Ledyba (Japanese: レディバ Rediba) is a dual-type Bug/Flying Pokémon introduced in Generation II.
It evolves into Ledian starting at level 18.
Biology
Ledyba is a Pokémon that resembles a ladybug. Its wing covers are red with five black spots; this pattern differs slightly for each individual. The wings themselves are clear. Its main body and lower jaw are yellow, while the rest of its head is red. It has large, round eyes and a pair of black antennae. The antennae are shorter on the female than on the male. It has six black legs with white hands that resemble boxing gloves.
Ledyba is a social Pokémon that is active in large groups. If left alone, it becomes timid and afraid to move. It is also very sensitive to cold, so it forms clusters with other Ledyba for warmth. An aromatic fluid is secreted from its feet and leg joints, which it uses for communication. The fluid indicates its location and conveys emotion; it will smell sour if Ledyba is angry. In the anime, it has been shown to serve a role in pollinating the fruit-producing plants of the Pokémon world and is usually instructed to do so by means of a special whistle. However, like most Pokémon, it will also respond to regular vocal commands. Ledyba builds its nest on leaves in temperate forests and jungles and joins with other Ledyba to protect its home when needed. As shown in Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon and Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX, they sleep in groups of four.
In the anime
A Ledyba
Egg in the anime
Major appearances
In Pikachu's Rescue Adventure, Misty's Togepi saw multiple Ledyba and curiously followed them. Later on, Ash's Pikachu and the other Pokémon were saved by the same group from falling out of a tree stump and down a cliff.
In The Whistle Stop, Arielle has six Ledyba that she controlled with her whistle. They were targeted in one of Team Rocket's schemes.
In Pikachu and the Pokémon Music Squad, multiple Ledyba were living in the forest.
Minor appearances
In Tricks of the Trade, a Ledyba was at the Pokémon Swap Meet in Palmpona.
Multiple wild Ledyba appeared in Houndoom's Special Delivery.
Multiple Ledyba appeared in The Legend of Thunder!.
In Lucario and the Mystery of Mew, multiple Ledyba were living in the Tree of Beginning.
In Some Enchanted Sweetening!, a Ledyba was lured in by the Honey that Cheryl had slathered onto a tree. Additional Ledyba also appeared in a boss fantasy in the same episode, but said boss fantasy was cut from the dub due to it containing suggestive material.
A Ledyba appeared in The Grass-Type Is Always Greener!.
Multiple Ledyba appeared in Giratina and the Sky Warrior.
In A Trainer and Child Reunion!, a Ledyba lived in the forest where Aaron's training center was located.
Multiple Ledyba appeared in Strategy Begins at Home!.
In Zoroark: Master of Illusions, multiple Ledyba were living in Crown City. A few of them attacked Zorua in surrounding him, angry for what Zoroark did to the city. Before a fight could break out, Celebi calmed the attackers.
In Genesect and the Legend Awakened, multiple Ledyba were living in Pokémon Hills.
A Ledyba appeared in BWS01.
In Facing the Grand Design!, multiple Ledyba were living near Grace Tower.
In A Relay in the Sky!, a Ledyba and a Hoppip competed in the Pokémon Sky Relay.
In Lillie's Egg-xhilarating Challenge!, a Ledyba was playing in Lillie's garden. It reappeared in The Ol' Raise and Switch!.
In A Seasoned Search!, three Ledyba were attracted by Bounsweet's Sweet Scent, which was intended to attract an Oricorio.
Two Ledyba appeared in a fantasy in Lulled to La-La Land!.
In I Choose You!, six Ledyba flew over the Shamouti Island area.
In Deceiving Appearances!, two Ledyba were seen at Aether Paradise.
A Trainer's Ledyba appeared in A Young Royal Flame Ignites!.
Two Trainers' Ledyba appeared in The Power of Us.
Three Ledyba appeared in Securing the Future!, with two under the ownership of different Trainers and the third being wild. They joined the rest of Alola in showering Necrozma with light so it could return to its true form.
A Ledyba appeared in a fantasy in Don't Ignore the Small Stufful!.
A Trainer's Ledyba appeared in Heart of Fire! Heart of Stone!.
In Battle Royal 151!, a Trainer's Ledyba competed in the Battle Royal preliminary round of the Manalo Conference but ended up losing.
A Trainer's Ledyba appeared in Z-Move Showdown!.
A Ledyba appeared during a flashback in JN032.
Pokédex entries
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Ledyba
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Ash's Pokédex
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Ledyba, the Five Star Pokémon. These naturally gentle Bug types gather in groups during cold weather to keep warm.
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In the manga
Ledyba in Pokémon Pocket Monsters
In the Pokémon Adventures manga
Three Ledyba debuted in The Legend, where they were seen flying while Green finished her message to Silver in Johto.
Professor Oak has a Ledyba, nicknamed Bach, which debuted in Elekid Incorporated.
A Ledyba is one of the Pokémon Crystal mentions she caught for Professor Oak at Elm's Laboratory in Three Cheers for Chikorita.
A Ledyba appeared in The Last Battle XIII as one of the Pokémon sent to participate in the fight in Ilex Forest.
A Ledyba appeared with its Trainer at the Mini-game Corner in the X & Y arc.
A Trainer's Ledyba appeared in The Decision and the Tournament of Six.
In the Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys manga
A Ledyba appeared in the intro of Let's Go! The Journey Towards The Championship.
In the Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All manga
A Ledyba appeared in GDZ35.
Multiple Ledyba appeared in GDZ36.
In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga
Giovanni used a Ledyba in Showdown at the Radio Tower!!.
In the TCG
- Main article: Ledyba (TCG)
Game data
NPC appearances
Pokédex entries
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Johto
#030
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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.
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| Silver
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When the weather turns cold, lots of Ledyba gather from everywhere to cluster and keep each other warm.
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| Crystal
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It is timid and clusters together with others. The fluid secreted by its feet indicates its location.
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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.
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| Ruby
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Ledyba secretes an aromatic fluid from where its legs join its body. This fluid is used for communicating with others. This Pokémon conveys its feelings to others by altering the fluid's scent.
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| Emerald
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Ledyba communicate using a fluid that they secrete from where the legs join the body. They are said to convey feelings to others by altering the fluid's scent.
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| FireRed
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When the weather turns cold, lots of Ledyba gather from everywhere to cluster and keep each other warm.
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| LeafGreen
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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.
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| Diamond
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It is so timid, it can't move if it isn't with a swarm of others. It conveys its feelings with scent.
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| Pearl
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| HeartGold
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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.
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| SoulSilver
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When the weather turns cold, lots of Ledyba gather from everywhere to cluster and keep each other warm.
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It is so timid, it can't move if it isn't with a swarm of others. It conveys its feelings with scent.
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| White
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It is so timid, it can't move if it isn't with a swarm of others. It conveys its feelings with scent.
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Central #074
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When the weather turns cold, lots of Ledyba gather from everywhere to cluster and keep each other warm.
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| Y
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It is timid and clusters together with others. The fluid secreted by its feet indicates its location.
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Ledyba secretes an aromatic fluid from where its legs join its body. This fluid is used for communicating with others. This Pokémon conveys its feelings to others by altering the fluid's scent.
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Alola
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| This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!.
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| Sun
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They are timid and grow uneasy when not in a swarm with others of their kind. The pattern on their backs differs slightly from one to another.
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| Moon
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They communicate with one another using bodily fluids that give off odors. When they're angry, their odor smells sour.
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This Pokémon is very sensitive to cold. In the warmth of Alola, it appears quite lively.
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These very cowardly Pokémon join together and use Reflect to protect their nest.
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Game locations
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Routes 2, 30, 31, 36, and 37, National ParkMorning
Routes 29, 30, 31, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, and 39 (Headbutt trees)
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Route 2MorningDay
Routes 30, 31, and 37Morning
Routes 1, 2, 12, 13, 14, 15, 18, 21, 22, 26, 27, 29, 30, 31, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 47, and 48, New Bark Town, Cherrygrove City, National Park, Safari Zone Gate, Ecruteak City, Pallet Town, Viridian Forest, Viridian City, Fuchsia City (Headbutt trees)
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In side games
| This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
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| This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.
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Stats
Base stats
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| At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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40
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100 - 147
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190 - 284
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20
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22 - 79
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40 - 152
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30
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31 - 90
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58 - 174
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40
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40 - 101
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76 - 196
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80
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76 - 145
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148 - 284
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55
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54 - 117
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103 - 229
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Total: 265
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
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Learnset
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This Pokémon is unavailable within Generation VIII.
Click on the generation numbers above to see Ledyba's learnsets from other generations.
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TCG-only moves
Side game data
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Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
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Field move:
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(Tackle ×1)
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| Not available in the past.
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| Browser entry R-093
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| It flings gooey blobs that make Pokémon Slowed.
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Pokémon Rumble Rush
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Walking Speed: 1.97 seconds
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Base HP: 45
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Base Defense: 49
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Base Speed: 60
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Evolution
Sprites
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Trivia
- Ledyba can be seen as a parallel to Spinarak. Both of them are Bug-type Generation II Pokémon. Ledyba is exclusive to Pokémon Silver and SoulSilver while Spinarak is exclusive to Pokémon Gold and HeartGold. Ledyba is matutinal while Spinarak is nocturnal in said games. Additionally, their rarity is also reversed, with Ledyba being more common in Pokémon LeafGreen, and Spinarak in Pokémon FireRed. Both were also added to the expanded Safari Zone in Emerald, both can only be obtained by breeding their evolved forms in Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Black, and White, and both Pokémon have had their Egg designs revealed. Additionally, in White 2 its evolution swarms on Route 22 while Spinarak's evolution does so in Black 2.
- Ledyba is tied with Mantyke for having the lowest base Attack stat of all Flying-type Pokémon.
Origin
Ledyba is based on a ladybug. Its Shiny color scheme seems to be based on Coccinella transversalis.
Name origin
Ledyba and Rediba are derived from ladybug, ladybird, and possibly red.
In other languages
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Title
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Meaning
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 Japanese
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レディバ Rediba
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May be a corruption of ladybug or ladybird, or a combination of ladybug and red
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 French
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Coxy
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From Coccinella
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 Spanish
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Ledyba
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Same as English name
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 German
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Ledyba
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Same as English name
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 Italian
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Ledyba
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Same as English name
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 Korean
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레디바 Ledyba
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Same as Japanese name
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 Mandarin Chinese
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芭瓢蟲 / 芭瓢虫 Bāpiáochóng
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From 芭 bā and 瓢蟲 piáochóng
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 Hindi
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लेडीबा Ledyba
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Transcription of English name
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 Russian
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Ледиба Lediba
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Transcription of English name
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 Thai
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เรดิบา Rediba
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Transcription of Japanese name
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External links
For other sprites and images, please see Ledyba images on the Bulbagarden Archives.
