Ledyba
#30 in the HeartGold & SoulSilver Pokédex • Five Star Pokémon
Ledyba
#30 in the HeartGold & SoulSilver Pokédex • Five Star Pokémon
Stats
Min
Max
HP
40
190
284
Attack
20
40
152
Defense
30
58
174
Sp. Atk
40
76
196
Sp. Def
80
148
284
Speed
55
103
229
Total
265
Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.

Normal

Shiny
Ledyba
Five Star Pokémon


Growth
| Pokédexes | Updated Johto #30 |
|---|---|
| EV yield | 1 SpD |
| Catch rate | 255 |
| Base Exp. | 53 |
Eggs
| Egg Groups | |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 15 (3,840 steps) |
Lore

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.

SoulSilver
When the weather turns cold, lots of LEDYBA gather from everywhere to cluster and keep each other warm.
Encounters
| Location | Method | Level | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Route 30 Road 30 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 3 | 20% | In the morning |
Route 30 Road 30 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 3 | 10% | Radio off, In the morning |
Route 31 Road 31 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 4 | 20% | In the morning |
Route 31 Road 31 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 4 | 10% | Radio off, In the morning |
Route 37 Road 37 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 13 | 20% | In the morning |
Route 37 Road 37 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 13 | 10% | Radio off, In the morning |
Route 37 Road 37 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 15 | 4% | In the morning |
Route 37 Road 37 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 15 | 4% | In the morning |
Route 37 Road 37 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 15 | 1% | In the morning |
Route 37 Road 37 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 15 | 1% | In the morning |
Route 2 Road 2 (south, towards Viridian City) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 3 | 20% | In the morning |
Route 2 Road 2 (south, towards Viridian City) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 3 | 10% | Radio off, In the morning |
Route 2 Road 2 (south, towards Viridian City) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 10 | 4% | During the day |
Route 2 Road 2 (north, towards Pewter City) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 3 | 20% | In the morning |
Route 2 Road 2 (north, towards Pewter City) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 3 | 10% | Radio off, In the morning |
Route 2 Road 2 (north, towards Pewter City) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 10 | 4% | During the day |
Moves
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Tackle | ![]() | Physical | 35 | 95 | 35 | A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the foe with its whole body. |
| 6 | Supersonic | ![]() | Status | - | 55 | 20 | The user generates odd sound waves from its body. It may confuse the target. |
| 9 | Comet Punch | ![]() | Physical | 18 | 85 | 15 | The foe is hit with a flurry of punches that strike two to five times in a row. |
| 14 | Light Screen | ![]() | Status | - | - | 30 | A wondrous wall of light is put up to suppress damage from special attacks for five turns. |
| 14 | Reflect | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | A wondrous wall of light is put up to suppress damage from physical attacks for five turns. |
| 14 | Safeguard | ![]() | Status | - | - | 25 | The user creates a protective field that prevents status problems for five turns. |
| 17 | Mach Punch | ![]() | Physical | 40 | 100 | 30 | The user throws a punch at blinding speed. It is certain to strike first. |
| 22 | Baton Pass | ![]() | Status | - | - | 40 | The user switches places with a party Pokémon in waiting, passing along any stat changes. |
| 25 | Silver Wind | ![]() | Special | 60 | 100 | 5 | The foe is attacked with powdery scales blown by wind. It may also raise all the user’s stats. |
| 30 | Agility | ![]() | Status | - | - | 30 | The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. It sharply boosts the Speed stat. |
| 33 | Swift | ![]() | Special | 60 | - | 20 | Star-shaped rays are shot at the foe. This attack never misses. |
| 38 | Double-Edge | ![]() | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 | A reckless, life- risking tackle. It also damages the user by a fairly large amount, however. |
| 41 | Bug Buzz | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | The user vibrates its wings to generate a damaging sound wave. It may also lower the foe’s Sp. Def stat. |
Machines
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM01 | Focus Punch | ![]() | Physical | 150 | 100 | 20 | The user focuses its mind before launching a punch. It will fail if the user is hit before it is used. |
| TM06 | Toxic | ![]() | Status | - | 85 | 10 | A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn. |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | ![]() | Special | 1 | 100 | 15 | A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it. |
| TM11 | Sunny Day | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. |
| TM16 | Light Screen | ![]() | Status | - | - | 30 | A wondrous wall of light is put up to suppress damage from special attacks for five turns. |
| TM17 | Protect | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| TM19 | Giga Drain | ![]() | Special | 60 | 100 | 10 | A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target. |
| TM20 | Safeguard | ![]() | Status | - | - | 25 | The user creates a protective field that prevents status problems for five turns. |
| TM21 | Frustration | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer. |
| TM22 | Solar Beam | ![]() | Special | 120 | 100 | 10 | A two-turn attack. The user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the second turn. |
| TM27 | Return | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer. |
| TM28 | Dig | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 | The user burrows, then attacks on the second turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons. |
| TM31 | Brick Break | ![]() | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks with tough fists, etc. It can also break any barrier such as Light Screen and Reflect. |
| TM32 | Double Team | ![]() | Status | - | - | 15 | By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness. |
| TM33 | Reflect | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | A wondrous wall of light is put up to suppress damage from physical attacks for five turns. |
| TM40 | Aerial Ace | ![]() | Physical | 60 | - | 20 | The user confounds the foe with speed, then slashes. The attack lands without fail. |
| TM42 | Facade | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, paralyzed, or has a burn. |
| TM43 | Secret Power | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | The user attacks with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user’s environment. |
| TM44 | Rest | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem. |
| TM45 | Attract | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 15 | If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe becomes infatuated and less likely to attack. |
| TM46 | Thief | ![]() | Physical | 40 | 100 | 10 | The user attacks and steals the foe’s held item simultaneously. It can’t steal if the user holds an item. |
| TM51 | Roost | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user lands and rests its body. It restores the user’s HP by up to half of its max HP. |
| TM56 | Fling | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 10 | The user flings its held item at the foe to attack. Its power and effects depend on the item. |
| TM58 | Endure | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| TM60 | Drain Punch | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 100 | 5 | An energy-draining punch. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target. |
| TM62 | Silver Wind | ![]() | Special | 60 | 100 | 5 | The foe is attacked with powdery scales blown by wind. It may also raise all the user’s stats. |
| TM70 | Flash | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 20 | The user flashes a light that cuts the foe’s accuracy. It can also be used to illuminate caves. |
| TM75 | Swords Dance | ![]() | Status | - | - | 30 | A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. It sharply raises the user’s Attack stat. |
| TM78 | Captivate | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 20 | If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe is charmed into sharply lowering its Sp. Atk stat. |
| TM82 | Sleep Talk | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. |
| TM83 | Natural Gift | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 15 | The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power. |
| TM87 | Swagger | ![]() | Status | - | 90 | 15 | The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also sharply raises the foe’s Attack stat. |
| TM89 | U-turn | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting. |
| TM90 | Substitute | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy. |
Tutors
| Class | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Cutter | ![]() | Special | 55 | 95 | 25 | The user launches razorlike wind to slash the foe. It has a high critical-hit ratio. |
| Bug Bite | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 | The user bites the foe. If the foe is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect. |
| Headbutt | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks with its head. It may make the foe flinch. To find Pokémon, hit trees. |
| Ice Punch | ![]() | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 | The foe is punched with an icy fist. It may leave the target frozen. |
| Knock Off | ![]() | Physical | 20 | 100 | 20 | The user slaps down the foe’s held item, preventing the item from being used during the battle. |
| Ominous Wind | ![]() | Special | 60 | 100 | 5 | The user creates a gust of repulsive wind. It may also raise all the user’s stats at once. |
| Rollout | ![]() | Physical | 30 | 90 | 20 | The user continually rolls into the foe over five turns. It becomes stronger each time it hits. |
| Snore | ![]() | Special | 40 | 100 | 15 | An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the foe flinch. |
| String Shot | ![]() | Status | - | 95 | 40 | The foe is bound with silk blown from the user’s mouth. It reduces the target’s Speed stat. |
| Swift | ![]() | Special | 60 | - | 20 | Star-shaped rays are shot at the foe. This attack never misses. |
| Tailwind | ![]() | Status | - | - | 30 | The user whips up a turbulent whirlwind that ups the Speed of all party Pokémon for three turns. |
| Thunder Punch | ![]() | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 | The foe is punched with an electrified fist. It may leave the target with paralysis. |
| Uproar | ![]() | Special | 50 | 100 | 10 | The user attacks in an uproar for two to five turns. Over that time, no one can fall asleep. |
Breeding
| Class | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bide | ![]() | Physical | - | - | 10 | The user endures attacks for two turns, then strikes back to cause double the damage taken. |
| Bug Bite | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 | The user bites the foe. If the foe is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect. |
| Bug Buzz | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | The user vibrates its wings to generate a damaging sound wave. It may also lower the foe’s Sp. Def stat. |
| Encore | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 5 | The user compels the foe to keep using only the move it last used for three to seven turns. |
| Knock Off | ![]() | Physical | 20 | 100 | 20 | The user slaps down the foe’s held item, preventing the item from being used during the battle. |
| Psybeam | ![]() | Special | 65 | 100 | 20 | The foe is attacked with a peculiar ray. It may also leave the target confused. |
| Screech | ![]() | Status | - | 85 | 40 | An earsplitting screech is emitted to sharply reduce the foe’s Defense stat. |
| Silver Wind | ![]() | Special | 60 | 100 | 5 | The foe is attacked with powdery scales blown by wind. It may also raise all the user’s stats. |
Traits
Swarm
Ability Slot 1
Powers up Bug-type moves in a pinch.
Strengthens Bug moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
Early Bird
Ability Slot 2
The Pokémon awakens quickly from sleep.
Makes sleep pass twice as quickly.








































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