LOTAD lives in ponds and lakes, where they float on the surface. It grows weak when its broad leaf dies. On rare occasions, this POKéMON travels on land in search of clean water.
Sapphire
LOTAD is said to have dwelled on land before. However, this POKéMON is thought to have returned to water because the leaf on its head grew large and heavy. It now lives by floating atop the water.
Emerald
This POKéMON lives in ponds with clean water. It is known to ferry small POKéMON across ponds by carrying them on the broad leaf on its head.
FireRed
It searches about for clean water. If it does not drink water for too long, the leaf on its head wilts.
LeafGreen
Diamond
It looks like an aquatic plant and serves as a ferry to Pokemon that can't swim.
Pearl
Platinum
It looks like an aquatic plant and serves as a ferry to Pokemon that can't swim.