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Ledian (レディアン Redian)
Artwork		General

		National Dex:	#166
		Evolves From:	Ledyba
		Evolves Into:	None
		Generation:	Generation II
		Pronunciation:	$LEH-dee-an$
		Icon(s):
Base Stats		Biological Details
HP:	55	Species:	Five Star Pokémon
Attack:	35	Type(s):	Bug/Flying
Defense:	50	Height:	4'07"
Special Atk:	55	Weight:	78.5 lbs.
Special Def:	110	Abilities:	Swarm Early Bird Iron Fist (Dream World)
Speed:	85	Pokédex Color:	Red
Stat Total:	390	Gender:	50% ♀/50% ♂
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Ledian (Japanese: レディアン Redian) is a Bug/Flying-type Pokémon introduced in Generation II.

Biology

Appearance

Ledian is a moderately large, bipedal creature with a rather large head and six small limbs. It also has star patterns on its back, which grow larger or smaller depending on the number of stars visible in the night sky. Each spot represents a corner of a star shape. These spots have also been observed glowing red during twilight hours as Ledian are attached to trees, making these trees seem like Christmas trees. Male Ledian are shown having longer antennae than females.

Behavior

Ledian is a nocturnal insect, active mainly during the night and sleeping in curled-up leaves during the day. Countless Ledian live in outdoor areas located a good distance away from the polluted atmospheres of cities, for the star-lit skies are always clearer in these clean lands than in the light pollution of urban areas. Ledian have an affinity to stars for good reason; They take their energy from the light of the stars in order to live healthily. When many stars are visible, the Ledian will sprinkle a mysterious, glowing powder whilst fluttering about.

Evolution

Ledian is the evolved form of Ledyba as of level 18.

Game info

Game locations

Version(s)	Location	Rarity
Ledian Locations
Gold/Silver	Route 2 (morning) (Silver Only)	Rare
Crystal	Route 2 and 37 (morning)	Rare
Ruby/ Sapphire	Trade	None
Emerald	Evolve Ledyba	None
FireRed/ LeafGreen	Evolve Ledyba	None
Diamond/ Pearl	Route 229 (morning)	Uncommon
Platinum	Route 229 (morning)	Uncommon
HeartGold/SoulSilver	Route 2 (morning) (SoulSilver Only)	Rare
Black/White	Dreamyard	Rare

Side game locations

Game(s)	Location
Ledian Locations
Pokémon Trozei!	Phobos Jet, Endless Level 34, Forever Level 34, Mr. Who's Den
Red Rescue Team & Blue Rescue Team	Evolve Ledyba
Explorers of Time & Explorers of Darkness	Mt. Travail (1F-19F), Midnight Forest (B1-B21)

Pokédex entries

Pokédex Entries
Generation I
Ledian did not appear during the Generation I games.
Gold
When the stars flicker in the night sky, it flutters about, scattering a glowing powder.
Silver
The star patterns on its back grow larger or smaller depending on the number of stars in the night sky.
Crystal
In the daytime when it gets warm, it curls up inside a big leaf and drifts off into a deep slumber.
Ruby
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.
Sapphire
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.
Emerald
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.
FireRed
The star patterns on its back grow larger or smaller depending on the number of stars in the night sky.
LeafGreen
When the stars flicker in the night sky, it flutters about, scattering a glowing powder.
Diamond
It uses starlight as energy. When more stars appear at night, the patterns on its back grow larger.
Pearl
It uses starlight as energy. When more stars appear at night, the patterns on its back grow larger.
Platinum
It uses starlight as energy. When more stars appear at night, the patterns on its back grow larger.
HeartGold
When the stars flicker in the night sky, it flutters about, scattering a glowing powder.
SoulSilver
The star patterns on its back grow larger or smaller depending on the number of stars in the night sky.
Black
It uses starlight as energy. When more stars appear at night, the patterns on its back grow larger.
White
It uses starlight as energy. When more stars appear at night, the patterns on its back grow larger.
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White 2
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Learnset

Generation II

Main article: Ledian/Learnset Generation II

Generation III

Main article: Ledian/Learnset Generation III

Generation IV

Main article: Ledian/Learnset Generation IV

Generation V

Leveling
Level	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Category
1	Tackle	50	100%	35	Normal	Physical
1	Supersonic	—	55%	20	Normal	Status
1	Comet Punch	18	85%	15	Normal	Physical
6	Supersonic	—	55%	20	Normal	Status
9	Comet Punch	18	85%	15	Normal	Physical
14	Light Screen	—	—%	30	Psychic	Status
14	Reflect	—	—%	20	Psychic	Status
14	Safeguard	—	—%	25	Normal	Status
17	Mach Punch	40	100%	30	Fighting	Physical
24	Baton Pass	—	—%	40	Normal	Status
29	Silver Wind	60	100%	5	Bug	Special
36	Agility	—	—%	30	Psychic	Status
41	Swift	60	—%	20	Normal	Special
48	Double-Edge	120	100%	15	Normal	Physical
53	Bug Buzz	90	100%	10	Bug	Special
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Trivia

It is possible that Ledian is a portmanteau of the words "ladybug" and "alien", given its appearance.
Even though it's a Bug/Flying type Pokémon, it can't learn any flying type moves.

In the Anime

Ledian was first introduced in Season 4 in the episode Mountain Time, where Ash and co. met Benji with a young Ledian. Benji was learning from his father what being a mountain ranger was like, while Benji's Ledian was learning how to fly in strong winds from Benji's father's Ledian, possible it's parent. Benji and his Ledian aided in the rescue of Pikachu and Togepi when they were pokenapped by Team Rocket. In the end, both Benji's and his father's Ledian's spots on their backs began to glow a bright red as they circled high in the evening starlight sky showering everyone with beautiful starlight. Ledian had a few minor appearances afterwards and a slightly bigger role in Mewtwo Returns. Ledian was seen in some of the Grand Festival episodes and was one of the Pokemon used to try to stop Darkrai in the Rise of Darkrai.

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