Cutiefly Best Moveset
Bug/Fairy at 55 Sp. Atk and 84 Speed. AbilityShield Dust blocks secondary move effects. Pre-evolution stats with decent Speed. The moveset can't compete offensively. Evolve to Ribombee for 95 Sp. Atk at 124 Speed and the Bug/Fairy TermStab that functions.
Cutiefly saw minimal competitive use in Gen VII (Sun & Moon / USUM). This was Cutiefly's competitive peak. Its most popular set ran Shielddust with Focus Sash, favoring a Timid nature.
Best Moves
Best Build
Cutiefly best EVs are Speed and HP
Hazard Setter Moveset
- Sticky Web
- Moonblast
- Toxic
- Tailwind
Recommended Teammates
Cutiefly saw minimal competitive use in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield / BDSP). Cutiefly maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Sweetveil with Focus Sash, favoring a Hardy nature.
Pivot Moveset
- Aromatherapy
- Bug Buzz
- Baton Pass
- Quiver Dance
Recommended Teammates
Cutiefly saw minimal competitive use in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet / Legends Z-A). Cutiefly maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Shielddust with Eviolite, favoring a Modest nature.
Special Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Sticky Web
- Quiver Dance
- Moonblast
- Tera Blast
Recommended Teammates
Cutiefly Weakness
Type-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.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Poison, Flying, Rock, Steel |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Grass, Ground, Bug, Dark |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Fighting |
| 0x (Immune) | Dragon |
What is Cutiefly Weak Against
AvgBest Pokemon Against Cutiefly
Blaziken can KO Cutiefly with Flare Blitz (325-383%). Staraptor threatens a KO with Double-Edge (114-134%). Rhyperior's Stone Edge also KOs at 233-274%.
 Blaziken FireFighting | B | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Cutiefly View Blaziken builds →Close Combat40-48% Flare Blitz 2x325-383%KO | ||
 Staraptor Normal | B | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Cutiefly View Staraptor builds →Close Combat19-22% U Turn22-26% Double Edge114-134%KO | ||
 Rhyperior GroundRock | B | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Cutiefly View Rhyperior builds →Earthquake58-68% Stone Edge 2x233-274%KO | ||
 Metagross SteelPsychic | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityClearbody ItemAssault Vest NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Cutiefly View Metagross builds →Earthquake38-44% Bullet Punch 2x92-109%KO Psychic Fangs97-114%KO | ||
 Nidoking PoisonGround | C | |
Recommended Build AbilitySheerforce ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Cutiefly View Nidoking builds →Ice Beam59-69% Flamethrower 2x118-138%KO | ||
Evolution
One evolution ahead. Cutiefly grows into Ribombee through a straightforward two-stage chain. Plenty of partners for breeding via two egg groups. Eggs take an average time to hatch. Evolving adds up to 160 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Cutiefly easily with 91 breeding partners from the Bug and Fairy egg groups.
Shiny Cutiefly
Cutiefly adjusts its yellow body to a slightly more orange hue. The tiny bee-fly is already hard to see at regular size, and the shiny doesn't help it stand out. At least Ribombee's shiny builds on this orange foundation into something more noticeable.
Shiny Cutiefly Odds & Hunting Methods
4 of 4 VerifiedHow do we research these odds?
We check every game where a shiny is possible, then rank each one by the best method available in that game, so the row at the top is the fastest route overall.
Odds marked verified are cross-checked against multiple independent sources before we publish them. Where a rate is not yet confirmed we mark the row pending rather than guess a number.
Read our full methodologyHow to Get Cutiefly
Cutiefly turns up across 4 locations in early-game routes. Check the list below and head to whichever spot is closest.
Where To Catch Cutiefly in SV
The line opens with Cutiefly at Lv. 7-60 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Cutiefly ✓Kitakami RoadLv.7-60OverworldDayMossfell ConfluenceLv.7-60OverworldDayParadise BarrensLv.7-60OverworldDayWistful FieldsLv.7-60OverworldDay
Step 2Catch or Evolve into RibombeeMossfell ConfluenceLv.25-60OverworldDayWistful FieldsLv.25-60OverworldDayor evolve from Cutiefly (Step 1)
To plan your throws, open the Scarlet & Violet catch rate calculator with Cutiefly preloaded.
High spawn rates in early-game routes across 10 locations. Cutiefly is one of the easier catches on the list. Knock it out fast and save your time for harder targets.
Where To Catch Cutiefly in SwSh
Cutiefly is where the line starts, caught through walking encounters at Lv. 13-30. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
- Step 1Cutiefly ✓Route 4Lv.13-15GrassRate 5%All WeatherBridge FieldLv.27-29OverworldRate 30%Normal WeatherBridge FieldLv.27-29OverworldRate 30%Heavy FogMotostoke RiverbankLv.26-28OverworldSwordRate 25%OvercastMotostoke RiverbankLv.26-28OverworldSwordRate 25%SnowingBridge FieldLv.27-29OverworldRate 25%OvercastMotostoke RiverbankLv.28-30OverworldShieldRate 25%OvercastMotostoke RiverbankLv.28-30OverworldShieldRate 25%SnowingBridge FieldLv.27-29OverworldRate 20%Intense SunMotostoke RiverbankLv.26-28OverworldSwordRate 10%SnowstormMotostoke RiverbankLv.26-28OverworldSwordRate 10%Heavy FogMotostoke RiverbankLv.28-30OverworldShieldRate 10%SnowstormMotostoke RiverbankLv.28-30OverworldShieldRate 10%Heavy FogGiant's MirrorLv.28-30OverworldRate 5%Heavy Fog
- Step 2Catch or Evolve into RibombeeStony WildernessLv.27-29GrassRate 30%Normal WeatherStony WildernessLv.27-29GrassRate 20%Overcastor evolve from Cutiefly (Step 1)
To plan your throws, open the Sword & Shield catch rate calculator with Cutiefly preloaded.
Cutiefly drifts between flowers across a handful of Alolan meadows, sniffing out nectar in the tall grass; a friendly one can also be handed to you, and wild ones range from level 7 to 55.
Where To Catch Cutiefly in USUM
Cutiefly is the chain's first catch. You'll find walking and gift encounters from Lv. 7-57 across 21 total spots in the chain.
Step 2Catch or Evolve into RibombeeUla'ula MeadowLv.33-36GrassRate 20%Poni MeadowLv.54-57GrassRate 30%Poni MeadowLv.54-57GrassRate 20%NightHeahea BeachLv.50Gift from NPCUltra SunTotem gift (100 stickers)or evolve from Cutiefly (Step 1)
To plan your throws, open the Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon catch rate calculator with Cutiefly preloaded.
Tiny Cutiefly bumbles through the flowery grass of a few early routes, so small you could walk right past the bee, and it appears from level 7 to 12.
Where To Catch Cutiefly in SM
Cutiefly is where the line starts, caught through walking encounters at Lv. 7-12. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 2Catch or Evolve into Ribombeeor evolve from Cutiefly (Step 1)
To plan your throws, open the Sun & Moon catch rate calculator with Cutiefly preloaded.
Base Stats
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.
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 Guide
You can run Cutiefly through the first few routes without issues. 304 BST won't carry you far though. Get it to Ribombee as fast as you can.
Game Availability
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.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SMDebut
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7Let's Go
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
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