Is Cutiefly Good in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Playthrough?
Wild Bug/Fairy on Route 2. Ribombee at level 25 is one of the best native Fairy-types. Fast with Fairy coverage that shuts down the Dragon trial. Start training immediately.
Cutiefly has the type edge here and should clean up Ilima's team.
Cutiefly trades roughly evenly with Hala's team.
Ribombee has the type edge here and should clean up Lana's team.
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Kiawe's Pokemon outpace and outclass Cutiefly here.
Cutiefly trades roughly evenly with Mallow's team.
Ribombee has the type edge here and should clean up Olivia's team.
Sophocles's team hits Ribombee's weaknesses hard.
Ribombee trades roughly evenly with Acerola's team.
Ribombee has the type edge here and should clean up Nanu's team.
Ribombee trades roughly evenly with Mina's team.
Ribombee has the type edge here and should clean up Hapu's team.
Molayne's team hits Ribombee's weaknesses hard.
Ribombee trades roughly evenly with Olivia's team.
Ribombee trades roughly evenly with Acerola's team.
Ribombee trades roughly evenly with Kahili's team.
Kukui's team hits Ribombee's weaknesses hard.
Catch Cutiefly on Route 2 (walking, Lv 7-10).
Your Cutiefly should hit Level 25 before you reach Lana, at typical leveling pace.
How to Get Cutiefly in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
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.
Where To Catch Cutiefly in USUM
Cutiefly is your first catch on the way to Cutiefly. You'll find walking and gift encounters from Lv. 7-57 across 21 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Cutiefly ✓Route 3 - NorthLv.9-12GrassRate 30%Route 3 - SouthLv.9-12GrassRate 30%Melemele MeadowLv.9-12GrassUltra SunRate 20%Melemele MeadowLv.10-12GrassUltra MoonRate 20%Route 2 - NorthLv.7-10GrassRate 10%Poké Pelago - Ula'ula Island reachedLv.21-27Gift from NPCPoké Pelago - Poni Island reachedLv.37-43Gift from NPCPoké Pelago - Elite Four defeatedLv.49-55Gift from NPC
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)
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
 Salamence Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cutiefly View Salamence builds →Fly 2x212-251%KO Fire Fang 2x105-126%KO | ||
 Oricorio Fire | C | |
 Hawlucha Fighting | A | |
 Charmeleon Fire | C | |
 Trumbeak Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cutiefly View Trumbeak builds →Pluck 2x105-126%KO Smack Down 2x58-70% | ||
 Flareon Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) | ||
Salamence Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cutiefly View Salamence builds →Fly 2x209-246%KO Fire Fang 2x100-118%KO Rock Tomb 2x93-111%KO | ||
 Arcanine Fire | B | |
Oricorio Fire | C | |
 Magmar Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cutiefly View Magmar builds →Flame Burst 2x127-150%KO Clear Smog 2x61-71% | ||
Flareon Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) | ||
Salamence Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cutiefly View Salamence builds →Fly 2x219-260%KO Fire Fang 2x108-127%KO Rock Tomb 2x98-115%KO | ||
Arcanine Fire | B | |
Oricorio Fire | C | |
 Salazzle PoisonFire | B | |
Obtain MethodHeahea Beach Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cutiefly View Salazzle builds →Ember 2x87-104%KO Smog 2x67-81% | ||
 Noctowl Normal | C | |
Flareon Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) | ||
Salazzle PoisonFire | B | |
Obtain MethodHeahea Beach Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cutiefly View Salazzle builds →Flame Burst 2x143-170%KO Smog 2x63-75% | ||
Salamence Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cutiefly View Salamence builds →Fly 2x217-255%KO Fire Fang 2x103-123%KO Rock Tomb 2x95-113%KO | ||
Arcanine Fire | B | |
 Toucannon Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cutiefly View Toucannon builds →Beak Blast 2x217-257%KO Steel Wing 2x103-122%KO Smack Down 2x74-87% Flame Charge 2x74-87% | ||
Flareon Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) | ||
Noctowl Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cutiefly View Noctowl builds →Sky Attack 2x225-265%KO Steel Wing 2x54-64% | ||
Salazzle PoisonFire | B | |
Obtain MethodHeahea Beach Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cutiefly View Salazzle builds →Flame Burst 2x143-170%KO Venoshock 2x136-161%KO | ||
Arcanine Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cutiefly View Arcanine builds →Fire Fang 2x136-161%KO Aerial Ace 2x83-99% | ||
Salazzle PoisonFire | B | |
Obtain MethodHeahea Beach Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cutiefly View Salazzle builds →Overheat 2x280-329%KO Venoshock 2x141-166%KO | ||
 Aegislash SteelGhost | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cutiefly View Aegislash builds →Head Smash 2x116-137%KO Iron Head 2x95-112%KO Aerial Ace 2x48-58% | ||
Flareon Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cutiefly View Flareon builds →Overheat 2x248-293%KO Smog 2x41-48% | ||
 Houndoom DarkFire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cutiefly View Houndoom builds →Overheat 2x280-329%KO Smog 2x45-53% | ||
 Ninetales Fire | C | |
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cutiefly View Volcarona builds →Overheat 2x322-379%KO Hurricane 2x183-216%KO | ||
Salazzle PoisonFire | B | |
Obtain MethodHeahea Beach Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cutiefly View Salazzle builds →Overheat 2x275-324%KO Sludge Bomb 2x189-224%KO Acrobatics 2x51-61% | ||
 Charizard Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cutiefly View Charizard builds →Overheat 2x270-318%KO Air Slash 2x157-185%KO Rock Slide 2x84-100%KO Steel Wing 2x79-94% | ||
Aegislash SteelGhost | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cutiefly View Aegislash builds →Head Smash 2x113-133%KO Iron Head 2x92-109%KO Aerial Ace 2x46-55% | ||
Flareon Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cutiefly View Flareon builds →Overheat 2x242-285%KO Smog 2x38-45% | ||
Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cutiefly View Volcarona builds →Overheat 2x327-385%KO Hurricane 2x185-218%KO | ||
 Chandelure GhostFire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cutiefly View Chandelure builds →Overheat 2x348-410%KO Smog 2x55-65% | ||
Flareon Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cutiefly View Flareon builds →Flare Blitz 2x292-344%KO Smog 2x38-46% | ||
Salazzle PoisonFire | B | |
Obtain MethodHeahea Beach Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cutiefly View Salazzle builds →Overheat 2x276-324%KO Sludge Wave 2x202-239%KO Acrobatics 2x50-60% | ||
 Solgaleo PsychicSteel | S | |
Obtain MethodMahalo Trail Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cutiefly View Solgaleo builds →Sunsteel Strike 2x254-300%KO Stone Edge 2x170-200%KO Fire Blast 2x159-187%KO | ||
Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cutiefly View Volcarona builds →Overheat 2x331-390%KO Hurricane 2x187-220%KO Poison Jab 2x70-83% | ||
 Rampardos Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Cranidos (Route 8 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cutiefly View Rampardos builds →Head Smash 2x454-535%KO Fire Blast 2x103-121%KO | ||
Chandelure GhostFire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cutiefly View Chandelure builds →Overheat 2x352-414%KO Smog 2x55-65% | ||
Flareon Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cutiefly View Flareon builds →Flare Blitz 2x297-349%KO Smog 2x39-46% | ||
Salazzle PoisonFire | B | |
Obtain MethodHeahea Beach Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cutiefly View Salazzle builds →Overheat 2x279-329%KO Sludge Wave 2x204-241%KO Acrobatics 2x52-61% | ||
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Blaziken can KO Cutiefly with Flare Blitz (293-345%). Staraptor threatens a KO with Double-Edge (133-157%). Rhyperior deals 53-63% with Rock Blast.
 Blaziken FireFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySpeed Boost ItemFocus Sash NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Cutiefly View Blaziken builds →High Jump Kick40-47% Flare Blitz 2x293-345%KO | ||
 Staraptor Normal | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityReckless ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Cutiefly View Staraptor builds →Close Combat22-26% U Turn26-30% Double Edge133-157%KO | ||
 Rhyperior GroundRock | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySolidrock ItemAssault Vest NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Cutiefly View Rhyperior builds →Earthquake52-61% Rock Blast 2x53-63% | ||
 Metagross SteelPsychic | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityClearbody ItemAssault Vest NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Cutiefly View Metagross builds →Earthquake44-52% Bullet Punch 2x107-126%KO | ||
 Nidoking PoisonGround | C | |
Recommended Build AbilitySheerforce ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Cutiefly View Nidoking builds →Ice Beam69-81% Flamethrower 2x138-163%KO | ||
Cutiefly Evolutions
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. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Cutiefly easily with 77 breeding partners from the Bug and Fairy egg groups. Pass egg moves like Baton Pass, Bestow, Moonblast and 4 more to offspring.
USUM Cutiefly Best Moveset
Bug/Fairy at 55 Sp. Atk with AbilityShield Dust blocking secondary effects and AbilitySweet Veil preventing team sleep as a hidden ability. The moveset at pre-evolution stats does nothing. Ribombee one evolution away adds 95 Sp. Atk at 124 Speed.
Best Build
Cutiefly best EVs are Speed and HP
Hazard Setter Moveset
- Sticky Web
- Moonblast
- Toxic
- Tailwind
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
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.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Base Stats
Nectar and pollen are its favorite fare. In fields of flowers, it gets into skirmishes with Butterfree over food.
Cutiefly can pick up the auras of living things. It skillfully reads those auras to predict its foes’ movements and make fools of them.
Cutiefly Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Guide
For Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, 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 4 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 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