Lombre is a water and grass type Pokémon.

What is Lombre weak to?

Lombre is weak to flying, poison, bug type moves.

Where can you find Lombre?

Lombre can be found in hoenn route 114, sinnoh route 229, sinnoh route 212 and 7 other locations.

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Water Grass

Type Matchups

Weak to (2x damage):

Flying Poison Bug

Resistant to (½x damage):

Ground Steel Water

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Generation III · #0271 — Jolly Pokémon

Lombre, known as the Jolly Pokémon, is a Water/Grass-type Pokémon introduced in Generation III that occupies the middle stage of a three-part evolutionary line beginning with Lotad. As the second evolutionary form, Lombre represents a significant transition in both appearance and capability, developing from its lily pad-adorned predecessor into a more humanoid creature. With a National Pokédex number of 271, Lombre stands at 1.2 meters tall and weighs 32.5 kilograms, making it a moderately-sized Pokémon with a base stat total of 340. This species is classified in both the Water 1 and Grass egg groups, and it has a moderate capture rate of 120, making it reasonably accessible to trainers. Lombre's mischievous nature and nocturnal habits have made it a memorable fixture in the Pokémon world since its introduction, particularly renowned for its playful interactions with humans and its role in various ecological environments.

Base Stats

HP60

Attack50

Defense50

Sp. Atk60

Sp. Def70

Speed50

Total340

Height

1.2m

Weight

32.5kg

Gender

Male 50% / Female 50%

Color

green

Shape

humanoid

Habitat

waters-edge

Abilities

Swift Swim

Doubles Speed during rain.

Rain Dish

Heals for 1/16 max HP after each turn during rain.

Own TempoHidden

Prevents confusion.

Lombre Biology & Physical Characteristics

Lombre is a bipedal Pokémon with distinctly humanoid characteristics, featuring a predominantly green body complemented by light blue markings on its face, ears, arms, and back. Its most striking feature is the large lily pad adorning its head, which resembles a sombrero complete with a notch, serving as a visual signature of its Water/Grass classification. The Pokémon possesses stubby, round ears, large expressive eyes with small pupils, and a distinctive red bill-like mouth that gives it a perpetually cheerful expression. Each of Lombre's hands is equipped with four red claws and a thumb, while its feet feature three red claws and a toe, providing it with adequate dexterity both in water and on land. Perhaps most notably, Lombre's entire body is covered by a thin, slimy film that creates an unpleasant, slimy sensation when touched—a defensive adaptation that also contributes to its aquatic lifestyle. This viscous coating is so pronounced that many people who encounter Lombre mistake it for a human child upon first sight, particularly due to its humanoid posture and size, though legend in Kitakami suggests that Lombre may have once been a mischievous child who was reborn as a Pokémon.

Pokedex Numbers

national#271

hoenn#20

kalos mountain#56

updated hoenn#20

galar#37

kitakami#105

Training

EV Yield2 Sp. Def

Catch Rate120

Base Happiness70

Base Exp.119

Growth Ratemedium slow

Breeding

Egg Groupswater1, plant

GenderMale 50% / Female 50%

Egg Cycles15 (4080 steps)

Lombre Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups

Lombre exhibits a perfectly balanced gender ratio of 50% male to 50% female, providing equal opportunity for breeding regardless of which specimen a trainer encounters. With a base friendship value of 70 and classification in both the Water 1 and Grass egg groups, Lombre demonstrates considerable breeding versatility and can produce offspring when paired with appropriate breeding partners from either egg group. The species has a relatively moderate hatch time, requiring 15 egg cycles to mature from egg to hatched Pokémon, equivalent to approximately 3,599 to 3,855 steps depending on factors such as parent Pokémon and in-game mechanics. This moderate breeding speed makes Lombre accessible for trainers interested in breeding projects without requiring excessive time investment compared to species with longer hatch times. The inclusion of Lombre in both Water 1 and Grass egg groups reflects its dual-type nature and allows it to breed with a diverse range of Pokémon, expanding the possibilities for creating competitive offspring with desirable movesets and natures. The base happiness of 70 indicates that Lombre responds relatively well to trainer care, requiring moderate affection to achieve maximum happiness—a characteristic that makes it a rewarding companion for trainers who invest time in bonding with their Pokémon.

Held Items

Mental Herb

omega ruby5%

Mental Herb

alpha sapphire5%

Mental Herb

sun5%

Mental Herb

moon5%

Mental Herb

ultra sun5%

Mental Herb

ultra moon5%

Sprites

Front

Back

Shiny Front

Shiny Back

Home

Home Shiny

Showdown

sword shield

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yellow

tm01

gold silver

tm01

crystal

tm01

red blue

tm01

black white

tm01

black 2 white 2

tm01

lets go pikachu lets go eevee

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omega ruby alpha sapphire

tm01

x y

tm01

blue japan

tm01

red green japan

tm01

sword shield

tm02

crystal

tm02

gold silver

tm03

yellow

tm03

ruby sapphire

tm03

red blue

tm03

platinum

tm03

firered leafgreen

+740 more TMs/HMs

lombre's Evolution Chain

lotad

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Water

Grass

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Water

Grass

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Grass

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Water

Grass

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Water

Grass

ludicolo

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Water

Grass

Lombre Evolution, Mega Evolution & Special Forms

Lombre occupies a crucial intermediary position within its evolutionary line, evolving from Lotad when the latter reaches level 14 and subsequently evolving into the final form Ludicolo upon exposure to a Water Stone. This two-stage evolution pattern mirrors the early Pokémon design philosophy while providing meaningful progression through gameplay. The transition from Lotad to Lombre represents a substantial shift in the Pokémon's physical form and stat distribution, moving from a primarily aquatic creature to a more bipedal, humanoid Pokémon capable of functioning both in water and on land. When exposed to a Water Stone—a mineral catalyst representing the Pokémon's deep connection to water-type energy—Lombre transforms into Ludicolo, gaining a more vibrant appearance and significantly improved stats, particularly in Special Attack, which increases from Lombre's moderate 60 to Ludicolo's 90. The evolution line demonstrates an interesting biological progression where the creature becomes progressively more humanoid and dynamic, ultimately culminating in Ludicolo's samba-dancing anthropomorphic form. This evolutionary pathway is relatively uncommon among Pokémon lines in that it requires a specific stone rather than simple leveling, making the acquisition of a Water Stone a significant milestone for trainers seeking to complete this line's development.

Where to Find

hoenn route 114

hoenn

sapphireLv. 16-16 (5% chance)

sapphireLv. 18-18 (5% chance)

emeraldLv. 18-18 (5% chance)

+2 more

sinnoh route 229

sinnoh

diamondLv. 20-20 (4% chance)

pearlLv. 20-20 (4% chance)

+3 more

alola

ultra sunLv. 60-60 (15% chance)

ultra moonLv. 60-60 (15% chance)

Lombre Behaviour and Natural Habitat

True to its classification as the Jolly Pokémon, Lombre exhibits a distinctly playful and mischievous personality that defines its interactions with both other Pokémon and humans. The species is exclusively nocturnal, sleeping during daylight hours on beds of water grass in riverine environments and becoming active only after dusk, a behavioral adaptation that allows it to avoid direct competition with diurnal bird Pokémon that share similar aquatic hunting grounds. Lombre's primary diet consists of aquatic moss that grows on rocks in riverbed ecosystems, making it an important part of freshwater food chains. The Pokémon's mischievous nature manifests most memorably in its interactions with anglers, as documented across multiple Pokédex entries: Lombre delights in tugging on fishing lines from beneath the water's surface and takes great joy in popping out of rivers to startle unsuspecting people. This behavior, while harmless, has made Lombre somewhat infamous among fishing enthusiasts. Lombre prefers waterfronts with abundant food sources and typically inhabits areas with significant aquatic vegetation, making it most common in river systems and wetland areas across various regions.

Pokedex Entries

Generation III

ruby

LOMBRE is nocturnal - it will get active after dusk. It is also a mischief-maker. When this POKéMON spots anglers,it tugs on their fishing lines from beneath the surface and enjoys their consternation.

sapphire

LOMBRE’s entire body is covered by a slippery, slimy film. It feels horribly unpleasant to be touched by thisPOKéMON’s hands. LOMBRE is often mistaken for a human child.

emerald

In the evening, it takes great delight in popping out of rivers and startling people. It feeds on aquatic moss that grows on rocks in the riverbed.

fireredleafgreen

It lives at the water’s edge where it is sunny. It sleeps on a bed of water grass by day and becomes active at night.

Generation IV

diamondpearlplatinum

It has a mischievous spirit. If it spots an angler, it will tug on the fishing line to interfere.

heartgoldsoulsilver

It is nocturnal and becomes active at nightfall. It feeds on aquatic mosses that grow in the riverbed.

Generation V

blackwhite

It has a mischievous spirit. If it spots an angler, it will tug on the fishing line to interfere.

black 2white 2

It has a mischievous spirit. If it spots an angler, it will tug on the fishing line to interfere.

Generation VI

It lives at the water’s edge where it is sunny. It sleeps on a bed of water-grass by day and becomes active at night.

It has a mischievous spirit. If it spots an angler, it will tug on the fishing line to interfere.

omega ruby

Lombre is nocturnal—it will get active after dusk. It is also a mischief maker. When this Pokémon spots anglers, it tugs on their fishing lines from beneath the surface and enjoys their consternation.

alpha sapphire

Lombre’s entire body is covered by a slippery, slimy film. It feels horribly unpleasant to be touched by this Pokémon’s hands. Lombre is often mistaken for a human child.

Generation VIII

sword

It is nocturnal and becomes active at nightfall. It feeds on aquatic mosses that grow in the riverbed.

shield

It lives at the water’s edge where it is sunny. It sleeps on a bed of water grass by day and becomes active at night.

Lombre Name Origin & Design Inspiration

The name 'Lombre' derives from a combination of linguistic influences that reflect its design and ecological role. The 'Lom' component likely traces back to 'loto,' the Spanish and Portuguese word for lotus, directly referencing the lily pad that crowns its head and its aquatic plant associations. The 'bre' suffix may relate to 'hombre,' the Spanish word for 'man,' reflecting Lombre's distinctive humanoid appearance and bipedal posture that frequently leads observers to mistake it for a human child. In Japanese, Lombre is known as Hasubrero, a name combining 'hasu' (lotus in Japanese) with 'brero' (derived from 'sombrero'), perfectly encapsulating both the lotus lily pad on its head and the hat-like appearance of that same distinctive feature. This multilingual naming approach showcases Game Freak's sophisticated approach to Pokémon nomenclature, creating names that work across different linguistic and cultural contexts while maintaining coherent meaning. The design itself draws inspiration from humanoid aquatic creatures and plants, resulting in a creature that seamlessly blends human characteristics with botanical and aquatic elements, embodying the essence of a Water/Grass-type Pokémon while maintaining visual appeal and memorable distinctiveness.

Learnable Moves

Lombre can learn 97 moves:

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.	PP
absorb	grass	Special	20	100	25
astonish	ghost	Physical	30	100	15
attract	normal	Status	—	100	15
blizzard	ice	Special	110	70	5
body slam	normal	Physical	85	100	15
brick break	fighting	Physical	75	100	15
bubble	water	Special	40	100	30
bubble beam	water	Special	65	100	20
bullet seed	grass	Physical	25	100	30
captivate	normal	Status	—	100	20
chilling water	water	Special	50	100	20
confide	normal	Status	—	—	20
counter	fighting	Physical	—	100	20
disarming voice	fairy	Special	40	—	15
dive	water	Physical	80	100	10
double team	normal	Status	—	—	15
double edge	normal	Physical	120	100	15
drain punch	fighting	Physical	75	100	10
dynamic punch	fighting	Physical	100	50	5
echoed voice	normal	Special	40	100	15
encore	normal	Status	—	100	5
endure	normal	Status	—	—	10
energy ball	grass	Special	90	100	10
facade	normal	Physical	70	100	20
fake out	normal	Physical	40	100	10
fire punch	fire	Physical	75	100	15
flail	normal	Physical	—	100	15
flash	normal	Status	—	100	20
fling	dark	Physical	—	100	10
frustration	normal	Physical	—	100	20
fury swipes	normal	Physical	18	80	15
giga drain	grass	Special	75	100	10
grass knot	grass	Special	—	100	20
grassy glide	grass	Physical	55	100	20
grassy terrain	grass	Status	—	—	10
growl	normal	Status	—	100	40
hail	ice	Status	—	—	10
headbutt	normal	Physical	70	100	15
hidden power	normal	Special	60	100	15
hone claws	dark	Status	—	—	15
hydro pump	water	Special	110	80	5
hyper voice	normal	Special	90	100	10
ice beam	ice	Special	90	100	10
ice punch	ice	Physical	75	100	15
icy wind	ice	Special	55	95	15
knock off	dark	Physical	65	100	20
leech seed	grass	Status	—	90	10
magical leaf	grass	Special	60	—	20
mega drain	grass	Special	40	100	15
mega kick	normal	Physical	120	75	5
mega punch	normal	Physical	80	85	20
metronome	normal	Status	—	—	10
mimic	normal	Status	—	—	10
mist	ice	Status	—	—	30
mud shot	ground	Special	55	95	15
mud slap	ground	Special	20	100	10
muddy water	water	Special	90	85	10
natural gift	normal	Physical	—	100	15
nature power	normal	Status	—	—	20
power up punch	fighting	Physical	40	100	20
protect	normal	Status	—	—	10
rain dance	water	Status	—	—	5
razor leaf	grass	Physical	55	95	25
rest	psychic	Status	—	—	5
return	normal	Physical	—	100	20
rock smash	fighting	Physical	40	100	15
round	normal	Special	60	100	15
scald	water	Special	80	100	15
secret power	normal	Physical	70	100	20
seed bomb	grass	Physical	80	100	15
sleep talk	normal	Status	—	—	10
snore	normal	Special	50	100	15
solar beam	grass	Special	120	100	10
strength	normal	Physical	80	100	15
substitute	normal	Status	—	—	10
sunny day	fire	Status	—	—	5
surf	water	Special	90	100	15
swagger	normal	Status	—	85	15
sweet scent	normal	Status	—	100	20
swords dance	normal	Status	—	—	20
synthesis	grass	Status	—	—	5
take down	normal	Physical	90	85	20
teeter dance	normal	Status	—	100	20
tera blast	normal	Special	80	100	10
thief	dark	Physical	60	100	25
thunder punch	electric	Physical	75	100	15
tickle	normal	Status	—	100	20
toxic	poison	Status	—	90	10
trailblaze	grass	Physical	50	100	20
uproar	normal	Special	90	100	10
water gun	water	Special	40	100	25
water pulse	water	Special	60	100	20
water sport	water	Status	—	—	15
waterfall	water	Physical	80	100	15
weather ball	normal	Special	50	100	10
whirlpool	water	Special	35	85	15
zen headbutt	psychic	Physical	80	90	15

Lombre Competitive Battle Guide

In competitive Pokémon battles, Lombre operates as a moderately viable support and utility Pokémon whose strategic value derives primarily from its abilities rather than raw stats. With a base stat total of only 340, Lombre's individual stats are relatively modest across the board: HP (60), Attack (50), Defense (50), Special Attack (60), Special Defense (70), and Speed (50). However, its dual abilities provide significant utility in weather-dependent strategies. Swift Swim doubles Lombre's Speed during rain, transforming its typically sluggish 50 base Speed into a competitive 100, allowing it to outpace many threats in rain-based teams. Rain Dish provides passive recovery equivalent to 1/16 of maximum HP per turn during rain, granting Lombre surprising longevity in weather-focused builds. The hidden ability Own Tempo prevents confusion, a niche protection useful against specific threats and competitive strategies. Lombre's movepool provides adequate coverage with access to Water-type moves like Waterfall and Aqua Jet, Grass-type attacks including Bullet Seed and Energy Ball, and utility moves such as Leech Seed and Synthesis. While Lombre's evolutionary descendant Ludicolo generally outshines it in competitive play due superior stats and offensive presence, Lombre occupies a valid niche in rain teams where its speed doubling and healing abilities can enable successful strategies in lower competitive tiers.

Commonly Asked Questions About Lombre

What type is Lombre?

Lombre is a water and grass type Pokemon.

What does Lombre evolve into?

Lombre evolves into ludicolo.

What are Lombre's weaknesses?

Lombre is weak to flying, poison and bug type moves.

Where can I find Lombre?

Lombre can be found in hoenn route 114 (hoenn), sinnoh route 229 (sinnoh) and sinnoh route 212 (sinnoh) and 7 other locations.

Lombre Cultural Impact & Franchise History

Since its introduction in Generation III, Lombre has maintained a consistent presence in Pokémon media and popular culture, though it typically operates in the shadow of its more famous evolutionary line. The species gained particular recognition through Brock's Lombre in the anime series, where the Pokémon showcased its mischievous personality and water-based combat abilities alongside Brock's other team members. Lombre's distinctive appearance—particularly the lily pad sombrero—has made it instantly recognizable and memorable among fans, spawning numerous fan artworks and creative interpretations across online communities. The Pokémon's nocturnal nature and prankster personality have inspired various fan theories and creative works exploring its behavioral patterns and ecological role within the Pokémon world. In the Pokémon Trading Card Game, Lombre has received several card iterations spanning multiple generations, with some notable support in water-focused deck archetypes. The legend from Kitakami that Lombre was once a mischievous child transformed into Pokémon form has resonated with fans as one of the more evocative origin stories within the franchise, contributing additional depth to the species' cultural presence. While not achieving the mainstream recognition of iconic species like Charizard or Gyarados, Lombre maintains a dedicated fanbase that appreciates its unique design, playful nature, and role within water-type ecosystems, ensuring its continued relevance across Pokémon media generations.

Where to Find Lombre in Every Pokémon Game

Lombre's availability varies considerably across different Pokémon games, though it has appeared in most major titles since Generation III's original Ruby and Sapphire versions. In those foundational games, Lombre could be found in water routes and wetland areas, obtained either by leveling Lotad to level 14 or by encountering Lombre directly in appropriate habitats. The species has maintained consistent availability throughout the main series games, including appearances in FireRed, LeafGreen, Emerald, Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold, and SoulSilver, typically accessible through water encounters or evolution of Lotad. In later generations, Lombre appeared in X and Y (specifically in Mountain Kalos locations), with continued presence through Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, Sword and Shield, and more recent titles including the Crown Tundra and Teal Mask DLC content. The Pokémon's moderate catch rate of 120 makes it reasonably accessible to trainers using standard Poké Balls, particularly when encountered at lower health or status conditions. For trainers seeking specific competitive or breeding specimens, Lombre can be reliably obtained by catching Lotad—which typically appears more frequently in early-game water areas—and leveling it to the evolution threshold. The inclusion of Lombre in Pokémon GO further expanded accessibility for mobile players, allowing those who prefer that platform to encounter and potentially evolve the species without mainline game access.

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Type Matchups

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Base Stats

Height

Weight

Category

Gender

Color

Shape

Habitat

Abilities

Lombre Biology & Physical Characteristics

Pokedex Numbers

Training

Breeding

Lombre Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups

Held Items

Sprites

Held Items

mental-herb

mental-herb

mental-herb

mental-herb

mental-herb

mental-herb

TMs & HMs

lombre's Evolution Chain

lotad

lombre

ludicolo

lotad

lombre

ludicolo

Lombre Evolution, Mega Evolution & Special Forms

Where to Find

hoenn route 114

sinnoh route 229

sinnoh route 212

kalos victory road

couriway town

kalos route 21

kalos route 16

kalos route 15

pokemon village

ultra space wilds

Lombre Behaviour and Natural Habitat

Pokedex Entries

Lombre Name Origin & Design Inspiration

Learnable Moves

Lombre Competitive Battle Guide

Commonly Asked Questions About Lombre

What type is Lombre?

What does Lombre evolve into?

What are Lombre's weaknesses?

Where can I find Lombre?

Lombre Cultural Impact & Franchise History

Where to Find Lombre in Every Pokémon Game