Ledian Pokemon Guide

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Ledian Pokemon Guide

Ledian is a Bug and Flying-type Pokemon from the Johto region, known for its star-patterned body, support movepool and evolution from Ledyba. This guide covers Ledian’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses, locations and general competitive overview.

Normal Form

Ledian

Shiny Form

Shiny Ledian

Ledian Description

Ledian is the evolved form of Ledyba. It is a Bug and Flying-type Pokemon known for its star-like markings, night activity and supportive battle style.

Ledian Quick Facts

Here are the key facts to know about Ledian, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.

Name

Ledian

National Dex

#0166

Type

Bug / Flying

Species

Five Star Pokemon

Height

4’07” / 1.4 m

140 cm

Weight

78.5 lbs / 35.6 kg

35.6 kg

Abilities

Torrent, Flash Water

Ledian Stats

Ledian has solid Special Defense but weak Attack and Special Attack. It is usually better as a utility Pokemon than as a main damage dealer.

Ledian Best Moves Across Pokemon Games

Ledian’s best moves usually focus on support, pivoting and niche Fighting-type coverage. These are some of Ledian’s most useful and recognizable moves across Pokemon games.

Bug Buzz

A strong special Bug-type move that can lower the target’s Special Defense.

Air Slash

A useful Flying-type special attack with a chance to make the target flinch.

U-turn

A pivot move that lets Ledian deal damage and switch out to a teammate.

Reflect

A support move that reduces physical damage for Ledian and its team.

Light Screen

A support move that reduces special damage for Ledian and its team.

Mach Punch

A priority Fighting-type move that can benefit from Iron Fist when available.

Drain Punch

A Fighting-type coverage move that restores HP and can benefit from Iron Fist.

Aerial Ace

A simple Flying-type coverage move that does not miss under normal conditions.

Ledian All Moves

Ledian can learn Bug, Flying, Fighting, Psychic and support moves across different Pokemon games. Use the section below to view Ledian’s move list by learn method.

Move data shown from: Pokemon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon

Level-Up Moves

Level	Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy
1	Supersonic	Normal	Status	–	55
1	Swift	Normal	Special	60	–
1	Tackle	Normal	Physical	40	100
5	Supersonic	Normal	Status	–	55
8	Swift	Normal	Special	60	–
12	Light Screen	Psychic	Status	–	–
12	Reflect	Psychic	Status	–	–
12	Safeguard	Normal	Status	–	–
15	Mach Punch	Fighting	Physical	40	100
20	Silver Wind	Bug	Special	60	100
24	Comet Punch	Normal	Physical	18	85
29	Baton Pass	Normal	Status	–	–
33	Agility	Psychic	Status	–	–
38	Bug Buzz	Bug	Special	90	100
42	Air Slash	Flying	Special	75	95
47	Double Edge	Normal	Physical	120	100

TM Moves

Method	Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy
TM	Acrobatics	Flying	Physical	55	100
TM	Aerial Ace	Flying	Physical	60	–
TM	Attract	Normal	Status	–	100
TM	Brick Break	Fighting	Physical	75	100
TM	Confide	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Double Team	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100
TM	Fling	Dark	Physical	–	100
TM	Focus Blast	Fighting	Special	120	70
TM	Frustration	Normal	Physical	–	100
TM	Giga Impact	Normal	Physical	150	90
TM	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	60	100
TM	Hyper Beam	Normal	Special	150	90
TM	Infestation	Bug	Special	20	100
TM	Light Screen	Psychic	Status	–	–
TM	Protect	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Reflect	Psychic	Status	–	–
TM	Rest	Psychic	Status	–	–
TM	Return	Normal	Physical	–	100
TM	Roost	Flying	Status	–	–
TM	Round	Normal	Special	60	100
TM	Safeguard	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Solar Beam	Grass	Special	120	100
TM	Substitute	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	–	–
TM	Swagger	Normal	Status	–	85
TM	Swords Dance	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Thief	Dark	Physical	60	100
TM	Toxic	Poison	Status	–	90
TM	U Turn	Bug	Physical	70	100

Tutor Moves

Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy
Bug Bite	Bug	Physical	60	100
Defog	Flying	Status	–	–
Drain Punch	Fighting	Physical	75	100
Focus Punch	Fighting	Physical	150	100
Giga Drain	Grass	Special	75	100
Ice Punch	Ice	Physical	75	100
Knock Off	Dark	Physical	65	100
Snore	Normal	Special	50	100
Tailwind	Flying	Status	–	–
Thunder Punch	Electric	Physical	75	100
Uproar	Normal	Special	90	100

Ledian Typing, Weaknesses and Resistances

Ledian is a Bug and Flying-type Pokemon. This gives it resistances to Bug and Grass-type moves, a strong resistance to Fighting-type moves, an immunity to Ground-type moves and weaknesses to Fire, Electric, Ice, Flying and Rock-type moves.

Type

Bug / Flying

Weaknesses

Fire, Electric, Ice, Flying and Rock

Resistances

Bug, Grass and Fighting

Immunity

Ground

Ledian Abilities

Ledian’s abilities can boost Bug-type moves at low HP, help it wake from sleep faster or power up punching moves when its hidden ability is available.

Ledian Evolution

Ledian evolves from Ledyba. The full Ledian evolution line is Ledyba and Ledian.

Stage 1

Ledyba

Starting form

Stage 2

Ledian

Evolves from Ledyba at Level 18

Where to Find Ledian in Pokemon Games

Ledian’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. In many games, Ledian is found in the wild, obtained by evolving Ledyba at Level 18, or transferred from another game.

Generation 2: Pokemon Gold, Silver and Crystal

Game	Where to Find Ledian
Pokemon Gold	Found in supported games, or evolve Ledyba at Level 18.
Pokemon Silver	Found in supported games, or evolve Ledyba at Level 18.
Pokemon Crystal	Found in supported games, or evolve Ledyba at Level 18.

Generation 3: Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, WaterRed and LeafGreen

Game	Where to Find Ledian
Pokemon Ruby	Trade or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Sapphire	Trade or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Emerald	Found in supported games, or evolve Ledyba at Level 18.
Pokemon WaterRed	Trade or migrate from another game.
Pokemon LeafGreen	Trade or migrate from another game.

Generation 4: Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold and SoulSilver

Game	Where to Find Ledian
Pokemon Diamond	Trade or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Pearl	Trade or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Platinum	Trade or migrate from another game.
Pokemon HeartGold	Found in supported games, or evolve Ledyba at Level 18.
Pokemon SoulSilver	Found in supported games, or evolve Ledyba at Level 18.

Generation 5: Black, White, Black 2 and White 2

Game	Where to Find Ledian
Pokemon Black	Evolve Ledyba at Level 18, or trade or transfer from another game.
Pokemon White	Evolve Ledyba at Level 18, or trade or transfer from another game.
Pokemon Black 2	Evolve Ledyba at Level 18, or trade or transfer from another game.
Pokemon White 2	Evolve Ledyba at Level 18, or trade or transfer from another game.

Generation 6: X, Y, Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire

Game	Where to Find Ledian
Pokemon X	Evolve Ledyba at Level 18, or trade or transfer from another game.
Pokemon Y	Evolve Ledyba at Level 18, or trade or transfer from another game.
Pokemon Omega Ruby	Found in supported games, or evolve Ledyba at Level 18.
Pokemon Alpha Sapphire	Found in supported games, or evolve Ledyba at Level 18.

Generation 7: Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon and Let’s Go

Game	Where to Find Ledian
Pokemon Sun	Found in supported games, or evolve Ledyba at Level 18.
Pokemon Moon	Found in supported games, or evolve Ledyba at Level 18.
Pokemon Ultra Sun	Evolve Ledyba at Level 18, or trade or transfer from another game.
Pokemon Ultra Moon	Evolve Ledyba at Level 18, or trade or transfer from another game.
Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu	Not available in this game.
Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee	Not available in this game.

Generation 8: Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl and Legends: Arceus

Game	Where to Find Ledian
Pokemon Sword	Not available in this game.
Pokemon Shield	Not available in this game.
Pokemon Brilliant Diamond	Evolve Ledyba at Level 18, or trade or transfer from another game.
Pokemon Shining Pearl	Evolve Ledyba at Level 18, or trade or transfer from another game.
Pokemon Legends: Arceus	Not available in this game.

Generation 9: Scarlet, Violet and Legends Z-A

Game	Where to Find Ledian
Pokemon Scarlet	Transfer when supported.
Pokemon Violet	Transfer when supported.
Pokemon Legends Z-A	Evolves from Ledian at Level 14. Can also appear as a wild Pokemon in 3-Star Hyperspace Wild Zones.

Generation 10: Pokemon Winds and Waves

Game	Where to Find Ledian
Pokemon Winds and Waves	Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed.

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