Ledian

#21 in the Sun & Moon Pokédex • Five Star Pokémon

Normal

Shiny

Pokédex entries

Sun

While it’s believed that starlight provides it with energy, this Pokémon also loves to eat berries. In the daytime, it curls up in the grass to sleep.

Moon

In battle, it throws punches with all four arms. The power of each individual blow is piddly, so it aims to win by quantity rather than quality.

Details

Types

Weak to

4×

2×

2×

2×

Resists

0.25×

0.25×

0.5×

Immune to

0×

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.

Pokédexes	Alola #21Melemele #21Ula'ula #9
EV yield	2 SpD
Catch rate	90
Base Exp.	137

Eggs

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.

Egg groups	Bug
Gender	50% male 50% female
Egg cycles	15

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Ledyba #20	Level 18	Ledian #21

Encounters

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.

Moon

Location	Method	Level	Chance	Conditions
Route 17	Walking in tall grass or a cave	31-34	-	Encounter pools vary between sections of this map; the exact subarea percentage is unspecified here., Daytime in the current game world. Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock.
Route 11	Walking in tall grass or a cave	24-27	20%	Daytime in the current game world. Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock.
Route 10	Walking in tall grass or a cave	24-27	20%	Daytime in the current game world. Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock.
Malie Garden	Walking in tall grass or a cave	24-27	20%	Daytime in the current game world. Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock.
Ula’ula Meadow	Walking in tall grass or a cave	31-34	20%	Daytime in the current game world. Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock.
Route 11	SOS ally encounter	24-27	-	Daytime in the current game world. Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock., SOS ally of ledian; requires a successful call for help., Ally-selection proportions apply after a successful SOS call; they are not the chance of an ordinary encounter or a successful response.
Route 17	SOS ally encounter	31-34	-	Daytime in the current game world. Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock., SOS ally of ledian; requires a successful call for help., Ally-selection proportions apply after a successful SOS call; they are not the chance of an ordinary encounter or a successful response.
Route 10	SOS ally encounter	24-27	-	Daytime in the current game world. Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock., SOS ally of ledian; requires a successful call for help., Ally-selection proportions apply after a successful SOS call; they are not the chance of an ordinary encounter or a successful response.

Sun

Location	Method	Level	Chance	Conditions
Route 10	Walking in tall grass or a cave	24-27	20%	Daytime in the current game world. Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock.
Route 17	Walking in tall grass or a cave	31-34	-	Encounter pools vary between sections of this map; the exact subarea percentage is unspecified here., Daytime in the current game world. Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock.
Malie Garden	Walking in tall grass or a cave	24-27	20%	Daytime in the current game world. Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock.
Ula’ula Meadow	Walking in tall grass or a cave	31-34	20%	Daytime in the current game world. Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock.
Route 11	Walking in tall grass or a cave	24-27	20%	Daytime in the current game world. Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock.
Route 11	SOS ally encounter	24-27	-	Daytime in the current game world. Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock., SOS ally of ledian; requires a successful call for help., Ally-selection proportions apply after a successful SOS call; they are not the chance of an ordinary encounter or a successful response.
Route 10	SOS ally encounter	24-27	-	Daytime in the current game world. Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock., SOS ally of ledian; requires a successful call for help., Ally-selection proportions apply after a successful SOS call; they are not the chance of an ordinary encounter or a successful response.
Route 17	SOS ally encounter	31-34	-	Daytime in the current game world. Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock., SOS ally of ledian; requires a successful call for help., Ally-selection proportions apply after a successful SOS call; they are not the chance of an ordinary encounter or a successful response.

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.

		Class				Description
Start	Tackle	Physical	40	100	35	A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body.
Start	Supersonic	Status	-	55	20	The user generates odd sound waves from its body that confuse the target.
Start	Swift	Special	60	-	20	Star-shaped rays are shot at the opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses.
5	Supersonic	Status	-	55	20	The user generates odd sound waves from its body that confuse the target.
8	Swift	Special	60	-	20	Star-shaped rays are shot at the opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses.
12	Light Screen	Status	-	-	30	A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from special attacks for five turns.
12	Reflect	Status	-	-	20	A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from physical attacks for five turns.
12	Safeguard	Status	-	-	25	The user creates a protective field that prevents status conditions for five turns.
15	Mach Punch	Physical	40	100	30	The user throws a punch at blinding speed. This move always goes first.
20	Silver Wind	Special	60	100	5	The target is attacked with powdery scales blown by the wind. This may also raise all the user’s stats.
24	Comet Punch	Physical	18	85	15	The target is hit with a flurry of punches that strike two to five times in a row.
29	Baton Pass	Status	-	-	40	The user switches places with a party Pokémon in waiting and passes along any stat changes.
33	Agility	Status	-	-	30	The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. This sharply raises the Speed stat.
38	Bug Buzz	Special	90	100	10	The user generates a damaging sound wave by vibration. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.
42	Air Slash	Special	75	95	15	The user attacks with a blade of air that slices even the sky. This may also make the target flinch.
47	Double-Edge	Physical	120	100	15	A reckless, life-risking tackle. This also damages the user quite a lot.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines in Pokémon Sun and Moon.

		Class				Description
TM06	Toxic	Status	-	90	10	A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
TM10	Hidden Power	Special	60	100	15	A unique attack that varies in type depending on the Pokémon using it.
TM11	Sunny Day	Status	-	-	5	The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of Water-type moves.
TM15	Hyper Beam	Special	150	90	5	The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can’t move on the next turn.
TM16	Light Screen	Status	-	-	30	A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from special attacks for five turns.
TM17	Protect	Status	-	-	10	Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM19	Roost	Status	-	-	10	The user lands and rests its body. It restores the user’s HP by up to half of its max HP.
TM20	Safeguard	Status	-	-	25	The user creates a protective field that prevents status conditions for five turns.
TM21	Frustration	Physical	-	100	20	This full-power attack grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.
TM22	Solar Beam	Special	120	100	10	In this two-turn attack, the user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the next turn.
TM27	Return	Physical	-	100	20	This full-power attack grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
TM31	Brick Break	Physical	75	100	15	The user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break barriers, 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 reduce damage from physical attacks for five turns.
TM40	Aerial Ace	Physical	60	-	20	The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. This attack never misses.
TM42	Facade	Physical	70	100	20	This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
TM44	Rest	Status	-	-	10	The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions.
TM45	Attract	Status	-	100	15	If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.
TM46	Thief	Physical	60	100	25	The user attacks and steals the target’s held item simultaneously. The user can’t steal anything if it already holds an item.
TM48	Round	Special	60	100	15	The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack.
TM52	Focus Blast	Special	120	70	5	The user heightens its mental focus and unleashes its power. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.
TM56	Fling	Physical	-	100	10	The user flings its held item at the target to attack. This move’s power and effects depend on the item.
TM62	Acrobatics	Physical	55	100	15	The user nimbly strikes the target. If the user is not holding an item, this attack inflicts massive damage.
TM68	Giga Impact	Physical	150	90	5	The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can’t move on the next turn.
TM75	Swords Dance	Status	-	-	20	A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. This sharply raises the user’s Attack stat.
TM83	Infestation	Special	20	100	20	The target is infested and attacked for four to five turns. The target can’t flee during this time.
TM87	Swagger	Status	-	85	15	The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.
TM88	Sleep Talk	Status	-	-	10	While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
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.
TM100	Confide	Status	-	-	20	The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.

Learn before evolving and retain the move. Breeding and prior stages have separate requirements.

	Class				Acquisition source	Description
Bide	Physical	-	-	10	Ledyba — breeding; retain through evolution	The user endures attacks for two turns, then strikes back to cause double the damage taken.
Bug Bite	Physical	60	100	20	Ledyba — breeding; retain through evolution	The user bites the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.
Dizzy Punch	Physical	70	100	10	Ledyba — breeding; retain through evolution	The target is hit with rhythmically launched punches. This may also leave the target confused.
Drain Punch	Physical	75	100	10	Ledyba — breeding; retain through evolution	An energy-draining punch. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
Encore	Status	-	100	5	Ledyba — breeding; retain through evolution	The user compels the target to keep using the move it encored for three turns.
Focus Punch	Physical	150	100	20	Ledyba — breeding; retain through evolution	The user focuses its mind before launching a punch. This move fails if the user is hit before it is used.
Knock Off	Physical	65	100	20	Ledyba — breeding; retain through evolution	The user slaps down the target’s held item, and that item can’t be used in that battle. The move does more damage if the target has a held item.
Psybeam	Special	65	100	20	Ledyba — breeding; retain through evolution	The target is attacked with a peculiar ray. This may also leave the target confused.
Screech	Status	-	85	40	Ledyba — breeding; retain through evolution	An earsplitting screech harshly lowers the target’s Defense stat.
Tailwind	Status	-	-	15	Ledyba — breeding; retain through evolution	The user whips up a turbulent whirlwind that ups the Speed stat of the user and its allies for four turns.

Imports and compatible Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon trades have separate requirements. Individual options do not guarantee every four-move combination.

	Class				Acquisition source	Description
Air Cutter	Special	60	95	25	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user launches razor-like wind to slash the opposing Pokémon. Critical hits land more easily.
Bide	Physical	-	-	10	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user endures attacks for two turns, then strikes back to cause double the damage taken.
Bide	Physical	-	-	10	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available	The user endures attacks for two turns, then strikes back to cause double the damage taken.
Bug Bite	Physical	60	100	20	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user bites the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.
Bug Bite	Physical	60	100	20	Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves	The user bites the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.
Captivate	Status	-	100	20	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	If any opposing Pokémon is the opposite gender of the user, it is charmed, which harshly lowers its Sp. Atk stat.
Curse	Status	-	-	10	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available	A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all other types.
Defog	Status	-	-	15	Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves	A strong wind blows away the target’s barriers such as Reflect or Light Screen. This also lowers the target’s evasiveness.
Dig	Physical	80	100	10	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user burrows, then attacks on the next turn.
Dig	Physical	80	100	10	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available	The user burrows, then attacks on the next turn.
Dizzy Punch	Physical	70	100	10	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The target is hit with rhythmically launched punches. This may also leave the target confused.
Drain Punch	Physical	75	100	10	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	An energy-draining punch. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
Drain Punch	Physical	75	100	10	Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves	An energy-draining punch. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
Dynamic Punch	Physical	100	50	5	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user punches the target with full, concentrated power. This confuses the target if it hits.
Dynamic Punch	Physical	100	50	5	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available	The user punches the target with full, concentrated power. This confuses the target if it hits.
Encore	Status	-	100	5	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user compels the target to keep using the move it encored for three turns.
Endure	Status	-	-	10	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Endure	Status	-	-	10	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available	The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Flash	Status	-	100	20	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user flashes a bright light that cuts the target’s accuracy.
Flash	Status	-	100	20	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available	The user flashes a bright light that cuts the target’s accuracy.
Focus Punch	Physical	150	100	20	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user focuses its mind before launching a punch. This move fails if the user is hit before it is used.
Focus Punch	Physical	150	100	20	Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves	The user focuses its mind before launching a punch. This move fails if the user is hit before it is used.
Giga Drain	Special	75	100	10	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
Giga Drain	Special	75	100	10	Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves	A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
Giga Drain	Special	75	100	10	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available	A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
Headbutt	Physical	70	100	15	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user sticks out its head and attacks by charging straight into the target. This may also make the target flinch.
Headbutt	Physical	70	100	15	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available	The user sticks out its head and attacks by charging straight into the target. This may also make the target flinch.
Ice Punch	Physical	75	100	15	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The target is punched with an icy fist. This may also leave the target frozen.
Ice Punch	Physical	75	100	15	Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves	The target is punched with an icy fist. This may also leave the target frozen.
Ice Punch	Physical	75	100	15	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available	The target is punched with an icy fist. This may also leave the target frozen.
Knock Off	Physical	65	100	20	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user slaps down the target’s held item, and that item can’t be used in that battle. The move does more damage if the target has a held item.
Knock Off	Physical	65	100	20	Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves	The user slaps down the target’s held item, and that item can’t be used in that battle. The move does more damage if the target has a held item.
Mega Punch	Physical	80	85	20	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The target is slugged by a punch thrown with muscle-packed power.
Mimic	Status	-	-	10	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user copies the target’s last move. The move can be used during battle until the Pokémon is switched out.
Natural Gift	Physical	-	100	15	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines the move’s type and power.
Ominous Wind	Special	60	100	5	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user blasts the target with a gust of repulsive wind. This may also raise all the user’s stats at once.
Power-Up Punch	Physical	40	100	20	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	Striking opponents over and over makes the user’s fists harder. Hitting a target raises the Attack stat.
Psybeam	Special	65	100	20	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The target is attacked with a peculiar ray. This may also leave the target confused.
Psybeam	Special	65	100	20	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available	The target is attacked with a peculiar ray. This may also leave the target confused.
Rock Smash	Physical	40	100	15	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.
Rollout	Physical	30	90	20	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user continually rolls into the target over five turns. It becomes more powerful each time it hits.
Rollout	Physical	30	90	20	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available	The user continually rolls into the target over five turns. It becomes more powerful each time it hits.
Screech	Status	-	85	40	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	An earsplitting screech harshly lowers the target’s Defense stat.
Secret Power	Physical	70	100	20	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The additional effects of this attack depend upon where it was used.
Snore	Special	50	100	15	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.
Snore	Special	50	100	15	Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves	This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.
Snore	Special	50	100	15	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available	This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.
Strength	Physical	80	100	15	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power.
String Shot	Status	-	95	40	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The opposing Pokémon are bound with silk blown from the user’s mouth that harshly lowers the Speed stat.
Struggle Bug	Special	50	100	20	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	While resisting, the user attacks the opposing Pokémon. This lowers the Sp. Atk stat of those hit.
Sweet Scent	Status	-	100	20	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available	A sweet scent that harshly lowers opposing Pokémon’s evasiveness.
Tailwind	Status	-	-	15	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user whips up a turbulent whirlwind that ups the Speed stat of the user and its allies for four turns.
Tailwind	Status	-	-	15	Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves	The user whips up a turbulent whirlwind that ups the Speed stat of the user and its allies for four turns.
Thunder Punch	Physical	75	100	15	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The target is punched with an electrified fist. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Thunder Punch	Physical	75	100	15	Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves	The target is punched with an electrified fist. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Thunder Punch	Physical	75	100	15	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available	The target is punched with an electrified fist. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Uproar	Special	90	100	10	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user attacks in an uproar for three turns. During that time, no Pokémon can fall asleep.
Uproar	Special	90	100	10	Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves	The user attacks in an uproar for three turns. During that time, no Pokémon can fall asleep.

Traits

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Swarm

Ability Slot 1

Powers up Bug-type moves when the Pokémon’s HP is low.

Strengthens Bug moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.

Early Bird

Ability Slot 2

The Pokémon awakens twice as fast as other Pokémon from sleep.

Makes sleep pass twice as quickly.

Iron Fist(Hidden Ability)

Powers up punching moves.

Strengthens punch-based moves to 1.2× their power.

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