Combee Best Moveset
Bug/Flying at 30 Attack and 70 Speed. AbilityHoney Gather has zero battle value. The moveset can't function in any competitive context. Only female Combee evolve into Vespiquen. Male Combee have no evolution and no purpose.
Combee was a niche pick at best in Gen IV (Diamond, Pearl & Platinum), rarely seen in standard play. This was Combee's competitive peak. Its most popular set ran Honeygather with Leftovers, favoring a Relaxed nature.
Best Moves
Best Build
Combee best EVs are HP and Sp. Def
Bulky Support Moveset
- Tailwind
- Endeavor
- Air Cutter
- Bug Bite
Recommended Teammates
Combee was a niche pick at best in Gen V (Black & White / B2W2), rarely seen in standard play. Combee maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran honey gather with Eviolite, favoring a Jolly nature.
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Bug Buzz
- Bug Bite
- Gust
- Tailwind
Combee was a niche pick at best in Gen VI (X & Y / ORAS), rarely seen in standard play. Combee maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran honey gather with Eviolite, favoring a Adamant nature.
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Bug Buzz
- Bug Bite
- Gust
- Tailwind
Combee was a niche pick at best in Gen VII (Sun & Moon / USUM), rarely seen in standard play. Combee maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Honeygather with Focus Sash, favoring a Timid nature.
Utility Moveset
- Bug Buzz
- Endeavor
- Tailwind
- Bug Bite
Recommended Teammates
Combee was a niche pick at best in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield / BDSP), rarely seen in standard play. Combee maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Hustle with Eviolite, favoring a Hasty nature.
Bulky Support Moveset
- Tailwind
- Bug Buzz
- Dual Wingbeat
- Endeavor
Recommended Teammates
Combee was a niche pick at best in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet / Legends Z-A), rarely seen in standard play. Combee maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Hustle with Eviolite, favoring a Hasty nature.
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Lunge
- Tera Blast
- Endeavor
- Skitter Smack
Recommended Teammates
Combee Weakness
Combee's Bug/Flying typing leaves it vulnerable to Rock, Fire, Electric, Ice, and Flying. Rock hits land at 4x, so they're the biggest threat. It shrugs off Ground-type attacks completely.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Rock |
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Electric, Ice, Flying |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Bug |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Grass, Fighting |
| 0x (Immune) | Ground |
What is Combee Weak Against
VulnerableBest Pokemon Against Combee
Rhyperior can KO Combee with Stone Edge (550-648%). Charizard threatens a KO with Flamethrower (255-300%). Regieleki's Volt Switch also KOs at 125-148%.
 Rhyperior GroundRock | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySolidrock ItemAssault Vest NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Combee View Rhyperior builds →Stone Edge 4x550-648%KO | ||
 Charizard Fire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySolarpower ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Combee View Charizard builds →Flamethrower 2x255-300%KO Air Slash 2x213-251%KO | ||
 Regieleki Electric | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityTransistor ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Combee View Regieleki builds →Volt Switch 2x125-148%KO Rapid Spin23-28% Rapid Spin23-28% Volt Switch 2x125-148%KO | ||
 Baxcalibur DragonIce | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityThermalexchange ItemLoaded Dice NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Combee View Baxcalibur builds →Icicle Spear 2x72-85% | ||
 Staraptor Normal | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityReckless ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Combee View Staraptor builds →Close Combat22-26% U Turn26-31% Double Edge134-158%KO | ||
Evolution
One evolution ahead. Combee grows into Vespiquen through a straightforward two-stage chain. Plenty of partners for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are quick to hatch. The evolved forms gain up to 230 total stats over Combee. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Combee with 91 breeding partners from the Bug egg group.
How to Get Combee
Plenty of locations for Combee with decent spawn rates across early-game routes. The sort toggle below swaps between best odds and earliest access, so you can approach it based on where you are in the game.
Where To Catch Combee in SV
To get Combee, start by catching Combee through walking encounters at Lv. 5-50. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Combee ✓Asado Desert - Flower PatchLv.5-25OverworldRate 24%East Paldean Sea - Flower PatchLv.5-25OverworldRate 24%Glaseado MountainLv.5-25OverworldRate 24%North Province (Area One) - Flower PatchLv.5-25OverworldRate 24%North Province (Area Three) - Flower PatchLv.5-25OverworldRate 24%North Province (Area Two) - Flower PatchLv.5-25OverworldRate 24%South Province (Area Five) - Flower PatchLv.5-25OverworldRate 24%South Province (Area Four) - Flower PatchLv.5-25OverworldRate 24%South Province (Area One) - Flower PatchLv.5-25OverworldRate 24%South Province (Area Six) - Flower PatchLv.5-25OverworldRate 24%South Province (Area Two) - Flower PatchLv.5-25OverworldRate 24%Tagtree Thicket - Flower PatchLv.5-25OverworldRate 24%The Pokémon League - Flower PatchLv.5-25OverworldRate 24%West Province (Area One) - Flower PatchLv.5-25OverworldRate 24%South Province (Area Two) - Olive GroveLv.5-25OverworldRate 18%
Step 2Catch or Evolve into VespiquenAsado Desert - Flower PatchLv.30-50OverworldRate 1%East Paldean Sea - Flower PatchLv.30-50OverworldRate 1%Glaseado MountainLv.30-50OverworldRate 1%North Province (Area One) - Flower PatchLv.30-50OverworldRate 1%North Province (Area Three) - Flower PatchLv.30-50OverworldRate 1%North Province (Area Two) - Flower PatchLv.30-50OverworldRate 1%South Province (Area Five) - Flower PatchLv.30-50OverworldRate 1%South Province (Area Four) - Flower PatchLv.30-50OverworldRate 1%South Province (Area One) - Flower PatchLv.30-50OverworldRate 1%South Province (Area Six) - Flower PatchLv.30-50OverworldRate 1%South Province (Area Two) - Flower PatchLv.30-50OverworldRate 1%Tagtree Thicket - Flower PatchLv.30-50OverworldRate 1%The Pokémon League - Flower PatchLv.30-50OverworldRate 1%West Province (Area One) - Flower PatchLv.30-50OverworldRate 1%or evolve from Combee (Step 1)
decent spawn rates for Combee across 8 locations in early-game routes. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.
Where To Catch Combee in PLA
The path to Combee starts with Combee at Lv. 6-70 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Combee ✓Grueling GroveLv.6-9GrassRate 15%The HeartwoodLv.13-16GrassRate 15%Aipom HillLv.17-20GrassRate 15%Cloudpool RidgeLv.17-20GrassRate 15%Cottonsedge PrairieLv.17-20GrassRate 15%Droning MeadowLv.17-20GrassRate 15%Ramanas IslandLv.17-20GrassRate 15%Lake ValorLv.26-70GrassRate 15%
Step 2Catch or Evolve into VespiquenLake ValorLv.26-70GrassRate 15%Cottonsedge PrairieLv.33-36GrassRate 15%Droning MeadowLv.33-36GrassRate 15%or evolve from Combee (Step 1)
4 encounter spots for Combee at moderate rates starting from mid-game routes. Best and Earliest sort options below help narrow down your approach based on odds vs. Accessibility.
Where To Catch Combee in BDSP
To get Combee, start by catching Combee through walking encounters at Lv. 16-20. The chain covers 1 catchable stage before reaching the final form.
Step 1Combee ✓Grassland CaveLv.16-20CaveSunlit CavernLv.16-20Cave
Step 2Evolve into Vespiquen
high spawn rates in early-game routes across 24 locations. Combee's one of the easier catches on the list. Knock it out fast and save your time for harder targets.
Where To Catch Combee in SwSh
To get Combee, start by catching Combee through walking encounters at Lv. 7-48. The chain covers 1 catchable stage before reaching the final form.
Step 1Combee ✓Rolling FieldsLv.7-10OverworldRate 60%Normal WeatherRolling Fields - 2Lv.7-10OverworldRate 25%Normal WeatherHoneycalm IslandLv.40-45OverworldRate 82%SnowstormHoneycalm IslandLv.40-45OverworldRate 82%Heavy FogHoneycalm IslandLv.40-45OverworldRate 82%OvercastHoneycalm IslandLv.40-45OverworldRate 82%SnowingHoneycalm IslandLv.40-45OverworldRate 82%SandstormHoneycalm IslandLv.40-45OverworldRate 82%ThunderstormHoneycalm IslandLv.40-45OverworldRate 82%Normal WeatherHoneycalm IslandLv.40-45OverworldRate 82%RainingHoneycalm IslandLv.40-45OverworldRate 82%Intense SunHoneycalm IslandLv.43-48GrassRate 30%All Weather
Step 2Evolve into VespiquenBREEDINGAvailableLeave a compatible parent at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Vespiquen egg.
Base Stats
Speed and Defense carry most of Combee's stat budget. HP's the obvious dump stat. Common in the wild and yields 1 Speed EV. Follows a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
The trio is together from birth. It constantly gathers nectar from flowers to please Vespiquen.
Combee Guide
You can run Combee through the first few routes without issues. 244 BST won't carry you far though. Get it to Vespiquen as fast as you can.
Game Availability
Available in 13 titles since its debut in Diamond & Pearl, Combee spans 7 generations of Pokemon games. It's accessible through catching or hatching as a base form in a solid number of games.
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 4DPDebut
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 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
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
Winds & Waves