Sp. Def and Speed carry most of Ledian's stat budget. Attack's the obvious dump stat. Moderately hard to find and yields 2 Sp. Def EVs. Follows a fast 800K XP curve.
It uses starlight as energy. When more stars appear at night, the patterns on its back grow larger.
It uses starlight as energy. When more stars appear at night, the patterns on its back grow larger.
Type-wise, Ledian takes extra damage from Rock, Fire, Electric, Ice, and Flying. Watch out for Rock attacks, those deal 4x damage. Ground moves do nothing thanks to a full immunity. Ledian's special bulk (base 110 Sp.Def) helps absorb special-type weaknesses, though physical moves exploit the lower Defense.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Rock |
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Electric, Ice, Flying |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Bug |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Grass, Fighting |
| 0x (Immune) | Ground |
Jolteon can KO Ledian with Thunderbolt (144-170%). Volcarona threatens a KO with Heat Wave (110-130%). Glimmora's Power Gem also KOs at 160-189%.
 Jolteon Electric | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityVoltabsorb ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Ledian View Jolteon builds →Thunderbolt 2x144-170%KO Volt Switch 2x113-133%KO Shadow Ball43-50% | ||
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemGrassyseed NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Ledian View Volcarona builds →Heat Wave 2x110-130%KO | ||
 Glimmora RockPoison | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityToxicdebris ItemRed Card NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Ledian View Glimmora builds →Power Gem 4x160-189%KO | ||
 Weavile DarkIce | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Ledian View Weavile builds →Knock Off70-82% Ice Shard 2x86-102%KO | ||
 Pelipper Water | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityDrizzle ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Ledian View Pelipper builds →Hurricane 2x106-125%KO | ||
Evolved from Ledyba. Ledian is the final form in this two-stage line. Plenty of partners for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are quick to hatch. Sp.Def grew the most through evolution (+30 over Ledyba), and Ledian peaks at 390 total stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Ledian to get Ledyba eggs easily using 91 partners from the Bug egg group.
the remaining moves is what separates a good sweep from a wasted boost. After Swords Dance, Ledian threatens a wide range with max Attack and Speed EVs and Weakness Policy backing every hit.
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Doubles Special Sweeper Moveset
- Air Slash
- Bug Buzz
- Focus Blast
- Hidden Power Ground
Recommended Teammates
Wall Moveset
- Drain Punch
- Power Up Punch
- Ice Punch
- Thunder Punch
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Sweeper Moveset
- Air Slash
- Bug Buzz
- Focus Blast
- Hidden Power Ground
Recommended Teammates
Wall Moveset
- Drain Punch
- Power Up Punch
- Ice Punch
- Thunder Punch
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Breeding's the move. Bug Bite and Counter give Ledian options it can't learn any other way, and Normal and Fighting coverage and more already covers a decent range on top of Bug Buzz and Air Slash. The egg moves push it further.
Stall teams hate this. Ledian can spread damage across 10 types, with Normal and Fighting punishing common defensive pivots. STAB from Bug Buzz and Air Slash keeps the pressure honest on everything else.
Breeding's the move. Bide and Bug Bite give Ledian options it can't learn any other way, and coverage across 8 types already covers a decent range on top of Bug Buzz and Air Slash. The egg moves push it further.
Ledian can't be caught in Winds & Waves. Transfer Ledyba from Silver, Crystal, or SoulSilver and evolve through the 2-stage line to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
A solid number of locations for Ledian with decent spawn rates across endgame routes. The sort toggle below swaps between best odds and earliest access, so you can approach it based on where you are in the game.
Where To Catch Ledian in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
To get Ledian, start by catching Ledyba through walking encounters at Lv. 52-63. The chain covers 1 catchable stage before reaching the final form.
Step 1Obtain Ledyba
Step 2Ledian ✓Route 229Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.52 Route20%PostMorningRoute 229Shining PearlGrass Lv.52 Route20%PostMorningBogsunk CavernBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 SwampPostPost-gameBogsunk CavernShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 SwampPostPost-gameFountainspring CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameFountainspring CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameGrassland CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameGrassland CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameRiverbank CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameRiverbank CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameStill-Water CavernBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameStill-Water CavernShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameSunlit CavernBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameSunlit CavernShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameSwampy CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 SwampPostPost-gameSwampy CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 SwampPostPost-gameor evolve from Ledyba (Step 1)
decent spawn rates across 10 locations for Ledian in mid-game routes. Scroll the sorted list below and pick whichever spot sits closest to your current route. The rate differences between locations are worth comparing.
Where To Catch Ledian in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
The path to Ledian starts with Ledyba at Lv. 2-36 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch LedybaRoute 1 - EastUltra SunGrass Lv.2-3 Route20%EarlyDayRoute 1 - EastUltra MoonGrass Lv.2-3 Route20%EarlyDay
Step 2Ledian ✓Malie GardenUltra MoonGrass Lv.25-28 Forest20%MidDayMalie GardenUltra SunGrass Lv.25-28 Forest20%MidDayRoute 10Ultra MoonGrass Lv.26-29 Route20%MidDayRoute 10Ultra SunGrass Lv.26-29 Route20%MidDayRoute 11Ultra SunGrass Lv.26-29 Route20%MidDayRoute 11Ultra MoonGrass Lv.26-29 Route20%MidDayRoute 17 - WestUltra SunGrass Lv.33-36 Route20%LateDayRoute 17 - WestUltra MoonGrass Lv.33-36 Route20%LateDayUla'ula MeadowUltra SunGrass Lv.33-3620%LateDayUla'ula MeadowUltra MoonGrass Lv.33-3620%LateDayor evolve from Ledyba (Step 1)
A solid number of locations for Ledian with decent spawn rates across mid-game routes. The sort toggle below swaps between best odds and earliest access, so you can approach it based on where you are in the game.
Where To Catch Ledian in Sun & Moon
To get Ledian, start by catching Ledyba through walking encounters at Lv. 2-34. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
- Step 1Catch LedybaRoute 1 - EastMoonGrass Lv.2-3 Route20%EarlyDayRoute 1 - EastSunGrass Lv.2-3 Route20%EarlyDayRoute 1 - WestSunGrass Lv.3-5 Route15%EarlyDayRoute 1 - WestMoonGrass Lv.3-5 Route15%EarlyDayRoute 1 - SouthMoonGrass Lv.10-13 Route10%EarlyDayRoute 1 - SouthSunGrass Lv.10-13 Route10%EarlyDay
- Step 2Ledian ✓Malie GardenMoonGrass Lv.24-27 Forest20%MidDayMalie GardenSunGrass Lv.24-27 Forest20%MidDayRoute 10MoonGrass Lv.24-27 Route20%MidDayRoute 10SunGrass Lv.24-27 Route20%MidDayRoute 11SunGrass Lv.24-27 Route20%MidDayRoute 11MoonGrass Lv.24-27 Route20%MidDayRoute 17 - WestSunGrass Lv.31-34 Route20%LateDayRoute 17 - WestMoonGrass Lv.31-34 Route20%LateDayUla'ula MeadowSunGrass Lv.31-3420%LateDayUla'ula MeadowMoonGrass Lv.31-3420%LateDayor evolve from Ledyba (Step 1)
Ledian's biggest threats include Aerodactyl (Rock), Charizard (Fire), and Raikou (Electric), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Aerodactyl is the most dangerous since Rock moves deal 4x damage. Ice and Flying-type attackers are also a problem. With 5 weakness types, most competitive teams carry at least one counter.
Ledyba evolves into Ledian at level 18. Ledian is the fully evolved form.
Honestly, Ledian is a tough sell at 390 BST. Plenty of stronger Bug/Flying options exist. Fun pick, not a practical one.
We rate Ledian C-Tier: a situational pick that fills a niche. At 390 BST, the stats are spread pretty evenly. Base 110 Sp. Def stands out.
Swarm is the go-to ability for Ledian. It strengthens bug moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less. Its hidden ability Iron Fist can work in specific setups. Early Bird is the other option. Pick based on what your team needs.
Available in 16 titles since its debut in Gold & Silver, Ledian spans 9 generations of Pokemon games. It's accessible through wild encounters in most mainline games.
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- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GSDebut
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves