Ultra League PvP guide
Ludicolo Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Ludicolo is a Water/Grass-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Ultra League, where it currently ranks #121. Its recommended PvP moveset is Astonish with Weather Ball (Water) and Energy Ball.
Ultra League
#121
Viable pick
Type
Water/Grass
Best Fast Move
Astonish
Charged Moves
Max CP
2,626
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT LUDICOLO
Is Ludicolo Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Ludicolo is currently a viable PvP option in Ultra League where it is ranked #121.
Ludicolo is also a viable PvP option in Great League where it is ranked #181.
Ludicolo PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #181 | 83.4 | Astonish, Weather Ball (Water), Energy Ball |
| Ultra LeagueBest | #121 | 85.2 | Astonish, Weather Ball (Water), Energy Ball |
Best Moveset for Ludicolo in Pokémon GO PvP
Fast Move
Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Normal
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fire, Ground, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Grass, Water
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Ground, Rock, Water
Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Psychic
Weak vs: Bug, Dragon, Fire, Flying, Grass, Poison, Steel
The recommended PvP moveset for Ludicolo is Astonish with Weather Ball (Water) and Energy Ball.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Ludicolo in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
Fast Move
Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Normal
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fire, Ground, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Grass, Water
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Ground, Rock, Water
Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Psychic
Weak vs: Bug, Dragon, Fire, Flying, Grass, Poison, Steel
Charged Moves
Charged Move
Strong vs: Dragon, Flying, Grass, Ground
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock
Weak vs: Fire, Ice, Steel, Water
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Ground, Rock, Water
Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Psychic
Weak vs: Bug, Dragon, Fire, Flying, Grass, Poison, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fire, Ground, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Grass, Water
Charged Move
Strong vs: Dragon, Flying, Grass, Ground
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock
Weak vs: Fire, Ice, Steel, Water
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Ground, Rock, Water
Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Psychic
Weak vs: Bug, Dragon, Fire, Flying, Grass, Poison, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fire, Ground, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Grass, Water
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Ground, Rock, Water
Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Psychic
Weak vs: Bug, Dragon, Fire, Flying, Grass, Poison, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fire, Ground, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Grass, Water
Ludicolo PvP Move Counts
Astonish → Weather Ball (Water)
4 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Astonish → Energy Ball
5 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Ludicolo Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Ultra League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Ludicolo wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
- Jellicent877
- Skeledirge806
- Feraligatr779
- Mimikyu580
- Melmetal508
Difficult Matchups
- Florges388
- Empoleon433
- Corviknight453
- Tinkaton488
Ludicolo Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Ludicolo's Water/Grass typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- bug1.6×
- 1.6×
- poison1.6×
Resistant to
- water0.391×
- ground0.625×
- steel0.625×
Best Counters to Ludicolo in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Ludicolo in Ultra League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Ludicolo's league HP.
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Fairy Windfairy
Fast Move
Neutral
- Chilling Waterwater
Charged Move
Resisted
9% HP
- Disarming Voicefairy
Charged Move
Neutral
32% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Taildragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Crunchdark
Charged Move
Neutral
23% HP
- Bulldozeground
Charged Move
Resisted
19% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Metal Soundsteel
Fast Move
Resisted
- Hydro Cannonwater
Charged Move
Resisted
15% HP
- Drill Peck
Charged Move
Super Effective
45% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Sand Attackground
Fast Move
Resisted
- Air Cutter
Charged Move
Super Effective
39% HP
- Iron Headsteel
Charged Move
Resisted
22% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Fairy Windfairy
Fast Move
Neutral
- Gigaton Hammersteel
Charged Move
Resisted
34% HP
- Bulldozeground
Charged Move
Resisted
17% HP
Ratings are shown from Ludicolo's perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Ludicolo.
Best Teammates for Ludicolo in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Ludicolo should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Ultra League meta.
Covers 5 of Ludicolo's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Ludicolo's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 5 of Ludicolo's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Ludicolo's 5 hardest current matchups.
Teammates are calculated from the current Ultra League rankings and matchup data, and update automatically with each PvP data import.
Best PvP IVs for Ludicolo
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 0/15/15 | 1,496 | 24.5 | 1,950,313 |
| #2 | 1/15/13 | 1,497 | 24.5 | 1,947,056 | |
| #3 | 0/15/8 | 1,500 | 25 | 1,945,900 | |
| #4 | 0/12/11 | 1,500 | 25 | 1,944,356 | |
| #5 | 0/9/14 | 1,499 | 25 | 1,941,886 | |
| Ultra League | #1 | 6/14/15 | 2,494 | 50 | 4,130,511 |
| #2 | 5/15/15 | 2,487 | 50 | 4,129,054 | |
| #3 | 6/15/14 | 2,494 | 50 | 4,128,110 | |
| #4 | 7/15/15 | 2,500 | 49.5 | 4,126,545 | |
| #5 | 8/15/15 | 2,498 | 49 | 4,124,706 |
Ludicolo Stats in Pokémon GO
Ludicolo's real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Ludicolo 0/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 24.5
- CP
- 1,496
- Attack
- 114.4
- Defense
- 126.3
- HP
- 135
Ultra League
Ludicolo 6/14/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 2,494
- Attack
- 150.4
- Defense
- 159.7
- HP
- 172
Ludicolo Evolution
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More PoGoCoach tools
Ludicolo Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Ludicolo in Pokémon GO PvP?
Ludicolo's recommended PvP moveset is Astonish with Weather Ball (Water) and Energy Ball.
Is Ludicolo good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Ludicolo is currently a viable PvP option in Ultra League, where it is ranked #121.
What counters Ludicolo in Pokémon GO PvP?
Florges, Zygarde (Complete Forme) and Empoleon are among the strongest current counters to Ludicolo in Ultra League.
What is Ludicolo weak to in Pokémon GO?
Ludicolo is weak to Bug (1.6×), Flying (1.6×), Poison (1.6×).