Lotad is said to have originally dwelt on land. 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 on the surface of the water in ponds and lakes. On rare occasions, this Pokémon travels on land in search of clean water. If it does not drink water for too long, the leaf on its head wilts. If the leaf dies, Lotad grows weak. It is known to ferry small Pokémon across ponds by carrying them on the broad leaf on its head.