Luvdisc (Pokémon)
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| Luvdisc ラブカス Lovecus | |
![]() Artwork from R/S/E | |
| National Dex | #370 |
|---|---|
| Johto Dex | #— |
| Hoenn Dex | #183 |
| Sinnoh Dex | #— |
| Fiore Browser | R-120 |
| Almia Browser | R— |
| Type | Water |
| Species | Rendezvous Pokémon |
| Height | 2′00″ (0.6m) |
| Weight | 19.2 lbs. (8.7kg) |
| Ability | Swift Swim |
| Egg group | Water 2 |
| Time to hatch | 5,120 steps |
| Effort yield | 1 Spd |
| Exp. yield | 110 base exp. |
| Lv100 at | 800,000 exp. |
| Gender | 75% ♀ / 25% ♂ |
| Pokédex color | Pink |
| Catch rate | 225 |
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Luvdisc (Japanese: ラブカス Lovecus) is a Water-type Pokémon.
Contents |
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 against 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
| Gen | Game | Pokédex entry |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | |
| 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. |
Game locations
| Gen | Game | Rarity | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| III | Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire | Uncommon (Good Rod) Common (Super Rod) | Route 128, Ever Grande City |
| Pokémon Emerald | Uncommon (Good Rod) Common (Super Rod) | Route 128, Ever Grande City | |
| Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen | None | Trade | |
| Pokémon Colosseum | None | Trade | |
| Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness | None | Trade | |
| IV | Pokémon Diamond and Pearl | Rare | Route 224, Pokémon League (Super Rod) |
| Pokémon Platinum | Unknown | ||
| Pal Park | Sea |
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
| HP: | 43 | |
|---|---|---|
| Attack: | 30 | |
| Defense: | 55 | |
| SpAtk: | 40 | |
| SpDef: | 65 | |
| Speed: | 97 |
Type effectiveness
| Weakness | Resistance | |
|---|---|---|
Learnset
Luvdisc is capable of learning the following moves.
Moves in bold are damage moves to which STAB apply.
By leveling up
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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
| Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire | ||
|---|---|---|
| | Acquisition: Catch | |
| Pokémon Trozei! | ||
| | Rarity: Common | |
| Pokémon Mystery Dungeon | ||
| 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? | |
| Pokémon Ranger | ||
| Group: | Loops: 2 | Minimum Experience: N/A |
| Poké Assist: | Field Move: None | Maximum Experience: N/A |
| When Luvdisc gather, they apparently compete over which can jump the highest. | ||
Evolution
Sprites
| Gen | Game | ||||||
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| 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 | |
| Image:Spr 3r 370.png | | Image:Spr 3f 370.png |
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| Image:Spr 3r 370 s.png | Image:Spr 3e 370 s.gif | Image:Spr 3f 370 s.png | Image:Spr b g3 370 s.png | ||||
| IV | Diamond | Pearl | Platinum | Back | |||
| Image:Spr 4d 370.png | Image:Spr 4p 370.png |
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| Image:Spr 4p 370 s.png | Image:Spr b g4 370 s.png | |||||
Trivia
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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