Name origin

ladybird
a species of insect


Ledian artwork by Ken Sugimori

Pokedex data

National № 166
Type Bug Flying
Species Five Star Pokémon
Height 4′7″ (1.40m)
Weight 78.5 lbs (35.6 kg)
Abilities Early Bird
Swarm
Iron Fist (Dream World)
Local № 031 (Gold, Silver, Crystal)
031 (HeartGold, SoulSilver)
Japanese Redian

Breeding

Egg Groups Bug
Gender 50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles 16 (minimum 4,080 steps)

Training

EV yield 2 Special Defense
Catch rate 90 (11.8% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Happiness 70 (normal)
Base EXP 134
Growth Rate Fast

Type defenses

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Ledian stats

The base stats for Ledian are shown below left, with the possible range shown on the right for a level 100 Pokemon. Minimum/maximum values are based on hindering/beneficial nature, 0/252 EVs, 0/31 IVs.

HP 55
220 - 314
Attack 35
67 - 185
Defense 50
94 - 218
Sp. Atk 55
103 - 229
Sp. Def 110
202 - 350
Speed 85
157 - 295
Total 390

Pokedex descriptions

Gold
LeafGreen
HeartGold
When the stars flicker in the night sky, it flutters about, scattering a glowing powder.
Silver
FireRed
The star patterns on its back grow larger or smaller depending on the number of stars in the night sky.
Crystal In the daytime when it gets warm, it curls up inside a big leaf and drifts off into a deep slumber.
Ruby
Sapphire
It 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.
Emerald It 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.
Diamond
Pearl
Platinum
Black
White
Black 2
White 2
It uses starlight as energy. When more stars appear at night, the patterns on its back grow larger.
SoulSilver The spot patterns on its back grow larger or smaller depending on the number of stars in the night sky.

Evolution chart


Moves learnt by level up

Ledian learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 Comet PunchNormalPhysical1885
1 TackleNormalPhysical50100
1 SupersonicNormalStatus-55
6 SupersonicNormalStatus-55
9 Comet PunchNormalPhysical1885
14 Light ScreenPsychicStatus--
14 ReflectPsychicStatus--
14 SafeguardNormalStatus--
17 Mach PunchFightingPhysical40100
24 Baton PassNormalStatus--
29 Silver WindBugSpecial60100
36 AgilityPsychicStatus--
41 SwiftNormalSpecial60
48 Double-EdgeNormalPhysical120100
53 Bug BuzzBugSpecial90100

Egg moves

Ledian learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Ledian egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
PsybeamPsychicSpecial65100
ScreechNormalStatus-85
BideNormalPhysical--
Dizzy PunchNormalPhysical70100
EncoreNormalStatus-100
Focus PunchFightingPhysical150100
Knock OffDarkPhysical20100
Silver WindBugSpecial60100
Bug BuzzBugSpecial90100
Drain PunchFightingPhysical75100
Bug BiteBugPhysical60100

Ledian learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Ledian egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
PsybeamPsychicSpecial65100
ScreechNormalStatus-85
BideNormalPhysical--
EncoreNormalStatus-100
Knock OffDarkPhysical20100
Silver WindBugSpecial60100
Bug BuzzBugSpecial90100
Bug BiteBugPhysical60100

Move Tutor moves

Ledian can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Ice PunchIcePhysical75100
ThunderPunchElectricPhysical75100
SnoreNormalSpecial40100
Giga DrainGrassSpecial75100
Sleep TalkNormalStatus--
UproarNormalSpecial90100
Knock OffDarkPhysical20100
RoostFlyingStatus--
TailwindFlyingStatus--
Drain PunchFightingPhysical75100
Bug BiteBugPhysical60100

Ledian can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Ice PunchIcePhysical75100
ThunderPunchElectricPhysical75100
HeadbuttNormalPhysical70100
String ShotBugStatus-95
SwiftNormalSpecial60
SnoreNormalSpecial40100
Mud-SlapGroundSpecial20100
UproarNormalSpecial90100
Knock OffDarkPhysical20100
Air CutterFlyingSpecial5595
TailwindFlyingStatus--
Bug BiteBugPhysical60100
Ominous WindGhostSpecial60100

Moves learnt by HM

Ledian is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
4 StrengthNormalPhysical80100

Ledian is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
4 StrengthNormalPhysical80100
6 Rock SmashFightingPhysical40100

Moves learnt by TM

Ledian is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
6 ToxicPoisonStatus-90
10 Hidden PowerNormalSpecial-100
11 Sunny DayFireStatus--
15 Hyper BeamNormalSpecial15090
16 Light ScreenPsychicStatus--
17 ProtectNormalStatus--
20 SafeguardNormalStatus--
21 FrustrationNormalPhysical-100
22 SolarBeamGrassSpecial120100
27 ReturnNormalPhysical-100
28 DigGroundPhysical80100
31 Brick BreakFightingPhysical75100
32 Double TeamNormalStatus--
33 ReflectPsychicStatus--
40 Aerial AceFlyingPhysical60
42 FacadeNormalPhysical70100
44 RestPsychicStatus--
45 AttractNormalStatus-100
46 ThiefDarkPhysical40100
48 RoundNormalSpecial60100
52 Focus BlastFightingSpecial12070
56 FlingDarkPhysical-100
62 AcrobaticsFlyingPhysical55100
68 Giga ImpactNormalPhysical15090
70 FlashNormalStatus-100
75 Swords DanceNormalStatus--
76 Struggle BugBugSpecial30100
87 SwaggerNormalStatus-90
89 U-turnBugPhysical70100
90 SubstituteNormalStatus--
94 Rock SmashFightingPhysical40100

Ledian is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 Focus PunchFightingPhysical150100
6 ToxicPoisonStatus-90
10 Hidden PowerNormalSpecial-100
11 Sunny DayFireStatus--
15 Hyper BeamNormalSpecial15090
16 Light ScreenPsychicStatus--
17 ProtectNormalStatus--
19 Giga DrainGrassSpecial75100
20 SafeguardNormalStatus--
21 FrustrationNormalPhysical-100
22 SolarBeamGrassSpecial120100
27 ReturnNormalPhysical-100
28 DigGroundPhysical80100
31 Brick BreakFightingPhysical75100
32 Double TeamNormalStatus--
33 ReflectPsychicStatus--
40 Aerial AceFlyingPhysical60
42 FacadeNormalPhysical70100
43 Secret PowerNormalPhysical70100
44 RestPsychicStatus--
45 AttractNormalStatus-100
46 ThiefDarkPhysical40100
51 RoostFlyingStatus--
52 Focus BlastFightingSpecial12070
56 FlingDarkPhysical-100
58 EndureNormalStatus--
60 Drain PunchFightingPhysical75100
62 Silver WindBugSpecial60100
68 Giga ImpactNormalPhysical15090
70 FlashNormalStatus-100
75 Swords DanceNormalStatus--
78 CaptivateNormalStatus-100
82 Sleep TalkNormalStatus--
83 Natural GiftNormalPhysical-100
87 SwaggerNormalStatus-90
89 U-turnBugPhysical70100
90 SubstituteNormalStatus--

Ledian sprites

NORMAL
Female
Black/White
Ledian normal sprite
NORMAL
Male
Black/White
Ledian normal sprite
SHINY
Female
Black/White
Ledian shiny sprite
SHINY
Male
Black/White
Ledian shiny sprite
NORMAL
Female
HG/SS
Ledian normal sprite
NORMAL
Male
HG/SS
Ledian normal sprite
SHINY
Female
HG/SS
Ledian shiny sprite
SHINY
Male
HG/SS
Ledian shiny sprite

See all Ledian sprites


Where to find Ledian

Gold
Silver
Route 2
Crystal Route 2, 37
Pearl
Diamond
Route 229
Platinum Route 229
HeartGold
SoulSilver
Route 2, Viridian Forest
White
Black
Dreamyard

Pokeathlon stats

Speed ★ ★ ★ ★
Power
Skill ★ ★ ★ ★
Stamina
Jump ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Minimum      Base stat      Maximum


Answers to Ledian questions