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Ledyba

Abilities

Early BirdSwarmRattled(Hidden)
Height: 1.0 m (3'03")
Weight: 10.8 kg (23.8 lbs)
Base Exp: 53
Base Stats
HP40
Atk20
Def30
SpA40
SpD80
Spe55
BST265
EV Yield: 1 SpD
Stat Ranges at Lv. 100
Stat
Min (0 IV / 0 EV)Max (31 IV / 252 EV)
HP
190284
Atk
40152
Def
58174
SpA
76196
SpD
148284
Spe
103229

Min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature. Max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting nature.

Species Info
Generation
II (Johto)
Color
Red
Shape
Wings
Habitat
Forest
Growth Rate
Fast
Capture Rate
255 (100.0%)
Gender Ratio
50% Male / 50% Female
Egg Groups
Bug
Hatch Counter
15 cycles (~4,096 steps)
Base Experience
53
EV Yield
1 SpD
Height
1.0 m (3'03")
Weight
10.8 kg (23.8 lbs)
Type Defenses

Damage taken when attacked by each type. Accounts for Bug/Flying dual typing.

nor
fir2
wat
ele2
gra¼
ice2
fig¼
poi
gro0
fly2
psy
bug½
roc4
gho
dra
dar
ste
fai
Weak to: Fire, Electric, Ice, Flying, Rock (4x)
Resists: Grass (¼x), Fighting (¼x), Bug
Immune to: Ground
Abilities
Early Bird

Makes sleep pass twice as quickly.

Swarm

Strengthens bug moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.

RattledHidden Ability

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

Evolution Chain
Pokedex Entries18 entries

Generation VI

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 VII

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.

Show older entries (Gen II, III, IV, V)

Generation II

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.

Generation III

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 IV

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 V

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.

Moves (Gen 8)69 moves

Level Up

14 moves
Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowAccPP
1TacklenorP40100%35
8SupersonicnorN55%20
17Mach PunchfigP40100%30
19RoostflyN5
22Light ScreenpsyN30
22ReflectpsyN20
22SafeguardnorN25
22Struggle BugSTABbugS50100%20
29Baton PassnorN40
36SwiftnorS6020
36Air SlashSTABflyS7595%15
41Bug BuzzSTABbugS90100%10
43AgilitypsyN30
50Double EdgenorP120100%15

TM / HM

29 moves
MoveTypeCat.PowAccPP
Aerial AceSTABflyP6020
AttractnorN100%15
Brick BreakfigP75100%15
Bug BuzzSTABbugS90100%10
DiggroP80100%10
Double TeamnorN15
Drain PunchfigP75100%10
EndurenorN10
FacadenorP70100%20
FlashnorN100%20
FlingdarP100%10
Focus PunchfigP150100%20
Giga DraingraS75100%10
Light ScreenpsyN30
ProtectnorN10
ReflectpsyN20
RestpsyN5
RoostflyN5
SafeguardnorN25
Sleep TalknorN10
Solar BeamgraS120100%10
Struggle BugSTABbugS50100%20
SubstitutenorN10
Sunny DayfirN5
SwaggernorN85%15
SwiftnorS6020
Swords DancenorN20
ThiefdarP60100%25
U TurnSTABbugP70100%20

Egg Moves

12 moves
MoveTypeCat.PowAccPP
Bug BiteSTABbugP60100%20
Bug BuzzSTABbugS90100%10
CounterfigP100%20
Drain PunchfigP75100%10
EncorenorN100%5
EndurenorN10
Focus PunchfigP150100%20
Knock OffdarP65100%20
Light ScreenpsyN30
PsybeampsyS65100%20
ScreechnorN85%40
TailwindflyN15

Move Tutor

14 moves
MoveTypeCat.PowAccPP
Bug BiteSTABbugP60100%20
Double EdgenorP120100%15
Drain PunchfigP75100%10
EndurenorN10
Focus PunchfigP150100%20
Giga DraingraS75100%10
Knock OffdarP65100%20
RoostflyN5
Sleep TalknorN10
SubstitutenorN10
SwaggernorN85%15
SwiftnorS6020
Swords DancenorN20
TailwindflyN15
Pokedex 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
Notable Moves

Best STAB Moves

Same-type attack bonus (1.5x power)

bugBug Buzz90 powS
flyAir Slash75 powS
bugU Turn70 powP
flyAerial Ace60 powP

Best Coverage Moves

Off-type moves for hitting weaknesses

figFocus Punch150 powP
norDouble Edge120 powP
graSolar Beam120 powS
groDig80 powP
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About Ledyba

Ledyba is a Bug and Flying-type Pokemon 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 Pokemon.

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 & 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 & 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).

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