Is Ledian Good in Black 2 & White 2 Playthrough?
Ledyba evolves at level 18. Bug/Flying with AbilityEarly Bird. If imported, the low stats make it a liability past Cheren's gym. One of the weakest fully evolved Pokemon.
Ledyba has the type edge here and should clean up Cheren's team.
Ledyba trades roughly evenly with Roxie's team.
Ledian has the type edge here and should clean up Burgh's team.
Elesa's team hits Ledian's weaknesses hard.
Ledian trades roughly evenly with Clay's team.
Ledian trades roughly evenly with Skyla's team.
Drayden's typing presses Ledian's defenses.
Ledian trades roughly evenly with Marlon's team.
Ledian trades roughly evenly with Shauntal's team.
Ledian trades roughly evenly with Grimsley's team.
Ledian has the type edge here and should clean up Caitlin's team.
Ledian trades roughly evenly with Marshal's team.
Ledian trades roughly evenly with Iris's team.
Ledian cannot be caught in this game. It must be traded in from a compatible game where it appears in the wild. Cross-region trading typically becomes available after defeating the Elite Four. Alternatively, transfer the pre-evolution and level it up to Lv 18.
How to Get Ledian in Black 2 & White 2
No wild encounters for Ledian in Black 2 & White 2. Bring Ledyba over from Gold & Silver, Crystal, or HeartGold & SoulSilver, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
How to Obtain Ledian in B2W2
Step 1Obtain LedybaLATER APPEARANCEfrom Gold & SilverNot TradeableAppears in Gold & Silver via Walking · Route 37. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom CrystalNot TradeableAppears in Crystal via Walking · Route 30. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom EmeraldNot TradeableAppears in Emerald via Walking · Safari Zone · Safari Zone: 500 entry fee, 30 Safari Balls. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom FireRed & LeafGreenNot TradeableAppears in FireRed & LeafGreen via Walking · Pattern Bush. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in HeartGold & SoulSilver via Walking · Route 37. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.- Step 2Ledian ✓
Ledian Weakness
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 |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
What is Ledian Weak Against
VulnerableBest Pokemon Against Ledian
 Tepig Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodAspertia City Gift | ||
 Braviary Normal | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ledian View Braviary builds →Rock Tomb 4x124-146%KO Wing Attack 2x109-128%KO | ||
 Magnezone ElectricSteel | A | |
 Flareon Fire | C | |
 Darumaka Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ledian View Darumaka builds →Fire Punch 2x105-124%KO Rock Tomb 4x95-112%KO | ||
 Arcanine Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ledian View Arcanine builds →Fire Fang 2x109-128%KO Thunder Fang 2x72-85% | ||
Braviary Normal | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ledian View Braviary builds →Fly 2x156-185%KO Rock Tomb 4x119-141%KO | ||
Darumaka Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ledian View Darumaka builds →Flare Blitz 2x159-188%KO Rock Tomb 4x93-110%KO | ||
 Mandibuzz Dark | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ledian View Mandibuzz builds →Fly 2x95-112%KO Rock Tomb 4x75-88% Incinerate 2x12-15% | ||
Magnezone ElectricSteel | A | |
 Dwebble BugRock | C | |
 Darmanitan Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ledian View Darmanitan builds →Flare Blitz 2x230-271%KO Rock Slide 4x194-229%KO | ||
 Probopass RockSteel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ledian View Probopass builds →Power Gem 4x93-111%KO Discharge 2x36-43% | ||
 Crustle BugRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ledian View Crustle builds →Rock Slide 4x227-268%KO Aerial Ace 2x60-72% | ||
Braviary Normal | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ledian View Braviary builds →Rock Slide 4x175-206%KO Fly 2x155-183%KO | ||
 Ampharos Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ledian View Ampharos builds →Power Gem 4x85-101%KO Thunder Punch 2x88-105%KO Fire Punch 2x59-70% | ||
Darmanitan Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ledian View Darmanitan builds →Flare Blitz 2x238-281%KO Rock Slide 4x201-237%KO | ||
Dwebble BugRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ledian View Dwebble builds →Rock Wrecker 4x322-379%KO Aerial Ace 2x43-51% | ||
Probopass RockSteel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ledian View Probopass builds →Power Gem 4x94-110%KO Thunder 2x51-61% | ||
 Aggron SteelRock | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ledian View Aggron builds →Rock Slide 4x245-288%KO Aerial Ace 2x66-78% Fire Blast 2x45-53% Thunder 2x45-53% | ||
Braviary Normal | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ledian View Braviary builds →Rock Slide 4x179-211%KO Fly 2x161-190%KO | ||
 Terrakion RockFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodRoute 22 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ledian View Terrakion builds →Rock Slide 4x278-327%KO Aerial Ace 2x74-88% | ||
Darmanitan Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ledian View Darmanitan builds →Flare Blitz 2x237-280%KO Rock Slide 4x198-233%KO | ||
Dwebble BugRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ledian View Dwebble builds →Rock Wrecker 4x317-373%KO Aerial Ace 2x43-52% | ||
Probopass RockSteel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ledian View Probopass builds →Power Gem 4x92-109%KO Thunder 2x52-61% | ||
 Emboar FireFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Tepig (Aspertia City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ledian View Emboar builds →Head Smash 4x352-415%KO Fire Blast 2x96-114%KO | ||
 Rampardos Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Cranidos (Nacrene City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ledian View Rampardos builds →Head Smash 4x693-815%KO Fire Blast 2x45-53% Ice Beam 2x36-42% Thunderbolt 2x36-42% | ||
 Archeops Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Archen (Nacrene City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ledian View Archeops builds →Stone Edge 4x400-471%KO Fly 2x180-212%KO | ||
 Heatran FireSteel | A | |
Obtain MethodReversal Mountain Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ledian View Heatran builds →Overheat 2x139-164%KO Ancient Power 4x81-96% | ||
 Aerodactyl Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ledian View Aerodactyl builds →Stone Edge 4x311-366%KO Fly 2x140-165%KO Fire Fang 2x68-80% Ice Fang 2x68-80% | ||
Terrakion RockFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodRoute 22 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ledian View Terrakion builds →Stone Edge 4x372-437%KO Aerial Ace 2x75-88% | ||
In Black 2 & White 2, Rhyperior can KO Ledian with Stone Edge (683-803%). Arcanine threatens a KO with Flare Blitz (186-219%). Kyurem deals 83-98% with Ice Beam.
 Rhyperior GroundRock | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySolidrock ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Ledian View Rhyperior builds →Stone Edge 4x683-803%KO Megahorn68-80% | ||
Arcanine Fire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlashfire ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Ledian View Arcanine builds →Flare Blitz 2x186-219%KO Extreme Speed41-49% Close Combat15-18% | ||
 Kyurem DragonIce | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Ledian View Kyurem builds →Ice Beam 2x83-98% | ||
 Staraptor Normal | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityReckless ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Ledian View Staraptor builds →Close Combat18-22% U Turn21-26% Double Edge111-131%KO | ||
 Rotom ElectricGhost | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Ledian View Rotom builds →Volt Switch 2x55-64% Shadow Ball31-36% Thunderbolt 2x70-82% | ||
Ledian Evolutions
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
B2W2 Ledian Best Moveset
110 Sp. Def absorbs special attacks at remarkable levels for the tier, but 35 Attack behind Bug/Flying TermStab registers as negligible damage. AbilityIron Fist as a hidden ability boosts punching moves, but the base Attack can't convert the boost. The moveset absorbs special hits and threatens nothing.
Best Build
Ledian best EVs are Speed and HP
Pivot Moveset
- Encore
- Light Screen
- Reflect
- U Turn
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
Stall teams hate this. Ledian can spread damage across 10 types, with Normal and Fighting punishing common defensive pivots. STAB from Bug Buzz and U-turn keeps the pressure honest on everything else.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
Base Stats
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Ledian Black 2 & White 2 Guide
In Black 2 & White 2, 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.
Honestly, in Black 2 & White 2 Ledian is a tough sell at 390 BST. Plenty of stronger Bug/Flying options exist. Fun pick, not a practical one.
For Black 2 & White 2, we rate Ledian C-Tier: a niche pick in Black 2 & White 2's meta. At 390 BST, the stats are spread pretty evenly. Encore with Lightclay is the standard set.
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.
Base 85 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. On offense, Ledian is a physical attacker with base 35 Attack. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two.
Game Availability
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.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GSDebut
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves