Ledyba

Ledyba
Noctowl
165
Ledian
Ability	Swarm Early Bird Rattled (Hidden)
First game	Pikachu's Rescue Adventure (1999, official debut) Pokémon Gold and Silver (1999, game debut)
Creator	Game Freak

Ledyba <sup>(JPJapanese: レディバ

Romaji: Rediba)</sup> is a species of Pokémon in the series of the same name. It is a dual-type Bug/Flying Pokémon that made its first appearance in Pikachu's Rescue Adventure before debuting in the second generation games Gold and Silver.

Appearances

Other Pokémon games

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness: Ledyba is a member of Team Glee, along with Politoed and the leader Togepi.

In-game information

Pokédex entries

Title	Entry
Second Pokémon generation
Pokémon Gold	It is very timid. It will be afraid to move if it is alone. But it will be active if it is in a group.
Pokémon Silver	When the weather turns cold, lots of Ledyba gather from everywhere to cluster and keep each other warm.
Pokémon Crystal	It is timid and clusters together with others. The fluid secreted by its feet indicates its location.
Third Pokémon generation
Pokémon Ruby	Ledyba secretes an aromatic fluid from where its legs join its body. This fluid is used for communicating with others. This Pokémon conveys its feelings to others by altering the fluid's scent.
Pokémon Sapphire	Ledyba secretes an aromatic fluid from where its legs join its body. This fluid is used for communicating with others. This Pokémon conveys its feelings to others by altering the fluid's scent.
Pokémon Emerald	Ledyba communicate using a fluid that they secrete from where the legs join the body. They are said to convey feelings to others by altering the fluid's scent.
Pokémon FireRed	When the weather turns cold, lots of Ledyba gather from everywhere to cluster and keep each other warm.
Pokémon LeafGreen	It is very timid. It will be afraid to move if it is alone. But it will be active if it is in a group.
Fourth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Diamond	It is so timid, it can't move if it isn't with a swarm of others. It conveys its feelings with scent.
Pokémon Pearl	It is so timid, it can't move if it isn't with a swarm of others. It conveys its feelings with scent.
Pokémon Platinum	It is so timid, it can't move if it isn't with a swarm of others. It conveys its feelings with scent.
Pokémon HeartGold	It is very timid. It will be afraid to move if it is alone. But it will be active if it is in a group.
Pokémon SoulSilver	When the weather turns cold, lots of Ledyba gather from everywhere to cluster and keep each other warm.
Fifth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Black	It is so timid, it can't move if it isn't with a swarm of others. It conveys its feelings with scent.
Pokémon White	It is so timid, it can't move if it isn't with a swarm of others. It conveys its feelings with scent.
Pokémon Black 2	It is so timid, it can't move if it isn't with a swarm of others. It conveys its feelings with scent.
Pokémon White 2	It is so timid, it can't move if it isn't with a swarm of others. It conveys its feelings with scent.
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X	When the weather turns cold, lots of Ledyba gather from everywhere to cluster and keep each other warm.
Pokémon Y	It is timid and clusters together with others. The fluid secreted by its feet indicates its location.
Pokémon Omega Ruby	Ledyba secretes an aromatic fluid from where its legs join its body. This fluid is used for communicating with others. This Pokémon conveys its feelings to others by altering the fluid's scent.
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire	Ledyba secretes an aromatic fluid from where its legs join its body. This fluid is used for communicating with others. This Pokémon conveys its feelings to others by altering the fluid's scent.
Seventh Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sun	They are timid and grow uneasy when not in a swarm with others of their kind. The pattern on their backs differs slightly from one to another.
Pokémon Moon	They communicate with one another using bodily fluids that give off odors. When they're angry, their odor smells sour.
Pokémon Ultra Sun	This Pokémon is very sensitive to cold. In the warmth of Alola, it appears quite lively.
Pokémon Ultra Moon	These very cowardly Pokémon join together and use Reflect to protect their nest.
Eighth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond	It's so timid that it can't move unless it's with a swarm. It conveys its feelings through scent.
Pokémon Shining Pearl	It's so timid that it can't move unless it's with a swarm. It conveys its feelings through scent.

Game locations

Title	Location(s)
Second Pokémon generation
Pokémon Gold	Trade
Pokémon Silver	Routes 2, 30, 31, and 37Morn
Pokémon Crystal	Routes 2, 30, 31, 36 and 37, National ParkMorn Routes 29 , 30, 31, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, and 39 ((Headbutt)
Third Pokémon generation
Pokémon Ruby	Trade
Pokémon Emerald	Safari Zone extension
Pokémon FireRed	Pattern Bush
Pokémon LeafGreen	Pattern Bush
Fourth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Diamond	Breed Ledian
Pokémon Pearl	Breed Ledian
Pokémon Platinum	Breed Ledian
Pokémon SoulSilver	Route 2Morn/Day Routes 30, 31, and 37Morn Routes 1, 2, 12, 13, 14, 15, 18, 21, 22, 26, 27, 29, 30, 31, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 42, 47, and 48, New Bark Town, Cherrygrove City, National Park, Safari Zone Gate, Ecruteak City, Pallet Town, Viridian Forest, Viridian City, Fuchsia City (Headbutt)
Fifth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Black	Breed Ledian
Pokémon White	Breed Ledian
Pokémon White 2	Breed Ledian
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X	Route 4, Friend Safari (Bug)
Pokémon Y	Route 4, Friend Safari (Bug)
Seventh Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sun	Route 1Day
Pokémon Moon	Route 1Day
Pokémon Ultra Sun	Route 1Day
Pokémon Ultra Moon	Route 1Day
Eighth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond	Breed Ledian
Pokémon Shining Pearl	Breed Ledian

Evolution

Ledyba	Reach level 18.	Ledian

Base Stats

Base Stats
HP	40
Attack	20
Defense	30
Sp. Attack	40
Sp. Defense	80
Speed	55
Total	265

Gallery

Sprites

Sprites and renders
Gold	Silver	Crystal
Ruby Sapphire	Emerald	Fire Leaf File:PKMNFRLG165.png File:PKMNFRLG165-S.png
Diamond Pearl	Platinum File:PKMNP165.png File:PKMNP165-S.png	Heart Soul
Black White	Black 2 White 2 File:PKMNBW2165.png File:PKMNBW2165-S.png	X Y File:PKMNXY165-S.png
Pikachu Eevee File:PKMNLGPE165.png File:PKMNLGPE165-S.png	Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl File:PKMNBDSP165-S.png

Trivia

• Ledyba is tied with Mantyke for having the lowest base Attack stat of all Flying-type Pokémon.
  • In addition, Ledyba is tied with Spearow, Hoothoot, Taillow, Wingull, Starly and Pikipek for the lowest base Defense of all Flying-type Pokémon.