Cutiefly is technically a pre-evolution of Ribombee, but it holds its own in formats where Eviolite is allowed. Dragon moves can't touch it, which offsets the 5 weaknesses somewhat. Known as the Bee Fly Pokemon. Flexible enough to run physical or special sets.
Speed and Sp. Atk carry most of Cutiefly's stat budget. HP's the obvious dump stat. Common in the wild and yields 1 Speed EV. Follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
Nectar and pollen are its favorite fare. You can find Cutiefly hovering around Gossifleur, trying to get some of Gossifleur’s pollen.
An opponent’s aura can tell Cutiefly what that opponent’s next move will be. Then Cutiefly can glide around the attack and strike back.
Cutiefly Weakness
AvgType-wise, Cutiefly takes extra damage from Fire, Poison, Flying, Rock, and Steel. Dragon moves do nothing thanks to a full immunity. 5 resistances help offset the weaknesses.
One evolution ahead. Cutiefly grows into Ribombee through a straightforward two-stage chain. Plenty of partners for breeding via two egg groups. Eggs are average hatch time. Evolving adds up to 160 stat points total.
How to Evolve
Breed Cutiefly easily with 91 breeding partners from the Bug and Fairy egg groups.
Cutiefly runs Quiver Dance to boost before sweeping. Shielddust and Timid nature shape the build, with max Sp. Atk and Speed EVs to capitalize after one turn of setup, plus the remaining moves to back it up.
Best Build
Best Cutiefly Moveset
- Sticky Web
- Moonblast
- Stun Spore
- Quiver Dance
Recommended Teammates
TMs carry this one. Cutiefly learns Bug Buzz and Play Rough naturally for STAB, but the offensive range comes almost entirely from technical machines. Grass and Normal and beyond give it real matchup play.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Breeding's the move. Aromatic Mist and Moonblast give Cutiefly options it can't learn any other way, and Grass and Flying coverage and more already covers a decent range on top of Moonblast and Bug Buzz. The egg moves push it further.
Breeding's the move. Baton Pass and Bestow give Cutiefly options it can't learn any other way, and Grass and Flying coverage and more already covers a decent range on top of Moonblast and Bug Buzz. The egg moves push it further.
Breeding's the move. Baton Pass and Bestow give Cutiefly options it can't learn any other way, and Grass and Flying coverage and more already covers a decent range on top of Moonblast and Bug Buzz. The egg moves push it further.
Cutiefly can't be caught in Scarlet & Violet. Bring it over from Sun, Ultra Sun, or Sword instead. The encounter info below covers the source games.
high spawn rates in early-game routes across 20 locations. Cutiefly's one of the easier catches on the list. Knock it out fast and save your time for harder targets.
Best Locations
20 spots to find Cutiefly at Lv. 13-30 via walking. Not all of them exist in both Shield and Sword versions, so filter by your copy below.
Cutiefly's scattered across 14 spots in early-game routes with high spawn rates. Check the list below for the closest location to wherever you are in the game. This one's quick.
Best Locations
Cutiefly appears in 14 walking and gift locations at Lv. 7-55 across Ultra Moon and Ultra Sun. Not all encounters show up in every version, so check which ones match your game.
Cutiefly is available from early-game routes onward at high spawn rates. 8 encounter spots give you plenty of options. Grab one early and it'll be ready to evolve or train by mid-game.
Best Locations
8 walking encounters at Lv. 7-12 for Cutiefly across Moon and Sun. A few locations are version-exclusive, so your copy of the game affects what's available.
Cutiefly is meant to evolve into Ribombee. At 304 BST, the stats aren't there for competitive play yet. Pre-evolution Pokemon rarely hold up against fully evolved threats.
Cutiefly evolves into Ribombee at level 25. Cutiefly is the base form of this evolutionary line.
Honey Gather is the go-to ability for Cutiefly. It the Pokémon may pick up honey after battle. Its hidden ability Sweet Veil can work in specific setups. Shield Dust is the other option — pick based on what your team needs.
Base 84 Speed is workable — faster than some, slower than many. On offense, Cutiefly is a special attacker with base 55 Sp. Atk. Defensively? Fragile — can't afford to take many hits.
Cutiefly can be found in Scarlet & Violet, Sword & Shield, Sun & Moon, and Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.
Cutiefly joined the series in Sun & Moon and has been available in 4 titles so far. With 3 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISMDebut
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A