Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Ledyba is a Bug and Type Five Star Pokémon, with a 33.3% Chance To Catch with a regular Pokeball. Ledyba can be found with Swarm, Early Bird and Rattled as an Ability and has a Fast growth rate with a 1 Special Defense EV Yield. We recommend the Calm Nature, based on 265 combined Base Stats.
Ledyba Stats and Abilities
Based on Ledyba Base IVs we consider this pokemon F-Tier choice. Ledyba Highest IV Stat is Special Defense 80 and the Lowest being Attack 20.
Tier | Stat | Base | Min | Max |
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F | HP | 40 | 190 | 284 |
F | Attack | 20 | 40 | 152 |
F | Defense | 30 | 58 | 174 |
F | Special Attack | 40 | 76 | 196 |
E | Special Defense | 80 | 148 | 284 |
F | Speed | 55 | 103 | 229 |
F | Total | 265 |
Ledyba | Detail |
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Best Held Items | |
Best Nature | Calm
↑ +10% Special Defense↓ -10% Attack |
Caught in the Wild Held Item Chance | |
Like/Dislikes |
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EV Yield | 1 Special Defense |
Growth Rate | Fast |
Catch Rate | 255 (33.3% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Egg Groups | Bug |
Egg Cycles | 15 (3,599–3,855 steps) |
Abilities | Description |
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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. |
Rattled Hidden Ability | When a Pokémon with Rattled is hit by a Bug, Ghost or Dark type move, its Speed is raised one stage (up to the usual maximum of +6 stages). |
How To Evolve Ledyba in BDSP
Ledyba requires (Level 18) to evolve into Ledian.

Where To Find Ledyba in BDSP
Ledyba 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.









Location | How To Catch | Pokemon Spawns |
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![]() Ledian
Lv. 52
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![]() Ledian
Lv. 16-63
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![]() Ledian
Lv. 16-63
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![]() ![]() National |
![]() Ledian
Lv. 16-63
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![]() ![]() National |
![]() Ledian
Lv. 16-63
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![]() ![]() National |
![]() Ledian
Lv. 16-63
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![]() Ledian
Lv. 16-63
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![]() ![]() National |
![]() Ledian
Lv. 16-63
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Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Ledyba Weakness
Ledyba is a Bug and Type pokemon. This will cause Ledyba to take More Damage from , Fire, Electric, Ice, Rock Type Moves, and Less Damage from Bug, Ground, Fighting, Grass Type moves.
Damage | Types |
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4.0x More Damage |
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2.0x More Damage |
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0.5x Less Damage |
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0.25x Less Damage |
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Immune to Damage |
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What pokemon is Ledyba Weak Against?
What pokemon is Ledyba Strong Against?

Best Moves Ledyba in BDSP
Best Moveset for Ledyba Lv Up Moves based on Power.
Lvl | Best Moves | Type | Class | Power | Acc | PP | Effect |
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40 |
Double-Edge
| ![]() | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 | User receives recoil damage. |
33 |
Bug Buzz
| ![]() | Special | 135 | 100 | 10 | May lower opponent's Special Defense. |
36 |
Air Slash
| ![]() | Special | 112.5 | 95 | 20 | May cause flinching. |
8 |
Swift
| ![]() | Special | 60 | — | 20 | Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness. |
Best Moveset for Ledyba TM Moves based on Power.
TM | Best Moves | Type | Class | Power | Acc | PP | Effect |
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TM01 |
Focus Punch
| ![]() | Physical | 150 | 100 | 20 | If the user is hit before attacking, it flinches instead. |
TM22 |
Solar Beam
| ![]() | Special | 120 | 100 | 10 | Charges on first turn, attacks on second. |
TM62 |
Bug Buzz
| ![]() | Special | 135 | 100 | 10 | May lower opponent's Special Defense. |
TM28 |
Dig
| ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 | Digs underground on first turn, attacks on second. Can also escape from caves. |



Ledyba Level Up Moves
List of Moves Ledyba can learn by reaching higher levels in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.
Lvl | Move | Desc |
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1 |
Tackle
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Power: 40
Acc: 100
PP: 35
![]() A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body.
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5 |
Supersonic
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Power: —
Acc: 55
PP: 20
![]() Confuses opponent.
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8 |
Swift
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Power: 60
Acc: —
PP: 20
![]() Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
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12 |
Light Screen
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 30
![]() Halves damage from Special attacks for 5 turns.
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12 |
Reflect
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 20
![]() Halves damage from Physical attacks for 5 turns.
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12 |
Safeguard
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 25
![]() The user's party is protected from status conditions.
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15 |
Mach Punch
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Power: 40
Acc: 100
PP: 30
![]() User attacks first.
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19 |
Roost
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() User recovers half of its max HP and loses the Flying type temporarily.
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22 |
Struggle Bug
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Power:
75 Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() Lowers opponent's Special Attack.
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26 |
Baton Pass
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 40
![]() User switches out and gives stat changes to the incoming Pokémon.
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29 |
Agility
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 30
![]() Sharply raises user's Speed.
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33 |
Bug Buzz
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Power:
135 Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() May lower opponent's Special Defense.
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36 |
Air Slash
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Power:
112.5 Acc: 95
PP: 20
![]() May cause flinching.
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40 |
Double-Edge
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Power: 120
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() User receives recoil damage.
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Ledyba TM Moves
List of Moves Ledyba can learn using (TMs) Technical Machine Items.
TM | Move | Desc |
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TM01 |
Focus Punch
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Power: 150
Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() If the user is hit before attacking, it flinches instead.
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TM11 |
Sunny Day
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 5
![]() Makes it sunny for 5 turns.
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TM16 |
Light Screen
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 30
![]() Halves damage from Special attacks for 5 turns.
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TM17 |
Protect
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
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TM19 |
Giga Drain
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Power: 75
Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() User recovers half the HP inflicted on opponent.
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TM20 |
Safeguard
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 25
![]() The user's party is protected from status conditions.
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TM22 |
Solar Beam
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Power: 120
Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() Charges on first turn, attacks on second.
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TM28 |
Dig
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Power: 80
Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() Digs underground on first turn, attacks on second. Can also escape from caves.
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TM31 |
Brick Break
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Power: 75
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() Breaks through Reflect and Light Screen barriers.
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TM32 |
Double Team
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 15
![]() Raises user's Evasiveness.
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TM33 |
Reflect
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 20
![]() Halves damage from Physical attacks for 5 turns.
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TM40 |
Aerial Ace
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Power:
90 Acc: —
PP: 20
![]() Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
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TM42 |
Facade
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Power: 70
Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
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TM44 |
Rest
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
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TM45 |
Attract
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Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack.
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TM46 |
Thief
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Power: 60
Acc: 100
PP: 25
![]() Also steals opponent's held item.
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TM51 |
Roost
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() User recovers half of its max HP and loses the Flying type temporarily.
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TM56 |
Fling
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Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() Power depends on held item.
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TM58 |
Endure
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
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TM60 |
Drain Punch
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Power: 75
Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() User recovers half the HP inflicted on opponent.
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TM62 |
Bug Buzz
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Power:
135 Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() May lower opponent's Special Defense.
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TM70 |
Flash
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Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() Lowers opponent's Accuracy.
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TM75 |
Swords Dance
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 20
![]() Sharply raises user's Attack.
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TM82 |
Sleep Talk
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() User performs one of its own moves while sleeping.
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TM87 |
Swagger
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Power: —
Acc: 85
PP: 15
![]() Opponent becomes confused, but its Attack is sharply raised.
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TM89 |
U-turn
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Power:
105 Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() User switches out immediately after attacking.
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TM90 |
Substitute
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits.
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Ledyba Egg Moves
List of Egg Moves Ledyba can learn.
Egg Move | Desc |
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Psybeam
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Power: 65
Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() May confuse opponent.
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Screech
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Power: —
Acc: 85
PP: 40
![]() Sharply lowers opponent's Defense.
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Encore
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Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 5
![]() Forces opponent to keep using its last move for 3 turns.
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Knock Off
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Power: 65
Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() Removes opponent's held item for the rest of the battle.
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Bug Bite
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Power:
90 Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() Receives the effect from the opponent's held berry.
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Tailwind
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 30
![]() Doubles Speed for 4 turns.
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Counter
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Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() When hit by a Physical Attack, user strikes back with 2x power.
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