Ledyba (Pokémon)


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Ledyba (Japanese: レディバ Rediba) is a dual-type  introduced in Generation II.

It evolves into starting at level 18.

Biology
Ledyba is a that resembles a. 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 s.

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 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.

Major appearances
Multiple Ledyba debuted in Pikachu's Rescue Adventure. Misty's Togepi saw them 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.

Six Ledyba made their main series debut in The Whistle Stop, under the ownership of Arielle, who controlled them with her whistle. They were targeted in one of '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 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 '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 in surrounding him, angry for what  did to the city. Before a fight could break out, 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 competed in the Pokémon Sky Relay.

In Lillie's Egg-xhilarating Challenge!, a Ledyba was playing in 's garden. It reappeared in The Ol' Raise and Switch!.

In A Seasoned Search!, three Ledyba were attracted by 's, which was intended to attract an.

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 '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. They joined the rest of Alola in showering with light so it could return to its.

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 in a flashback in JN032.

Multiple Ledyba appeared in a fantasy in JN033.

In the Pokémon Adventures manga
Three Ledyba debuted in The Legend, where they were seen flying while finished her message to  in Johto.

has a Ledyba, nicknamed Bach, which debuted in Elekid Incorporated.

A Ledyba is one of the Pokémon mentions she  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 at the Mini-game Corner in PS553.

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
used a Ledyba in Showdown at the Radio Tower!!.

NPC appearances

 * : Ledyba is a member of Team Glee, along with and the leader.

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Trivia

 * Ledyba can be seen as a parallel to . Both of them are . 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  in, both can only be obtained by breeding their evolved forms in Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, , Black, and White, and both Pokémon have had their  designs revealed. Additionally, in White 2 its evolved form swarms on  while Spinarak's evolved form does so in Black 2.
 * Ledyba is tied with for having the lowest base  stat of all  Pokémon.
 * In addition, Ledyba is tied with, , , , , and for the lowest base  of all Flying-type Pokémon.

Origin
Ledyba is likely based on a. Its color scheme seems to be based on .

Name origin
Ledyba and Rediba are derived from ladybug, ', and possibly '.