Physical
Balanced
85Speed · Above Avg

Is Ledian Good in FireRed & LeafGreen Playthrough?

Postgame Bug/Flying with AbilitySwarm boosting Bug at low health. Bug is Special in Gen 3 and Ledian can't use it well from either side. Doesn't contribute against FRLG's postgame trainers.

StrongGoodEvenToughBadTETEEETEGEETEBrockGym 1MistyGym 2SurgeGym 3ErikaGym 4KogaGym 5SabrinaGym 6BlaineGym 7GiovanniGym 8LedybaCatchableLedianEvolveLoreleiE4BrunoE4AgathaE4LanceE4TerryChamp*
Brock
Gym 1
Tough

Brock's team hits Ledyba's weaknesses hard.

Even
Geodude
Lv 12
RockGround
Rock Head
TackleDefense Curl
Risky
Onix
Lv 14
RockGround
Rock Head
TackleBindRock Tomb
Misty
Gym 2
Even

Ledyba trades roughly evenly with Misty's team.

Even
Staryu
Lv 18
Water
Illuminate
TackleHardenRecoverWater Pulse
Even
Starmie
Lv 21
WaterPsychic
Illuminate
SwiftRecoverRapid SpinWater Pulse
Lt. Surge
Gym 3
Tough

Lt. Surge's team hits Ledyba's weaknesses hard.

Even
Voltorb
Lv 21
Electric
Soundproof
Sonic BoomTackleScreechShock Wave
Even
Pikachu
Lv 18
Electric
Static
Quick AttackThunder WaveDouble TeamShock Wave
Risky
Raichu
Lv 24
Electric
Static
Quick AttackThunder WaveDouble TeamShock Wave
Erika
Gym 4
Even

Ledyba trades roughly evenly with Erika's team.

Even
Victreebel
Lv 29
GrassPoison
Chlorophyll
Stun SporeAcidPoison PowderGiga Drain
You Win
Tangela
Lv 24
Grass
Chlorophyll
Poison PowderConstrictIngrainGiga Drain
Even
Vileplume
Lv 29
GrassPoison
Chlorophyll
Sleep PowderAcidStun SporeGiga Drain
Koga
Gym 5
Even

Ledyba trades roughly evenly with Koga's team.

Even
Koffing
Lv 37
Poison
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
Self DestructSludgeSmokescreenToxic
Risky
Muk
Lv 39
Poison
Stench
MinimizeSludgeAcid ArmorToxic
Even
Koffing
Lv 37
Poison
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
Self DestructSludgeSmokescreenToxic
Risky
Weezing
Lv 43
Poison
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
TackleSludgeSmokescreenToxic
Sabrina
Gym 6
Even

Ledyba trades roughly evenly with Sabrina's team.

You Win
Kadabra
Lv 38
Psychic
Synchronize
PsybeamReflectFuture SightCalm Mind
You Win
Mr Mime
Lv 37
PsychicFairy
Soundproof
BarrierPsybeamBaton PassCalm Mind
Even
Venomoth
Lv 38
BugPoison
Shield Dust
PsybeamGustLeech LifeSupersonic
Even
Alakazam
Lv 43
Psychic
Synchronize
PsychicRecoverFuture SightCalm Mind
Blaine
Gym 7
Tough

Blaine's team hits Ledyba's weaknesses hard.

Even
Growlithe
Lv 42
Fire
Intimidate
BiteRoarTake DownFire Blast
Risky
Ponyta
Lv 40
Fire
Run Away
StompBounceFire SpinFire Blast
Risky
Rapidash
Lv 42
Fire
Run Away
StompBounceFire SpinFire Blast
Risky
Arcanine
Lv 47
Fire
Intimidate
BiteRoarTake DownFire Blast
Giovanni
Gym 8
Even

Ledyba trades roughly evenly with Giovanni's team.

You Win
Rhyhorn
Lv 45
GroundRock
Lightning Rod
Take DownRock BlastScary FaceEarthquake
Even
Dugtrio
Lv 42
Ground
Sand Veil
SlashSand TombMud SlapEarthquake
Risky
Nidoqueen
Lv 44
PoisonGround
Poison Point
Body SlamDouble KickPoison StingEarthquake
Risky
Nidoking
Lv 45
PoisonGround
Poison Point
ThrashDouble KickPoison StingEarthquake
You Win
Rhyhorn
Lv 50
GroundRock
Lightning Rod
Take DownRock BlastScary FaceEarthquake
Lorelei
Elite Four
Good

Ledian has the type edge here and should clean up Lorelei's team.

You Win
Dewgong
Lv 52
WaterIce
Thick Fat
Ice BeamSurfHailSafeguard
You Win
Cloyster
Lv 51
WaterIce
Shell Armor
SpikesProtectHailDive
You Win
Slowbro
Lv 52
WaterPsychic
Oblivious
Ice BeamSurfAmnesiaYawn
You Win
Jynx
Lv 54
IcePsychic
Oblivious
Ice PunchDouble SlapLovely KissAttract
Even
Lapras
Lv 54
WaterIce
Water Absorb
Confuse RayIce BeamSurfBody Slam
Bruno
Elite Four
Even

Ledian trades roughly evenly with Bruno's team.

You Win
Onix
Lv 51
RockGround
Rock Head
EarthquakeRock TombIron TailRoar
Even
Hitmonchan
Lv 53
Fighting
Keen Eye
Sky UppercutMach PunchRock TombCounter
Even
Hitmonlee
Lv 53
Fighting
Limber
Mega KickForesightBrick BreakFacade
You Win
Onix
Lv 54
RockGround
Rock Head
Double EdgeEarthquakeIron TailSand Tomb
Even
Machamp
Lv 56
Fighting
Guts
Cross ChopBulk UpScary FaceRock Tomb
Agatha
Elite Four
Even

Ledian trades roughly evenly with Agatha's team.

Even
Gengar
Lv 54
GhostPoison
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
Shadow PunchConfuse RayToxicDouble Team
Even
Golbat
Lv 54
PoisonFlying
Inner Focus
Confuse RayPoison FangAir CutterBite
Even
Haunter
Lv 53
GhostPoison
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
HypnosisDream EaterCurseMean Look
Even
Arbok
Lv 56
Poison
Intimidate
Sludge BombScreechIron TailBite
Risky
Gengar
Lv 58
GhostPoison
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
Shadow BallSludge BombHypnosisNightmare
Lance
Elite Four
Tough

Lance's team hits Ledian's weaknesses hard.

Risky
Gyarados
Lv 56
WaterFlying
Intimidate
Hyper BeamDragon RageTwisterBite
Even
Dragonair
Lv 54
Dragon
Shed Skin
Hyper BeamSafeguardDragon RageOutrage
Even
Dragonair
Lv 54
Dragon
Shed Skin
Hyper BeamSafeguardThunder WaveOutrage
Avoid
Aerodactyl
Lv 58
RockFlying
Rock Head
Hyper BeamAncient PowerWing AttackScary Face
Risky
Dragonite
Lv 60
DragonFlying
Inner Focus
Hyper BeamSafeguardOutrageWing Attack
Terry
Champion
Even

Ledian trades roughly evenly with Terry's team.

Even
Heracross
Lv 72
BugFighting
Swarm
MegahornEarthquakeCounterRock Tomb
You Win
Alakazam
Lv 73
Psychic
Synchronize
PsychicShadow BallCalm MindReflect
Even
Tyranitar
Lv 72
RockDark
Sand Stream
CrunchEarthquakeThunderboltAerial Ace
Risky
Gyarados
Lv 73
WaterFlying
Intimidate
Hydro PumpDragon DanceEarthquakeHyper Beam
Risky
Arcanine
Lv 73
Fire
Intimidate
Extreme SpeedOverheatAerial AceIron Tail
Even
Venusaur
Lv 75
GrassPoison
Overgrow
Solar BeamSludge BombEarthquakeSunny Day
Catch Ledyba
Post-game only
Type
BugFlying
Tier
E

Catch Ledyba on Pattern Bush (walking, Lv 9-14, rare).

View Ledyba locations

Recommended Moves
  • After Misty
    • TUTORNormalSwords Dance100%20
  • After Lt. Surge
    • TM28GroundDig80100%10
    • TM31FightingBrick Break75100%15
  • After Erika
    • TM40FlyingAerial Ace90100%20
    • TM22GrassSolar Beam120100%10
    • TM19GrassGiga Drain75100%10
  • After Koga
    • TM01FightingFocus Punch150100%20
    • LV 50NormalDouble-Edge120100%15
  • Post-Game
    • TM42NormalFacade70100%20
Evolve Ledyba to Ledian
Level 18
Type
BugFlying
Tier
E

Your Ledyba should hit Level 18 before you reach Lorelei, at typical leveling pace.

Recommended Moves
  • After Lt. Surge
    • TM28GroundDig80100%10
    • TM31FightingBrick Break75100%15
  • After Erika
    • TM40FlyingAerial Ace90100%20
    • TM15NormalHyper Beam15090%5
    • TM22GrassSolar Beam120100%10
    • TM19GrassGiga Drain75100%10
  • After Koga
    • TM01FightingFocus Punch150100%20
    • LV 60NormalDouble-Edge120100%15
  • Post-Game
    • TM42NormalFacade70100%20

How to Get Ledian in FireRed & LeafGreen

Ledian shows up only through evolution. Catch a Ledyba in Pattern Bush and level it to 18, though FireRed players have to work for that Ledyba since it's flagged rare there.

Catch Ledyba at any of these 1 spot to eventually evolve into Ledian.

Encountered via tall grass encounters

  1. 1
    Catch Ledyba
  2. 2
    Evolve Ledianat Lv.18
Badge 8
Post-Game

How to Obtain Ledian in FRLG

  1. Ledian
    Step 2Ledian
    BREEDING
    Available
    Leave a compatible parent at the Four Island Pokemon Day Care to receive a Ledian egg. Requires the Rainbow Pass to access Four Island.

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.

Ledian Weakness and Resistance Chart
DamageTypes
4x (Critical)Rock
2x (Weak)Fire, Electric, Ice, Flying
0.5x (Resist)Bug
0.25x (Resist)Grass, Fighting
0x (Immune)Ground
Gen III Type Chart
  • Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
  • Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move

What is Ledian Weak Against

Vulnerable
5Weak
3Resist
1Immune
Score-4
4xCritical
½xResist
¼xResist
0xImmune

What is Ledian Strong Against

5Strong
1Resisted
0Immune
Score+4
½xResisted
0xImmune
None

Best Pokemon Against Ledian

Ledian Evolutions

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

2 Forms
Stat Comparison 2 Stages
Ledyba
BugFlying
Ledian
BugFlying
HP
40
55+15
ATK
20
35+15
DEF
30
50+20
SP.ATK
40
55+15
SP.DEF
80
110+30
SPE
55
85+30
BST
265D-Tier
390C-Tier+125
ROLE
Balanced
Balanced
TYPE
Special
Special

Breeding

Very Easy

Breed with Ledian to get Ledyba eggs easily using 37 partners from the Bug egg group. Notable egg moves include Bide, Psybeam, Silver Wind.

Egg Groups
Gender
50.0%50.0%
Hatch Time
15 cycles·3,855 steps
Quick~4 min with Flame Body
Egg Moves
3moves
Breed With (best first)
flygonmasquerainvolbeatillumiseparasectvibravaparastrapinchsurskitshuckleforretressvenomoth

FRLG Ledian Best Moveset

110 Sp. Def with 35 Attack makes Ledian a special tank that can't fight back. AbilitySwarm boosts Bug moves, but 55 Sp. Atk means even special Bug coverage hits weakly. The moveset has bulk on one side and nothing on the other.

Best Build

Experimental
Pivot
Ability
Swarm
Item
LeftoversSUSTAIN
Best Nature for Ledian
Calm+SPD

Ledian best EVs are HP and Sp. Def

EVs

Pivot Moveset

  • Baton Pass
  • SubstituteUtility
  • Light Screen
  • ReflectUtility

Moves List

Breeding's the move. Bide and Psybeam 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 Aerial Ace and Silver Wind. The egg moves push it further.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1
Supersonic
5520Normal
Lv 1
Tackle
D3510035Normal
Lv 8
Supersonic
5520Normal
Lv 15
Comet Punch
188515Normal
Lv 24
Light Screen
B30Psychic
Lv 24
Reflect
A20Psychic
Lv 24
Safeguard
D25Normal
Lv 33
Baton Pass
B40Normal
Lv 42
Swift
6020Normal
Lv 51
Agility
C30Psychic
Lv 60
Double-Edge
D12010015Normal

TM Moves

TM
TM40
Aerial Ace
D9020Flying
TM45
Attract
10015Normal
TM31
Brick Break
D7510015Fighting
TM28
Dig
D6010010Ground
TM32
Double Team
15Normal
TM42
Facade
D7010020Normal
HM05
Flash
7020Normal
TM01
Focus Punch-3
D15010020Fighting
TM21
Frustration
D10020Normal
TM19
Giga Drain
D751005Grass
TM10
Hidden Power
6010015Normal
TM15
Hyper Beam
C150905Normal
TM16
Light Screen
B30Psychic
TM17
Protect+4
C10Normal
TM33
Reflect
A20Psychic
TM44
Rest
C10Psychic
TM27
Return
D10020Normal
TM20
Safeguard
D25Normal
TM43
Secret Power
7010020Normal
TM22
Solar Beam
C12010010Grass
TM11
Sunny Day
C5Fire
TM46
Thief
D6010025Dark
TM06
Toxic
A8510Poison

Egg Moves

Egg
Egg
Bide+1
10Normal
Egg
Psybeam
6510020Psychic
Egg
Silver Wind
A901005Bug

Tutor Moves

Tut
Tutor
Double-Edge
D12010015Normal
Tutor
Mega Punch
808520Normal
Tutor
Mimic
D10Normal
Tutor
Substitute
B10Normal
Tutor
Swords Dance
A30Normal

Base Stats

Base Stats
Avg
HP55
D
Attack35
F
Defense50
D
Sp. Atk55
D
Sp. Def110
B
Speed85
C
Total390
Details
Catch Rate
Challenging90 / 255
Growth Rate
Fast800,000 XP
Height1.4 m
Weight35.6 kg
Base XP137
Abilities
Swarm
Strengthens bug moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
Early Bird
Makes sleep pass twice as quickly.
EV Yield
HPAtkDefSpASpD+2Spe
Special Defense training target
Pokedex Entry

The star patterns on its back grow larger or smaller depending on the number of stars in the night sky.

When the stars flicker in the night sky, it flutters about, scattering a glowing powder.

Ledian FireRed & LeafGreen Guide

  • Ledian is obtained in Pokemon FireRed & LeafGreen by evolving Ledyba by leveling up.

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.

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