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Ledian.

national dex #166 · gen II
BST 390 · bug / flying
Ledian official artwork
bugflying
#166 · gen II
Profile
HP
55
ATK
35
DEF
50
SPA
55
SPD
110
SPE
85
BST 390 · best Sp. Def 110 · worst Attack 35 · meters scale to 200

Ledian is weak to Fire, Electric, Ice, Flying, Rock and resists Grass, Fighting, Bug and is immune to Ground.

Typingbugflying
AbilitiesEarly Bird, Swarm, Iron Fist
Height, weight1.4 m / 35.6 kg
Catch rate90 / 255
Egg groupsBug
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#165ledyba
Dex position
#166 of 1025
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Ledian base stats

BST 390 · ranges at level 100
StatBaseDistributionMin lv 100Max lv 100
HP55220314
Atk3567185
Def5094218
SpA55103229
SpD110202350
Spe85157295
BST390bst bar scales to 720, the series maximum
min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature · max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting natureEV yield 2 SpD

Ledian weaknesses and resistances

damage taken · Bug / Flying dual typing
nor1
fir2
wat1
ele2
gra¼
ice2
fig¼
poi1
gro0
fly2
psy1
bug½
roc4
gho1
dra1
dar1
ste1
fai1
Weak to
Fire, Electric, Ice, Flying, Rock (4x)
Resists
Grass (¼x), Fighting (¼x), Bug
Immune to
Ground

Ledian abilities

3 total · 1 hidden
Early BirdMakes sleep pass twice as quickly.
SwarmStrengthens bug moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
Iron FisthiddenStrengthens punch-based moves to 1.2× their power.

Ledian evolution line

2 stages

Best Ledian moves

gen 8 learnset · sorted by base power
Best STAB movessame type attack bonus, 1.5x power
bugBug BuzzSPEC90
flyingAir SlashSPEC75
bugU TurnPHYS70
flyingAerial AcePHYS60
Best coverage movesoff-type, for hitting weaknesses
fightingFocus PunchPHYS150
normalGiga ImpactPHYS150
normalHyper BeamSPEC150
normalDouble EdgePHYS120

Ledian moves

gen 8 · 59 moves · 14 level-up · 34 TM/HM · 11 tutor
53 moves · Ledian appears in 12 games
TackleL1SupersonicL8Mach PunchL17RoostL20Comet PunchL24Light ScreenL24ReflectL24SafeguardL24Silver WindL29Baton PassL33Air SlashL42SwiftL42AgilityL51Bug BuzzL53Double EdgeL60AcrobaticsTMAerial AceTMAttractTMBrick BreakTMBug BitetutorConfideTMDefogtutorDouble TeamTMDrain PunchTMFacadeTMFlingTMFocus BlastTMFocus PunchTMFrustrationTMGiga DrainTMGiga ImpactTMHidden PowerTMHyper BeamTMIce PunchTMInfestationTMKnock OfftutorProtectTMRestTMReturnTMRoundTMSleep TalkTMSnoreTMSolar BeamTMSubstituteTMSunny DayTMSwaggerTMSwords DanceTMTailwindtutorThiefTMThunder PunchTMToxicTMU TurnTMUproartutor
MoveTypeCatPowerAccuracyPPMethod
TacklenormalPHYS40100%35Level 1
SupersonicnormalSTAT-55%20Level 8
Mach PunchfightingPHYS40100%30Level 17
RoostflyingSTAT--5Level 20
Light ScreenpsychicSTAT--30Level 24
ReflectpsychicSTAT--20Level 24
SafeguardnormalSTAT--25Level 24
Struggle BugSTABbugSPEC50100%20Level 24
Baton PassnormalSTAT--40Level 33
SwiftnormalSPEC60-20Level 42
Air SlashSTABflyingSPEC7595%15Level 42
AgilitypsychicSTAT--30Level 51
Bug BuzzSTABbugSPEC90100%10Level 53
Double EdgenormalPHYS120100%15Level 60
Aerial AceSTABflyingPHYS60-20TM / HM
AttractnormalSTAT-100%15TM / HM
Brick BreakfightingPHYS75100%15TM / HM
Bug BuzzSTABbugSPEC90100%10TM / HM
DiggroundPHYS80100%10TM / HM
Double TeamnormalSTAT--15TM / HM
Drain PunchfightingPHYS75100%10TM / HM
EndurenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
FacadenormalPHYS70100%20TM / HM
FlashnormalSTAT-100%20TM / HM
FlingdarkPHYS-100%10TM / HM
Focus BlastfightingSPEC12070%5TM / HM
Focus PunchfightingPHYS150100%20TM / HM
Giga DraingrassSPEC75100%10TM / HM
Giga ImpactnormalPHYS15090%5TM / HM
Hyper BeamnormalSPEC15090%5TM / HM
Light ScreenpsychicSTAT--30TM / HM
ProtectnormalSTAT--10TM / HM
ReflectpsychicSTAT--20TM / HM
RestpsychicSTAT--5TM / HM
Rock SmashfightingPHYS40100%15TM / HM
RoostflyingSTAT--5TM / HM
SafeguardnormalSTAT--25TM / HM
Sleep TalknormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Solar BeamgrassSPEC120100%10TM / HM
StrengthnormalPHYS80100%15TM / HM
Struggle BugSTABbugSPEC50100%20TM / HM
SubstitutenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Sunny DayfireSTAT--5TM / HM
SwaggernormalSTAT-85%15TM / HM
SwiftnormalSPEC60-20TM / HM
Swords DancenormalSTAT--20TM / HM
ThiefdarkPHYS60100%25TM / HM
U TurnSTABbugPHYS70100%20TM / HM
Double EdgenormalPHYS120100%15Tutor
Drain PunchfightingPHYS75100%10Tutor
EndurenormalSTAT--10Tutor
Focus PunchfightingPHYS150100%20Tutor
Giga DraingrassSPEC75100%10Tutor
RoostflyingSTAT--5Tutor
Sleep TalknormalSTAT--10Tutor
SubstitutenormalSTAT--10Tutor
SwaggernormalSTAT-85%15Tutor
SwiftnormalSPEC60-20Tutor
Swords DancenormalSTAT--20Tutor

Ledian Pokédex entries

6 generations · newest first
Generation VII4 entries
Sun

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.

Moon

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.

Ultra Sun

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.

Ultra Moon

It flies through the night sky, sprinkling sparkly dust. According to some, if that dust sticks to you, good things will happen to you.

Generation VI3 entries
X

When the stars flicker in the night sky, it flutters about, scattering a glowing powder.

Y

The spot patterns on its back grow larger or smaller depending on the number of stars in the night sky.

Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire

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 V1 entry
Black, White, Black 2, White 2

It uses starlight as energy. When more stars appear at night, the patterns on its back grow larger.

Generation IV3 entries
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

It uses starlight as energy. When more stars appear at night, the patterns on its back grow larger.

HeartGold

When the stars flicker in the night sky, it flutters about, scattering a glowing powder.

SoulSilver

The spot patterns on its back grow larger or smaller depending on the number of stars in the night sky.

Generation III4 entries
Ruby, Sapphire

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.

Emerald

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.

FireRed

The star patterns on its back grow larger or smaller depending on the number of stars in the night sky.

LeafGreen

When the stars flicker in the night sky, it flutters about, scattering a glowing powder.

Generation II3 entries
Gold

When the stars flicker in the night sky, it flutters about, scattering a glowing powder.

Silver

The star patterns on its back grow larger or smaller depending on the number of stars in the night sky.

Crystal

In the daytime when it gets warm, it curls up inside a big leaf and drifts off into a deep slumber.

Ledian species data

gen II species · breeding and training
Species
GenerationII (Johto)
ColorRed
ShapeWings
HabitatForest
Height1.4 m (4'07")
Weight35.6 kg (78.5 lbs)
Training and breeding
Capture rate90 (35.3%)
Growth rateFast
Gender ratio50% Male / 50% Female
Egg groupsBug
Hatch counter15 cycles, 4,096 steps
Base experience137
EV yield2 SpD
Regional dex numbers
National#166
Johto#031
Johto (HGSS)#031
Kalos Central#075
Alola (SM)#021
Melemele#021
Ula'ula#009
Alola (USUM)#021
Melemele (USUM)#021
Ula'ula (USUM)#009
Read outfrom base stats
Battle roleBalanced spread35 Atk / 55 SpA
Best statSp. Def 110very good
Speed tier85 Spemoderately fast
Defensive load5 weak / 3 resist1 immunity
Catch difficulty90 / 255moderate, about 35.3% per ball

About Ledian

Ledian is a Bug and Flying-type Pokémon 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 Pokémon.

Ledian base stats

Ledian has a base stat total of 390, which is low, indicating a pre-evolution or utility-focused Pokémon. 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 and 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 and 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 on the right 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.

Tools for Ledian
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