Ledyba (Pokémon)

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Ledyba Five Star Pokémon レディバ Rediba #165 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 similar to a red ladybug with a pattern of five black spots on its back. This pattern differs slightly between different Ledyba. 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, smelling sour when angered. It is very sensitive to cold, so during cold weather, many Ledyba gather together to cluster and keep each other warm. Ledyba has been shown to serve a role in pollinating the fruit-producing plants of the Pokémon world, and is 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, joining together and using Reflect to protect its home when needed.

In the anime

Ledyba in the anime

A Ledyba Egg in the anime

Major appearances

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.

Ledyba made its main series debut in The Whistle Stop. A girl named Arielle owned six of them, and controlled them with her whistle.

A Ledyba appeared in A Relay in the Sky!, as a participant in the Pokémon Sky Relay.

Multiple Ledyba appeared in Pikachu and the Pokémon Music Squad.

Minor appearances

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

Multiple 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 as some of the Pokémon 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!.

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

A group of Ledyba appeared in Genesect and the Legend Awakened at Pokémon Hills.

A Ledyba appeared in SS027.

Multiple Ledyba appeared in Facing the Grand Design!.

A Ledyba appeared in Lillie's Egg-xhilarating Challenge!, where it was among the Pokémon playing in Lillie's garden. It appeared again in The Ol' Raise and Switch!.

Three Ledyba appeared in A Seasoned Search!, where they were among the Flying-type Pokémon attracted by Bounsweet's Sweet Scent in their attempts to attract an Oricorio.

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

Six Ledyba appeared in I Choose You!, where they were seen flying over the Shamouti Island area.

Two Ledyba appeared in Deceiving Appearances!.

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

Ledyba debuted in The Legend when three were seen flying when Green had finished her message to Silver in Johto.

Professor Oak has a Ledyba, nicknamed Bach, that is first seen in Elekid Incorporated.

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

A Ledyba was one of the Pokémon sent to help the fight in Ilex Forest in The Last Battle XIII.

A Ledyba appears with its Trainer at the Mini-game Corner in the X & Y arc.

A Trainer's Ledyba appeared in PASM04.

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 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 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 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 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 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 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.

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, 42, 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, Friend Safari (Bug) Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Trade
Generation VII Sun Moon Route 1Day Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Route 1Day

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 (B1-B21) MD Sky Mt. Travail (1F-19F), Midnight Forest (B1-B21) 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 Shuffle Event: Pokémon Safari (Seventh release) Rumble World Distortion Land: Breezy Grasslands (All Areas), Legend Terrain: Meteorite Parkland (All Areas)

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

By leveling up

Generation VII Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - 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 Silver Wind Bug Special 06060 100100% 5 2222 Comet Punch Normal Physical 01818 08585% 15 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/HM

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

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM06 TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000— 090}}90% 10 TM10 TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 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 Roost Flying Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM20 TM20 Safeguard Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 25 TM21 TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM22 TM22 Solar Beam Grass Special 120120 100}}100% 10 TM27 TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 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 TM48 TM48 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM56 TM56 Fling Dark Physical 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM62 TM62 Acrobatics Flying Physical 05555 100}}100% 15 TM75 TM75 Swords Dance Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20 TM83 TM83 Infestation Bug Special 02020 100}}100% 20 TM87 TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000— 085}}85% 15 TM88 TM88 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM89 TM89 U-turn Bug Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM90 TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 XTM100 TM100 Confide Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20

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

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Bide Normal Physical — —% 10 Bug Bite Bug Physical 60 100% 20 Bug Buzz Bug Special 90 100% 10 CounterUSUM Fighting Physical — 100% 20 Dizzy Punch* Normal Physical 70 100% 10 Drain Punch‡ Fighting Physical 75 100% 10 Encore Normal Status — 100% 5 EndureUSUM Normal Status — —% 10 Focus Punch‡ Fighting Physical 150 100% 20 Knock Off Dark Physical 65 100% 20 Psybeam Psychic Special 65 100% 20 Screech Normal Status — 85% 40 Silver Wind Bug Special 60 100% 5 Tailwind Flying Status — —% 15

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Ledyba in Generation VII 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 VII Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX

Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  S M US UM Bug Bite Bug Physical 60 100% 20 S M US UM Drain Punch Fighting Physical 75 100% 10 S M US UM Focus Punch Fighting Physical 150 100% 20 S M US UM Giga Drain Grass Special 75 100% 10 S M US UM Ice Punch Ice Physical 75 100% 15 S M US UM Knock Off Dark Physical 65 100% 20 S M US UM Snore Normal Special 50 100% 15 S M US UM Tailwind Flying Status — —% 15 S M US UM Thunder Punch Electric Physical 75 100% 15 S M US UM Uproar Normal Special 90 100% 10

A black or white 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

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 Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Bug Poké Assist: (present) Bug Field move: (present) (Tackle ×1) Not available in the past. Browser entry [[List of Pokémon by Oblivia Browser number|]] It flings gooey blobs that make Pokémon Slowed.
Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ● Defense ●● Speed ●●●
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: 80 Base Attack: 72 Base Defense: 142 Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 1 km Evolution Requirement: 25 Fast Attacks: Tackle, Bug Bite Charged Attacks: Silver Wind, Swift, Aerial Ace

Evolution

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

For other sprites and images, please see Ledyba images on the 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.
• Ledyba is tied with Mantyke for having the lowest base Attack of all Flying-type Pokémon.
• Ledyba is tied with Weedle for having the lowest base Defense of all Bug-type Pokémon.

Origin

Ledyba is based on a ladybug. 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 Ledyba Same as Japanese name Mandarin Chinese 芭瓢蟲 / 芭瓢虫 Bāpiáochóng From 芭 bā and 瓢蟲 piáochóng Cantonese Chinese

More languages Hindi लेडीबा Ledyba Transcription of English name Russian Ледиба Lediba Transcription of English name

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