Lotad live in ponds and lakes, where they float on the surface. It grows weak if its broad leaf dies. On rare occasions, this Pokémon travels on land in search of clean water.
Lotad was released with the release of aquatic-theme, Hoenn-region Pokémon on December 21st, 2017.
In the wild, maximum capture CP of Lotad is 513, however it can reach 555, if encountered Pokémon is boosted by current weather.
Between April 22nd and April 30th, 2018, Lotad's global spawn rate was significantly higher during the Earth Day 2018.
Between June 7th and June 21st, 2018, Lotad's global spawn rate was significantly higher during the Water Festival 2018.
Between July 14th and July 15th, 2018, Lotad's global spawn rate was significantly higher during the Pokémon GO Fest 2018.
Between March 19th and March 26th, 2019, Lotad's global spawn rate was significantly higher during the Equinox 2019.
Since December 21st, 2017, Lotad can be hatched from 5-km Eggs with a 342 of maximal CP.
Between June 7th and June 21st, 2018, Lotad was temporarily possible 2-km egg hatchling during the Water Festival.
As a former 1st tier Raid Boss, Lotad's CP was 2,020. Its maximum capture CP in Bonus Challenge was 342 and 427 when encountered Pokémon was boosted by weather.
Lotad was available in field research: "Catch 3 Pokémon with Weather Boost, Catch 5 Pokémon with Weather Boost, Catch a Castform, Make 5 Nice Throws, Make 3 Nice Throws in a row, Make 3 Great Throws, Make 2 Great Throws in a row, Make 5 Curveball Throws, Battle in a Gym, Use a super effective Charged Attack in a Gym battle, Battle in a Raid, Spin 2 PokéStops, or Use 3 Berries to help catch Pokémon" during Limited Research event with a maximum capture CP of 256.
Lotad was also available in field research: "Make 2 Great Curveball throws in a row, Win 3 Gym Battles, Win a Raid, Hatch an Egg, or Evolve 3 Pokémon" during Yokohama Pokémon GO Fest 2019.
