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Ledyba
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TL;DR. Ledyba is a bug/flying-type Pokémon from Generation II. Base Stat Total: 265. 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.
Bug
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.
Height1.0 m
Weight10.8 kg
AbilitiesSwarm, Early Bird
HiddenRattled
Base stats
Stat spread.
Total of 265. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
HP 40
Attack 20
Defense 30
Sp. Attack 40
Sp. Defense 80
Speed 55
Total265
265 base stat total, the 946th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 158th among Bug-types.
80 base Special Defense, Ledyba's strongest stat, ranking 46th of 188 Bug-types.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Daily Pokémon · Video
Ledyba on Daily Pokémon
Ledyba was featured once as the Pokémon of the day. Tap a cover to play the short.
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Ledyba in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Ledyba reaches 728 CP at level 40 and 832 CP as a best buddy.
GO Attack72
GO Defense118
GO Stamina120
Max CP (L40)728
Max CP (L50)823
Best buddy (L51)832
Raid catch CP 377–416 (L20). Weather boosted 471–520 (L25).
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Quick answers
Common questions about Ledyba.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Ledyba, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Ledyba?
Ledyba is a Bug/Flying-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.
What is Ledyba weak to?
Ledyba takes 4× damage from Rock. its biggest defensive liability. It also takes 2× damage from Fire, Electric, Ice, Flying.
What is Ledyba resistant to?
Ledyba is immune to Ground. It also resists Bug, Grass, Fighting.
How does Ledyba evolve?
Ledyba evolves into Ledian (Level 18).
What generation is Ledyba from?
Ledyba was introduced in Generation II (the Johto region). Its Pokédex number is #0165.
What are Ledyba's base stats?
Ledyba has HP 40, Attack 20, Defense 30, Special Attack 40, Special Defense 80, and Speed 55. Total base stat total: 265.
What are Ledyba's abilities?
Ledyba can have the abilities Swarm, Early Bird, plus the Hidden Ability Rattled.
Is Ledyba legendary or mythical?
No. Ledyba is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Ledyba's best stat?
Ledyba's highest base stat is Special Defense at 80, which ranks 46th of 188 Bug-type Pokémon.
Is Ledyba good?
Ledyba has a base stat total of 265, the 946th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 158th among Bug-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Sprites · Sound
Through the generations.
Ledyba as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
Type matchups
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Ledyba is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
4× Devastating
Rock
2× Weak to
Fire Electric Ice
½× Resists
Bug
¼× Strongly resists
Grass Fighting
0× Immune to
Ground
Comparison
Ledyba vs. the average Bug-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 188 Bug-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Ledyba | Bug avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 40 | 64 | -24 |
| Attack | 20 | 73 | -53 |
| Defense | 30 | 68 | -38 |
| Special Attack | 40 | 64 | -24 |
| Special Defense | 80 | 66 | +14 |
| Speed | 55 | 72 | -17 |
| Total | 265 | 407 | -142 |
Game appearances
Ledyba appears in 26 games.
Every mainline release where Ledyba is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
Gen II
- 2000 Gold
- 2000 Silver
- 2001 Crystal
Gen III
- 2003 Ruby
- 2003 Sapphire
- 2004 FireRed
- 2004 LeafGreen
- 2005 Emerald
Gen IV
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
Gen V
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
Gen VI
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
Gen VII
- 2016 Moon
- 2016 Sun
- 2017 Ultra Moon
- 2017 Ultra Sun
Side games + live service
- 2016 Pokémon GO
Pokémon Champions: Champions availability TBD . Full roster pending official reveal.
Where to find
Catch Ledyba in the wild.
Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 13 games have a known habitat.
SoulSilver
Cherrygrove CityEcruteak CityFuchsia CityJohto Route 29Johto Route 30Johto Route 31Johto Route 34Johto Route 35Johto Route 36Johto Route 37Johto Route 38Johto Route 39Johto Route 47Johto Route 48Kanto Route 1Kanto Route 12Kanto Route 13Kanto Route 14Kanto Route 15Kanto Route 18Kanto Route 2 North Towards Pewter CityKanto Route 2 South Towards Viridian CityKanto Route 22Kanto Route 26Kanto Route 27Kanto Sea Route 21National ParkNew Bark TownPallet TownSafari Zone GateViridian CityViridian Forest
Crystal
Johto Route 29Johto Route 30Johto Route 31Johto Route 34Johto Route 35Johto Route 36Johto Route 37Johto Route 38Johto Route 39Kanto Route 2 South Towards Viridian CityNational Park
Silver
Johto Route 30Johto Route 31Johto Route 37Kanto Route 2 South Towards Viridian City
Emerald
Hoenn Safari Zone Expansion North
FireRed, LeafGreen
Pattern Bush
X, Y
Friend Safari BugKalos Route 4
Sun, Moon
Alola Route 1 EastAlola Route 1 SouthAlola Route 1 West
Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon
Alola Route 1 East
xd
Gateon Port Across Bridge
Pokémon anime
Ledyba appears in 15 episodes.
From HZ094 (2025-05-02) through JN087 (2021-11-12).
- HZ094 The Pokémon Center Lady Horizons 2025-10-27
- EP127 The Little Big Horn Original 2000-11-18
- EP128 The Chikorita Rescue Original 2000-11-25
- EP180 The Grass Route Original 2001-11-03
- EP194 The Wayward Wobbuffet Original 2002-03-02
- DP030 Some Enchanted Sweetening! Diamond & Pearl 2007-09-29
- DP031 The Grass-Type is Always Greener! Diamond & Pearl 2007-10-06
- DP032 An Angry Combeenation! Diamond & Pearl 2007-10-13
- DP138 Strategy Begins at Home! Diamond & Pearl 2010-01-02
- XY054 Facing the Grand Design! XY 2015-03-14
- SM008 Lillie's Egg-xhilarating Challenge! Sun & Moon 2017-05-18
- SM030 The Ol' Raise and Switch! Sun & Moon 2017-09-09
TCG Pocket appearances
2 Ledyba cards across TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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