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=Trivia=
=Trivia=
*Luvdisc is often considered to be the worst fully evolved pokemon competitively, owing to its well below average offenses and defenses and its small amount of support options
*Luvdisc is often considered to be the worst fully evolved pokemon competitively, owing to its well below average offenses and defenses and its sub-par support options
==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|kissing gourami]]).
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|kissing gourami]]).

Revision as of 21:02, 13 April 2008

000 #{{{prevnum}}}: Relicanth
Pokémon
#{{{nextnum}}}: Bagon 000
Luvdisc
ラブカス Lovecus
#370
130
Artwork from R/S/E
Type
Water '
Category
Rendezvous Pokémon
Ability
Swift Swim
Exp. at Lv. 100
800,000
Regional Pokédex numbers
Hoenn
#183
Regional Browser numbers
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
BodyUnknown.png BodyUnknown.png
Blue-Striped
Footprint
 F370.png   F487O.png
Blue-Striped
Gender ratio
Gender unknown
Breeding
Water 2 group 1 cycles
(255 minimum steps)
EV yield
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
Base Exp.: 110 Battle Exp.: 1101*

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

Biology

Physiology

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

Gender differences

Special abilities

Like most fish Pokémon, it's much more maneuverable in the water. It's also able to confuse with Sweet Kiss and Attract would be attackers.

Behavior

It's 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 nest made from Corsola branches. They live in warm or tropical seas.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

In the anime

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

Juan's Luvdisc was first seen in The Great Eight Fate. Then he used it against Ash in the following episode as one of his strongest Pokémon.

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 During the spawning season, countless Luvdisc congregate at coral reefs, turning the waters pink.
Generation IV
Diamond It lives in warm seas. It is said that a couple finding this Pokémon will be blessed with eternal love.
Pearl It lives in warm seas. It is said that a couple finding this Pokémon will be blessed with eternal love.
Platinum {{{platinumdex}}}
HeartGold {{{heartgolddex}}}
SoulSilver {{{soulsilverdex}}}
Generation V
Black {{{blackdex}}}
White {{{whitedex}}}
Black 2 {{{black2dex}}}
White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
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 (Good Rod)
Common (Super Rod)
Route 128, Ever Grande City
Emerald
Uncommon (Good Rod)
Common (Super Rod)
Route 128, Ever Grande City
FireRed LeafGreen
None Trade
Colosseum
None Trade
XD
None Trade
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl
Rare Route 224, Pokémon League (Super Rod)
Platinum
None Trade
HeartGold SoulSilver
None Trade
Pal Park
Sea
Pokéwalker
None
Generation V
Black White
None Trade
Black 2 White 2
None Trade
Dream World
None
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 Silver Trench (45F-54F)
Far-off Sea (45F-54F)
Pokémon Ranger Safra Sea

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.

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

Template:Learnset intro

By leveling up

Game Generation III Generation IV
Start Tackle Tackle
4 Charm Charm
7 Water Gun
9 Agility
12 Water Gun
14 Take Down
16 Agility
17 Lucky Chant
22 Attract
24 Take Down
27 Sweet Kiss
28 Attract
31 Water Pulse
36 Sweet Kiss
37 Aqua Ring
40 Flail Captivate
46 Flail
48 Safeguard
51 Safeguard

By TM/HM

Game Generation III
TM03 Water Pulse
TM06 Toxic
TM10 Hidden Power
TM13 Ice Beam
TM14 Blizzard
TM17 Protect
TM18 Rain Dance
TM20 Safeguard
TM21 Frustration
TM27 Return
TM32 Double Team
TM42 Facade
TM43 Secret Power
TM44 Rest
TM45 Attract
HM03 Surf
HM07 Waterfall
HM08 Dive

By breeding

Side game data

Template:Side game

Evolution

Template:EvoChart Box

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

  • Luvdisc is often considered to be the worst fully evolved pokemon competitively, owing to its well below average offenses and defenses and its sub-par support options

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).

Name origin

Lovecus is a combination of love and discus. Luvdisc is a play on luv (probably meaning love) and discus.

In other languages

Related articles

External links

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