Ledyba (Pokémon)

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Ledyba Five Star Pokémon レディバ Rediba #0165 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Bug Flying Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Swarm or Early Bird Cacophony Cacophony Rattled Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Cacophony
Gender ratio Unknown 50% male, 50% female	Catch rate 255 (43.9%)
Breeding Egg Group Bug Hatch time 15 cycles
Height 3'03" 1.0 m Ledyba 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 23.8 lbs. 10.8 kg Ledyba 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield 54 Gen. II-IV Unknown IV 53 V+	Leveling rate Fast
EV yield Total: 1 Ledyba 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 1 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Red	Base friendship 70
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Ledyba (Japanese: レディバ Rediba) is a dual-type Bug/Flying Pokémon introduced in Generation II.

It evolves into Ledian starting at level 18.

Biology

Ledyba is a coleopteran insectoid Pokémon that resembles a ladybug. Its elytra are red with five black spots; this pattern differs slightly for each individual. The wings themselves are transparent. Its main body and lower jaw are yellow, while the rest of its head is red. It has large, round eyes and a pair of black antennae. The antennae are shorter on the female than on the male. It has six black legs with white hands that resemble boxing gloves.

Ledyba is a social Pokémon that is active in large groups. If left alone, it becomes timid and afraid to move. It is also very sensitive to cold, so it forms clusters with other Ledyba for warmth. An aromatic fluid is secreted from its feet and leg joints, which it uses for communication. The fluid indicates its location and conveys emotion; it will smell sour if Ledyba is angry. In the Pokémon the Series episode [{EP128|The Whistle Stop]], Ledyba is shown to serve a role in pollinating fruit-producing plants and is usually instructed to do so by means of a special whistle. However, like most Pokémon, it will also respond to regular vocal commands. Ledyba builds its nest on leaves in temperate forests and jungles and joins with other Ledyba to protect its home when needed. As shown in Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon and Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX, they sleep in groups of four.

Evolution

Ledyba evolves into Ledian.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)

Unevolved Ledyba  Bug  Flying

→

First Evolution Ledian  Bug  Flying

Game data

NPC appearances

• Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness: Ledyba is a member of Team Glee, along with Politoed and the leader Togepi.

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II Johto #030 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. Stadium 2 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. (Pokémon Red, Silver, or Crystal inserted) When the weather turns cold, lots of Ledyba gather from everywhere to cluster and keep each other warm. (Pokémon Blue, Gold, or Yellow inserted)
Generation III Hoenn #— Kanto #— Ruby 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. Sapphire 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 Sinnoh #— Johto #030 Diamond It is so timid, it can't move if it isn't with a swarm of others. It conveys its feelings with scent. Pearl Platinum 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 Unova #— Black It is so timid, it can't move if it isn't with a swarm of others. It conveys its feelings with scent. White Black 2 It is so timid, it can't move if it isn't with a swarm of others. It conveys its feelings with scent. White 2
Generation VI Kalos Central #074 Hoenn #— 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 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. Alpha Sapphire
Generation VII Alola #020 Kanto #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!. 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.
Generation VIII Galar #— Sinnoh #— Hisui #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Sword, Shield, and Legends: Arceus. Brilliant Diamond It's so timid that it can't move unless it's with a swarm. It conveys its feelings through scent. Shining Pearl
Generation IX Paldea #— Kitakami #— Blueberry #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation IX.

Ledyba in the Alola Pokédex

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II Gold Trade Silver Routes 2, 30, 31, and 37Morning Crystal Routes 2, 30, 31, 36, and 37, National ParkMorning Routes 29, 30, 31, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, and 39 (Headbutt trees)
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Trade Emerald Safari Zone extension FireRed LeafGreen Pattern Bush Colosseum Trade XD Gateon Port (Shadow)
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Breed Ledian Platinum Breed Ledian HeartGold Trade SoulSilver Route 2MorningDay Routes 30, 31, and 37Morning Routes 1, 2, 12, 13, 14, 15, 18, 21, 22, 26, 27, 29, 30, 31, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 47, and 48, New Bark Town, Cherrygrove City, National Park, Safari Zone Gate, Ecruteak City, Pallet Town, Viridian Forest, Viridian City, Fuchsia City (Headbutt trees) Pal Park Field
Generation V Black White Breed Ledian Black 2 Trade White 2 Breed Ledian Dream World Windswept Sky
Generation VI X Y Route 4, Berry fields, Friend Safari (Bug) Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Trade
Generation VII Sun Moon Route 1Day Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Route 1Day Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee Unobtainable
Generation VIII Sword Shield Unobtainable Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl Breed Ledian Legends: Arceus Unobtainable
Generation IX Scarlet Violet Unobtainable

In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.
Generation III Channel Back Yard Trozei! Secret Storage 4, Secret Storage 17, Endless Level 2, Mr. Who's Den MD Red MD Blue Sinister Woods (7F-10F), Pitfall Valley (1F-6F), Joyous Tower (22F-25F), Remains Island (B1-B6)
Generation IV MD Time MD Darkness Mt. Travail (1F-19F), Midnight Forest (B1F-B21F) MD Sky Mt. Travail (1F-19F), Midnight Forest (B1F-B21F) MD Blazing Dubious Forest (1F-6F) Ranger: GS Latolato Trail
Generation V Rumble Blast Treetops: Soothing Shore Rumble U Challenge Battle: The Battle for Sky and Land
Generation VI Battle Trozei Safari Jungle: Stage 1Su Rumble World Distortion Land: Breezy Grasslands (All Areas), Legend Terrain: Meteorite Parkland (All Areas)
Generation VII Rumble Rush Pinsir Sea, Entei Sea, Mewtwo Sea, Charizard Sea2020, Entei SeaFinal, Mewtwo SeaFinal
Generation VIII MD DX Sinister Woods (7F-9F), Pitfall Valley (1F-6F), Joyous Tower (22F-25F), Purity Forest (22F-25F), Oddity Cave (7F-8F), Remains Island (7F-9F), Marvelous Sea (7F-9F), Fantasy Strait (7F-9F) Fainted Pokémon: Uproar Forest, Mt. Faraway
Cross-Generation Shuffle Event: Pokémon Safari (Seventh release)

In events

Games	Event	Language	Location	Level	Distribution period
GSC	Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Barrier Ledyba	English	United States	5	February 28 to March 6, 2003

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 40		100 - 147	190 - 284
Attack: 20		22 - 79	40 - 152
Defense: 30		31 - 90	58 - 174
Sp. Atk: 40		40 - 101	76 - 196
Sp. Def: 80		76 - 145	148 - 284
Speed: 55		54 - 117	103 - 229
Total: 265	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 4/5 ★★★★☆	Power 1/2 ★☆
Skill 3/5 ★★★☆☆	Stamina 1/3 ★☆☆
Jump 4/5 ★★★★☆	Total 13/20 ★★☆☆

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting ¼× Flying 2× Poison 1× Ground 0× Rock 4× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 2× Water 1× Grass ¼× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting ¼× Flying 2× Poison 1× Ground 0× Rock 4× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 2× Water 1× Grass ¼× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting ¼× Flying 2× Poison 1× Ground 0× Rock 4× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 2× Water 1× Grass ¼× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting ¼× Flying 2× Poison 1× Ground 0× Rock 4× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 2× Water 1× Grass ¼× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Notes: If Gravity is in effect, this Pokémon is given an Iron Ball (in Generation IV) or a Ring Target, or it is affected by Smack Down or Ingrain, the effectiveness of  Ground-type  moves is ½×. In Generation V, if this Pokémon is given an Iron Ball, the effectiveness of  Ground-type  moves is 1×.

Learnset

Ledyba is available in Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.

By leveling up

Generation VIII Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 011 Tackle Normal Physical 04040 100100% 35 055 Supersonic Normal Status 0000— 05555% 20 088 Swift Normal Special 06060 ——% 20 1212 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000— ——% 30 1212 Reflect Psychic Status 0000— ——% 20 1212 Safeguard Normal Status 0000— ——% 25 1515 Mach Punch Fighting Physical 04040 100100% 30 1919 Roost Flying Status 0000— ——% 10 2222 Struggle Bug Bug Special 05050 100100% 20 2626 Baton Pass Normal Status 0000— ——% 40 2929 Agility Psychic Status 0000— ——% 30 3333 Bug Buzz Bug Special 09090 100100% 10 3636 Air Slash Flying Special 07575 09595% 15 4040 Double-Edge Normal Physical 120120 100100% 15

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Ledyba Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Ledyba Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM

Generation VIII Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM01 TM01 Focus Punch Fighting Physical 150150 100}}100% 20 TM11 TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— —}}—% 5 TM16 TM16 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 30 TM17 TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM19 TM19 Giga Drain Grass Special 07575 100}}100% 10 TM20 TM20 Safeguard Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 25 TM22 TM22 Solar Beam Grass Special 120120 100}}100% 10 TM28 TM28 Dig Ground Physical 08080 100}}100% 10 TM31 TM31 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 TM32 TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 15 TM33 TM33 Reflect Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 20 TM40 TM40 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 —}}—% 20 TM42 TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM44 TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM45 TM45 Attract Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM46 TM46 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25 TM51 TM51 Roost Flying Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM56 TM56 Fling Dark Physical 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM58 TM58 Endure Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM60 TM60 Drain Punch Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 10 TM62 TM62 Bug Buzz Bug Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM70 TM70 Flash Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM75 TM75 Swords Dance Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20 TM82 TM82 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM87 TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000— 085}}85% 15 TM89 TM89 U-turn Bug Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM90 TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Ledyba Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Ledyba Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation VIII Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Bug Bite Bug Physical 60 100% 20 Counter Fighting Physical — 100% 20 Encore Normal Status — 100% 5 Knock Off Dark Physical 65 100% 20 Psybeam Psychic Special 65 100% 20 Screech Normal Status — 85% 40 Tailwind Flying Status — —% 15

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Ledyba in Generation VIII Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Ledyba in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Ledyba Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Ledyba Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation VIII Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX

Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring.

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Ledyba Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Ledyba Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

TCG-only moves

Move	Card
Slam	Ledyba (Skyridge 73)

Side game data

Pokémon Trozei! Rarity: Common
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 12.1% Friend Area: Mist-Rise Forest Phrases 51%-100% HP I'm so glad you're on my side! 26%-50% HP I'm in big trouble! I've lost half my HP. 1%-25% HP I can't keep up... I have no energy left at all. Level up Yay, I leveled up! I get happy seeing others level, too!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 8.2% IQ group: F
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon Body size: Standard (1 tile) How to Recruit: Find Ledyba's precious belonging Connected to: Mime Jr. Connection Orb Set: 2 Phrases Normal *punch punch* Look out for Ledyba's punch! Low HP (< 50%) I'm about to keel over…
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Bug Poké Assist: (present) Bug Field move: (present) (Tackle ×1) Not available in the past. Browser entry R-093 It flings gooey blobs that make Pokémon Slowed.
Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ● Defense ●● Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush Walking Speed: 1.97 seconds Base HP: 45 Base Attack: 65 Base Defense: 49 Base Speed: 60
Pokémon Battle Trozei Bug Attack Power: ★★★★★			Pokémon Shuffle Bug Attack Power: 30 - 85 5 #674 Crowd Control Increases damage when there are more Ledyba in the puzzle area.
Pokémon GO Base HP: 120 Base Attack: 72 Base Defense: 118 Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 1 km Evolution Requirement: 25 Fast Attacks: Tackle, Bug Bite Charged Attacks: Silver Wind, Swift, Aerial Ace, Frustration, Return

Evolution data

Unevolved Ledyba  Bug  Flying

Level 18 →

First Evolution Ledian  Bug  Flying

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II Gold Silver Crystal Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Front Back Front Back
Generation VI X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Front Back Front Back
Generation VII Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Front Back Front Back
This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation IX.
Cross-Generation HOME

For other sprites and images, please see Ledyba images on the Bulbagarden Archives.

In the anime

Ledyba in Pokémon the Series

A Ledyba Egg in Pokémon the Series

Major appearances

Multiple Ledyba debuted in Pikachu's Rescue Adventure. Misty's Togepi saw them and curiously followed them. Later on, Ash's Pikachu and the other Pokémon were saved by the same group from falling out of a tree stump and down a cliff.

Six Ledyba made their main series debut in The Whistle Stop, under the ownership of Arielle, who controlled them with her whistle. They were targeted in one of Team Rocket's schemes.

In Pikachu and the Pokémon Music Squad, multiple Ledyba were living in the forest.

Minor appearances

In Tricks of the Trade, a Ledyba was at the Pokémon Swap Meet in Palmpona.

Multiple wild Ledyba appeared in Houndoom's Special Delivery.

Multiple Ledyba appeared in The Legend of Thunder!.

In Lucario and the Mystery of Mew, multiple Ledyba were living in the Tree of Beginning.

In Some Enchanted Sweetening!, a Ledyba was lured in by the Honey that Cheryl had slathered onto a tree. Additional Ledyba also appeared in a boss fantasy in the same episode, but said boss fantasy was cut from the dub due to it containing suggestive material.

A Ledyba appeared in The Grass-Type Is Always Greener!.

Multiple Ledyba appeared in Giratina and the Sky Warrior.

In A Trainer and Child Reunion!, a Ledyba lived in the forest where Aaron's training center was located.

Multiple Ledyba appeared in Strategy Begins at Home!.

In Zoroark: Master of Illusions, multiple Ledyba were living in Crown City. A few of them attacked Zorua in surrounding him, angry for what Zoroark did to the city. Before a fight could break out, Celebi calmed the attackers.

In Genesect and the Legend Awakened, multiple Ledyba were living in Pokémon Hills.

A Ledyba appeared in BWS01.

In Facing the Grand Design!, multiple Ledyba were living near Grace Tower.

In A Relay in the Sky!, a Ledyba and a Hoppip competed in the Pokémon Sky Relay.

In Lillie's Egg-xhilarating Challenge!, a Ledyba was playing in Lillie's garden. It reappeared in The Ol' Raise and Switch!.

In A Seasoned Search!, three Ledyba were attracted by Bounsweet's Sweet Scent, which was intended to attract an Oricorio.

Two Ledyba appeared in a fantasy in Lulled to La-La Land!.

In I Choose You!, six Ledyba flew over the Shamouti Island area.

In Deceiving Appearances!, two Ledyba were seen at Aether Paradise.

A Trainer's Ledyba appeared in A Young Royal Flame Ignites!.

Two Trainers' Ledyba appeared in The Power of Us.

Three Ledyba appeared in Securing the Future!, with two under the ownership of different Trainers and the third being wild. They joined the rest of Alola in showering Necrozma with light so it could return to its true form.

A Ledyba appeared in a fantasy in Don't Ignore the Small Stufful!.

A Trainer's Ledyba appeared in Heart of Fire! Heart of Stone!.

In Battle Royal 151!, a Trainer's Ledyba competed in the Battle Royal preliminary round of the Manalo Conference but ended up losing.

A Trainer's Ledyba appeared in Z-Move Showdown!.

A Ledyba appeared in a flashback in Time After Time!.

Multiple Ledyba appeared in a fantasy in Trade, Borrow, and Steal!.

A Trainer's Ledyba appeared in To Train, or Not to Train!. It reappeared in Breaking the Ice!.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry EP128 Ledyba Ash's Pokédex Ledyba, the Five Star Pokémon. These naturally gentle Bug types gather in groups during cold weather to keep warm.

In the manga

Ledyba in Pokémon Pocket Monsters

Pokémon Adventures

Three Ledyba debuted in The Legend, where they were seen flying while Green finished her message to Silver in Johto.

Professor Oak has a Ledyba, nicknamed Bach, which debuted in Elekid Incorporated.

A Ledyba is one of the Pokémon Crystal mentions she caught for Professor Oak at Elm's Laboratory in Three Cheers for Chikorita.

A Ledyba appeared in The Last Battle XIII as one of the Pokémon sent to participate in the fight in Ilex Forest.

A Ledyba appeared with its Trainer at the Mini-game Corner in Sylveon Enchants.

A Trainer's Ledyba appeared in The Decision and the Tournament of Six.

Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys

A Ledyba appeared in the intro of Let's Go! The Journey Towards The Championship.

Pokémon: Yeah! I Got Pokémon!

A Ledyba appeared in GDZ35.

Multiple Ledyba appeared in GDZ36.

Pokémon Pocket Monsters

Giovanni used a Ledyba in Showdown at the Radio Tower!!.

In the TCG

Main article: Ledyba (TCG)

Trivia

• Ledyba can be seen as a parallel to Spinarak. Both of them are Bug-type Generation II Pokémon. Ledyba is exclusive to Pokémon Silver and SoulSilver while Spinarak is exclusive to Pokémon Gold and HeartGold. Ledyba is matutinal while Spinarak is nocturnal in said games. Additionally, their rarity is also reversed, with Ledyba being more common in Pokémon LeafGreen, and Spinarak in Pokémon FireRed. Both were also added to the expanded Safari Zone in Emerald, both can only be obtained by breeding their evolved forms in Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Black, and White, and both Pokémon have had their Egg designs revealed. Additionally, in White 2 its evolved form swarms on Route 22 while Spinarak's evolved form does so in Black 2.
• Ledyba's category in most languages including English is mistranslated from Japanese's いつつぼし itsutsuboshi, as 星 hoshi, while literally meaning "star", is the term used to refer to a ladybug's spots.
• Ledyba could not learn any Bug-type or Flying-type moves until Generation III. Therefore, a Ledyba in Generation II could not receive STAB unless it possessed the appropriate Hidden Power.
  • Its level up learnset contained only Normal-type and Psychic-type moves until Generation IV. It did not contain any Bug-type moves until Generation IV or any Flying-type moves until Generation VII.
• Ledyba is tied with Mantyke for having the lowest base Attack stat of all Flying-type Pokémon.
  • In addition, Ledyba is tied with Spearow, Hoothoot, Taillow, Wingull, Starly and Pikipek for the lowest base Defense of all Flying-type Pokémon.

Origin

Ledyba seems to be based on a ladybug, particularly the Asian ladybeetle or seven-spot ladybird due to its bright red color and black spots. Like Ledyba, many real ladybugs form large swarms during cold weather and secrete fluid from their leg joints as a defense mechanism.

The "Five-star" species name for Ledyba may come from the Japanese name for seven-spot ladybird which is literally called 七星瓢虫 seven-star ladybug.

Name origin

Ledyba and Rediba may come from ladybug or ladybird and red.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese レディバ Rediba From ladybug or ladybird and red French Coxy From coccinelle Spanish Ledyba Same as English name German Ledyba Same as English name Italian Ledyba Same as English name Korean 레디바 Ledyba Transcription of Japanese name Mandarin Chinese 芭瓢蟲 / 芭瓢虫 Bāpiáochóng From the partial transcription of the Japanese name and 瓢蟲 / 瓢虫 piáochóng Cantonese Chinese 芭瓢蟲 Bāpìuhchùhng From the partial transcription of the Japanese name and 瓢蟲 pìuhchùhng

More languages Hindi लेडिबा Ledyba Transcription of English name Russian Ледиба Lediba Transcription of English name Thai เรดิบา Rediba Transcription of Japanese name

External links

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