-63Visible EncountersAdded after obtaining the National PokédexVaries
Still Water Cavern
1 encounter- caveLv. 16-63Visible EncountersAdded after obtaining the National PokédexVaries
Sunlit Cavern
1 encounter- caveLv. 16-63Visible EncountersAdded after obtaining the National PokédexVaries