#0165 · Gen 2 · 265 BST
Ledyba
A starter-form Bug/Flying-type Pokémon from Generation 2 with solid 80 base Special Defense. Common ability: Swarm.
Base stats
Level 50, min EVs/IVs, − nature
115/36/45/54/90/67
Level 50, 252 EVs, 31 IVs, + nature
147/79/90/101/145/117
Abilities
Powers up Bug-type moves when the Pokémon's HP is low.
The Pokémon awakens twice as fast as other Pokémon from sleep.
Dark-, Ghost-, and Bug-type moves scare the Pokémon and boost its Speed stat.
Type effectiveness
Takes 4× damage from
Takes 2× damage from
Takes ½× damage from
Takes ¼× damage from
Takes 0× damage from
Use the type chart for the full 18×18 matchup grid.
About Ledyba
Ledyba is a Bug/Flying-type Pokémon from Generation 2 with a Base Stat Total of 265. A starter-form Bug/Flying-type Pokémon from Generation 2 with solid 80 base Special Defense. Common ability: Swarm.
Best stat: Special Defense (80 base)
Ledyba's standout stat informs its competitive role. With 40 base Special Attack and 55 base Speed, the standard offensive set will invest 252 EVs into Special Attack and 252 into Speed — though its low Speed often warrants Trick Room support instead.
Abilities
- Swarm
- Early Bird
- Rattled
How to use Ledyba competitively
Open the damage calculator with Ledyba selected to test offensive matchups. For an EV spread that hits key benchmarks, use the EV calculator — Ledyba appears in the species dropdown. Drop Ledyba into the team builder to check coverage with five teammates.
Pokédex data summary
| National Dex # | #0165 |
|---|---|
| Generation | Gen 2 |
| Type | Bug / Flying |
| Abilities | Swarm, Early Bird, Rattled |
| Base Stat Total | 265 |
| HP / Atk / Def / SpA / SpD / Spe | 40 / 20 / 30 / 40 / 80 / 55 |