ledian
Generation II · #0166 — Five Star Pokémon
Ledian, the Five Star Pokémon, is a Bug/Flying-type introduced in Generation II that represents the evolved form of Ledyba. With a National Pokédex number of 166, Ledian stands at 1.4 meters tall and weighs 35.6 kilograms, making it a moderately-sized insectoid creature. This nocturnal Pokémon has captivated trainers and researchers alike with its unique connection to celestial bodies, as it uses starlight as its primary source of energy. Ledian's base stat total of 390 emphasizes special defense at 110 and speed at 85, making it a defensive and nimble combatant despite its relatively low offensive stats. The species is remarkably common in areas with pristine air quality and clear night skies, particularly in temperate and tropical forests where stars are visible in abundance.
Base Stats
Height
1.4m
Weight
35.6kg
Category
Five Star Pokémon
Gender
Male 50% / Female 50%
Color
red
Shape
wings
Habitat
forest
Abilities
Strengthens bug moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
Makes sleep pass twice as quickly.
Strengthens punch-based moves to 1.2× their power.
Ledian Biology & Physical Characteristics
Ledian is a coleopteran insectoid Pokémon that bears a striking resemblance to a humanoid ladybug with distinctly unusual anatomical features. Its body is predominantly red with black spots across its back and elytra, while its underside displays a cream-colored tone. The creature possesses a black antennae pair that are noticeably shorter on females than males, a characteristic black spot centered on its forehead and the back of its head, and bright blue eyes framed by a cream-colored mouth region. Perhaps most distinctively, Ledian has four arms equipped with white, boxing-glove-like hands, allowing it to execute multiple punching attacks simultaneously—a compensation for its naturally weak individual striking power. The creature's neck and limbs are black, contrasting sharply with its red feet, while a pair of clear wings lies concealed beneath its elytra, enabling sustained flight. The star patterns adorning its back are not merely decorative; they dynamically shift in size based on the quantity of stars visible in the night sky, serving as a visual indicator of available stellar energy.
Pokedex Numbers
Training
Breeding
Ledian Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups
Ledian maintains an equal gender distribution of 50% male and 50% female, ensuring balanced breeding opportunities for trainers seeking to produce Ledyba offspring through intentional breeding programs. The species belongs to the Bug egg group, which encompasses numerous arthropod-inspired Pokémon and allows for breeding compatibility with other members of this category. Female Ledian can be distinguished from their male counterparts by their noticeably shorter antennae, a subtle but consistent sexual dimorphism. With a base happiness value of 70, Ledian eggs hatch relatively quickly, requiring only 15 egg cycles—approximately 3,599 to 3,855 steps—to produce healthy Ledyba offspring. The high catch rate of 90 and fast growth rate make Ledian accessible and efficient for breeding purposes, allowing trainers to easily establish breeding pairs without excessive effort or resource investment.
Sprites
TMs & HMs
tm00
sword shield
tm01
yellow
tm01
gold silver
tm01
crystal
tm01
red blue
tm01
platinum
tm01
emerald
tm01
diamond pearl
tm01
firered leafgreen
tm01
ruby sapphire
tm01
xd
tm01
colosseum
tm01
heartgold soulsilver
tm01
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm01
blue japan
tm01
red green japan
tm02
crystal
tm02
gold silver
tm03
yellow
tm03
crystal
+664 more TMs/HMs
Gender Differences
This Pokémon has visible differences between male and female forms.
ledian's Evolution Chain
Ledian Evolution, Mega Evolution & Special Forms
Ledian evolves from Ledyba when the latter reaches level 18, marking a significant transition from the larval Bug/Flying form to its more developed counterpart. Unlike its pre-evolution, Ledian demonstrates considerably higher special defense at 110 compared to Ledyba's 80, alongside a notable speed increase from 55 to 85, making it a faster and more defensively resilient Pokémon. The evolution process represents Ledyba's maturation into its adult form, gaining the physical prowess and agility necessary for extended nocturnal flights. Notably, Ledian has no further evolutionary forms or Mega Evolution variants, making it the final stage of its evolutionary line. The transition from Ledyba to Ledian occurs relatively early in a trainer's journey, allowing players access to its enhanced capabilities during the mid-game portions of Generation II titles.
Where to Find
kanto route 2
kanto
+5 more
sinnoh route 229
sinnoh
+3 more
dreamyard
unova
+1 more
malie garden
alola
+1 more
alola route 11
alola
+1 more
alola route 10
alola
+1 more
alola route 17
alola
+1 more
ulaula meadow
alola
+1 more
Ledian Behaviour and Natural Habitat
Ledian is exclusively nocturnal, emerging from daytime dormancy to flutter through the night sky and scatter a glowing powder believed to bring good fortune to those who witness it. During daylight hours, this Pokémon remains dormant, curling up within large leaves or patches of grass in forests where it can rest undisturbed. The Pokédex entries from Ruby and Sapphire versions indicate that Ledian populations flourish in regions blessed with clean air and star-filled skies, as the species depends on starlight for sustenance and vitality. Beyond stellar energy, Ledian has a documented fondness for berries, incorporating them into its diet to supplement its cosmic energy intake. In terms of combat strategy, Ledian compensates for its modest individual attack power through sheer volume, utilizing its four arms to unleash barrages of rapid punches rather than attempting powerful singular strikes. This tactical approach reflects the species' philosophy of quantity over quality, making it an unexpectedly effective fighter despite its frail appearance.
Pokedex Entries
When the stars flicker in the night sky, it flutters about, scattering a glowing powder.
The star patterns on its back grow larger or smaller depending on the number of stars in the night sky.
In the daytime when it gets warm, it curls up inside a big leaf and drifts off into a deep slumber.
It is said that in lands with clean air, where the stars fill the sky, there live LEDIAN in countless numbers. There is a good reason for this - the POKéMON uses the light of the stars as its energy.
It is said that in lands with clean air, where the stars fill the sky, there live many LEDIAN. For good reason, they use the light of the stars as energy.
The star patterns on its back grow larger or smaller depending on the number of stars in the night sky.
When the stars flicker in the night sky, it flutters about, scattering a glowing powder.
It uses starlight as energy. When more stars appear at night, the patterns on its back grow larger.
When the stars flicker in the night sky, it flutters about, scattering a glowing powder.
The spot patterns on its back grow larger or smaller depending on the number of stars in the night sky.
It uses starlight as energy. When more stars appear at night, the patterns on its back grow larger.
It uses starlight as energy. When more stars appear at night, the patterns on its back grow larger.
When the stars flicker in the night sky, it flutters about, scattering a glowing powder.
The spot patterns on its back grow larger or smaller depending on the number of stars in the night sky.
It is said that in lands with clean air, where the stars fill the sky, there live Ledian in countless numbers. There is a good reason for this—the Pokémon uses the light of the stars as its energy.
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.
It’s said that the patterns on its back are related to the stars in the night sky, but the details of that relationship remain unclear.
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.
It flies through the night sky, sprinkling sparkly dust. According to some, if that dust sticks to you, good things will happen to you.
Ledian Name Origin & Design Inspiration
The name Ledian derives from 'ladybug' and 'Sirius,' the brightest star in Earth's night sky, reflecting the creature's dual nature as a ladybug-inspired insect with celestial connections. The Japanese designation 'Redian' similarly emphasizes the red coloration prominent throughout the species' design. Ledian's design explicitly references the traditional ladybug or ladybird beetle, incorporating the characteristic red elytra with black spots, though the Pokémon designers dramatically reimagined the creature with humanoid proportions and four powerful arms to distinguish it from its biological inspiration. The species' Five Star designation and its inherent connection to stellar patterns reinforce the celestial theming that permeates its design philosophy. The glowing powder it scatters at night and the dynamic star patterns on its back further cement Ledian's role as a bridge between the earthbound insect kingdom and the cosmic realm above, creating a unique design that blends nature with astronomy in a way few Pokémon species achieve.
Learnable Moves
Ledian can learn 73 moves:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| acrobatics | flying | Physical | 55 | 100 | 15 |
| aerial ace | flying | Physical | 60 | — | 20 |
| agility | psychic | Status | — | — | 30 |
| air cutter | flying | Special | 60 | 95 | 25 |
| air slash | flying | Special | 75 | 95 | 15 |
| attract | normal | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| baton pass | normal | Status | — | — | 40 |
| brick break | fighting | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| bug bite | bug | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| bug buzz | bug | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| captivate | normal | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| comet punch | normal | Physical | 18 | 85 | 15 |
| confide | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| curse | ghost | Status | — | — | 10 |
| defog | flying | Status | — | — | 15 |
| dig | ground | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| double team | normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| double edge | normal | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 |
| drain punch | fighting | Physical | 75 | 100 | 10 |
| dynamic punch | fighting | Physical | 100 | 50 | 5 |
| endure | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| facade | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| flash | normal | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| fling | dark | Physical | — | 100 | 10 |
| focus blast | fighting | Special | 120 | 70 | 5 |
| focus punch | fighting | Physical | 150 | 100 | 20 |
| frustration | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| giga drain | grass | Special | 75 | 100 | 10 |
| giga impact | normal | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| headbutt | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 |
| hidden power | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| hyper beam | normal | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| ice punch | ice | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| infestation | bug | Special | 20 | 100 | 20 |
| knock off | dark | Physical | 65 | 100 | 20 |
| light screen | psychic | Status | — | — | 30 |
| mach punch | fighting | Physical | 40 | 100 | 30 |
| mega punch | normal | Physical | 80 | 85 | 20 |
| mimic | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| natural gift | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 15 |
| ominous wind | ghost | Special | 60 | 100 | 5 |
| power up punch | fighting | Physical | 40 | 100 | 20 |
| protect | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| reflect | psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| rest | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| return | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| rock smash | fighting | Physical | 40 | 100 | 15 |
| rollout | rock | Physical | 30 | 90 | 20 |
| roost | flying | Status | — | — | 5 |
| round | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| safeguard | normal | Status | — | — | 25 |
| secret power | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| silver wind | bug | Special | 60 | 100 | 5 |
| sleep talk | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| snore | normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| solar beam | grass | Special | 120 | 100 | 10 |
| strength | normal | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| string shot | bug | Status | — | 95 | 40 |
| struggle bug | bug | Special | 50 | 100 | 20 |
| substitute | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| sunny day | fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| supersonic | normal | Status | — | 55 | 20 |
| swagger | normal | Status | — | 85 | 15 |
| sweet scent | normal | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| swift | normal | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| swords dance | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| tackle | normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 |
| tailwind | flying | Status | — | — | 15 |
| thief | dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 |
| thunder punch | electric | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| toxic | poison | Status | — | 90 | 10 |
| u turn | bug | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| uproar | normal | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
Ledian Competitive Battle Guide
In competitive Pokémon battling, Ledian occupies a niche role primarily as a defensive and utility-oriented Pokémon rather than an offensive threat. Its exceptional special defense base stat of 110 coupled with respectable speed at 85 positions it as a defensive wall capable of absorbing special attacks while maintaining offensive momentum through rapid strikes. The Swarm ability, which strengthens Bug-type moves to 1.5 times their normal power when Ledian's health drops to one-third maximum HP or lower, provides an unexpected damage boost during late-game scenarios and clutch situations. The alternative Early Bird ability allows Ledian to recover from sleep conditions twice as quickly as normal Pokémon, offering utility in battles against sleep-inducing opponents. Ledian's hidden ability, Iron Fist, amplifies punch-based move power by 1.2 times, significantly enhancing moves like Mach Punch, Close Combat, and Drain Punch. However, Ledian's abysmal attack stat of 35 severely limits its physical move viability, while its modest special attack of 55 equally constrains special offensive options. Most competitive players utilize Ledian as a status absorber and utility player rather than a sweeper, often employing support movesets incorporating moves like screens, status moves, and defensive pivoting strategies.
Commonly Asked Questions About Ledian
What type is Ledian?
Ledian is a bug and flying type Pokemon.
What does Ledian evolve from?
Ledian evolved from ledyba.
What are Ledian's weaknesses?
Ledian is weak to flying, rock, fire, electric and ice type moves.
Where can I find Ledian?
Ledian can be found in kanto route 2 (kanto), sinnoh route 229 (sinnoh) and dreamyard (unova) and 5 other locations.
Ledian Cultural Impact & Franchise History
Ledian has achieved modest but consistent recognition within Pokémon media and community discourse, particularly among trainers who appreciate insect-type Pokémon and celestially-themed creatures. The species appears across multiple anime seasons, with notable appearances throughout the broader television franchise, though it lacks the celebrity status of more iconic Bug-types like Scyther or Beedrill. Its unique design combining humanoid characteristics with insectoid features has garnered appreciation among Pokémon design enthusiasts who value the creative fusion of biological inspiration with fantastical reinterpretation. The trading card game has featured Ledian across numerous expansions, allowing collectors to appreciate illustrated variations of this distinctive Pokémon. Within competitive communities, Ledian maintains a dedicated following among players who favor underutilized species and niche strategic applications, fostering appreciation for creative teambuilding that incorporates otherwise overlooked Pokémon. The species' thematic connection to starlight and nocturnal environments resonates with players drawn to atmospheric and mystical Pokémon designs.
Where to Find Ledian in Every Pokémon Game
Ledian's availability varies significantly across different Pokémon game generations and regions, reflecting its Generation II introduction and subsequent inclusion in later titles. In the original Gold and Silver versions, Ledian serves as regional Pokédex entry 31, making it obtainable relatively early in gameplay. HeartGold and SoulSilver maintain similar availability, allowing players to evolve captured Ledyba specimens into Ledian by level 18. In subsequent generations, Ledian appears across numerous Pokédex regional variants, including Generation V's Unova Pokédex where it resides as entry 0021 in Alola. X and Y versions place Ledian in the Central Kalos regional Pokédex at position 0075, facilitating accessibility during the main campaign. Sun and Moon versions and their Ultra variants include Ledian in the Alola regional Pokédex as entry 0021. The species maintains consistent availability across modern mainline titles, though specific encounter methods and locations vary by game version. Ledian can be reliably obtained through Ledyba capture and subsequent evolution at level 18, ensuring consistent accessibility for players seeking this Five Star Pokémon regardless of generational preference.