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
- 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)
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.
Raises Speed one stage upon being hit by a dark, ghost, or bug move.
Generation VI
When the weather turns cold, lots of Ledyba gather from everywhere to cluster and keep each other warm.
It is timid and clusters together with others. The fluid secreted by its feet indicates its location.
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
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.
They communicate with one another using bodily fluids that give off odors. When they’re angry, their odor smells sour.
This Pokémon is very sensitive to cold. In the warmth of Alola, it appears quite lively.
These very cowardly Pokémon join together and use Reflect to protect their nest.
Show older entries (Gen II, III, IV, V)
Generation II
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.
When the weather turns cold, lots of LEDYBA gather from everywhere to cluster and keep each other warm.
It is timid and clusters together with others. The fluid secreted by its feet indicates its location.
Generation III
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.
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.
When the weather turns cold, numerous LEDYBA gather from everywhere to cluster and keep each other warm.
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
It is so timid, it can’t move if it isn’t with a swarm of others. It conveys its feelings with scent.
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.
When the weather turns cold, lots of LEDYBA gather from everywhere to cluster and keep each other warm.
Generation V
It is so timid, it can’t move if it isn’t with a swarm of others. It conveys its feelings with scent.
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 |
| 19 | Roost | fly | N | — | — | 5 |
| 22 | Light Screen | psy | N | — | — | 30 |
| 22 | Reflect | psy | N | — | — | 20 |
| 22 | Safeguard | nor | N | — | — | 25 |
| 22 | Struggle BugSTAB | bug | S | 50 | 100% | 20 |
| 29 | Baton Pass | nor | N | — | — | 40 |
| 36 | Swift | nor | S | 60 | — | 20 |
| 36 | Air SlashSTAB | fly | S | 75 | 95% | 15 |
| 41 | Bug BuzzSTAB | bug | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| 43 | Agility | psy | N | — | — | 30 |
| 50 | Double Edge | nor | P | 120 | 100% | 15 |
TM / HM
29 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 Punch | fig | P | 150 | 100% | 20 |
| Giga Drain | gra | S | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| Light Screen | psy | N | — | — | 30 |
| Protect | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Reflect | psy | N | — | — | 20 |
| Rest | psy | N | — | — | 5 |
| Roost | fly | N | — | — | 5 |
| Safeguard | nor | N | — | — | 25 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Solar Beam | gra | S | 120 | 100% | 10 |
| 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 |
Egg Moves
12 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bug BiteSTAB | bug | P | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| Bug BuzzSTAB | bug | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Counter | fig | P | — | 100% | 20 |
| Drain Punch | fig | P | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| Encore | nor | N | — | 100% | 5 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Focus Punch | fig | P | 150 | 100% | 20 |
| Knock Off | dar | P | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| Light Screen | psy | N | — | — | 30 |
| Psybeam | psy | S | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| Screech | nor | N | — | 85% | 40 |
| Tailwind | fly | N | — | — | 15 |
Move Tutor
14 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bug BiteSTAB | bug | P | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| 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 |
| Knock Off | dar | P | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| 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 |
| Tailwind | fly | N | — | — | 15 |
Best STAB Moves
Same-type attack bonus (1.5x power)
Best Coverage Moves
Off-type moves for hitting weaknesses
Tools for Ledyba
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Stat Calculator
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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).
Use the tools above 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.
