Ribombee Best Moveset
124 Speed at 95 Sp. Atk on Bug/Fairy with AbilityShield Dust blocking secondary move effects like Scald burns or Thunderbolt paralysis. Held ItemFocus Sash with NatureTimid guarantees one hit survived. The moveset sets MoveSticky Web and fires fast Bug and Fairy TermStab. MoveQuiver Dance turns it into a setup threat. B-Tier through Speed and Shield Dust safety.
Sticky Web from 124 Speed in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). The fastest Web setter. Shield Dust blocked secondary effects. Set hazards and fired Moonblast before most leads could react.
Best Moves
Best Build
Ribombee best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Support Moveset
- Sticky Web
- Moonblast
- Stun Spore
- Hidden Power Fire
Recommended Teammates
Dropped in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield). Heavy-Duty Boots ignored Sticky Web entirely. The hazard lost value when every team had a Boots user.
Support Moveset
- Sticky Web
- Moonblast
- Stun Spore
- U Turn
Recommended Teammates
Rose slightly in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet). Sticky Web still slowed teams. Quiver Dance plus 124 Speed let Ribombee sweep in lower formats after setting web. Three gens of oscillation.
Support Moveset
- Sticky Web
- Moonblast
- Stun Spore
- Skill Swap
Recommended Teammates
Ribombee Weakness
Ribombee's Bug/Fairy typing leaves it vulnerable to Fire, Poison, Flying, Rock, and Steel. It shrugs off Dragon-type attacks completely. The Bug/Fairy typing picks up 5 resistances to work with. At base 124 Speed, Ribombee outspeeds most threats and doesn't need to tank what it can outrun.
| 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 Ribombee Weak Against
AvgBest Pokemon Against Ribombee
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Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Ribombee View Great Tusk builds →Rapid Spin32-38% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Ribombee View Alomomola builds →Flip Turn20-24% Scald15-18% | ||
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Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Ribombee View Hydrapple builds →Giga Drain16-19% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemRocky Helmet NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Ribombee View Hippowdon builds →Earthquake23-27% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityRough Skin ItemRocky Helmet NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Ribombee View Garchomp builds →Earthquake31-37% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityBulletproof ItemRocky Helmet NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Ribombee View Chesnaught builds →Knock Off14-17% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityOvercoat ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves View Mandibuzz builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityPrankster ItemLeftovers NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Ribombee View Sableye builds →Knock Off11-13% | ||
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Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Ribombee View Pelipper builds →Hurricane 2x77-91% U Turn8-10% | ||
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves View Rotom-Wash builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemRocky Helmet NatureJolly Moves View Landorus-Therian builds →
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Evolution
Ribombee is what Cutiefly becomes. Breed it for Cutiefly eggs (average hatch time). Plenty of partners for breeding via two egg groups. Eggs take an average time to hatch. The evolution from Cutiefly pushed Ribombee to 464 total stats. Sp.Atk saw the largest single gain at +40. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Ribombee to get Cutiefly eggs easily using 91 partners from the Bug and Fairy egg groups.
Shiny Ribombee
Ribombee takes Cutiefly's orange tint and refines it into a warmer, more honeyed look. The fairy-bug's scarf fluff and wing details read nicely in the adjusted palette. It won't turn heads, but shiny Ribombee trainers know what they've got.
Shiny Ribombee 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 Ribombee
A few locations for Ribombee across mid-game routes. The list below shows no spawn rates for these spots, so pick the one that fits where you are in the game.
Where To Catch Ribombee in SV
To get Ribombee, start by catching Cutiefly through walking encounters at Lv. 7-60. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch CutieflyKitakami RoadLv.7-60OverworldDayMossfell ConfluenceLv.7-60OverworldDayParadise BarrensLv.7-60OverworldDayWistful FieldsLv.7-60OverworldDay
Step 2Ribombee ✓Mossfell ConfluenceLv.25-60OverworldDayWistful FieldsLv.25-60OverworldDayor evolve from Cutiefly (Step 1)
To plan your throws, open the Scarlet & Violet catch rate calculator with Ribombee preloaded.
High spawn rates for Ribombee across 2 locations in mid-game routes. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.
Where To Catch Ribombee in SwSh
The path to Ribombee starts with Cutiefly at Lv. 13-30 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
- Step 1Catch CutieflyRoute 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 2Ribombee ✓Stony 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 Ribombee preloaded.
Ribombee flutters through the grass of a few late-game spots at levels 33 to 57, and one also comes to you as a gift, either version.
Where To Catch Ribombee in USUM
To get Ribombee, start by catching Cutiefly through walking and gift encounters at Lv. 7-55. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 2Ribombee ✓Ula'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 Ribombee preloaded.
The fluffy bee Ribombee flutters among the flowers of Poni Meadow and Ulaula Meadow, a wild catch that ranges from level 31 to level 57.
Where To Catch Ribombee in SM
The path to Ribombee starts with Cutiefly at Lv. 7-12 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 2Ribombee ✓or evolve from Cutiefly (Step 1)
To plan your throws, open the Sun & Moon catch rate calculator with Ribombee preloaded.
Base Stats
Everything pushes toward special damage here. Ribombee's Speed does the work, Attack pays the price. But you're still getting 2 Speed EVs per KO. Moderately hard to find, on a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
Ribombee absolutely hate getting wet or rained on. In the cloudy Galar region, they are very seldom seen.
Ribombee Guide
Use Ribombee as a pivot. Special attacks are the main output. It outspeeds most threats, Moonblast is the primary attack.
Build your team around Gholdengo and Great Tusk. These have the highest co-usage rates with Ribombee in competitive formats. They cover each other's weaknesses.
Sweet Veil is the hidden ability. Prevents friendly Pokémon from sleeping. Not always the best choice. Compare it to Ribombee's regular abilities before committing.
Run Timid on Ribombee. +Speed is what matters, and the -Attack cut doesn't hurt this set. Fits the pivot role.
Game Availability
Since Sun & Moon, Ribombee has been obtainable in 4 games. A Generation 7 debut means a shorter history, but Ribombee has appeared steadily across every generation since.
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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