Introduced in generation three, with the Pokemon Ruby and Sapphire games, Luvdisc is a monotype water Pokemon. It is a standalone Pokemon, which means that it does not evolve from or into another Pokemon. Luvdisc is classified by the Pokedex as the “Rendezvous Pokemon” which is likely a reference to its general behavior. This guide will showcase Luvdisc’s capabilities in battle, its appearances in the anime, as well as other general facts about Luvdisc.
About Luvdisc
As a generation three Pokemon, Luvdisc first appeared in the Ruby and Sapphire season of the anime in the episode Clamperl of Wisdom. It was mainly featured as a background prop to showcase the different Pokemon living on the island. Many of Luvdisc’s appearances in the anime are similar to this. Luvdisc does not evolve from or into another Pokemon and thus there are no evolution conditions to fulfill. The Pokedex mentions that Luvdisc’s heart-shaped body is a symbol of love. Any couple that meets with this Pokemon is promised a fulfilling relationship.
| First appearance in anime | Pokemon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire Clamperl of Wisdom |
| First appearance in game | Pokemon Ruby and Sapphire |
| Region | Hoenn |
| Evolution | Not known to evolve from or into another Pokemon |
| 1st Evo level | N/A |
| 2nd Evo level | N/A |
| Pokedex Entry | 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. |
Luvdisc Base Stats
| HP | 43 |
| ATTACK | 30 |
| DEFENCE | 55 |
| SP. ATTACK | 40 |
| SP. DEFENCE | 65 |
| SPEED | 97 |
| TOTAL | 330 |
Appearance
Luvdisc is a small pink Pokemon that resembles a heart and thus most of its body is different shades of pink. It has no discernible limbs and seems to use the mass of its body to propel itself forward in water. Luvdisc is similar to a sunfish in terms of its flat, elongated body, but it lacks the pointed fins of the sunfish. It has black eyes with white pupils and the point of the heart makes up its mouth. Luvdisc is a small Pokemon at only 2 feet, or 0.6 meters, tall.
Behavior
In the Pokemon universe, swarms of Luvdisc can often be seen in the ocean. The mass amount of Luvdisc near the area causes the ocean’s water to seem bright pink. Luvdisc can be commonly found near tropical seas and they are social Pokemon. When two Luvdisc kiss, they appear to be a set of wings flying through the ocean. Pelipper will hunt Luvdisc in the wild, but it can often find safety in numbers. The Pokedex mentions that Luvdisc obtained its name by swimming after couples in the water.
Strengths and Weaknesses
Luvdisc is a weak Pokemon. There is almost no redeemable quality about Luvdisc’s battle potential other than its decent speed stat. The rest of its statline is abysmal, but presents more of a defensive lineup rather than an offensive lineup. Even still, Luvdisc lacks the moves to be truly threatening in battle. It is typically used as a disabling Pokemon. As a monotype water Pokemon, Luvdisc takes 2x damage from grass and electric type moves. It has no immunities but is resistant to steel, fire, water, and ice type moves.
Best Moveset
There is little reason to consider using Luvdisc in competitive play. Even in unique formats , Luvdisc struggles to find a place. Most players find Luvdisc nearly unusable in competitive play, but that only encourages some players to find the perfect situation for Luvdisc to be powerful. The strongest showing for Luvdisc with a disruptive moveset.
Consider running Attract, Charm, Rain Dance, and Sweet Kiss. This set is aimed at preventing your opponent’s Pokemon from attacking. Using Attract can keep your opponents locked down while Charm and Sweet Kiss ensure that opposing moves are weak. Rain Dance is usually used in conjunction with its Hydration ability, although it can also find value with its Swift Swim ability.
| Attract | Charm |
| Rain Dance | Sweet Kiss |
How to Catch Luvdisc in Pokemon Go?
If you would like to obtain a Luvdisc in Pokemon Go, there are many different ways of doing so. While Luvdisc is a standalone Pokemon, it is relatively common in boosted areas. You can find Luvdisc spawning in the wild, at a boosted rate, near rivers, lakes, canals, docks, harbors, oceans, lakes, and other watery areas. Luvdisc can also be hatched from 5 and 7 km eggs. You can also find Luvdisc as a tier one raid boss at Pokemon Gyms. Since Luvdisc does not evolve from or into another Pokemon, you can save all the candies you collect to power up your Luvdisc.
Trivia
- The inspiration for Luvdisc’s design is likely based on the discus fish.
- The name Luvdisc is a combination of the words love and discus.
FAQ
What does Luvdsic evolve into?
Luvdisc is a standalone Pokemon, meaning it does not evolve from or into another Pokemon. There are no evolution conditions to fulfill with this Pokemon as it cannot evolve into another Pokmeon. Once you have obtained a Luvdisc, you can move on to collect other Pokemon.
Is Luvdisc useless?
Luvdisc can fulfill a niche on certain teams. This Pokemon comes with many disruptive moves. With enough luck, Luvdisc can prevent your opponents from moving entirely. This situation is ideal to say the least, but the disruption that Luvdisc can bring cannot be ignored.
What is Luvdisc weak against?
As a monotype water Pokemon, Luvdisc is weak to grass and electric type moves. It has a higher special defense than physical defense, but this will rarely matter. Luvdisc’s health pool is low enough that it cannot survive for long in battle. Luvdisc is weakest against fast Pokemon that can knock out Luvdisc before it disrupts their capabilities.
Conclusion
Congratulations, you now know just about everything there is to know about this “Rendezvous Pokemon”. While Luvdisc’s impact on competitive play is limited, it can perform well in specific environments. Thanks to its abilities keeping its speed high or preventing status effects , Luvdisc can be useful in battle. Even though Luvdisc is not powerful on its own, it can draw attention away from other Pokemon. Reserve a slot on your team for Luvdisc if you want a disruptive water type Pokemon.
