Type matchups
Damage Ledyba takes from each attacking type.
Weak to (4×)
Resists (½×)
Immune to (0×)
As a Bug/Flying type, Ledyba has 5 weaknesses, 3 resistances and 1 immunity, more than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 13 other Pokémon share the Bug/Flying typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 40
- Attack
- 20
- Defense
- 30
- Sp. Atk
- 40
- Sp. Def
- 80
- Speed
- 55
- Total
- 265
Ledyba has a base stat total of 265, higher than 6% of Pokémon. Its best stat is Sp. Def (80). With Sp. Atk (40) well above Attack (20), it works best as a special attacker. At 55 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 40 HP, 30 Defense and 80 Sp. Def it is frail and holds up better against special hits.
Ledyba can have the abilities Swarm, Early Bird and Rattled.
How to beat Ledyba
The best way to beat Ledyba is with Rock moves, which deal 4× damage. Flying, Fire, Electric and Ice moves are also super effective (2×).
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Ground moves have no effect on it and Fighting, Bug and Grass moves are resisted.
Good counters: Diancie hits for 4× with Rock-type STAB and resists its Bug and Flying moves. Nihilego hits for 4× with Rock-type STAB and resists its Bug and Flying moves. Stakataka hits for 4× with Rock-type STAB and resists its Bug and Flying moves.
Evolution
Ledyba is the first stage of a 2-stage line (Ledyba → Ledian) and evolves into Ledian.
Best counters to Ledyba
Other Bug/Flying Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Ledyba weak to?
As a Bug/Flying type, Ledyba takes super-effective damage from Rock (4×), Flying, Fire, Electric and Ice moves.
What is Ledyba resistant to?
Ledyba resists Bug, Fighting (¼×) and Grass (¼×) moves. It is immune to Ground.
What are the best counters to Ledyba?
Strong type-based picks include Diancie, Nihilego and Stakataka, which hit Ledyba with super-effective attacks.