Ledianin Pokémon Polished Crystal
Pokédex Entry
Five Star Pokémon
In the daytime when it gets warm, it curls up inside a big leaf and drifts off into a deep slumber.
Ledian in Pokémon Polished Crystal
Ledian is #166 in the Pokédex for Pokémon Polished Crystal. This page covers its bug/fighting typing, base stats, abilities, level-up and TM/HM moves, evolution chain, and where to find it across 9 encounter locations.
Boosts Bug moves in a pinch.
Awakens quickly from sleep.
Boosts power of punching moves.
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.
How to Obtain
Wild Encounters (7)
Evolution Moves (1)
Moves learned upon evolving into Ledian.
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swords DanceSwords Dance | normal | 0 | 100 | 20 | |
| Sharply raises the user's Attack. |
Level Up Moves (14)
| Level | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TackleLevel: 1Tackle | normal | 40 | 100 | 35 | ||
| A full-body charge attack. | ||||||
| SupersonicLevel: 5Supersonic | normal | 0 | 65 | 20 | ||
| A move that may confuse the foe. | ||||||
| SwiftLevel: 8Swift | normal | 60 | 100 | 20 | ||
| An attack that never misses. | ||||||
| Light ScreenLevel: 12Light Screen | psychic | 0 | 100 | 30 | ||
| Raises Sp.Def with a wall of light. | ||||||
| ReflectLevel: 12Reflect | psychic | 0 | 100 | 20 | ||
| Raises Defense with a barrier. | ||||||
| SafeguardLevel: 12Safeguard | normal | 0 | 100 | 25 | ||
| Prevents all status problems. | ||||||
| Mach PunchLevel: 15Mach Punch | fighting | 40 | 100 | 30 | ||
| A fast punch that always goes first. | ||||||
| BarrierLevel: 20Barrier | psychic | 0 | 100 | 20 | ||
| Sharply raises the user's Defense. | ||||||
| Dizzy PunchLevel: 24Dizzy Punch | normal | 70 | 100 | 10 | ||
| An attack that may confuse the foe. | ||||||
| Baton PassLevel: 29Baton Pass | normal | 0 | 100 | 40 | ||
| Switches while keeping effects. | ||||||
| AgilityLevel: 33Agility | psychic | 0 | 100 | 30 | ||
| Sharply raises the user's Speed. | ||||||
| Bug BuzzLevel: 38Bug Buzz | bug | 90 | 100 | 10 | ||
| An attack that may lower Sp.Def. | ||||||
| Air SlashLevel: 42Air Slash | flying | 75 | 95 | 15 | ||
| An attack that may cause flinching. | ||||||
| Double EdgeLevel: 47Double Edge | normal | 120 | 100 | 15 | ||
| A tackle that also hurts the user. |
Egg Moves (7)
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dizzy PunchDizzy Punch | normal | 70 | 100 | 10 | |
| An attack that may confuse the foe. | |||||
| EncoreEncore | normal | 0 | 100 | 5 | |
| Makes the foe repeat 2-6 times. | |||||
| PsybeamPsybeam | psychic | 65 | 100 | 20 | |
| An attack that may confuse the foe. | |||||
| ScreechScreech | normal | 0 | 85 | 40 | |
| Sharply lowers the foe's Defense. | |||||
| Light ScreenLight Screen | psychic | 0 | 100 | 30 | |
| Raises Sp.Def with a wall of light. | |||||
| Knock OffKnock Off | dark | 65 | 100 | 20 | |
| Slaps down the foe's held item. | |||||
| Drain PunchDrain Punch | fighting | 75 | 100 | 10 | |
| Steals 1/2 of the damage inflicted. |
TM/HM Moves (32)
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DynamicpunchDynamicpunch | fighting | 100 | 50 | 5 | TM01TM01 | |
| An attack that confuses the foe. | ||||||
| CurseCurse | ghost | 0 | 100 | 10 | TM03TM03 | |
| Works differently for Ghost-types. | ||||||
| ToxicToxic | poison | 0 | 90 | 10 | TM06TM06 | |
| A Poison move with increasing damage. | ||||||
| The type varies with the Pokémon. | ||||||
| Sunny DaySunny Day | fire | 0 | 100 | 5 | TM11TM11 | |
| Boosts Fire-type moves for 5 turns. | ||||||
| Hyper BeamHyper Beam | normal | 150 | 90 | 5 | TM15TM15 | |
| 1st turn: Attack 2nd turn: Rest | ||||||
| Light ScreenLight Screen | psychic | 0 | 100 | 30 | TM16TM16 | |
| Raises Sp.Def with a wall of light. | ||||||
| ProtectProtect | normal | 0 | 100 | 10 | TM17TM17 | |
| Foils attack that turn. It may fail. | ||||||
| Giga DrainGiga Drain | grass | 75 | 100 | 10 | TM19TM19 | |
| Steals 1/2 of the damage inflicted. | ||||||
| SafeguardSafeguard | normal | 0 | 100 | 25 | TM20TM20 | |
| Prevents all status problems. | ||||||
| Solar BeamSolar Beam | grass | 120 | 100 | 10 | TM22TM22 | |
| 1st turn: Prepare 2nd turn: Attack | ||||||
| ReturnReturn | normal | 1 | 100 | 20 | TM27TM27 | |
| An attack that is based on loyalty. | ||||||
| DigDig | ground | 90 | 100 | 10 | TM28TM28 | |
| 1st turn: Burrow 2nd turn: Attack | ||||||
| Brick BreakBrick Break | fighting | 75 | 100 | 15 | TM31TM31 | |
| Removes Reflect and Light Screen. | ||||||
| Double TeamDouble Team | normal | 0 | 100 | 15 | TM32TM32 | |
| Raises the user's evasiveness. | ||||||
| ReflectReflect | psychic | 0 | 100 | 20 | TM33TM33 | |
| Raises Defense with a barrier. | ||||||
| SwiftSwift | normal | 60 | 100 | 20 | TM39TM39 | |
| An attack that never misses. | ||||||
| Aerial AceAerial Ace | flying | 60 | 100 | 20 | TM40TM40 | |
| An attack that never misses. | ||||||
| SubstituteSubstitute | normal | 0 | 100 | 10 | TM41TM41 | |
| Makes a decoy with 1/4 user's max HP. | ||||||
| FacadeFacade | normal | 70 | 100 | 20 | TM42TM42 | |
| Double damage with Psn, Brn, or Prz. | ||||||
| RestRest | psychic | 0 | 100 | 5 | TM44TM44 | |
| Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover. | ||||||
| AttractAttract | normal | 0 | 100 | 15 | TM45TM45 | |
| Makes the opposite gender infatuated. | ||||||
| ThiefThief | dark | 60 | 100 | 25 | TM46TM46 | |
| An attack that may steal a held item. | ||||||
| RoostRoost | flying | 0 | 100 | 5 | TM51TM51 | |
| Lands to restore 1/2 the max HP. | ||||||
| Focus BlastFocus Blast | fighting | 120 | 70 | 5 | TM52TM52 | |
| An attack that may lower Sp.Def. | ||||||
| Drain PunchDrain Punch | fighting | 75 | 100 | 10 | TM60TM60 | |
| Steals 1/2 of the damage inflicted. | ||||||
| AcrobaticsAcrobatics | flying | 55 | 100 | 15 | TM62TM62 | |
| Damage doubles if user has no item. | ||||||
| Giga ImpactGiga Impact | normal | 150 | 90 | 5 | TM68TM68 | |
| 1st turn: Attack 2nd turn: Rest | ||||||
| U TurnU Turn | bug | 70 | 100 | 20 | TM69TM69 | |
| Switches out after making its attack. | ||||||
| FlashFlash | normal | 0 | 100 | 20 | TM70TM70 | |
| A move that lowers the foe's accuracy. | ||||||
| Swords DanceSwords Dance | normal | 0 | 100 | 20 | TM75TM75 | |
| Sharply raises the user's Attack. | ||||||
| StrengthStrength | fighting | 80 | 100 | 15 | HM04HM04 | |
| A powerful physical attack. |
Move Tutor Moves (11)
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agility(Mahogany Mart 1F)Agility | psychic | 0 | 100 | 30 | TutorTutor | ||
| Sharply raises the user's Speed. | |||||||
| Baton Pass(Goldenrod Museum 2F)Baton Pass | normal | 0 | 100 | 40 | TutorTutor | ||
| Switches while keeping effects. | |||||||
| Double Edge(Safari Zone North)Double Edge | normal | 120 | 100 | 15 | TutorTutor | ||
| A tackle that also hurts the user. | |||||||
| Endure(Warm Beach Shack)Endure | normal | 0 | 100 | 10 | TutorTutor | ||
| Endures any hit with at least 1HP. | |||||||
| Headbutt(Ilex Forest)Headbutt | normal | 70 | 100 | 15 | TutorTutor | ||
| An attack that may cause flinching. | |||||||
| Ice Punch(Goldenrod City)Ice Punch | ice | 75 | 100 | 15 | TutorTutor | ||
| An icy punch. May cause freezing. | |||||||
| Knock Off(Route 40)Knock Off | dark | 65 | 100 | 20 | TutorTutor | ||
| Slaps down the foe's held item. | |||||||
| Rollout(Route 46)Rollout | rock | 30 | 90 | 20 | TutorTutor | ||
| Attacks 5 turns with rising power. | |||||||
| Sleep Talk(Route 31)Sleep Talk | normal | 0 | 100 | 10 | TutorTutor | ||
| Randomly attacks while asleep. | |||||||
| Swagger(Celadon City)Swagger | normal | 0 | 85 | 15 | TutorTutor | ||
| Causes confusion but raises Attack. | |||||||
| Thunderpunch(Goldenrod City)Thunderpunch | electric | 75 | 100 | 15 | TutorTutor | ||
| An electric punch. It may paralyze. |
Type Summary
Weaknesses
Types that deal increased damage to Ledian. Use these types to counter it effectively.
Resistances & Immunities
Types that Ledian resists or is immune to. Avoid using these types against it.
Best Counters
Pokémon that have type advantages against Ledian, either offensively or defensively.
Base Stats
Also in
This Pokémon appears in other games we cover. Typing and base stats shown are that game's own — differences from the game you're viewing are marked.
ledian in Modern Emeraldbugflyingdifferent typingAttack 45 -50Defense 60 +10Sp. Atk 55 +20Speed 95 +10
ledian in Sour Crystalbugflyingdifferent typingAttack 35 -60Sp. Atk 65 +30
ledian in Emerald Legacybugflyingdifferent typingHP 75 +20Attack 35 -60Sp. Atk 55 +20
ledian in Heart & Soulbugflyingdifferent typingAttack 35 -60Sp. Atk 55 +20
ledian in Johto LegendsbugfightingHP 65 +10Attack 85 -10Defense 60 +10Sp. Atk 65 +30Sp. Def 90 -20Speed 105 +20
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