Ledian Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Ledian from the HeartGold SoulSilver set is a rare, 80 HP Stage 1 Pokémon. It features the attack Swift for reliable damage and sits at card number 25—an easy reference point within the set.

Quick Facts

• HP: 80
• Type: Grass
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Ledyba)
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Resistance: Fighting -20
• Retreat Cost: 0
• Attacks:
• Quick Draw: Draw 3 cards, deals 10 damage (cost: 1 Grass)
• Swift: Deals 40 damage unaffected by Weakness, Resistance, or other effects (cost: 2 Colorless)
• Flavor Text: “The spot patterns on its back grow larger or smaller depending on the number of stars in the night sky.”

Key Printings

This Ledian card is from the HeartGold SoulSilver set, identified by the set code “hgss1” and card number 25. It is classified as a Rare card and features no special print variants.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this Ledian card. Key identifiers include:
– Card number: 25
– Set code: hgss1
– Illustrator: Yuka Morii
– Image reference: /images/hgss1/hgss1-25.jpg

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its attacks offer strategic options: Quick Draw allows card draw acceleration, while Swift provides consistent damage unaffected by common defensive effects.

Care & Storage Tips

Store in a protective sleeve, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the surface, especially the illustrated front by Yuka Morii. Use a rigid top-loader or binder for long-term protection.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• HeartGold SoulSilver: This set features Ledian as a Stage 1 Grass-type Pokémon with versatile attacks and a unique flavor text highlighting its star-dependent spot patterns. The card’s elegant artwork and rarity make it a notable collectible within the set.