Ledyba (Pokémon)

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Ledyba レディバ Rediba #165
Art by Ken Sugimori from FireRed and LeafGreen
Type Bug Flying Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Five Star Pokémon
Abilities Swarm or Early Bird Early Bird Blue-Striped ----- Rattled Hidden Ability
Exp. at Lv. 100 800,000
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #— Johto #030 Hoenn #320 Sinnoh — Unova Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R— Almia R— Oblivia R-093
Height 3'03" Imperial 1.0 m Metric 3'03"/1.0 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 23.8 lbs. Imperial 10.8 kg Metric 23.8 lbs./10.8 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color Red	Catch rate 255 (33.3%)
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown 50% male, 50% female
Breeding Bug group 16 cycles (4080 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 1 Speed 0 Base Exp.: 54 Battle Exp.: 541*
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.

It evolves into Ledian starting at level 18.

Biology

Ledyba is similar to a red ladybug with five black spots on its back. Ledyba's carapace and back (when the wing covers are lifted) are yellow, and its eyes are large and round. Ledyba also has six black legs with hands that resemble boxing gloves and two black antennae. A female Ledyba has a shorter antennae than a male Ledyba does. It has a pair of clear wings underneath its wing covers.

Ledyba is a gregarious Pokémon, to such an extent that it will be timid, stricken with doubt, afraid or even unable to move if it is alone. Ledyba secretes an aromatic fluid from where its legs join its body, which it uses to communicate with other Ledyba. Ledyba conveys its feelings to other Ledyba by altering the fluid's scent. When the weather turns cold, many Ledyba gather together to cluster and keep each other warm. Ledyba have been shown to serve a role in pollinating the fruit-producing plants of the Pokémon world, and are usually instructed to do so by means of a special whistle. However, like most Pokémon, it will also able to respond to regular vocal commands. Ledyba builds its nest on leaves in the forest.

In the anime

Ledyba in the anime

A Ledyba Egg in the anime

Major appearances

Ledyba first appeared in Pikachu's Rescue Adventure. First Misty's Togepi saw them and curiously followed them, and later on Ash's Pikachu and the other Pokémon were saved by the same group from falling.

Ledyba's first major appearance was The Whistle Stop. A girl named Arielle owned six of them, and controlled them with her whistle.

Minor appearances

A Ledyba was one of the Pokémon seen at the Pokémon Swap Meet in Tricks of the Trade.

Several Ledyba appeared in the wild in Houndoom's Special Delivery.

A swarm of Ledyba was seen in the wild in The Legend of Thunder!.

Multiple Ledyba appeared in Lucario and the Mystery of Mew living in the Tree of Beginning.

Multiple Ledyba made brief cameo appearances in Giratina and the Sky Warrior.

A group of Ledyba appeared in Strategy Begins at Home!.

Ledyba appeared in Zoroark: Master of Illusions as a few of the many local Pokémon who lives in Crown City. A few of them worked with the other Pokémon in surrounding Zorua at the park to attack him, angry at Zorua for what Zoroark did to the city. Before a fight broke out, the Ledyba, along with the other Pokémon, were calmed by Celebi.

A Ledyba is set to appear in SS027.

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

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Professor Oak has a Ledyba, nicknamed Bach, that is first seen in Stantler By Me.

In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga

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

In the TCG

Main article: Ledyba (TCG)

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 I Red {{{redbluedex}}} Blue Yellow {{{yellowdex}}} Stadium {{{stadiumdex}}}
Generation II 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.
Generation III 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 {{{sapphiredex}}} 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, lots of 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 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 {{{pearldex}}} Platinum {{{platinumdex}}} 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 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 {{{whitedex}}} 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 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI 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.

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation I Red Blue None Trade Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow None Trade
Generation II Gold Silver Common Routes 2, 30, 31, 37Morning (Silver only) Crystal Common National Park, Routes 2, 29, 30, 31, 36, 37Morning
Generation III Ruby Sapphire None Trade Emerald Rare Hoenn Safari Zone extension FireRed LeafGreen Rare FR Common LG Pattern Bush Colosseum None Trade XD One Gateon Port (Shadow)
Generation IV Diamond Pearl None Breed Ledian Platinum None Breed Ledian HeartGold SoulSilver Common Route 2MorningDay Routes 30, 31 and 37Morning Headbutt trees  (SoulSilver only) Pal Park Field Pokéwalker None
Generation V Black White None Breed Ledian Black 2 White 2 None Breed Ledian (White 2 only) Dream World Windswept Sky
Generation VI X Y None Route 21

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Channel	Back Yard
Pokémon Trozei!	Secret Storage 4 Secret Storage 17 Endless Level 2 Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red/Blue Rescue Team	Sinister Woods (7F-10F) Pitfall Valley (1F-6F) Joyous Tower (22F-25F) Remains Island (B1-B6)
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time/Darkness	Mt. Travail (1F-19F) Midnight Forest (B1-B21)
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs	Latolato Trail
Pokémon Rumble Blast	Treetops: Soothing Shore

In events

Games	Event	Language	Location	Level	Distribution period
	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

By leveling up

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

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  00Start Tackle Normal Physical 05050 100100% 35 066 Supersonic Normal Status 0000— 05555% 20 099 Comet Punch Normal Physical 01818 08585% 15 1414 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000— ——% 30 1414 Reflect Psychic Status 0000— ——% 20 1414 Safeguard Normal Status 0000— ——% 25 1717 Mach Punch Fighting Physical 04040 100100% 30 2222 Baton Pass Normal Status 0000— ——% 40 2525 Silver Wind Bug Special 06060 100100% 5 3030 Agility Psychic Status 0000— ——% 30 3333 Swift Normal Special 06060 ——% 20 3838 Double-Edge Normal Physical 120120 100100% 15 4141 Bug Buzz Bug Special 09090 100100% 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 level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
TM		Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	TM06	Toxic	Poison	Status	0000—	090}}90%	10
	TM10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	0000—	—}}—%	5
	TM16	Light Screen	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	30
	TM17	Protect	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM20	Safeguard	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	25
	TM21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM22	SolarBeam	Grass	Special	120120	100}}100%	10
	TM27	Return	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM28	Dig	Ground	Physical	08080	100}}100%	10
	TM31	Brick Break	Fighting	Physical	07575	100}}100%	15
	TM32	Double Team	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	15
	TM33	Reflect	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	20
	TM40	Aerial Ace	Flying	Physical	06060	—}}—%	20
	TM42	Facade	Normal	Physical	07070	100}}100%	20
	TM44	Rest	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM45	Attract	Normal	Status	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM46	Thief	Dark	Physical	04040	100}}100%	10
	TM48	Round	Normal	Special	06060	100}}100%	15
	TM56	Fling	Dark	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	10
	TM62	Acrobatics	Flying	Physical	05555	100}}100%	15
	TM70	Flash	Normal	Status	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM75	Swords Dance	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	30
	TM76	Struggle Bug	Bug	Special	03030	100}}100%	20
	TM87	Swagger	Normal	Status	0000—	090}}90%	15
	TM89	U-turn	Bug	Physical	07070	100}}100%	20
	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 V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Father	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	Bide	Normal	Physical	—	—%	10
	Bug Bite	Bug	Physical	60	100%	20
	Bug Buzz	Bug	Special	90	100%	10
	Dizzy Punch*	Normal	Physical	70	100%	10
	Drain Punch‡	Fighting	Physical	75	100%	10
	Encore	Normal	Status	—	100%	5
	Focus Punch‡	Fighting	Physical	150	100%	20
	Knock Off	Dark	Physical	20	100%	20
	Psybeam	Psychic	Special	65	100%	20
	Screech	Normal	Status	—	85%	40
	Silver Wind	Bug	Special	60	100%	5
Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Ledyba in Generation V 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 V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Game				Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
B	W	B2	W2	Bug Bite	Bug	Physical	60	100%	20
B	W	B2	W2	Drain Punch	Fighting	Physical	75	100%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Giga Drain	Grass	Special	75	100%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Ice Punch	Ice	Physical	75	100%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Knock Off	Dark	Physical	20	100%	20
B	W	B2	W2	Roost	Flying	Status	—	—%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Snore	Normal	Special	40	100%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Tailwind	Flying	Status	—	—%	30
B	W	B2	W2	ThunderPunch	Electric	Physical	75	100%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Uproar	Normal	Special	90	100%	10
A black abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Ledyba can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Ledyba cannot be tutored the move 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 Move Tutor moves from other generations

Dream World moves

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Event	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
Windswept Sky	Bug Bite	Bug	Physical	60	100%	20
Windswept Sky	ThunderPunch	Electric	Physical	75	100%	15
A superscript level indicates that Ledyba can learn this move normally in Generation V at that level 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 event moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball  N/A  Not available		Pokémon Pinball RS  N/A  Not available		Pokémon Trozei!    Rarity: Common
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team File:MDP RT 165.png 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! Partner phrases 51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%. 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 Ranger Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None Loops: 0 Min. exp.: 0 Max. exp.: 0 Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Poké Assist: Field move:  Bug  ( Bug ) Past ( Normal ) (Tackle ×1) Past (Electrify ×1) Browser entry   It flings gooey blobs that make Pokémon Slowed.
Pokémon Rumble N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed			Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ● Defense ●● Speed ●●● Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond Strong: {{{Park2strong}}} Weak: {{{Park2weak}}} PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
Pokémon Conquest HP: Move: {{{ConquestMove}}} Attack: Ability 1: {{{ConquestAbility1}}} Defense: Ability 2: {{{ConquestAbility2}}} Speed: Ability 3: {{{ConquestAbility3}}} Does not evolve. Range: 0 Perfect Links: {{{ConquestLink}}}

Evolution

Unevolved Ledyba  Bug  Flying

Level 18 →

First Evolution Ledian  Bug  Flying

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow		Red (Ja)	Green	Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I.
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal				Back
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald		FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum		HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
V	Black	White	Black 2	White 2			Back

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

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 evolution swarms on Route 22 while Spinarak's evolution does so in Black 2.

Origin

Ledyba is based on a Coccinellidad. Its Shiny coloration seems to be based on Coccinella transversalis.

Name origin

Ledyba and Rediba are derived from ladybug, ladybird, and possibly red.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese レディバ Rediba May be a corruption of ladybug or ladybird, or a combination of ladybug and red. French Coxy From Coccinella. Spanish Ledyba Same as English name German Ledyba Same as English name Italian Ledyba Same as English name Korean 레디바 Rediba Same as Japanese name Mandarin Chinese 芭瓢蟲 / 芭瓢虫 Bāpiáochóng From 芭 bā and 瓢蟲 piáochóng. Cantonese Chinese

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