Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Bug Bite Aerial Ace
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Aerial Ace costs 33 energy for 55 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow Ledyba takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 310
- Buddy distance
- 1.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 10,000 Dust + 25 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 416 CP
Shadow Ledyba moves
2 fast · 3 charged
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerial Ace Best STAB | Flying | 55 | 33 | 2.5s | 22 | 1.67 |
| Silver Wind STAB | Bug | 65 | 33 | 3.5s | 18.6 | 1.97 |
| Swift | Normal | 65 | 50 | 3.0s | 21.7 | 1.30 |
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerial Ace | Flying | 60 | 45 | 1.33 | — |
| Silver Wind | Bug | 75 | 45 | 1.67 | Buff / debuff |
| Swift | Normal | 55 | 35 | 1.57 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Bug Bite (10 DPS); Bug Bite builds energy fastest (12 EPS).
Evolution
How to get Shadow Ledyba
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Ledyba knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 1,000 Dust + 1 Candy → Return
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 15 | 629 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 15 | 681 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 386 | 426 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 481 | 530 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 386 | 426 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 292 | 322 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 386 | 426 |
Is Shadow Ledyba good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Shadow Ledyba has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Bulk-leaning spread (118 Defense / 120 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- A second charged move costs 10,000 Dust and 25 Candy, and with 3 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Rainy and Windy weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 10 |
| Lv 2 | 32 |
| Lv 3 | 54 |
| Lv 4 | 76 |
| Lv 5 | 98 |
| Lv 6 | 120 |
| Lv 7 | 142 |
| Lv 8 | 164 |
| Lv 9 | 186 |
| Lv 10 | 208 |
| Lv 11 | 228 |
| Lv 12 | 249 |
| Lv 13 | 270 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 291 |
| Lv 15 | 312 |
| Lv 16 | 332 |
| Lv 17 | 353 |
| Lv 18 | 374 |
| Lv 19 | 395 |
| Lv 20 | 416 |
| Lv 21 | 436 |
| Lv 22 | 457 |
| Lv 23 | 478 |
| Lv 24 | 499 |
| Lv 25 | 520 |
| Lv 26 | 540 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 561 |
| Lv 28 | 582 |
| Lv 29 | 603 |
| Lv 30 | 624 |
| Lv 31 | 634 |
| Lv 32 | 644 |
| Lv 33 | 655 |
| Lv 34 | 665 |
| Lv 35 | 676 |
| Lv 36 | 686 |
| Lv 37 | 696 |
| Lv 38 | 707 |
| Lv 39 | 717 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 728 |
| Lv 41 | 737 |
| Lv 42 | 746 |
| Lv 43 | 756 |
| Lv 44 | 765 |
| Lv 45 | 774 |
| Lv 46 | 784 |
| Lv 47 | 794 |
| Lv 48 | 803 |
| Lv 49 | 813 |
| Lv 50 | 823 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0165
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 0.99 m
- Weight
- 10.80 kg
- Buddy size
- Flying
- Candy to evolve
- 25
- Family forms
- 4 released forms
- Game ID
- V0165_POKEMON_LEDYBA_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Ledyba in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Ledyba's best moveset is Bug Bite (fast) with Aerial Ace (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Shadow Ledyba's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Ledyba takes super effective damage from Rock, Electric, Fire, Flying, Ice-type moves. It is double weak to Rock (2.56× damage), so those attackers cut through it fastest. It resists Ground, Fighting, Grass, Bug, so avoid those types against it.
What is Shadow Ledyba's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Ledyba reaches 823 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 728 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Shadow Ledyba?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Ledyba shows 416 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 520 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
How do you get Shadow Ledyba in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Ledyba spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Ledyba be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow Ledyba depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.