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.

Physiology and Behaviour

Ledyba is a Pokémon that resembles a ladybug. Its wing covers are red with five black spots; this pattern differs slightly for each individual. The wings themselves are transparent. Its main body and lower jaw are yellow, while the rest of its head is red. It has large, round eyes and a pair of black antennae. The antennae are shorter on the female than on the male. It has six black legs with white hands that resemble boxing gloves.

Ledyba is a social Pokémon that is active in large groups. If left alone, it becomes timid and afraid to move. It is also very sensitive to cold, so it forms clusters with other Ledyba for warmth. An aromatic fluid is secreted from its feet and leg joints, which it uses for communication. The fluid indicates its location and conveys emotion; it will smell sour if Ledyba is angry. In the anime, Ledyba has been shown to serve a role in pollinating fruit-producing plants and is usually instructed to do so by means of a special whistle. However, like most Pokémon, it will also respond to regular vocal commands. Ledyba builds its nest on leaves in temperate forests and jungles and joins with other Ledyba to protect its home when needed.

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
Gold File:PKMNG165-S.png Silver File:PKMNS165.png File:PKMNS165-S.png Crystal File:PKMNC165.gif File:PKMNC165-S.gif
Ruby Sapphire File:PKMNRS165.png File:PKMNRS165-S.png Emerald File:PKMNE165.gif File:PKMNE165-S.gif Fire Leaf File:PKMNFRLG165.png File:PKMNFRLG165-S.png
Diamond Pearl File:PKMNDP165-S.png Platinum File:PKMNP165.png File:PKMNP165-S.png Heart Soul File:PKMNHGSS165-S.png
Black White File:PKMNBW165-S.png Black 2 White 2 File:PKMNBW2165.png File:PKMNBW2165-S.png X Y File:PKMNXY165-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.