Ledybain Pokémon Polished Crystal

bugflying

Pokédex Entry

Five Star Pokémon

It is timid and clusters together with others. The fluid secreted by its feet indicates its location.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

Type

BugFlying

Dex

#030 Johto Dex · #165 National

Abilities

Swarm(Primary)

Boosts Bug moves in a pinch.

Early Bird(Secondary)

Awakens quickly from sleep.

Rattled(Hidden)

Dark, Ghost or Bug moves boost Speed.

Growth Rate

Fast

Gender Ratio

50% Male, 50% Female

Egg Groups

bug

Hatch Rate

Fast (15 cycles)

Catch Rate

255

Poké Ball19.4%

Great Ball26.7%

Ultra Ball33.0%

Base Exp

EV Yield

1 SpecialDefense

Wild Held Items

None

Weak To

fire ×2electric ×2ice ×2flying ×2rock ×4

Resists

grass ×0.25fighting ×0.25bug ×0.5

Immune To

ground

Evolution Chain

Note, you can always call Professor Elm with the Pokemon you are trying to evolve as first in your party. This was a feature that was added specifically to Polished Crystal. If the information on this page seems incorrect, please try calling Professor Elm.

Ledyba

Base form

→

Ledian

Level up Ledyba to Lv. 18

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How to Obtain

Look for Ledyba common in Yellow Forest in the morning, common in Route 30 while walking or headbutting trees in the morning, and common in Route 31 while walking or headbutting trees in the morning, among 11 other areas. Ledyba can also be found in a hidden grotto in Yellow Forest. Wild ones range from level three to 14, unless in a badge-dependent area.

Wild Encounters (18)

Level Up Moves (14)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	TackleLevel: 1Tackle	normal	PWR40	ACC100	PP35
1	TackleLevel: 1Tackle	A full-body charge attack.
5	SupersonicLevel: 5Supersonic	normal	PWR0	ACC65	PP20
5	SupersonicLevel: 5Supersonic	A move that may confuse the foe.
8	SwiftLevel: 8Swift	normal	PWR60	ACC100	PP20
8	SwiftLevel: 8Swift	An attack that never misses.
12	Light ScreenLevel: 12Light Screen	psychic	PWR0	ACC100	PP30
12	Light ScreenLevel: 12Light Screen	Raises Sp.Def with a wall of light.
12	ReflectLevel: 12Reflect	psychic	PWR0	ACC100	PP20
12	ReflectLevel: 12Reflect	Raises Defense with a barrier.
12	SafeguardLevel: 12Safeguard	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP25
12	SafeguardLevel: 12Safeguard	Prevents all status problems.
15	Mach PunchLevel: 15Mach Punch	fighting	PWR40	ACC100	PP30
15	Mach PunchLevel: 15Mach Punch	A fast punch that always goes first.
19	BarrierLevel: 19Barrier	psychic	PWR0	ACC100	PP20
19	BarrierLevel: 19Barrier	Sharply raises the user's Defense.
22	Dizzy PunchLevel: 22Dizzy Punch	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP10
22	Dizzy PunchLevel: 22Dizzy Punch	An attack that may confuse the foe.
26	Baton PassLevel: 26Baton Pass	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP40
26	Baton PassLevel: 26Baton Pass	Switches while keeping effects.
29	AgilityLevel: 29Agility	psychic	PWR0	ACC100	PP30
29	AgilityLevel: 29Agility	Sharply raises the user's Speed.
33	Bug BuzzLevel: 33Bug Buzz	bug	PWR90	ACC100	PP10
33	Bug BuzzLevel: 33Bug Buzz	An attack that may lower Sp.Def.
36	Air SlashLevel: 36Air Slash	flying	PWR75	ACC95	PP15
36	Air SlashLevel: 36Air Slash	An attack that may cause flinching.
40	Double EdgeLevel: 40Double Edge	normal	PWR120	ACC100	PP15
40	Double EdgeLevel: 40Double Edge	A tackle that also hurts the user.

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Egg Moves (7)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
Dizzy PunchDizzy Punch	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP10
Dizzy PunchDizzy Punch	An attack that may confuse the foe.
EncoreEncore	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP5
EncoreEncore	Makes the foe repeat 2-6 times.
PsybeamPsybeam	psychic	PWR65	ACC100	PP20
PsybeamPsybeam	An attack that may confuse the foe.
ScreechScreech	normal	PWR0	ACC85	PP40
ScreechScreech	Sharply lowers the foe's Defense.
Light ScreenLight Screen	psychic	PWR0	ACC100	PP30
Light ScreenLight Screen	Raises Sp.Def with a wall of light.
Knock OffKnock Off	dark	PWR65	ACC100	PP20
Knock OffKnock Off	Slaps down the foe's held item.
Drain PunchDrain Punch	fighting	PWR75	ACC100	PP10
Drain PunchDrain Punch	Steals 1/2 of the damage inflicted.

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TM/HM Moves (28)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
DynamicpunchDynamicpunch	fighting	PWR100	ACC50	PP5	TM01TM01
DynamicpunchDynamicpunch	An attack that confuses the foe.
CurseCurse	ghost	PWR0	ACC100	PP10	TM03TM03
CurseCurse	Works differently for Ghost-types.
ToxicToxic	poison	PWR0	ACC90	PP10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	A Poison move with increasing damage.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	typeless	PWR70	ACC100	PP15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the Pokémon.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	PWR0	ACC100	PP5	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	Boosts Fire-type moves for 5 turns.
Light ScreenLight Screen	psychic	PWR0	ACC100	PP30	TM16TM16
Light ScreenLight Screen	Raises Sp.Def with a wall of light.
ProtectProtect	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Foils attack that turn. It may fail.
Giga DrainGiga Drain	grass	PWR75	ACC100	PP10	TM19TM19
Giga DrainGiga Drain	Steals 1/2 of the damage inflicted.
SafeguardSafeguard	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP25	TM20TM20
SafeguardSafeguard	Prevents all status problems.
Solar BeamSolar Beam	grass	PWR120	ACC100	PP10	TM22TM22
Solar BeamSolar Beam	1st turn: Prepare 2nd turn: Attack
ReturnReturn	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that is based on loyalty.
DigDig	ground	PWR90	ACC100	PP10	TM28TM28
DigDig	1st turn: Burrow 2nd turn: Attack
Brick BreakBrick Break	fighting	PWR75	ACC100	PP15	TM31TM31
Brick BreakBrick Break	Removes Reflect and Light Screen.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Raises the user's evasiveness.
ReflectReflect	psychic	PWR0	ACC100	PP20	TM33TM33
ReflectReflect	Raises Defense with a barrier.
SwiftSwift	normal	PWR60	ACC100	PP20	TM39TM39
SwiftSwift	An attack that never misses.
Aerial AceAerial Ace	flying	PWR60	ACC100	PP20	TM40TM40
Aerial AceAerial Ace	An attack that never misses.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP10	TM41TM41
SubstituteSubstitute	Makes a decoy with 1/4 user's max HP.
FacadeFacade	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Double damage with Psn, Brn, or Prz.
RestRest	psychic	PWR0	ACC100	PP5	TM44TM44
RestRest	Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover.
AttractAttract	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender infatuated.
ThiefThief	dark	PWR60	ACC100	PP25	TM46TM46
ThiefThief	An attack that may steal a held item.
RoostRoost	flying	PWR0	ACC100	PP5	TM51TM51
RoostRoost	Lands to restore 1/2 the max HP.
Drain PunchDrain Punch	fighting	PWR75	ACC100	PP10	TM60TM60
Drain PunchDrain Punch	Steals 1/2 of the damage inflicted.
AcrobaticsAcrobatics	flying	PWR55	ACC100	PP15	TM62TM62
AcrobaticsAcrobatics	Damage doubles if user has no item.
U TurnU Turn	bug	PWR70	ACC100	PP20	TM69TM69
U TurnU Turn	Switches out after making its attack.
FlashFlash	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP20	TM70TM70
FlashFlash	A move that lowers the foe's accuracy.
Swords DanceSwords Dance	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP20	TM75TM75
Swords DanceSwords Dance	Sharply raises the user's Attack.

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Type Matchup Strategies
Master type advantages and STAB moves

Move Tutor Moves (11)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP	Location
Agility (Mahogany Mart 1F)Agility	psychic	PWR0	ACC100	PP30	Mahogany Mart 1F	TutorTutor
Agility (Mahogany Mart 1F)Agility	Sharply raises the user's Speed.
Baton Pass (Goldenrod Museum 2F)Baton Pass	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP40	Goldenrod Museum 2F	TutorTutor
Baton Pass (Goldenrod Museum 2F)Baton Pass	Switches while keeping effects.
Double Edge (Safari Zone North)Double Edge	normal	PWR120	ACC100	PP15	Safari Zone North	TutorTutor
Double Edge (Safari Zone North)Double Edge	A tackle that also hurts the user.
Endure (Warm Beach Shack)Endure	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP10	Warm Beach Shack	TutorTutor
Endure (Warm Beach Shack)Endure	Endures any hit with at least 1HP.
Headbutt (Ilex Forest)Headbutt	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP15	Ilex Forest	TutorTutor
Headbutt (Ilex Forest)Headbutt	An attack that may cause flinching.
Ice Punch (Goldenrod City)Ice Punch	ice	PWR75	ACC100	PP15	Goldenrod City	TutorTutor
Ice Punch (Goldenrod City)Ice Punch	An icy punch. May cause freezing.
Knock Off (Route 40)Knock Off	dark	PWR65	ACC100	PP20	Route 40	TutorTutor
Knock Off (Route 40)Knock Off	Slaps down the foe's held item.
Rollout (Route 46)Rollout	rock	PWR30	ACC90	PP20	Route 46	TutorTutor
Rollout (Route 46)Rollout	Attacks 5 turns with rising power.
Sleep Talk (Route 31)Sleep Talk	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP10	Route 31	TutorTutor
Sleep Talk (Route 31)Sleep Talk	Randomly attacks while asleep.
Swagger (Celadon City)Swagger	normal	PWR0	ACC85	PP15	Celadon City	TutorTutor
Swagger (Celadon City)Swagger	Causes confusion but raises Attack.
Thunderpunch (Goldenrod City)Thunderpunch	electric	PWR75	ACC100	PP15	Goldenrod City	TutorTutor
Thunderpunch (Goldenrod City)Thunderpunch	An electric punch. It may paralyze.

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Type Summary

Weaknesses

Resistances

Immunities

Neutral

Weaknesses

Types that deal increased damage to Ledyba. Use these types to counter it effectively.

rock4×fire2×electric2×ice2×flying2×

Resistances & Immunities

Types that Ledyba resists or is immune to. Avoid using these types against it.

grass0.25×fighting0.25×bug0.5×

Immunities (0×)

ground

Best Counters

Pokémon that have type advantages against Ledyba, either offensively or defensively.

Ledybain Pokémon Polished Crystal

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