No. 0166
Ledian
Five Star Pokémon
Turn it with the arrows or by dragging · pinch or scroll to zoom. Fan-made model from the Pokémon 3D API project.
Ledian is a Bug/Flying-type Pokémon, 4× weak to Rock and 2× weak to Flying, Fire, Electric and Ice, with a base stat total of 390. It isn’t usable in Pokémon Champions’ Regulation M-C.
- Height
- 1.4 m 4′07″
- Weight
- 35.6 kg 78.5 lbs
- Base stat total
- 390 Higher than 36% of Pokémon
- Introduced
- Gen II Gold & Silver
It flies through the night sky, sprinkling sparkly dust. According to some, if that dust sticks to you, good things will happen to you.
Base stats
Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 SpD.
Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature
Type matchups
BugFlyingshow which type causes itweaknessresistance
Weak to
Resists
Immune to
Takes normal damage from 9 types
Speed tiers
The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 85); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.
At max Speed, Ledian outspeeds 15 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, and ties 1.
Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on ShowdownSmogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.
Abilities
At 1/3 or less of its max HP, this Pokémon's offensive stat is 1.5× with Bug attacks.
Everything about Swarm →This Pokémon's counter drops by 2 instead of 1.
Everything about Early Bird →This Pokémon's punch-based attacks have 1.2× power. Sucker Punch is not boosted.
Everything about Iron Fist →
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Smogon · Showdown On Showdown
Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.
Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
Evolution
#0165LedybaBug- Level 18
#0166LedianBug
Moves
Level up 16
| 1 | SupersonicCauses the target to become confused. | Normal | Status | — | 55% | 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SwiftThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes. | Normal | Spec | 60 | — | 20 |
| 1 | TackleNo additional effect. | Normal | Phys | 40 | 100% | 35 |
| 5 | SupersonicCauses the target to become confused. | Normal | Status | — | 55% | 20 |
| 8 | SwiftThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes. | Normal | Spec | 60 | — | 20 |
| 12 | Light ScreenFor 5 turns, special damage to allies is halved. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 30 |
| 12 | ReflectFor 5 turns, physical damage to allies is halved. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| 12 | SafeguardFor 5 turns, protects user's party from status. | Normal | Status | — | — | 25 |
| 15 | Mach PunchUsually goes first. | Fighting | Phys | 40 | 100% | 30 |
| 20 | RoostHeals 50% HP. Flying-type removed 'til turn ends. | Status | — | — | 5 | |
| 24 | Struggle Bug100% chance to lower the foe(s) Sp. Atk by 1. | Bug | Spec | 50 | 100% | 20 |
| 29 | Baton PassUser switches, passing stat changes and more. | Normal | Status | — | — | 40 |
| 33 | AgilityRaises the user's Speed by 2. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 30 |
| 38 | Bug Buzz10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1. | Bug | Spec | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| 42 | Air Slash30% chance to make the target flinch. | Spec | 75 | 95% | 15 | |
| 47 | Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil. | Normal | Phys | 120 | 100% | 15 |
TM / HM / TR 32
| TM62 | Bug Buzz10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1. | Bug | Spec | 90 | 100% | 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HM04 | StrengthNo additional effect. | Normal | Phys | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| HM06 | Rock Smash50% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1. | Fighting | Phys | 40 | 100% | 15 |
| TM | Swords DanceRaises the user's Attack by 2. | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM | Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn. | Normal | Spec | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| TM | Solar BeamCharges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight. | Grass | Spec | 120 | 100% | 10 |
| TM | DigDigs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2. | Ground | Phys | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| TM | Double TeamRaises the user's evasiveness by 1. | Normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| TM | Light ScreenFor 5 turns, special damage to allies is halved. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 30 |
| TM | ReflectFor 5 turns, physical damage to allies is halved. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM | FlashLowers the target's accuracy by 1. | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 20 |
| TM | RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM | SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM | ThiefIf the user has no item, it steals the target's. | Dark | Phys | 60 | 100% | 25 |
| TM | ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM | Giga DrainUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt. | Grass | Spec | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| TM | EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM | SwaggerRaises the target's Attack by 2 and confuses it. | Normal | Status | — | 85% | 15 |
| TM | AttractA target of the opposite gender gets infatuated. | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 15 |
| TM | Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM | SafeguardFor 5 turns, protects user's party from status. | Normal | Status | — | — | 25 |
| TM | Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves. | Fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM | FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed. | Normal | Phys | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| TM | Focus PunchFails if the user takes damage before it hits. | Fighting | Phys | 150 | 100% | 20 |
| TM | Brick BreakDestroys screens, unless the target is immune. | Fighting | Phys | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| TM | Aerial AceThis move does not check accuracy. | Phys | 60 | — | 20 | |
| TM | RoostHeals 50% HP. Flying-type removed 'til turn ends. | Status | — | — | 5 | |
| TM | U-turnUser switches out after damaging the target. | Bug | Phys | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| TM | FlingFlings the user's item at the target. Power varies. | Dark | Phys | — | 100% | 10 |
| TM | Drain PunchUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt. | Fighting | Phys | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| TM | Focus Blast10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1. | Fighting | Spec | 120 | 70% | 5 |
| TM | Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn. | Normal | Phys | 150 | 90% | 5 |
No moves match those filters.
Biology
Ledian, the evolution of Ledyba, is a larger, red, bipedal ladybug-like Pokémon. Ledian sleep inside large leaves in forests during the daytime. Its appearance differs slightly depending on gender, with females having shorter antennae than males.
Design & origin
The Ledyba evolutionary line is seemingly based on either Coccinella quinquepunctata or Harmonia axyridis. Ledian's name derives from the word "ladybug".
Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation II Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.
Polls & views
- Official vote, Japan#427 of 720 in the 2016 Pokémon General Election 720 (Japan), tiedOfficial results, via Cinematoday
Each line is one source, as it published it. Polls counted every form under its species.
Pokédex entries
- Five Star Pokémon
- Johto · Gold & Silver
- Color
- Red
- Forest
- Pal Park area
- Field
It flies through the night sky, sprinkling sparkly dust. According to some, if that dust sticks to you, good things will happen to you.
Ultra MoonIt’s said that the patterns on its back are related to the stars in the night sky, but the details of that relationship remain unclear.
Ultra SunIn battle, it throws punches with all four arms. The power of each individual blow is piddly, so it aims to win by quantity rather than quality.
MoonWhile it’s believed that starlight provides it with energy, this Pokémon also loves to eat berries. In the daytime, it curls up in the grass to sleep.
SunThe spot patterns on its back grow larger or smaller depending on the number of stars in the night sky.
SoulSilver · YIt uses starlight as energy. When more stars appear at night, the patterns on its back grow larger.
Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2It is said that in lands with clean air, where the stars fill the sky, there live many LEDIAN. For good reason, they use the light of the stars as energy.
EmeraldIt is said that in lands with clean air, where the stars fill the sky, there live LEDIAN in countless numbers. There is a good reason for this - the Pokémon uses the light of the stars as its energy.
Ruby · Sapphire · Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireIn the daytime when it gets warm, it curls up inside a big leaf and drifts off into a deep slumber.
CrystalThe star patterns on its back grow larger or smaller depending on the number of stars in the night sky.
Silver · FireRedWhen the stars flicker in the night sky, it flutters about, scattering a glowing powder.
Gold · LeafGreen · HeartGold · X
Names around the world
- English
- Ledian
- Japanese
- レディアン
- Japanese (romaji)
- Redian
- Korean
- 레디안
- Chinese (Traditional)
- 安瓢蟲
- Chinese (Simplified)
- 安瓢虫
- French
- Coxyclaque
- German
- Ledian
- Spanish
- Ledian
- Italian
- Ledian
Sprites
Artwork and 3D models
Gen VIII · Gen VII · Gen VI · Gen V
Generation IV
Generation III
Generation II
Training
- 2 SpD
- 90 ≈11.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
- 70
- 137
- Fast
Breeding
- Bug
- ♂ 50%♀ 50%
- 15 egg cycles ≈4,080 steps (Gen IV–VII)
Males and females look different
Where to find
Evolves from Ledyba: Level 18.
Ultra Moon 5 areas
- Malie GardenWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25–28
- Route 10Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–29
- Route 11Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–29
- Route 17Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 33–36
- Ula’ula MeadowWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 33–36
Ultra Sun 5 areas
- Malie GardenWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25–28
- Route 10Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–29
- Route 11Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–29
- Route 17Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 33–36
- Ula’ula MeadowWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 33–36
Moon 5 areas
- Malie GardenWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24–27
- Route 10Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24–27
- Route 11Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24–27
- Route 17Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 31–34
- Ula’ula MeadowWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 31–34
Sun 5 areas
- Malie GardenWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24–27
- Route 10Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24–27
- Route 11Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24–27
- Route 17Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 31–34
- Ula’ula MeadowWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 31–34
Colosseum 2 areas
- Snagem Hideout 1FSnagging a Pokemon from a trainer in Pokemon Colosseum or Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness, after you have failed to capture them once. · Lv 40
- The UnderSnagging a Pokemon from a trainer in Pokemon Colosseum or Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness. · Lv 40
White 2 areas
- DreamyardWalking in dark grass · Lv 49
- Dreamyard (B1F)Walking in dark grass · Lv 49
Black 2 areas
- DreamyardWalking in dark grass · Lv 49
- Dreamyard (B1F)Walking in dark grass · Lv 49
SoulSilver 3 areas
- Road 2 (north, towards Pewter City)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 7–10
- Road 2 (south, towards Viridian City)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 7–10
- Viridian ForestHeadbutting trees · Lv 5–7
Platinum 1 area
- Road 229Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 50
Pearl 1 area
- Road 229Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 52
Diamond 1 area
- Road 229Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 52
Crystal 1 area
- Road 2 (south, towards Viridian City)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 7
Silver 1 area
- Road 2 (south, towards Viridian City)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 7
Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.