Ledyba Best Moveset
80 Sp. Def on a Bug/Flying pre-evo but 20 Attack at 55 Speed means nothing offensively. Hidden AbilityRattled boosts Speed from Bug, Dark, or Ghost hits. The moveset is non-functional. One evolution from Ledian where the special defense scales up.
Ledyba saw minimal competitive use in Gen II (Gold, Silver & Crystal). This was Ledyba's competitive peak.
Best Moves
Best Build
Screens Setter Moveset
- Light Screen
- Baton Pass
- Agility
- Reflect
Ledyba saw minimal competitive use in Gen III (Ruby, Sapphire & Emerald). Ledyba maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Swarm with Salacberry, favoring a Jolly nature.
Utility Moveset
- Aerial Ace
- Swords Dance
- Silver Wind
- Hidden Power Ground
Recommended Teammates
Ledyba saw minimal competitive use in Gen IV (Diamond, Pearl & Platinum). Ledyba maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Swarm with Life Orb, favoring a Careful nature.
Screens Setter Moveset
- Bug Buzz
- Psybeam
- Hidden Power Psychic
- Light Screen
Recommended Teammates
Ledyba saw minimal competitive use in Gen V (Black & White / B2W2). Ledyba maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran swarm with Eviolite, favoring a Jolly nature.
Screens Setter Moveset
- Encore
- Bug Buzz
- Light Screen
- U Turn
Ledyba saw minimal competitive use in Gen VI (X & Y / ORAS). Ledyba maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran swarm with Eviolite, favoring a Adamant nature.
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- U Turn
- Reflect
- Drain Punch
- Protect
Ledyba saw minimal competitive use in Gen VII (Sun & Moon / USUM). Ledyba maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Earlybird with Eviolite, favoring a Bold nature.
Wall Moveset
- Air Slash
- Encore
- Roost
- Safeguard
Recommended Teammates
Ledyba Weakness
Rock, Fire, Electric, Ice, and Flying moves hit Ledyba for super-effective damage. Rock hits land at 4x, so they're the biggest threat. The upside? Ground-type moves can't touch it at all. Ledyba's special bulk (base 80 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 |
What is Ledyba Weak Against
VulnerableBest Pokemon Against Ledyba
Tyranitar can KO Ledyba with Stone Edge (1223-1439%). Charizard threatens a KO with Flamethrower (213-251%). Raikou's Thunderbolt also KOs at 221-261%.
 Tyranitar RockDark | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Ledyba View Tyranitar builds →Knock Off199-234%KO Stone Edge 4x1223-1439%KO | ||
 Charizard Fire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySolarpower ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Ledyba View Charizard builds →Flamethrower 2x213-251%KO Air Slash 2x177-209%KO | ||
 Raikou Electric | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityInnerfocus ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Ledyba View Raikou builds →Scald66-77% Thunderbolt 2x221-261%KO Volt Switch 2x171-202%KO | ||
 Weavile DarkIce | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Ledyba View Weavile builds →Knock Off112-132%KO Ice Shard 2x138-163%KO | ||
 Salamence Dragon | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMoxie ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureAdamant Moves View Salamence builds →
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Evolution
Ledyba evolves into Ledian. It's a two-stage chain with the method shown below. Plenty of partners for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are quick to hatch. The evolved forms gain up to 125 total stats over Ledyba. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Ledyba easily with 91 breeding partners from the Bug egg group.
Shiny Ledyba
Golden-orange Ledyba replacing the red is one of those "almost good" shinies. You can see what they were going for, but the execution lands closer to "faded" than "transformed." It's in that no-man's-land between noticeable and not worth mentioning.
Shiny Ledyba Odds & Hunting Methods
15 of 15 VerifiedHow do we research these odds?
We check every game where a shiny is possible, then rank each one by the best method available in that game, so the row at the top is the fastest route overall.
Odds marked verified are cross-checked against multiple independent sources before we publish them. Where a rate is not yet confirmed we mark the row pending rather than guess a number.
Read our full methodologyHow to Get Ledyba
Ledyba doesn't appear wild. Catch Ledyba instead, it shows up in the wild. Evolve it at level 18 to get Ledyba. The 2-stage line is mapped in the step cards below.
How to Obtain Ledyba in BDSP
Step 1Ledyba ✓
Step 2Catch or Evolve into LedianRoute 229Lv.52GrassRate 20%MorningBogsunk CavernLv.58-63GrassPost-gameFountainspring CaveLv.58-63CavePost-gameGrassland CaveLv.58-63CavePost-gameRiverbank CaveLv.58-63CavePost-gameStill-Water CavernLv.58-63CavePost-gameSunlit CavernLv.58-63CavePost-gameSwampy CaveLv.58-63GrassPost-gameor evolve from Ledyba (Step 1)
Ledyba flits through the low grass of Route 1 right at the start of your island journey, the spotted ladybug appearing at just levels 2 to 3.
Where To Catch Ledyba in USUM
The line opens with Ledyba at Lv. 2-3 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Ledyba ✓
Step 2Catch or Evolve into LedianMalie GardenLv.25-28GrassRate 20%DayRoute 10Lv.26-29GrassRate 20%DayRoute 11Lv.26-29GrassRate 20%DayRoute 17 - WestLv.33-36GrassRate 20%Dayor evolve from Ledyba (Step 1)
Want the exact numbers? Work out your catch odds in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon for Ledyba.
Ledyba keeps to a single daytime haunt, a timid ladybug bumbling through the low grass anywhere from level 2 to 13.
Where To Catch Ledyba in SM
Ledyba is where the line starts, caught through walking encounters at Lv. 2-13. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
- Step 2Catch or Evolve into LedianMalie GardenLv.24-27GrassRate 20%DayRoute 10Lv.24-27GrassRate 20%DayRoute 11Lv.24-27GrassRate 20%DayRoute 17 - WestLv.31-34GrassRate 20%Dayor evolve from Ledyba (Step 1)
Want the exact numbers? Work out your catch odds in Sun & Moon for Ledyba.
Ledyba can't be caught in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire. Transfer one in from X & Y.
How to Obtain Ledyba in ORAS
Step 1Ledyba ✓LATER 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 36. 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 2Evolve into Ledian
Base Stats
Ledyba's spread isn't flashy. Sp. Def leads, Attack trails, 1 stats clear the bar. Easy to catch and worth 1 Sp. Def EV, on a fast 800K XP curve.
It’s so timid that it can’t move unless it’s with a swarm. It conveys its feelings through scent.
Ledyba Guide
Ledyba does the job early-game if you need a Bug/Flying type on your team. Evolve it into Ledian before the later gyms and it holds up fine through the story.
Game Availability
Ledyba first appeared in Gold & Silver and has been available in 15 games across 8 generations. Obtainable through catching or hatching as a base form in most titles where it appears.
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- 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 7Let's Go
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
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