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No. 0166 · Generation II · Johto

Ledian

The Five Star Pokémon

TL;DR. Ledian is a bug/flying-type Pokémon from Generation II. Base Stat Total: 390. When the stars flicker in the night sky, it flutters about, scattering a glowing powder.

Bug Flying

When the stars flicker in the night sky, it flutters about, scattering a glowing powder.

Height1.4 m

Weight35.6 kg

AbilitiesSwarm, Early Bird

HiddenIron Fist

Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 390. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 55

Attack 35

Defense 50

Sp. Attack 55

Sp. Defense 110

Speed 85

Total390

390 base stat total, the 646th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 110th among Bug-types.

110 base Special Defense, Ledian's strongest stat, ranking 10th of 188 Bug-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Pokémon GO

Ledian 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, Ledian reaches 1,346 CP at level 40 and 1,540 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack107

GO Defense179

GO Stamina146

Max CP (L40)1,346

Max CP (L50)1,522

Best buddy (L51)1,540

Raid catch CP 716–769 (L20). Weather boosted 896–961 (L25).

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Competitive

Ledian in competitive play.

Recommended builds and battle rankings for Ledian across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #453 in the Great League.

Pokémon GO Battle League

Great League #453 78.4 score

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Quick answers

Common questions about Ledian.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Ledian, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Ledian?

Ledian is a Bug/Flying-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.

What is Ledian weak to?

Ledian takes 4× damage from Rock. its biggest defensive liability. It also takes 2× damage from Fire, Electric, Ice, Flying.

What is Ledian resistant to?

Ledian is immune to Ground. It also resists Bug, Grass, Fighting.

How does Ledian evolve?

Ledian evolves from Ledyba (Level 18). Ledian is the final form of its evolution line.

What generation is Ledian from?

Ledian was introduced in Generation II (the Johto region). Its Pokédex number is #0166.

What are Ledian's base stats?

Ledian has HP 55, Attack 35, Defense 50, Special Attack 55, Special Defense 110, and Speed 85. Total base stat total: 390.

What are Ledian's abilities?

Ledian can have the abilities Swarm, Early Bird, plus the Hidden Ability Iron Fist.

Is Ledian legendary or mythical?

No. Ledian is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.

What is Ledian's best stat?

Ledian's highest base stat is Special Defense at 110, which ranks 10th of 188 Bug-type Pokémon.

Is Ledian good?

Ledian has a base stat total of 390, the 646th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 110th among Bug-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.

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