Ledyba Pokemon Guide

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Ledyba Pokemon Guide

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

Normal Form

Ledyba

Shiny Form

Shiny Ledyba

Ledyba Description

Ledyba is a small Bug and Flying-type Pokemon from Johto. It is known for gathering in groups, using the patterns on its back and evolving into Ledian.

Ledyba Quick Facts

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

Name

Ledyba

National Dex

#0165

Type

Bug / Flying

Species

Five Star Pokemon

Height

3’03” / 1.0 m

100 cm

Weight

23.8 lbs / 10.8 kg

10.8 kg

Abilities

Torrent, Flash Water

Ledyba Stats

Ledyba has low early-stage stats, with better Special Defense than most of its other stats. It is usually more useful for early-game collection and support than direct attacking.

Ledyba Best Moves Across Pokemon Games

Ledyba’s best moves usually focus on Bug and Flying-type damage, pivoting and team support. These are some of Ledyba’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 Ledyba deal damage and switch out to a teammate.

Swift

A reliable Normal-type attack that gives Ledyba simple neutral coverage.

Reflect

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

Light Screen

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

Mach Punch

A priority Fighting-type move that can finish weakened opponents when available.

Aerial Ace

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

Ledyba All Moves

Ledyba can learn Bug, Flying, Normal, Fighting, Psychic and support moves across different Pokemon games. Use the section below to view Ledyba’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	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
19	Silver Wind	Bug	Special	60	100
22	Comet Punch	Normal	Physical	18	85
26	Baton Pass	Normal	Status	–	–
29	Agility	Psychic	Status	–	–
33	Bug Buzz	Bug	Special	90	100
36	Air Slash	Flying	Special	75	95
40	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	Frustration	Normal	Physical	–	100
TM	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	60	100
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

Egg Moves

Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy
Bide	Normal	Physical	–	–
Bug Bite	Bug	Physical	60	100
Bug Buzz	Bug	Special	90	100
Counter	Fighting	Physical	–	100
Dizzy Punch	Normal	Physical	70	100
Drain Punch	Fighting	Physical	75	100
Encore	Normal	Status	–	100
Endure	Normal	Status	–	–
Focus Punch	Fighting	Physical	150	100
Knock Off	Dark	Physical	65	100
Psybeam	Psychic	Special	65	100
Screech	Normal	Status	–	85
Silver Wind	Bug	Special	60	100
Tailwind	Flying	Status	–	–

Tutor Moves

Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy
Bug Bite	Bug	Physical	60	100
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

Ledyba Typing, Weaknesses and Resistances

Ledyba 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

Ledyba Abilities

Ledyba’s abilities can boost Bug-type moves at low HP, help it wake from sleep faster or raise Speed after being hit by certain move types when its hidden ability is available.

Ledyba Evolution

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

Stage 1

Ledyba

Starting form

Stage 2

Ledian

Evolves from Ledyba at Level 18

Where to Find Ledyba in Pokemon Games

Ledyba’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. In many games, Ledyba is found in early routes, forests or through trade and transfer.

Generation 2: Pokemon Gold, Silver and Crystal

Game	Where to Find Ledyba
Pokemon Gold	Found in early routes and forests in supported games, including morning encounters in Johto-era titles.
Pokemon Silver	Found in early routes and forests in supported games, including morning encounters in Johto-era titles.
Pokemon Crystal	Found in early routes and forests in supported games, including morning encounters in Johto-era titles.

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

Game	Where to Find Ledyba
Pokemon Ruby	Trade or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Sapphire	Trade or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Emerald	Found in early routes and forests in supported games, including morning encounters in Johto-era titles.
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 Ledyba
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 early routes and forests in supported games, including morning encounters in Johto-era titles.
Pokemon SoulSilver	Found in early routes and forests in supported games, including morning encounters in Johto-era titles.

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

Game	Where to Find Ledyba
Pokemon Black	Trade or transfer from another game.
Pokemon White	Trade or transfer from another game.
Pokemon Black 2	Trade or transfer from another game.
Pokemon White 2	Trade or transfer from another game.

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

Game	Where to Find Ledyba
Pokemon X	Trade or transfer from another game.
Pokemon Y	Trade or transfer from another game.
Pokemon Omega Ruby	Found in early routes and forests in supported games, including morning encounters in Johto-era titles.
Pokemon Alpha Sapphire	Found in early routes and forests in supported games, including morning encounters in Johto-era titles.

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

Game	Where to Find Ledyba
Pokemon Sun	Found in early routes and forests in supported games, including morning encounters in Johto-era titles.
Pokemon Moon	Found in early routes and forests in supported games, including morning encounters in Johto-era titles.
Pokemon Ultra Sun	Trade or transfer from another game.
Pokemon Ultra Moon	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 Ledyba
Pokemon Sword	Not available in this game.
Pokemon Shield	Not available in this game.
Pokemon Brilliant Diamond	Trade or transfer from another game.
Pokemon Shining Pearl	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 Ledyba
Pokemon Scarlet	Transfer when supported.
Pokemon Violet	Transfer when supported.
Pokemon Legends Z-A	Evolves from Ledyba 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 Ledyba
Pokemon Winds and Waves	Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed.

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