Stats & Training
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.
When the stars flicker in the night sky, it flutters about, scattering a glowing powder.
The spot patterns on its back grow larger or smaller depending on the number of stars in the night sky.
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)
 Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ledian View Onix builds →Rock Tomb 4x117-138%KO Rock Throw 4x94-113%KO | ||
 Geodude RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ledian View Geodude builds →Rock Tomb 4x158-188%KO Rock Throw 4x138-163%KO | ||
 Chatot Normal | D | |
 Plusle Electric | D | |
 Minun Electric | D | |
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ledian View Onix builds →Rock Tomb 4x114-134%KO Rock Throw 4x97-114%KO | ||
Geodude RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ledian View Geodude builds →Fire Blast 2x31-38% Flamethrower 2x26-31% Rock Tomb 4x157-186%KO Rock Throw 4x131-155%KO | ||
 Golbat Poison | D | |
Chatot Normal | D | |
Plusle Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ledian View Plusle builds →Thunder 2x88-103%KO Thunderbolt 2x69-83% Spark 2x66-78% Charge Beam 2x43-52% | ||
 Sudowoodo Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 36 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ledian View Sudowoodo builds →Rock Tomb 4x189-223%KO Rock Throw 4x160-189%KO | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ledian View Onix builds →Rock Tomb 4x109-129%KO Rock Throw 4x94-111%KO | ||
Geodude RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ledian View Geodude builds →Fire Blast 2x29-34% Flamethrower 2x24-29% Rock Tomb 4x160-189%KO Rock Throw 4x130-154%KO | ||
 Magmar Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ledian View Magmar builds →Fire Blast 2x94-111%KO Flamethrower 2x76-90% Ember 2x36-43% Fire Spin 2x31-39% | ||
 Magnemite ElectricSteel | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ledian View Magnemite builds →Thunder 2x90-107%KO Thunderbolt 2x76-90% Spark 2x50-60% Charge Beam 2x43-51% | ||
Sudowoodo Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 36 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ledian View Sudowoodo builds →Rock Tomb 4x182-214%KO Rock Throw 4x151-179%KO | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ledian View Onix builds →Rock Tomb 4x102-121%KO Rock Throw 4x90-107%KO | ||
 Graveler RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ledian View Graveler builds →Fire Blast 2x33-40% Flamethrower 2x27-33% Rock Tomb 4x175-207%KO Rock Throw 4x145-171%KO | ||
Magmar Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ledian View Magmar builds →Fire Blast 2x90-107%KO Flamethrower 2x75-89% Fire Punch 2x108-129%KO Ember 2x36-43% | ||
Magnemite ElectricSteel | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ledian View Magnemite builds →Thunder 2x87-104%KO Thunderbolt 2x73-86% Spark 2x48-57% Charge Beam 2x42-50% | ||
Sudowoodo Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 36 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ledian View Sudowoodo builds →Rock Slide 4x228-268%KO Rock Tomb 4x184-217%KO Rock Throw 4x156-185%KO | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ledian View Onix builds →Rock Tomb 4x109-128%KO Rock Throw 4x91-109%KO | ||
Graveler RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ledian View Graveler builds →Fire Blast 2x34-40% Flamethrower 2x29-34% Rock Tomb 4x179-211%KO Rock Throw 4x151-179%KO | ||
Magmar Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ledian View Magmar builds →Fire Blast 2x91-109%KO Flamethrower 2x76-89% Fire Punch 2x111-131%KO Ember 2x35-41% | ||
Magnemite ElectricSteel | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ledian View Magnemite builds →Thunder 2x89-105%KO Thunderbolt 2x72-86% Spark 2x48-57% Charge Beam 2x43-51% | ||
Sudowoodo Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 36 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ledian View Sudowoodo builds →Rock Slide 4x224-264%KO Rock Tomb 4x179-211%KO Rock Throw 4x151-178%KO | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ledian View Onix builds →Rock Tomb 4x100-119%KO Rock Throw 4x89-105%KO | ||
Graveler RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ledian View Graveler builds →Fire Blast 2x33-40% Flamethrower 2x27-33% Rock Tomb 4x174-204%KO Rock Throw 4x145-171%KO | ||
Magmar Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ledian View Magmar builds →Fire Blast 2x89-105%KO Flamethrower 2x73-86% Fire Punch 2x105-125%KO Ember 2x36-43% | ||
Magnemite ElectricSteel | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ledian View Magnemite builds →Thunder 2x87-102%KO Thunderbolt 2x73-86% Spark 2x47-56% Charge Beam 2x42-49% | ||
 Skarmory Steel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ledian View Skarmory builds →Fly 2x115-136%KO Air Slash 2x33-40% Air Cutter 2x28-34% Aerial Ace 2x76-91% | ||
Sudowoodo Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 36 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ledian View Sudowoodo builds →Rock Slide 4x225-266%KO Rock Tomb 4x182-215%KO Rock Throw 4x154-181%KO | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ledian View Onix builds →Rock Tomb 4x106-125%KO Rock Throw 4x86-102%KO | ||
Graveler RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ledian View Graveler builds →Fire Blast 2x33-40% Flamethrower 2x28-34% Rock Tomb 4x177-209%KO Rock Throw 4x149-175%KO | ||
Magnemite ElectricSteel | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ledian View Magnemite builds →Thunder 2x89-105%KO Thunderbolt 2x72-85% Discharge 2x64-76% Spark 2x48-57% | ||
In HeartGold & SoulSilver, Infernape's Fire Blast hits Ledian for 81-96%. Dragonite threatens a KO with Outrage (198-233%). Zapdos's Thunderbolt also KOs at 87-103%.
 Infernape FireFighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityBlaze ItemExpert Belt NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Ledian View Infernape builds →Close Combat29-34% U Turn22-27% Fire Blast 2x81-96% | ||
 Dragonite Dragon | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityInnerfocus ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Ledian View Dragonite builds →Extreme Speed88-104%KO Outrage198-233%KO | ||
 Zapdos Electric | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Ledian View Zapdos builds →Thunderbolt 2x87-103%KO Heat Wave 2x61-72% | ||
 Aerodactyl Rock | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemFocus Sash NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Ledian View Aerodactyl builds →Stone Edge 4x390-459%KO | ||
 Weavile DarkIce | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemExpert Belt NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Ledian View Weavile builds →Ice Shard 2x86-102%KO Pursuit43-51% | ||
HeartGold & SoulSilver Evolution
Evolved from Ledyba. Ledian is the final form in this two-stage line. A decent partner pool 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 48 partners from the Bug egg group. Notable egg moves include Bide, Bug Bite, Bug Buzz and 5 more.
HeartGold & SoulSilver Ledian Best Moveset
This build takes hits and hits back. Leftovers provides passive recovery each turn, Earlybird supports the gameplan, and max Sp. Atk and Speed EVs mean Ledian doesn't crumble to chip damage. Plus Normal coverage backing it up.
Best Build
Ledian best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Rest
- Snore
- Silver Wind
- Air Cutter
Recommended Teammates
Moves
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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Ledian in HeartGold & SoulSilver
3 encounter spots for Ledian at moderate rates starting from early-game routes. Two different catch methods are in play here. Best and Earliest sort options below help narrow down your approach based on odds vs. Accessibility.
Where To Catch Ledian in HeartGold & SoulSilver
To get Ledian, start by catching Ledyba through headbutt and walking encounters at Lv. 3-32. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch LedybaCherrygrove CityHeadbutting trees Lv.3-7 City30%EarlyNew Bark TownHeadbutting trees Lv.3-7 City30%EarlyRoute 29Headbutting trees Lv.3-7 Route30%EarlyRoute 30Headbutting trees Lv.3-7 Route30%EarlyRoute 30Grass Lv.3 RouteCommonEarlyMorningRoute 31Headbutting trees Lv.3-7 Route30%EarlyRoute 36Headbutting trees Lv.3-7 Route30%EarlyPallet TownHeadbutting trees Lv.3-7 City30%EarlyRoute 2 - NorthGrass Lv.3 RouteCommonEarlyMorningRoute 2 - SouthGrass Lv.3 RouteCommonEarlyMorningViridian CityHeadbutting trees Lv.3-7 City30%EarlyRoute 31Grass Lv.4 RouteCommonEarlyMorningEcruteak CityHeadbutting trees Lv.11-19 City30%EarlyNational ParkHeadbutting trees Lv.11-19 Facility30%EarlyRoute 34Headbutting trees Lv.11-19 Route30%EarlyRoute 35Headbutting trees Lv.11-19 Route30%EarlyRoute 37Headbutting trees Lv.11-19 Route30%EarlyRoute 38Headbutting trees Lv.11-19 Route30%EarlyRoute 39Headbutting trees Lv.11-19 Route30%EarlyRoute 37Grass Lv.13-15 RouteCommonEarlyMorningSafari Zone GateHeadbutting trees Lv.15-18 FacilityUncommonEarlyViridian ForestHeadbutting trees Lv.3-7 Forest10%EarlyRoute 2 - NorthGrass Lv.10 RouteRareEarlyDayRoute 2 - SouthGrass Lv.10 RouteRareEarlyDayRoute 1Headbutting trees Lv.3-7 RouteLimitedEarlyRoute 2 - NorthHeadbutting trees Lv.3-7 RouteLimitedEarlyRoute 2 - SouthHeadbutting trees Lv.3-7 RouteLimitedEarlyRoute 22Headbutting trees Lv.3-7 RouteLimitedEarlyRoute 47Headbutting trees Lv.11-19 RouteLimitedEarlyRoute 48Headbutting trees Lv.11-19 RouteLimitedEarlyFuchsia CityHeadbutting trees Lv.21-27 City30%MidRoute 12Headbutting trees Lv.21-27 RouteLimitedMidRoute 13Headbutting trees Lv.21-27 RouteLimitedMidRoute 14Headbutting trees Lv.21-27 RouteLimitedMidRoute 15Headbutting trees Lv.21-27 RouteLimitedMidRoute 18Headbutting trees Lv.21-27 RouteLimitedMidRoute 21Headbutting trees Lv.21-27 RouteLimitedMidRoute 26Headbutting trees Lv.31-32 Route30%LateRoute 27Headbutting trees Lv.31-32 Route30%Late
Step 2Ledian ✓Viridian ForestHeadbutting trees Lv.5-7 Forest10%EarlyRoute 2 - NorthGrass Lv.7-10 RouteRareEarlyMorningRoute 2 - SouthGrass Lv.7-10 RouteRareEarlyMorningor evolve from Ledyba (Step 1)
Ledian Guide
In HeartGold & SoulSilver, 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.
In HeartGold & SoulSilver, Ledyba evolves into Ledian at level 18. Ledian is the fully evolved form.
Honestly, in HeartGold & SoulSilver Ledian is a tough sell at 390 BST. Plenty of stronger Bug/Flying options exist. Fun pick, not a practical one.
For HeartGold & SoulSilver, we rate Ledian C-Tier: a niche pick in HeartGold & SoulSilver's meta. At 390 BST, the stats are spread pretty evenly. Rest with Leftovers 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.
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 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