Ledyba (#0165) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP40100–147190–284

Atk2022–7940–152

Def3031–9058–174

SpA4040–10176–196

SpD8076–145148–284

Spe5554–117103–229

Total265Higher than 7% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 SpD.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 55). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+117Max107No SP75Min67Scarf175Tailwind234

At max Speed, Ledyba outspeeds 11 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Rock4×Electric2×Fire2×Flying2×Ice2×

Resists

Fighting¼×Grass¼×Bug½×

Immune to

Ground0×

Takes normal damage from 9 types

NormalPoisonGhostSteelWaterPsychicDragonDarkFairy

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.
RattledHidden ability
Raises Speed one stage upon being hit by a Dark, Ghost, or Bug move.

Competitive

National DexLC

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Evolution

#0165LedybaBugFlying
1. Level 18#0166LedianBugFlying

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 14

1TackleInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35

5SupersonicConfuses the target.NormalStatus—55%20

8SwiftNever misses.NormalSpec60—20

12Light ScreenReduces damage from special attacks by 50% for five turns.PsychicStatus——30

12ReflectReduces damage from physical attacks by half.PsychicStatus——20

12SafeguardProtects the user’s field from major status ailments and confusion for five turns.NormalStatus——25

15Mach PunchInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.FightingPhys40100%30

19RoostHeals the user by half its max HP.FlyingStatus——5

22Struggle BugHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Special Attack by one stage.BugSpec50100%20

26Baton PassAllows the trainer to switch out the user and pass effects along to its replacement.NormalStatus——40

29AgilityRaises the user’s Speed by two stages.PsychicStatus——30

33Bug BuzzHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.BugSpec90100%10

36Air SlashHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.FlyingSpec7595%15

40Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15

TM / HM / TR 27

TM62Bug BuzzHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.BugSpec90100%10

TMSwords DanceRaises the user’s Attack by two stages.NormalStatus——20

TMSolar BeamRequires a turn to charge before attacking.GrassSpec120100%10

TMDigUser digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.GroundPhys80100%10

TMDouble TeamRaises the user’s evasion by one stage.NormalStatus——15

TMLight ScreenReduces damage from special attacks by 50% for five turns.PsychicStatus——30

TMReflectReduces damage from physical attacks by half.PsychicStatus——20

TMFlashLowers the target’s accuracy by one stage.NormalStatus—100%20

TMRestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TMSubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TMThiefTakes the target’s item.DarkPhys60100%25

TMProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TMGiga DrainDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.GrassSpec75100%10

TMEndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TMSwaggerRaises the target’s Attack by two stages and confuses the target.NormalStatus—85%15

TMAttractTarget falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.NormalStatus—100%15

TMSleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TMSafeguardProtects the user’s field from major status ailments and confusion for five turns.NormalStatus——25

TMSunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5

TMFacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TMFocus PunchIf the user takes damage before attacking, the attack is canceled.FightingPhys150100%20

TMBrick BreakDestroys Reflect and Light Screen.FightingPhys75100%15

TMAerial AceNever misses.FlyingPhys60—20

TMRoostHeals the user by half its max HP.FlyingStatus——5

TMU-turnUser must switch out after attacking.BugPhys70100%20

TMFlingThrows held item at the target; power depends on the item.DarkPhys—100%10

TMDrain PunchDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.FightingPhys75100%10

Egg moves 7

EggBug BiteIf target has a berry, inflicts double damage and uses the berry.BugPhys60100%20

EggCounterInflicts twice the damage the user received from the last physical hit it took.FightingPhys—100%20

EggEncoreForces the target to repeat its last used move every turn for 2 to 6 turns.NormalStatus—100%5

EggKnock OffTarget drops its held item.DarkPhys65100%20

EggPsybeamHas a 10% chance to confuse the target.PsychicSpec65100%20

EggScreechLowers the target’s Defense by two stages.NormalStatus—85%40

EggTailwindFor three turns, friendly Pokémon have doubled Speed.FlyingStatus——15

Pokédex entries

Category: Five Star Pokémon
Debut: Johto · Gold & Silver
Color: Red
Shape
Habitat: Forest
Pal Park area: Field

Original Johto#030Updated Johto#030Central Kalos#074Original Alola#020Original Melemele#020Original Ula’ula#008Updated Alola#020Updated Melemele#020Updated Ula’ula#008

These very cowardly Pokémon join together and use Reflect to protect their nest.
Ultra Moon
This Pokémon is very sensitive to cold. In the warmth of Alola, it appears quite lively.
Ultra Sun
They communicate with one another using bodily fluids that give off odors. When they’re angry, their odor smells sour.
Moon
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.
Sun
It is so timid, it can’t move if it isn’t with a swarm of others. It conveys its feelings with scent.
Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2
When the weather turns cold, numerous LEDYBA gather from everywhere to cluster and keep each other warm.
FireRed
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.
Emerald
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.
Ruby · Sapphire · Omega Ruby · Alpha Sapphire
It is timid and clusters together with others. The fluid secreted by its feet indicates its location.
Crystal · Y
When the weather turns cold, lots of LEDYBA gather from everywhere to cluster and keep each other warm.
Silver · SoulSilver · X
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.
Gold · LeafGreen · HeartGold

Names around the world

Japanese: レディバ
Japanese (romaji): Rediba
Korean: 레디바
Chinese (Traditional): 芭瓢蟲
Chinese (Simplified): 芭瓢虫
French: Coxy
German: Ledyba
Spanish: Ledyba
Italian: Ledyba

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation II

Generation III

Generation IV

Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Training

EV yield: 1 SpD
Catch rate: 255 ≈33.3% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 70
Base experience: 53
Growth rate: Fast

Breeding

Egg groups: Bug
Gender: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time: 15 egg cycles ≈4,080 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Males and females look different

HOME 3D model

Where to find

Ultra Moon 1 area

Route 1Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 2–3

Ultra Sun 1 area

Route 1Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 2–3

Moon 1 area

Route 1Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 2–13

Sun 1 area

Route 1Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 2–13

Y 3 areas

Friend Safari (Bug)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
Road 4Walking in red flowers, Walking in yellow flowers · Lv 6–8
Unknown areaInteracting with a Berry Tree · Lv 14–15

X 3 areas

Friend Safari (Bug)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
Road 4Walking in red flowers, Walking in yellow flowers · Lv 6–8
Unknown areaInteracting with a Berry Tree · Lv 14–15

XD 1 area

Gateon Port (Across Bridge)Snagging a Pokemon from a trainer in Pokemon Colosseum or Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness. · Lv 10

SoulSilver 32 areas

Cherrygrove CityHeadbutting trees · Lv 4–5
Ecruteak CityHeadbutting trees · Lv 15–17
Fuchsia CityHeadbutting trees · Lv 21–23
National ParkHeadbutting trees · Lv 13–15
New Bark TownHeadbutting trees · Lv 4–5
Pallet TownHeadbutting trees · Lv 5–6
Road 1Headbutting trees · Lv 5–6
Road 12Headbutting trees · Lv 22–23
Road 13Headbutting trees · Lv 22–23
Road 14Headbutting trees · Lv 26–27
Road 15Headbutting trees · Lv 21–23
Road 18Headbutting trees · Lv 26–27
Road 2 (north, towards Pewter City)Headbutting trees, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 3–10
Road 2 (south, towards Viridian City)Headbutting trees, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 3–10
Road 21Headbutting trees · Lv 24–26
Road 22Headbutting trees · Lv 5–7
Road 26Headbutting trees · Lv 31–32
Road 27Headbutting trees · Lv 31–32
Road 29Headbutting trees · Lv 4–5
Road 30Headbutting trees, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 3–5
Road 31Headbutting trees, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 4–6
Road 34Headbutting trees · Lv 11–12
Road 35Headbutting trees · Lv 13–14
Road 36Headbutting trees · Lv 6–7
Road 37Headbutting trees, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13–17
Road 38Headbutting trees · Lv 15–16
Road 39Headbutting trees · Lv 16–17
Road 47Headbutting trees · Lv 17–18
Road 48Headbutting trees · Lv 17–18
Safari Zone GateHeadbutting trees · Lv 17–19
Viridian CityHeadbutting trees · Lv 5–7
Viridian ForestHeadbutting trees · Lv 3–4

LeafGreen 1 area

Pattern BushWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 9–14

FireRed 1 area

Pattern BushWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 9–14

Emerald 1 area

Safari Zone (expansion north)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 33

Crystal 11 areas

National ParkWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 14
Road 2 (south, towards Viridian City)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 3
Road 29Headbutting a low encounter rate tree, Headbutting a normal encounter rate tree · Lv 10
Road 30Headbutting a low encounter rate tree, Headbutting a normal encounter rate tree, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 3–10
Road 31Headbutting a low encounter rate tree, Headbutting a normal encounter rate tree, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 4–10
Road 34Headbutting a low encounter rate tree, Headbutting a normal encounter rate tree · Lv 10
Road 35Headbutting a low encounter rate tree, Headbutting a normal encounter rate tree · Lv 10
Road 36Headbutting a low encounter rate tree, Headbutting a normal encounter rate tree, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 4–10
Road 37Headbutting a low encounter rate tree, Headbutting a normal encounter rate tree · Lv 10
Road 38Headbutting a low encounter rate tree, Headbutting a normal encounter rate tree · Lv 10
Road 39Headbutting a low encounter rate tree, Headbutting a normal encounter rate tree · Lv 10

Silver 4 areas

Road 2 (south, towards Viridian City)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 3
Road 30Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 3
Road 31Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 4
Road 37Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13–15