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Ledyba.

national dex #165 · gen II
BST 265 · bug / flying
Ledyba official artwork
bugflying
#165 · gen II
Profile
HP
40
ATK
20
DEF
30
SPA
40
SPD
80
SPE
55
BST 265 · best Sp. Def 80 · worst Attack 20 · meters scale to 200

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

Typingbugflying
AbilitiesEarly Bird, Swarm, Rattled
Height, weight1.0 m / 10.8 kg
Catch rate255 / 255
Egg groupsBug
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Dex position
#165 of 1025
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Ledyba base stats

BST 265 · ranges at level 100
StatBaseDistributionMin lv 100Max lv 100
HP40190284
Atk2040152
Def3058174
SpA4076196
SpD80148284
Spe55103229
BST265bst bar scales to 720, the series maximum
min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature · max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting natureEV yield 1 SpD

Ledyba 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

Ledyba 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.
RattledhiddenRaises Speed one stage upon being hit by a dark, ghost, or bug move.

Ledyba evolution line

2 stages

Ledyba evolves into Ledian: level it up to 18 or higher. How to evolve Ledyba, every game

Best Ledyba 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
normalDouble EdgePHYS120
grassSolar BeamSPEC120
groundDigPHYS80

Ledyba moves

gen 8 · 69 moves · 14 level-up · 29 TM/HM · 12 egg · 14 tutor
56 moves · Ledyba appears in 12 games
TackleL1SupersonicL8Mach PunchL17RoostL19Comet PunchL22Light ScreenL22ReflectL22SafeguardL22Silver WindL25Baton PassL29Air SlashL36SwiftL36Bug BuzzL41AgilityL43Double EdgeL50AcrobaticsTMAerial AceTMAttractTMBideeggBrick BreakTMBug BiteeggConfideTMCountereggDizzy PuncheggDouble TeamTMDrain PuncheggEncoreeggEndureeggFacadeTMFlingTMFocus PuncheggFrustrationTMGiga DrainTMHidden PowerTMIce PunchTMInfestationTMKnock OffeggProtectTMPsybeameggRestTMReturnTMRoundTMScreecheggSleep TalkTMSnoreTMSolar BeamTMSubstituteTMSunny DayTMSwaggerTMSwords DanceTMTailwindeggThiefTMThunder PunchTMToxicTMU TurnTMUproartutor
MoveTypeCatPowerAccuracyPPMethod
TacklenormalPHYS40100%35Level 1
SupersonicnormalSTAT-55%20Level 8
Mach PunchfightingPHYS40100%30Level 17
RoostflyingSTAT--5Level 19
Light ScreenpsychicSTAT--30Level 22
ReflectpsychicSTAT--20Level 22
SafeguardnormalSTAT--25Level 22
Struggle BugSTABbugSPEC50100%20Level 22
Baton PassnormalSTAT--40Level 29
SwiftnormalSPEC60-20Level 36
Air SlashSTABflyingSPEC7595%15Level 36
Bug BuzzSTABbugSPEC90100%10Level 41
AgilitypsychicSTAT--30Level 43
Double EdgenormalPHYS120100%15Level 50
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 PunchfightingPHYS150100%20TM / HM
Giga DraingrassSPEC75100%10TM / HM
Light ScreenpsychicSTAT--30TM / HM
ProtectnormalSTAT--10TM / HM
ReflectpsychicSTAT--20TM / HM
RestpsychicSTAT--5TM / HM
RoostflyingSTAT--5TM / HM
SafeguardnormalSTAT--25TM / HM
Sleep TalknormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Solar BeamgrassSPEC120100%10TM / 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
Bug BiteSTABbugPHYS60100%20Egg
Bug BuzzSTABbugSPEC90100%10Egg
CounterfightingPHYS-100%20Egg
Drain PunchfightingPHYS75100%10Egg
EncorenormalSTAT-100%5Egg
EndurenormalSTAT--10Egg
Focus PunchfightingPHYS150100%20Egg
Knock OffdarkPHYS65100%20Egg
Light ScreenpsychicSTAT--30Egg
PsybeampsychicSPEC65100%20Egg
ScreechnormalSTAT-85%40Egg
TailwindflyingSTAT--15Egg
Bug BiteSTABbugPHYS60100%20Tutor
Double EdgenormalPHYS120100%15Tutor
Drain PunchfightingPHYS75100%10Tutor
EndurenormalSTAT--10Tutor
Focus PunchfightingPHYS150100%20Tutor
Giga DraingrassSPEC75100%10Tutor
Knock OffdarkPHYS65100%20Tutor
RoostflyingSTAT--5Tutor
Sleep TalknormalSTAT--10Tutor
SubstitutenormalSTAT--10Tutor
SwaggernormalSTAT-85%15Tutor
SwiftnormalSPEC60-20Tutor
Swords DancenormalSTAT--20Tutor
TailwindflyingSTAT--15Tutor

Ledyba Pokédex entries

6 generations · newest first
Generation VII4 entries
Sun

They are timid and grow uneasy when not in a swarm with others of their kind. The pattern on their backs differs slightly from one to another.

Moon

They communicate with one another using bodily fluids that give off odors. When they’re angry, their odor smells sour.

Ultra Sun

This Pokémon is very sensitive to cold. In the warmth of Alola, it appears quite lively.

Ultra Moon

These very cowardly Pokémon join together and use Reflect to protect their nest.

Generation VI3 entries
X

When the weather turns cold, lots of Ledyba gather from everywhere to cluster and keep each other warm.

Y

It is timid and clusters together with others. The fluid secreted by its feet indicates its location.

Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire

Ledyba secretes an aromatic fluid from where its legs join its body. This fluid is used for communicating with others. This Pokémon conveys its feelings to others by altering the fluid’s scent.

Generation V1 entry
Black, White, Black 2, White 2

It is so timid, it can’t move if it isn’t with a swarm of others. It conveys its feelings with scent.

Generation IV3 entries
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

It is so timid, it can’t move if it isn’t with a swarm of others. It conveys its feelings with scent.

HeartGold

It is very timid. It will be afraid to move if it is alone. But it will be active if it is in a group.

SoulSilver

When the weather turns cold, lots of LEDYBA gather from everywhere to cluster and keep each other warm.

Generation III4 entries
Ruby, Sapphire

LEDYBA secretes an aromatic fluid from where its legs join its body. This fluid is used for communicating with others. This POKéMON conveys its feelings to others by altering the fluid’s scent.

Emerald

LEDYBA communicate using a fluid that they secrete from where the legs join the body. They are said to convey feelings to others by altering the fluid’s scent.

FireRed

When the weather turns cold, numerous LEDYBA gather from everywhere to cluster and keep each other warm.

LeafGreen

It is very timid. It will be afraid to move if it is alone. But it will be active if it is in a group.

Generation II3 entries
Gold

It is very timid. It will be afraid to move if it is alone. But it will be active if it is in a group.

Silver

When the weather turns cold, lots of LEDYBA gather from everywhere to cluster and keep each other warm.

Crystal

It is timid and clusters together with others. The fluid secreted by its feet indicates its location.

Ledyba species data

gen II species · breeding and training
Species
GenerationII (Johto)
ColorRed
ShapeWings
HabitatForest
Height1.0 m (3'03")
Weight10.8 kg (23.8 lbs)
Training and breeding
Capture rate255 (100.0%)
Growth rateFast
Gender ratio50% Male / 50% Female
Egg groupsBug
Hatch counter15 cycles, 4,096 steps
Base experience53
EV yield1 SpD
Regional dex numbers
National#165
Johto#030
Johto (HGSS)#030
Kalos Central#074
Alola (SM)#020
Melemele#020
Ula'ula#008
Alola (USUM)#020
Melemele (USUM)#020
Ula'ula (USUM)#008
Read outfrom base stats
Battle roleBalanced spread20 Atk / 40 SpA
Best statSp. Def 80good
Speed tier55 Speaverage speed
Defensive load5 weak / 3 resist1 immunity
Catch difficulty255 / 255easy, about 100.0% per ball

About Ledyba

Ledyba is a Bug and Flying-type Pokémon introduced in Generation 2 (Johto). They are timid and grow uneasy when not in a swarm with others of their kind. The pattern on their backs differs slightly from one to another. Ledyba stands 1.0 m (3'03") tall and weighs 10.8 kg (23.8 lbs), making it a small Pokémon.

Ledyba base stats

Ledyba has a base stat total of 265, which is very low, suggesting it has not yet fully evolved. Its highest stat is Sp. Def at 80 (good), while its lowest is Attack at 20 (poor). Ledyba is average speed with a base Speed of 55.

Ledyba weaknesses and resistances

As a Bug and Flying-type, Ledyba 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 Ledyba 5 weaknesses, 3 resistances, and 1 immunity.

Ledyba abilities

Ledyba's abilities include Early Bird, Swarm, Rattled. 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 Rattled, which raises Speed one stage upon being hit by a dark, ghost, or bug move.

Ledyba moves and learnset

Ledyba can learn 69 moves in Generation 8, including 14 by leveling up, 29 via TM/HM, 12 through breeding, and 14 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, Ledyba can learn Focus Punch (Fighting), Double Edge (Normal), Solar Beam (Grass).

Training Ledyba

Ledyba has a capture rate of 255 (100.0%), making it relatively easy to catch. Defeating Ledyba yields 1 Sp. Defense EV. It has a fast growth rate and requires approximately 4,096 steps to hatch from an Egg. Ledyba belongs to the Bug egg group. Ledyba 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 Ledyba. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Ledyba, or use the team builder to see how Ledyba fits into your squad.

Tools for Ledyba
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