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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
[[File:Spr 2d 203.png|thumb|Ledian's beta design]] | |||
* Despite multiple Pokédex entries describing its nocturnal behavior, wild Ledian are almost always encountered exclusively during the [[Matutinal Pokémon|morning]] or [[Diurnal Pokémon|daytime]]. | * Despite multiple Pokédex entries describing its nocturnal behavior, wild Ledian are almost always encountered exclusively during the [[Matutinal Pokémon|morning]] or [[Diurnal Pokémon|daytime]]. | ||
* Despite its {{pkmn|category}}, Ledian's five spots are neither star-shaped nor are they arranged in a typical star pattern. | * Despite its {{pkmn|category}} and Silver/FireRed Pokédex entries, Ledian's five spots are neither star-shaped nor are they arranged in a typical star pattern. | ||
** The many references to stars are likely development leftovers referring to Ledian's [[Pokémon Gold and Silver Spaceworld %2797 demo/Pokémon|beta design]], in which the spots were star-shaped. | |||
* Ledian could not learn any {{type|Bug}} or {{type|Flying}} moves until Generation III. Therefore, a Ledian in Generation II could not receive [[same-type attack bonus|STAB]] unless it possessed the appropriate {{m|Hidden Power}}. | * Ledian could not learn any {{type|Bug}} or {{type|Flying}} moves until Generation III. Therefore, a Ledian in Generation II could not receive [[same-type attack bonus|STAB]] unless it possessed the appropriate {{m|Hidden Power}}. | ||
** Its level up learnset contained only {{type|Normal}} and {{type|Psychic}} moves until Generation IV. It did not contain any {{type|Bug}} moves until Generation IV or any {{type|Flying}} moves until Generation VII. | ** Its level up learnset contained only {{type|Normal}} and {{type|Psychic}} moves until Generation IV. It did not contain any {{type|Bug}} moves until Generation IV or any {{type|Flying}} moves until Generation VII. | ||
===Origin=== | ===Origin=== | ||
Ledian seems to be based on a {{wp|Coccinellidae|ladybug}}, particularly the {{wp|Harmonia axyridis|Asian ladybeetle}} or {{wp|Coccinella septempunctata|seven-spot ladybird}} due to its bright red color and black spots. Its nocturnal habits and {{wp|bioluminescence}} may be inspired by {{wp|Firefly|fireflies}}. Its humanoid body and large, ovoid head and eyes, as well as its affinity to the stars, are also reminiscent of aliens, such as the {{wp|grey alien}} | Ledian seems to be based on a {{wp|Coccinellidae|ladybug}}, particularly the {{wp|Harmonia axyridis|Asian ladybeetle}} or {{wp|Coccinella septempunctata|seven-spot ladybird}} due to its bright red color and black spots. Its nocturnal habits and {{wp|bioluminescence}} may be inspired by {{wp|Firefly|fireflies}}. Its humanoid body and large, ovoid head and eyes, as well as its affinity to the stars, are also reminiscent of aliens, such as the {{wp|grey alien}}. | ||
The "Five-star" species name for | Ledian [[List of references to Pulseman|bears a very significant resemblance]] to {{wp|Pulseman}}, another character made by [[Game Freak]], Pokémon creators. It also make take inspiration from various ''{{wp|tokusatsu}}'' shows featuring costumed-superheroes, with helmets resembling insects and flashy martial arts attacks (like Ledian's {{m|Comet Punch}}). Pulseman the character resembles such superheroes and ''Pulseman'' the game has combat and graphics inspired by ''tokusatsu'' show tropes. | ||
The "Five-star" species name for Ledian may come from the Japanese name for seven-spot ladybird which is literally called 七星瓢虫 ''seven-star ladybug''. | |||
====Name origin==== | ====Name origin==== | ||