Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Ledian

Ledian

Five Star Pokémon

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Ledian is a Bug and Flying Type Five Star Pokémon, with a 11.8% Chance To Catch with a regular Pokeball. Ledian can be found with Swarm, Early Bird and Iron Fist as an Ability and has a Fast growth rate with a 2 Special Defense EV Yield. We recommend the Calm Nature, based on 390 combined Base Stats.

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Ledian Stats & Abilities
Ledian Evolutions
Ledian Locations
Ledian Weakness
Ledian Best Moves
Ledian Level Up Moves
Ledian TM Moves
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Ledian Stats and Abilities

Based on Ledian Base IVs we consider this pokemon E-Tier choice. Ledian Highest IV Stat is Special Defense 110 and the Lowest being Attack 35.


Tier	Stat	Base	Min	Max
F	HP	55	220	314
F	Attack	35	67	185
F	Defense	50	94	218
E	Special Attack	55	103	229
D	Special Defense	110	202	350
D	Speed	85	157	295
E	Total	390


Ledian	Detail
Best Held Items	Insect Plate Iron Ball Sharp Beak Silver Powder Sky Plate
Best Nature	Calm ↑ +10% Special Defense ↓ -10% Attack
Caught in the Wild Held Item Chance
Like/Dislikes	Likes: Bitter Dislikes: Spicy
EV Yield	2 Special Defense
Growth Rate	Fast
Catch Rate	90 (11.8% with PokéBall, full HP)
Egg Groups	Bug
Egg Cycles	15 (3,599–3,855 steps)


Abilities	Description
Swarm Ability 1	Swarm increases the power of Bug-type moves by 50% (1.5x) when the ability-bearer's HP falls below a third of its maximum (known in-game as in a pinch).
Early Bird Ability 2	The Pokémon awakens quickly from sleep.
Iron Fist Hidden Ability	Iron Fist increases the power of all punching moves by 20%.

How To Evolve Ledian in BDSP

Ledyba requires (Level 18) to evolve into Ledian.


Base Form	Evolution Requirement	First Evolution
Ledyba	Level 18 →	Ledian

Where To Find Ledian in BDSP

Ledian has 8 spawn locations in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. You can find the Unevolved form Lv. 16-63 Ledian, within the Bogsunk Cavern location using the Walking method.

Underground Pokemon Spawns

After you reach Check Points in the game progression NEW Pokemon will begin to spawn in the Grand Underground.

Start = Default spawns in the Grand Underground

Strength = After obtaining the TM96 Strength

Defog = After obtaining the TM97 Defog

7th Badge = After obtaining the Icicle Badge from Candice

Waterfall = After obtaining the TM99 Waterfall

National = After obtaining the National Pokedex.

World Pokemon Spawns

Interact = Limited to one

Common = 20% ~ 100%

Uncommon = 5% ~ 20%

Rare = 1% ~ 5%

= Morning Time

= Day Time

= Night Time


Location	How To Catch	Pokemon Spawns
Route 229	20 - 5%	Ledian Lv. 52
Swampy Cave	National	Ledian Lv. 16-63
Sunlit Cavern	National	Ledian Lv. 16-63
Still-Water Cavern	National	Ledian Lv. 16-63
Riverbank Cave	National	Ledian Lv. 16-63
Grassland Cave	National	Ledian Lv. 16-63
Fountainspring Cave	National	Ledian Lv. 16-63
Bogsunk Cavern	National	Ledian Lv. 16-63

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Ledian Weakness

Ledian is a Bug and Flying Type pokemon. This will cause Ledian to take More Damage from Flying, Fire, Electric, Ice, Rock Type Moves, and Less Damage from Bug, Ground, Fighting, Grass Type moves.

You can Click/Tap the Type Icons to view the best pokemon to Counter Ledian Weaknesses


Damage	Types
4.0x More Damage	Rock
2.0x More Damage	Flying Fire Electric Ice
0.5x Less Damage	Bug
0.25x Less Damage	Fighting Grass
Immune to Damage	Ground

What pokemon is Ledian Weak Against?


Tier	Pokemon
S	Lugia
S	Ho-Oh
S	Rayquaza
S	Dragonite
S	Tyranitar

What pokemon is Ledian Strong Against?


Tier	Pokemon
S	Groudon
S	Celebi
S	Garchomp
A	Swampert
A	Tangrowth

Best Moves Ledian in BDSP

Best Moveset for Ledian Lv Up Moves based on Power.


Lvl	Best Moves	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
47	Double-Edge	Physical	120	100	15	User receives recoil damage.
38	Bug Buzz	Special	135	100	10	May lower opponent's Special Defense.
42	Air Slash	Special	112.5	95	20	May cause flinching.
8	Swift	Special	60	—	20	Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.

Best Moveset for Ledian TM Moves based on Power.


TM	Best Moves	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
TM01	Focus Punch	Physical	150	100	20	If the user is hit before attacking, it flinches instead.
TM68	Giga Impact	Physical	150	90	5	User must recharge next turn.
TM15	Hyper Beam	Special	150	90	5	User must recharge next turn.
TM52	Focus Blast	Special	120	70	5	May lower opponent's Special Defense.

STAB: (Same Type Attack Bonus) When a Pokemon uses a Move Type that is the Same as the Pokemon's Type, it will receive a 50% Bonus to Power. Moves Affected by this Highlighted in

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Ledian Lv Up Moves

Ledian TM Moves

Ledian Level Up Moves

List of Moves Ledian can learn by reaching higher levels in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.


Lvl	Move	Desc
1	Tackle	Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 35 Physical A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body.
5	Supersonic	Power: — Acc: 55 PP: 20 Status Confuses opponent.
8	Swift	Power: 60 Acc: — PP: 20 Special Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
12	Light Screen	Power: — Acc: — PP: 30 Status Halves damage from Special attacks for 5 turns.
12	Reflect	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Halves damage from Physical attacks for 5 turns.
12	Safeguard	Power: — Acc: — PP: 25 Status The user's party is protected from status conditions.
15	Mach Punch	Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 30 Physical User attacks first.
20	Roost	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User recovers half of its max HP and loses the Flying type temporarily.
24	Struggle Bug	Power: 75 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Special Lowers opponent's Special Attack.
29	Baton Pass	Power: — Acc: — PP: 40 Status User switches out and gives stat changes to the incoming Pokémon.
33	Agility	Power: — Acc: — PP: 30 Status Sharply raises user's Speed.
38	Bug Buzz	Power: 135 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special May lower opponent's Special Defense.
42	Air Slash	Power: 112.5 Acc: 95 PP: 20 Special May cause flinching.
47	Double-Edge	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical User receives recoil damage.

Ledian TM Moves

List of Moves Ledian can learn using (TMs) Technical Machine Items.


TM	Move	Desc
TM01	Focus Punch	Power: 150 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical If the user is hit before attacking, it flinches instead.
TM11	Sunny Day	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status Makes it sunny for 5 turns.
TM15	Hyper Beam	Power: 150 Acc: 90 PP: 5 Special User must recharge next turn.
TM16	Light Screen	Power: — Acc: — PP: 30 Status Halves damage from Special attacks for 5 turns.
TM17	Protect	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM19	Giga Drain	Power: 75 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special User recovers half the HP inflicted on opponent.
TM20	Safeguard	Power: — Acc: — PP: 25 Status The user's party is protected from status conditions.
TM22	Solar Beam	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special Charges on first turn, attacks on second.
TM28	Dig	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Digs underground on first turn, attacks on second. Can also escape from caves.
TM31	Brick Break	Power: 75 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical Breaks through Reflect and Light Screen barriers.
TM32	Double Team	Power: — Acc: — PP: 15 Status Raises user's Evasiveness.
TM33	Reflect	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Halves damage from Physical attacks for 5 turns.
TM40	Aerial Ace	Power: 90 Acc: — PP: 20 Physical Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
TM42	Facade	Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
TM44	Rest	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
TM45	Attract	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 Status If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack.
TM46	Thief	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 25 Physical Also steals opponent's held item.
TM51	Roost	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User recovers half of its max HP and loses the Flying type temporarily.
TM52	Focus Blast	Power: 120 Acc: 70 PP: 5 Special May lower opponent's Special Defense.
TM56	Fling	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Power depends on held item.
TM58	Endure	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM60	Drain Punch	Power: 75 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical User recovers half the HP inflicted on opponent.
TM62	Bug Buzz	Power: 135 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special May lower opponent's Special Defense.
TM68	Giga Impact	Power: 150 Acc: 90 PP: 5 Physical User must recharge next turn.
TM70	Flash	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 Status Lowers opponent's Accuracy.
TM75	Swords Dance	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Sharply raises user's Attack.
TM82	Sleep Talk	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User performs one of its own moves while sleeping.
TM87	Swagger	Power: — Acc: 85 PP: 15 Status Opponent becomes confused, but its Attack is sharply raised.
TM89	U-turn	Power: 105 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical User switches out immediately after attacking.
TM90	Substitute	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits.
TM96	Strength	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical
TM98	Rock Smash	Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May lower opponent's Defense.

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