Stat Ranges at Lv. 100
Min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature. Max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting nature.
- Generation
- II (Johto)
- Color
- Red
- Shape
- Wings
- Habitat
- Forest
- Growth Rate
- Fast
- Capture Rate
- 90 (35.3%)
- Gender Ratio
- 50% Male / 50% Female
- Egg Groups
- Bug
- Hatch Counter
- 15 cycles (~4,096 steps)
- Base Experience
- 137
- EV Yield
- 2 SpD
- Height
- 1.4 m (4'07")
- Weight
- 35.6 kg (78.5 lbs)
Damage taken when attacked by each type. Accounts for Bug/Flying dual typing.
Makes sleep pass twice as quickly.
Strengthens bug moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
Strengthens punch-based moves to 1.2× their power.
Generation VI
When the stars flicker in the night sky, it flutters about, scattering a glowing powder.
The spot patterns on its back grow larger or smaller depending on the number of stars in the night sky.
It is said that in lands with clean air, where the stars fill the sky, there live Ledian in countless numbers. There is a good reason for this—the Pokémon uses the light of the stars as its energy.
Generation VII
While it’s believed that starlight provides it with energy, this Pokémon also loves to eat berries. In the daytime, it curls up in the grass to sleep.
In battle, it throws punches with all four arms. The power of each individual blow is piddly, so it aims to win by quantity rather than quality.
It’s said that the patterns on its back are related to the stars in the night sky, but the details of that relationship remain unclear.
It flies through the night sky, sprinkling sparkly dust. According to some, if that dust sticks to you, good things will happen to you.
Show older entries (Gen II, III, IV, V)
Generation II
When the stars flicker in the night sky, it flutters about, scattering a glowing powder.
The star patterns on its back grow larger or smaller depending on the number of stars in the night sky.
In the daytime when it gets warm, it curls up inside a big leaf and drifts off into a deep slumber.
Generation III
It is said that in lands with clean air, where the stars fill the sky, there live LEDIAN in countless numbers. There is a good reason for this - the POKéMON uses the light of the stars as its energy.
It is said that in lands with clean air, where the stars fill the sky, there live many LEDIAN. For good reason, they use the light of the stars as energy.
The star patterns on its back grow larger or smaller depending on the number of stars in the night sky.
When the stars flicker in the night sky, it flutters about, scattering a glowing powder.
Generation IV
It uses starlight as energy. When more stars appear at night, the patterns on its back grow larger.
When the stars flicker in the night sky, it flutters about, scattering a glowing powder.
The spot patterns on its back grow larger or smaller depending on the number of stars in the night sky.
Generation V
It uses starlight as energy. When more stars appear at night, the patterns on its back grow larger.
Level Up
14 moves| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tackle | nor | P | 40 | 100% | 35 |
| 8 | Supersonic | nor | N | — | 55% | 20 |
| 17 | Mach Punch | fig | P | 40 | 100% | 30 |
| 20 | Roost | fly | N | — | — | 5 |
| 24 | Light Screen | psy | N | — | — | 30 |
| 24 | Reflect | psy | N | — | — | 20 |
| 24 | Safeguard | nor | N | — | — | 25 |
| 24 | Struggle BugSTAB | bug | S | 50 | 100% | 20 |
| 33 | Baton Pass | nor | N | — | — | 40 |
| 42 | Swift | nor | S | 60 | — | 20 |
| 42 | Air SlashSTAB | fly | S | 75 | 95% | 15 |
| 51 | Agility | psy | N | — | — | 30 |
| 53 | Bug BuzzSTAB | bug | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| 60 | Double Edge | nor | P | 120 | 100% | 15 |
TM / HM
34 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerial AceSTAB | fly | P | 60 | — | 20 |
| Attract | nor | N | — | 100% | 15 |
| Brick Break | fig | P | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| Bug BuzzSTAB | bug | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Dig | gro | P | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Double Team | nor | N | — | — | 15 |
| Drain Punch | fig | P | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Facade | nor | P | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| Flash | nor | N | — | 100% | 20 |
| Fling | dar | P | — | 100% | 10 |
| Focus Blast | fig | S | 120 | 70% | 5 |
| Focus Punch | fig | P | 150 | 100% | 20 |
| Giga Drain | gra | S | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| Giga Impact | nor | P | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| Hyper Beam | nor | S | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| Light Screen | psy | N | — | — | 30 |
| Protect | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Reflect | psy | N | — | — | 20 |
| Rest | psy | N | — | — | 5 |
| Rock Smash | fig | P | 40 | 100% | 15 |
| Roost | fly | N | — | — | 5 |
| Safeguard | nor | N | — | — | 25 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Solar Beam | gra | S | 120 | 100% | 10 |
| Strength | nor | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Struggle BugSTAB | bug | S | 50 | 100% | 20 |
| Substitute | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Sunny Day | fir | N | — | — | 5 |
| Swagger | nor | N | — | 85% | 15 |
| Swift | nor | S | 60 | — | 20 |
| Swords Dance | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| Thief | dar | P | 60 | 100% | 25 |
| U TurnSTAB | bug | P | 70 | 100% | 20 |
Move Tutor
11 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Double Edge | nor | P | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| Drain Punch | fig | P | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Focus Punch | fig | P | 150 | 100% | 20 |
| Giga Drain | gra | S | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| Roost | fly | N | — | — | 5 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Substitute | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Swagger | nor | N | — | 85% | 15 |
| Swift | nor | S | 60 | — | 20 |
| Swords Dance | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
Best STAB Moves
Same-type attack bonus (1.5x power)
Best Coverage Moves
Off-type moves for hitting weaknesses
Tools for Ledian
Damage Calculator
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Team Builder
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EV Optimizer
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Coverage Solver
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Where To Catch
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Stat Calculator
Calculate stats with IVs, EVs, and nature
About Ledian
Ledian is a Bug and Flying-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 2 (Johto). While it’s believed that starlight provides it with energy, this Pokémon also loves to eat berries. In the daytime, it curls up in the grass to sleep. Ledian stands 1.4 m (4'07") tall and weighs 35.6 kg (78.5 lbs), making it a small Pokemon.
Ledian Base Stats
Ledian has a base stat total of 390, which is low, indicating a pre-evolution or utility-focused Pokemon. Its highest stat is Sp. Def at 110 (very good), while its lowest is Attack at 35 (poor). Ledian is moderately fast with a base Speed of 85.
Ledian Weaknesses & Resistances
As a Bug and Flying-type, Ledian is weak to Fire, Electric, Ice, Flying, Rock (4x)-type moves, resists Grass (¼x), Fighting (¼x), Bug-type attacks, and is completely immune to Ground-type moves. This gives Ledian 5 weaknesses, 3 resistances, and 1 immunity.
Ledian Abilities
Ledian's abilities include Early Bird, Swarm, Iron Fist. Early Bird makes sleep pass twice as quickly.. Swarm strengthens bug moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less. Its Hidden Ability is Iron Fist, which strengthens punch-based moves to 1.2× their power.
Ledian Moves & Learnset
Ledian can learn 59 moves in Generation 8, including 14 by leveling up, 34 via TM/HM, and 11 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Bug Buzz (Bug, 90 power), Air Slash (Flying, 75 power), U Turn (Bug, 70 power), Aerial Ace (Flying, 60 power). For coverage, Ledian can learn Focus Punch (Fighting), Giga Impact (Normal), Hyper Beam (Normal).
Training Ledian
Ledian has a moderate capture rate of 90 (35.3%), meaning it may take a few attempts to catch. Defeating Ledian yields 2 Sp. Defense EVs. It has a fast growth rate and requires approximately 4,096 steps to hatch from an Egg. Ledian belongs to the Bug egg group. Ledian is part of a 2-stage evolution line (Ledyba → Ledian).
Use the tools above to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Ledian. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Ledian, or use the team builder to see how Ledian fits into your squad.
