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==Trivia==
==Trivia==


*Due to their similar appearance and identical typing, it was speculated that {{p|Alomomola}} would evolve from Luvdisc upon Alomomola's introduction to the public.
*In Generation V, the circles on Luvdisc's cheeks have been changed from white to pink.
===Origin===
===Origin===
Luvdisc is based on the {{wp|Discus (fish)|discus fish}} and certain other species of fish that appear to kiss each other (such as the {{wp|kissing gourami}}).  It is shaped like a {{wp|Heart (symbol)|heart symbol}}. Its {{shiny}} colors may be a reference to having a heart of gold, which signifies a person or being completely without malice, whose nature is loving or caring.
Luvdisc is based on the {{wp|Discus (fish)|discus fish}} and certain other species of fish that appear to kiss each other (such as the {{wp|kissing gourami}}).  It is shaped like a {{wp|Heart (symbol)|heart symbol}}. Its {{shiny}} colors may be a reference to having a heart of gold, which signifies a person or being completely without malice, whose nature is loving or caring.
====Name origin====
====Name origin====
Luvdisc and Lovecus may be a combination of ''love'' and ''{{wp|discus (fish)|discus}}'' or ''disc'' (in reference to its thin, flat body).
Luvdisc and Lovecus may be a combination of ''love'' and ''{{wp|discus (fish)|discus}}'' or ''disc'' (in reference to its thin, flat body).

Revision as of 00:12, 24 June 2013

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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Luvdisc (disambiguation).
Luvdisc
ラブカス Lovecus
#370
370Luvdisc.png
Art by Ken Sugimori from Ruby and Sapphire
Type
Water Unknown
Category
Rendezvous Pokémon
Abilities
Swift Swim Hydration
Hidden Ability
Exp. at Lv. 100
800,000
Regional Pokédex numbers
Hoenn
#183
Regional Browser numbers
Fiore
R-120
Oblivia
R-059
Height
2'00"
Imperial
0.6 m
Metric
Weight
19.2 lbs.
Imperial
8.7 kg
Metric
Dex color
Pink
Catch rate
225 (29.4%)
Body style
Body03.png BodyUnknown.png
Blue-Striped
Footprint
 F370.png   F487O.png
Blue-Striped
Gender ratio
25% male, 75% female
Breeding
Water 2 group 21 cycles
(5355 minimum steps)
EV yield
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
1
Base Exp.: 110 Battle Exp.: 1101*

Luvdisc (Japanese: ラブカス Lovecus) is a Water-type Pokémon.

It is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon.

Biology

Physiology

Luvdisc are pink fish Pokémon that are shaped much like a heart. Their lips and cheeks are a lighter shade of pink.

Gender differences

None.

Special abilities

Like most fish Pokémon, Luvdisc is much more maneuverable in the water than on land. It is also able to confuse would-be attackers with Sweet Kiss and Attract. A Luvdisc can point in the direction of its mate, like a compass. When two Luvdisc kiss, they can bond together and flutter like wings.

Behavior

Luvdisc is often seen in groups, where they either have competitions as to who can jump the highest or try to attract mates.

Habitat

Luvdisc live in nests made from Corsola branches. They live in warm or tropical seas.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food


In the anime

Luvdisc in the anime

Major appearances

Caserin and Luverin

Both Misty and Daisy have a Luvdisc, nicknamed Caserin and Luverin. They acquired the two Rendezvous Pokémon in Luvdisc is a Many Splendored Thing.

Other

Juan's Luvdisc was first seen in The Great Eight Fate!. It was also used in the following episode in the Gym battle against Ash.

Minor appearances

Several Luvdisc also appeared in Clamperl of Wisdom.

Many wild Luvdisc appeared in multiple scenes of Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea and at the beginning of Giratina and the Sky Warrior and Zoroark: Master of Illusions.

A few Luvdisc also appeared in Hold the Phione!.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry
AG110 Luvdisc May's Pokédex Luvdisc, the Rendezvous Pokémon. Luvdisc group together during breeding season, covering the surface of the ocean in a brilliant pink.

In the manga

File:Wallace Adventures.png
Art of Wallace and his Luvdisc, Elizabeth

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Wallace has a Luvdisc nicknamed Elizabeth in Pokémon Adventures. She's usually shown out of her Poké Ball, floating along beside him. Wallace relies on her to solve problems, apparently, as she is shown doing such things as putting out a burning scarf and releasing a Lileep and Anorith to test Ruby's worth at Wallace's request. Also, the two seem to share a bond, as he rarely, if ever, has to specify what he wants her to do. Like all of Wallace's Pokémon in the manga, she is incredibly beautiful and was able to defeat all of Ruby's top Contest Pokémon (excluding Mimi) in an unofficial Contest in a matter of minutes.

Wallace's mentor, Juan, also uses a couple of Luvdisc, who assist him in mentally training Ruby and Sapphire.

In the TCG

Main article: Luvdisc (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation I
Red {{{redbluedex}}}
Blue
Yellow {{{yellowdex}}}
Stadium {{{stadiumdex}}}
Generation II
Gold {{{golddex}}}
Silver {{{silverdex}}}
Crystal {{{crystaldex}}}
Stadium 2 Unknown
Generation III
Ruby Luvdisc live in shallow seas in the tropics. This heart-shaped Pokémon earned its name by swimming after loving couples it spotted in the ocean's waves.
Sapphire Luvdisc's heart-shaped body is a symbol of love and romance. It is said that any couple meeting this Pokémon is promised a loving relationship that never ends.
Emerald Luvdisc make the branches of Corsola their nests. There is a custom from long ago of giving a Luvdisc as a gift to express one's feelings of love.
FireRed During the spawning season, countless Luvdisc congregate at coral reefs, turning the waters pink.
LeafGreen
Generation IV
Diamond It lives in warm seas. It is said that a couple finding this Pokémon will be blessed with eternal love.
Pearl
Platinum
HeartGold Its heart-shaped body makes it popular. In some places, you would give a Luvdisc to someone you love.
SoulSilver
Generation V
Black It lives in warm seas. It is said that a couple finding this Pokémon will be blessed with eternal love.
White
Black 2 It lives in warm seas. It is said that a couple finding this Pokémon will be blessed with eternal love.
White 2
Generation VI
X Unknown
Y Unknown


Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation I
Red Blue
None Trade
Blue (Japan)
None Trade
Yellow
None Trade
Generation II
Gold Silver
None Trade
Crystal
None Trade
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire
Uncommon Route 128, Ever Grande City (Good and Super Rod)
Route 129 (Super Rod)
Emerald
Uncommon Route 128, Ever Grande City (Good and Super Rod)
Route 129 (Super Rod)
FireRed LeafGreen
None Trade
Colosseum
None Trade
XD
None Trade
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl
Rare Route 224, Pokémon League (Super Rod)
Platinum
Rare Route 224, Pokémon League (Super Rod)
HeartGold SoulSilver
Swarm Route 27 (Surf)
Pal Park
Sea
Pokéwalker
None
Generation V
Black White
Rare (Super Rod) Uncommon (Rippling Water) Routes 4, 13, Driftveil City, Undella Town, Undella Bay
Black 2 White 2
Unknown Routes 13 and 21, Seaside Cave, Undella Town and Humilau City (Fishing)
Dream World
Sparkling Sea
Generation VI
X Y
None Trade



In side games

Game Location
Pokémon Pinball:
Ruby & Sapphire
Ocean
Pokémon Trozei! Phobos Submarine
Endless Level 29
Forever Level 29
Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red/Blue Rescue Team
Silver Trench (45F-54F)
Far-off Sea (45F-54F)
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time/Darkness
Miracle Sea (B1-B18)
Deep Miracle Sea (B1-B4)
Pokémon Ranger Safra Sea
Pokémon Ranger:
Guardian Signs
Coral Sea
Pokémon Rumble Blast Beach: Challenger's Ground

Held items

Game Held Item(s)
Ruby Sapphire Heart Scale Heart Scale (50%)
Emerald
Diamond Pearl Heart Scale Heart Scale (50%)
Platinum
HeartGold SoulSilver Heart Scale Heart Scale (50%)
Black White Heart Scale Heart Scale (50%)
Black 2 White 2 Heart Scale Heart Scale (50%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
43
103 - 150 196 - 290
30
31 - 90 58 - 174
55
54 - 117 103 - 229
40
40 - 101 76 - 196
65
63 - 128 121 - 251
97
91 - 163 179 - 322
Total:
330
Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed
3/5 ★★★☆☆
Power
1/1
Skill
1/1
Stamina
3/5 ★★★☆☆
Jump
2/3 ★★
Total
10/15 ★★


Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water ½×
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark
None
Weak to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water ½×
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark
None
Immune to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water ½×
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark
None
Resistant to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water ½×
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark
None

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation V
Other generations:
III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
00Start Tackle Normal Physical 05050 100100% 35
044 Charm Normal Status 0000 100100% 20
077 Water Gun Water Special 04040 100100% 25
099 Agility Psychic Status 0000 —% 30
1414 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 08585% 20
1717 Lucky Chant Normal Status 0000 —% 30
2222 Water Pulse Water Special 06060 100100% 20
2727 Attract Normal Status 0000 100100% 15
3131 Flail Normal Physical 0000 100100% 15
3737 Sweet Kiss Normal Status 0000 07575% 10
4040 Hydro Pump Water Special 120120 08080% 5
4646 Aqua Ring Water Status 0000 —% 20
5151 Captivate Normal Status 0000 100100% 20
5555 Safeguard Normal Status 0000 —% 25
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Luvdisc
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Luvdisc
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation V
Other generations:
III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
 TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Bag TM Poison Sprite.png TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000 090}}90% 10
Bag TM Ice Sprite.png TM07 Hail Ice Status 0000 —}}—% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 0000 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Ice Sprite.png TM13 Ice Beam Ice Special 09595 100}}100% 10
Bag TM Ice Sprite.png TM14 Blizzard Ice Special 120120 070}}70% 5
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
Bag TM Water Sprite.png TM18 Rain Dance Water Status 0000 —}}—% 5
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM20 Safeguard Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 25
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 15
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Psychic Sprite.png TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM45 Attract Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM48 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Water Sprite.png TM55 Scald Water Special 08080 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM77 Psych Up Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000 090}}90% 15
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
Bag HM Water Sprite.png HM03 Surf Water Special 09595 100}}100% 15
Bag HM Water Sprite.png HM05 Waterfall Water Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
Bag HM Water Sprite.png HM06 Dive Water Physical 08080 100}}100% 10
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Luvdisc
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Luvdisc
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation V
Other generations:
III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
 Father   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
CarvanhaSharpedoBasculinBasculinAlomomola
Aqua Jet Water Physical 40 100% 20
GoldeenSeakingChinchouLanturnLuvdiscFinneon
LumineonAlomomola
Aqua Ring Water Status —% 20
QwilfishWailmerWailord
Brine Water Special 65 100% 10
LuvdiscFinneonLumineon
Captivate Normal Status 100% 20
Alomomola
Heal Pulse Psychic Status —% 10
BarboachWhiscashRelicanth
Mud Sport Ground Status —% 15
MagikarpGyaradosWailmerWailord
Splash Normal Status —% 40
GoldeenSeakingChinchouLanturn
Supersonic Normal Status 55% 20
GoldeenSeakingBarboachWhiscashAlomomola
Water Sport Water Status —% 15
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Luvdisc in Generation V
  • Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
  • Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Luvdisc in that game.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Luvdisc
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Luvdisc
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation V
Other generations:
III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
 Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
B W B2 W2 Bounce Flying Physical 85 85% 5
B W B2 W2 Icy Wind Ice Special 55 95% 15
B W B2 W2 Sleep Talk Normal Status —% 10
B W B2 W2 Snore Normal Special 40 100% 15
  • A black abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Luvdisc can be tutored the move in that game
  • A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Luvdisc cannot be tutored the move in that game
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Luvdisc
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Luvdisc
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

Dream World moves

Generation V
Other generations:
III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
 Event   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Sparkling Sea Icy Wind Ice Special 55 95% 15
Sparkling Sea Mud Sport Ground Status —% 15
  • A superscript level indicates that Luvdisc can learn this move normally in Generation V at that level
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Luvdisc
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Luvdisc
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see event moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball
 N/A 
Not available
Pokémon Pinball RS
 PinRS370.png PinRSani370.png 
Acquisition: Catch
Pokémon Trozei!
 Trozeiani370.png 
Rarity: Common
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
File:MDP RT 370.png Body size: 1
Recruit rate: 8.6%
Friend Area: Treasure Sea
Phrases
51%-100% HP Love is a wonderful thing! Do you love love? Don't you love love?
26%-50% HP Ohhh! My HP is in half!
1%-25% HP Oh, I can't! Wasn't my love enough?
Level up I love leveling up! Don't you love it too?
Partner phrases
51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%.
26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%.
1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%.
Level up I love leveling up! Don't you love it too?
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness
,
and Explorers of Sky
MDP E 370.png Body size: 1
Recruit rate: 8.2%
IQ group: D
Pokémon Ranger
Group:  Water  Poké Assist: Water PA.png
( Water )
Field move: None
Loops: 2 Min. exp.: N/A Max. exp.: N/A
Browser entry  
When Luvdisc gather, they apparently compete over which can jump the highest.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia
Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None
Browser entry  
This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group: Poké Assist: Field move:
 Water  Water Assist.png
( Water )
Past
Electric Assist.png
( Normal )
Cut 1 field move.png
(Cut ×1)
Past
Electrify 1 field move.png
(Electrify ×1)
Browser entry  
It shoots orbs of water to attack.
N/A Not
Available
Defense
Speed
N/A Not
Available
Defense
Speed
Attack
Defense ●●
Speed ●●●
Attack Not
Available
Defense
Speed
Attack Not
Available
Defense
Speed
Attack Not
Available
Defense
Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure
None.png PokéPark Pad entry:
This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond
None.png Strong: {{{Park2strong}}} Weak: {{{Park2weak}}}
PokéPark Pad entry:
This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
None.png HP: Move: {{{ConquestMove}}}
Attack: Ability 1: {{{ConquestAbility1}}}
Defense: Ability 2: {{{ConquestAbility2}}}
Speed: Ability 3: {{{ConquestAbility3}}}
Does not evolve.
Range: 0 Perfect Links: {{{ConquestLink}}}

Evolution

Luvdisc
Does not evolve
Luvdisc
 Water 


Sprites

Gen Game
I Red Blue Yellow Red (Ja) Green Back
This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I.
II Gold Silver Crystal   Back
This Pokémon did not appear during Generation II.
III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Back
Spr 3r 370.png Spr 3e 370.png Spr 3f 370.png Spr b 3r 370.png
Spr 3r 370 s.png Spr 3e 370 s.png Spr 3f 370 s.png Spr b 3r 370 s.png
IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Back
Spr 4d 370.png Spr 4p 370.png Spr 4h 370.png Spr b 4d 370.png
Spr 4d 370 s.png Spr 4p 370 s.png Spr 4h 370 s.png Spr b 4d 370 s.png
V Black White Black 2 White 2 Back
Spr 5b 370.png Spr 5b2 370.png Spr b 5b 370.png
Spr 5b 370 s.png Spr 5b2 370 s.png Spr b 5b 370 s.png
Luvdisc For other sprites and images, please see Luvdisc images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

  • Due to their similar appearance and identical typing, it was speculated that Alomomola would evolve from Luvdisc upon Alomomola's introduction to the public.
  • In Generation V, the circles on Luvdisc's cheeks have been changed from white to pink.

Origin

Luvdisc is based on the discus fish and certain other species of fish that appear to kiss each other (such as the kissing gourami). It is shaped like a heart symbol. Its Shiny colors may be a reference to having a heart of gold, which signifies a person or being completely without malice, whose nature is loving or caring.

Name origin

Luvdisc and Lovecus may be a combination of love and discus or disc (in reference to its thin, flat body).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning
Japan Flag.png Japanese ラブカス Lovecus From love and discus
France Flag.png French Lovdisc From love and discus or disc. Similar to English name
Spain Flag.png Spanish Luvdisc Same as English name
Germany Flag.png German Liebiskus From Liebe, Diskus, and Hibiskus
Italy Flag.png Italian Luvdisc Same as English name
South Korea Flag.png Korean 사랑동이 Sarangdong'i
China and Taiwan Flags.png Mandarin Chinese 愛心魚 Ài Xīn Yú Literally "Love fish".
Hong Kong Flag.png Cantonese Chinese


Related articles

External links

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#371: Bagon Bagon


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