Luvdisc (Pokémon)

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Pokémon
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Luvdisc
ラブカス Lovecus
130
Artwork from R/S/E
Type Species
 Water  Rendezvous Pokémon
Ability Exp. at 100
Swift Swim 800,000
Pokédex
National
#370
Johto
#—
Hoenn
#183
Sinnoh
#—
Browser
Fiore
R-120
Almia
R—
Height Weight
2'00" 19.2 lbs.
Pokédex color Body style Footprint Catch rate
Pink Image:Body03.png Image:F370.png 225
Gender ratio
 
25% male
 
75% female
Egg groups Egg cycles
Water 2 21 (5355 steps*)
EV yield
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
1
Speed
0
Exp.
110

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

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

Contents

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.

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

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food


In the anime

Luvdisc 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!. It was also used in the following episode in the gym battle against Ash.

A few Luvdisc also appeared in Hold the Phione!.

In the manga

Wallace has a Luvdisc nicknamed Elizabeth in Pokémon Special. 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.

In the TCG

Main article: Luvdisc (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

Gen Game Pokédex entry
I This Pokémon was not available in Generation I.
II This Pokémon was not available in Generation II.
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.
Platinum 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 Area
I This Pokémon was not available in Generation I.
II This Pokémon was not available in Generation II.
III Ruby Sapphire Uncommon Route 128, Ever Grande City (Super Rod)
Emerald Uncommon Route 128, Ever Grande City (Super Rod)
FireRed LeafGreen None Trade
Colosseum None Trade
XD None Trade
IV Diamond Pearl Rare Route 224, Pokémon League (Super Rod)
Platinum Rare Route 224, Pokémon League (Super Rod)
 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
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

Base stats

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


Type effectiveness

Weak to Resistant to Immune to Normal effectiveness

Learnset

Luvdisc is capable of learning the following moves in Generation IV.

  • Moves in bold are damaging moves to which STAB applies.


By leveling up

Generation IV
Other generation learnsets: III
Level Move Type Cat. Pwr. Acc. PP Contest Appeal
Start Tackle Normal Physical 35 95% 35 Tough 3 ♥♥♥
4 Charm Normal Status 100% 20 Cute 2 ♥♥
7 Water Gun Water Special 40 100% 25 Cute 3 ♥♥♥
9 Agility Psychic Status —% 30 Cool 2 ♥♥
14 Take Down Normal Physical 90 85% 20 Tough 3 ♥♥♥
17 Lucky Chant Normal Status —% 30 Cute 2 ♥♥
22 Attract Normal Status 100% 15 Cute 2 ♥♥
27 Sweet Kiss Normal Status 75% 10 Cute 2 ♥♥
31 Water Pulse Water Special 60 100% 20 Beauty 2 ♥♥
37 Aqua Ring Water Status —% 20 Beauty 0
40 Captivate Normal Status 100% 20 Beauty 2 ♥♥
46 Flail Normal Physical 100% 15 Cute 2 ♥♥
51 Safeguard Normal Status —% 25 Beauty 2 ♥♥
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB
Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only from an evolution of this Pokémon

By TM/HM

Generation IV
Other generation learnsets: III
TM Move Type Cat. Pwr. Acc. PP Contest Appeal
TM03 Water Pulse Water Special 60 100% 20 Beauty 2 ♥♥
TM06 Toxic Poison Status 85% 10 Smart 2 ♥♥
TM07 Hail Ice Status —% 10 Beauty 2 ♥♥
TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 100% 15 Smart 1
TM13 Ice Beam Ice Special 95 100% 10 Beauty 2 ♥♥
TM14 Blizzard Ice Special 120 70% 5 Beauty 2 ♥♥
TM17 Protect Normal Status —% 10 Cute 0
TM18 Rain Dance Water Status —% 5 Tough 2 ♥♥
TM20 Safeguard Normal Status —% 25 Beauty 2 ♥♥
TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 100% 20 Cute 2 ♥♥
TM27 Return Normal Physical 100% 20 Cute 2 ♥♥
TM32 Double Team Normal Status —% 15 Cool 2 ♥♥
TM42 Facade Normal Physical 70 100% 20 Cute 2 ♥♥
TM43 Secret Power Normal Physical 70 100% 20 Smart 2 ♥♥
TM44 Rest Psychic Status —% 10 Cute 0
TM45 Attract Normal Status 100% 15 Cute 2 ♥♥
TM55 Brine Water Special 65 100% 10 Smart 2 ♥♥
TM58 Endure Normal Status —% 10 Tough 2 ♥♥
TM77 Psych Up Normal Status —% 10 Smart 0
TM78 Captivate Normal Status 100% 20 Beauty 2 ♥♥
TM82 Sleep Talk Normal Status —% 10 Cute 3 ♥♥♥
TM83 Natural Gift Normal Physical 100% 15 Cool 2 ♥♥
TM87 Swagger Normal Status 90% 15 Cute 2 ♥♥
TM90 Substitute Normal Status —% 10 Smart 1
HM03 Surf Water Special 95 100% 15 Beauty 2 ♥♥
HM07 Waterfall Water Physical 80 100% 15 Tough 3 ♥♥♥
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB
Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only from an evolution of this Pokémon

By breeding

Generation IV
Other generation learnsets: III
Father Move Type Cat. Pwr. Acc. PP Contest Appeal
Luvdisc
Goldeen, Seaking
Chinchou, Lanturn
Finneon, Lumineon
Aqua Ring Water Status —% 20 Beauty 0
Luvdisc
Finneon, Lumineon
Captivate Normal Status 100% 20 Beauty 2 ♥♥
Relicanth
Barboach, Whiscash
Mud Sport Ground Status —% 15 Cute 2 ♥♥
Wailmer,

Wailord
Magikarp

Splash Normal Status —% 40 Cute 0
Goldeen, Seaking
Chinchou, Lanturn
Supersonic Normal Status 55% 20 Smart 2 ♥♥
Goldeen, Seaking
Barboach, Whiscash
Water Sport Water Status —% 15 Cute 2 ♥♥
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB
Italic indicates a move that gets STAB from an evolution of this Pokémon
*Indicates a move only available by chain breeding

By tutoring

Generations III and IV
Other generation learnsets: III
Game Move Type Cat. Pwr. Acc. PP Contest Appeal
FR LG E XD D P Pt Bounce Flying Physical 85 85% 5 Cute 1
FR LG E XD D P Pt Dive Water Physical 80 100% 10 Beauty 1
FR LG E XD D P Pt Double-Edge Normal Physical 120 100% 15 Tough 0
FR LG E XD D P Pt Endure Normal Status —% 10 Tough 2 ♥♥
FR LG E XD D P Pt Icy Wind Ice Special 75 100% 15 Beauty 2 ♥♥
FR LG E XD D P Pt Mimic Normal Status —% 10 Cute 0
FR LG E XD D P Pt Psych Up Normal Status —% 10 Smart 0
FR LG E XD D P Pt Sleep Talk Normal Status —% 10 Cute 3 ♥♥♥
FR LG E XD D P Pt Snore Normal Special 40 100% 15 Cool 3 ♥♥♥
FR LG E XD D P Pt Substitute Normal Status —% 10 Smart 1
FR LG E XD D P Pt Swagger Normal Status 90% 15 Cute 2 ♥♥
FR LG E XD D P Pt Swift Normal Special 60 —% 20 Cool 2 ♥♥
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB
Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only from an evolution of this Pokémon
A colored initial indicates that the move is not available to be tutored in this game,
while a colored background indicates that the move is available.

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire
Image:PinRS370.png Acquisition: Catch Image:PinRS370.gif
Pokémon Trozei!
Image:Trozeiani370.gif Rarity: Common Image:Trozeiani370.gif
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
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:  Water  Loops: 2 Minimum Experience: N/A
Poké Assist: Image:Waterpa.PNG ( Water ) Field Move: None Maximum Experience: N/A
"When Luvdisc gather, they apparently compete over which can jump the highest."
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness
Image:MDP370.png Body size: 1 Recruit Rate: 8.2% IQ Group: D

Evolution

Does not evolve
Image:370.png
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
Image:Spr_3r_370.png Image:Spr_3e_370.gif Image:Spr_3f_370.png Image:Spr_b_g3_370.png
File:Spr 3r 370 s.png File:Spr 3e 370 s.gif File:Spr 3f 370 s.png File:Spr b g3 370 s.png
IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Back
Image:Spr_4d_370.png Image:Spr_4p_370.png NO SPRITES
AVAILABLE
Image:Spr_b_g4_370.png
Image:Spr_4d_370_s.png Image:Spr_4p_370_s.png Image:Spr_b_g4_370_s.png
Luvdisc For other sprites and images, please see Luvdisc images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

  • Luvdisc's 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.
  • In the games, Luvdisc has an orange-pink tint, while in the anime and its official art, Luvdisc appears more reddish-pink.
  • Luvdisc is considered by many fans to be a Novelty Pokémon. due to the fact that it was very weak stats (except for Speed), a very poor movepool and an ability which serves to increase a stat which is not really in need of increasing in the first place yet it is still desired to be caught by players simply due to the fact that they can be caught holding Heart Scales which can be used to teach Pokémon previously forgotten moves.

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.

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