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PokemonLore Pokédex
#165
POKÉDEX No. #165
Ledyba
Five Star Pokémon
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.
Weak to
Rock×4
Flying
Fire
Electric
Ice
Height1.0 m
Weight10.8 kg
AbilitiesSwarm
Varieties1
Evolution Chain
Base Stats
Lv.100 Range- HP40190–284
- Attack2040–152
- Defense3058–174
- Sp. Atk4076–196
- Sp. Def80148–284
- Speed55103–229
Total265
/ 720
BST265
8 percentile (1025)-151 vs Gen 2 avg (416)
Stat Radar
This PokémonAverage
Species Identity
Core species facts, alternate varieties, and Pokédex placements at a glance.
Generation
Generation 2
Habitat
Forest
Color
Red
Shape
Winged
Gender Difference
Yes
Forms Switchable
No
Regional Pokédex Numbers
| National | #165 |
| Kalos Central | #74 |
| Original Alola | #20 |
| Original Johto | #30 |
| Original Melemele | #20 |
| Original Ulaula | #8 |
| Updated Alola | #20 |
| Updated Johto | #30 |
| Updated Melemele | #20 |
| Updated Ulaula | #8 |
Training Profile
Battle-ready training facts pulled from EV yield, growth curve, and wild held item data.
Base Experience
53
EV Yield
+1 Sp. Def
Growth Curve
Fast
(4x³) / (5)Exp at Lv. 50
100,000
Exp at Lv. 100
800,000
Wild Held Items
No wild held item data available.
Evolution Chain
→
Level 18
#166
Ledian
Type Matchups
Understanding damage taken from different types is crucial for battles. Plan your team accordingly!
Weaknesses
Resistances
Tip: Build your team with Pokémon that cover each other's weaknesses!
Full Type Defense Chart
Damage multipliers from all 18 attacking types
Battle Strategy
Grass
Psychic
Dark
FightingBug
Offensive Coverage
Ledyba's Bug / Flying typing gives it 5 weaknesses but strong offensive coverage against grass, psychic, dark, fighting, bug types
Recommended NaturesBased on stat distribution
Modest
+Sp. Atk−Attack
Quiet
+Sp. Atk−Speed
In-Depth Analysis
With a base stat total of 265, Ledyba plays as a balanced Pokémon with a flexible stat spread. Its standout stat is Special Defense at 80, while Attack (20) is the clear soft spot — build sets that protect that weakness.
Defensively, the Bug, Flying combination gives Ledyba 3 resistances, 1 immunity, and 5 weaknesses to plan around. Watch out for Rock moves in particular — they land for 4× damage. Offensively it pressures 5 types with super-effective STAB coverage.
With a catch rate of 255, Ledyba is comparatively easy to catch in the wild. It levels on the Fast experience curve. Defeating it grants Special Defense +1 EVs, which is worth remembering when EV-training your own team.
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Reference Data
Names in Other Languages
Sprite Gallery
Pokédex Data
Height
1.0 m
Weight
10.8 kg
TypeBugFlying
Abilities
Strengthens Bug moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
Makes sleep pass twice as quickly.
Raises Speed one stage upon being hit by a Dark, Ghost, or Bug move.
Breeding Information
Breeding Information
🥚
Egg Groups
Bug
⚧
Gender Ratio
♂
50%
♀
50%
🐣
Hatch Steps
3,825
Hatch Counter: 15
⚪
Capture Rate
255
Higher values mean easier to catch
❤️
Base Happiness
70
Initial friendship level
📈
Growth Rate
Fast
Experience points needed to level up
Move Name
Pokédex Entries
Frequently Asked Questions
What type is Ledyba?
Ledyba is a dual-type Bug, Flying Pokémon.
What are Ledyba's weaknesses?
Ledyba takes 4× damage from Rock type moves and takes 2× damage from Flying, Fire, Electric, Ice type moves. It is immune to Ground type moves.
How does Ledyba evolve?
Ledyba evolves into Ledian at level 18. Full evolution line: Ledyba → Ledian.
What are Ledyba's base stats?
Ledyba has a base stat total of 265: HP 40, Attack 20, Defense 30, Sp. Atk 40, Sp. Def 80, Speed 55. Its highest stat is Sp. Def (80).
