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. A decent partner pool 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 50 breeding partners from the Bug and Fairy egg groups. Pass egg moves like Aromatic Mist, Moonblast, Sticky Web to offspring.
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
Breeding's the move. Aromatic Mist and Moonblast give Cutiefly options it can't learn any other way, and Grass and Normal coverage and more already covers a decent range on top of Moonblast and Bug Buzz. The egg moves push it further.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
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