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.
It makes pollen puffs from pollen and nectar. The puffs’ effects depend on the type of ingredients and how much of each one is used.
Ribombee absolutely hate getting wet or rained on. In the cloudy Galar region, they are very seldom seen.
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 |
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemAssault Vest NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Ribombee View Cyclizar builds →Rapid Spin27-32% U Turn13-15% Knock Off12-14% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Ribombee View Alomomola builds →Flip Turn30-36% | ||
| A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemAssault Vest NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Ribombee View Cyclizar builds →Rapid Spin27-32% U Turn13-15% Knock Off12-14% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySynchronize ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves View Umbreon builds →
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 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityOvercoat ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Ribombee View Mandibuzz builds →U Turn10-12% | ||
Ribombee is what Cutiefly becomes. Breed it for Cutiefly eggs (average hatch time). Plenty of partners for breeding via two egg groups. Eggs are average hatch time. 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.
One guaranteed turn is all Ribombee needs. Focus Sash buys it, max Sp. Atk and Speed EVs make it count, and Shielddust adds something extra. The goal: get Sticky Web up and deal damage with Moonblast. Utility options gives it play beyond just the lead turn.
Best Build
Ribombee best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Support Moveset
- Sticky Web
- Moonblast
- Stun Spore
- Tailwind
Recommended Teammates
Special Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Moonblast
- Sticky Web
- Bug Buzz
- Quiver Dance
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Attacker Moveset
- Tailwind
- Moonblast
- Protect
- Fake Tears
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Support Moveset
- Sticky Web
- Moonblast
- Pollen Puff
- Tailwind
Recommended Teammates
Support Moveset
- Moonblast
- Sticky Web
- Stun Spore
- Aromatherapy
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Hazard Setter Moveset
- Pollen Puff
- Sticky Web
- Moonblast
- Reflect
Recommended Teammates
Support Moveset
- Sticky Web
- Moonblast
- Stun Spore
- Hidden Power Fire
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Support Moveset
- Sticky Web
- Tailwind
- Fairy Wind
- Silver Wind
Recommended Teammates
Support Moveset
- Sticky Web
- Moonblast
- Stun Spore
- Hidden Power Fire
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Support Moveset
- Sticky Web
- Tailwind
- Fairy Wind
- Silver Wind
Recommended Teammates
Moves
The level-up pool is slim, so TMs matter here. Ribombee's Grass and Normal coverage and more all comes from technical machines, built on top of Bug Buzz and Play Rough for same-type damage. Bug Buzz and Energy Ball are the payoff moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
The natural movepool does the job, but Aromatic Mist and Moonblast from the egg pool give Ribombee something extra.
The natural movepool does the job, but Baton Pass and Bestow from the egg pool give Ribombee something extra.
The natural movepool does the job, but Baton Pass and Bestow from the egg pool give Ribombee something extra.
Ribombee can't be caught in Scarlet & Violet. Transfer Cutiefly from Sun, Ultra Sun, or Sword and evolve through the 2-stage line to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
high spawn rates for Ribombee across 4 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 Sword & Shield
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 4ShieldGrass Lv.13-15 Route5%EarlyAll WeatherRoute 4SwordGrass Lv.13-15 Route5%EarlyAll WeatherBridge FieldShieldOverworld Lv.27-2930%MidNormal WeatherBridge FieldSwordOverworld Lv.27-2930%MidNormal WeatherBridge FieldShieldOverworld Lv.27-2930%MidHeavy FogBridge FieldSwordOverworld Lv.27-2930%MidHeavy FogMotostoke RiverbankSwordOverworld Lv.26-2825%MidSnowingMotostoke RiverbankSwordOverworld Lv.26-2825%MidOvercastBridge FieldShieldOverworld Lv.27-2925%MidOvercastBridge FieldSwordOverworld Lv.27-2925%MidOvercastMotostoke RiverbankShieldOverworld Lv.28-3025%MidSnowingMotostoke RiverbankShieldOverworld Lv.28-3025%MidOvercastBridge FieldShieldOverworld Lv.27-2920%MidIntense SunBridge FieldSwordOverworld Lv.27-2920%MidIntense SunMotostoke RiverbankSwordOverworld Lv.26-2810%MidHeavy FogMotostoke RiverbankSwordOverworld Lv.26-2810%MidSnowstormMotostoke RiverbankShieldOverworld Lv.28-3010%MidHeavy FogMotostoke RiverbankShieldOverworld Lv.28-3010%MidSnowstormGiant's MirrorShieldOverworld Lv.28-305%MidHeavy FogGiant's MirrorSwordOverworld Lv.28-305%MidHeavy Fog
Step 2Ribombee ✓Stony WildernessShieldGrass Lv.27-2930%MidNormal WeatherStony WildernessSwordGrass Lv.27-2930%MidNormal WeatherStony WildernessShieldGrass Lv.27-2920%MidOvercastStony WildernessSwordGrass Lv.27-2920%MidOvercastor evolve from Cutiefly (Step 1)
A handful of locations for Ribombee with high spawn rates across late-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 Ribombee in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
To get Ribombee, start by catching Cutiefly through walking and gift encounters at Lv. 7-57. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch CutieflyRoute 3 - NorthUltra MoonGrass Lv.9-12 Route30%EarlyRoute 3 - NorthUltra SunGrass Lv.9-12 Route30%EarlyRoute 3 - SouthUltra MoonGrass Lv.9-12 Route30%EarlyRoute 3 - SouthUltra SunGrass Lv.9-12 Route30%EarlyMelemele MeadowUltra SunGrass Lv.9-1220%EarlyMelemele MeadowUltra MoonGrass Lv.10-1220%EarlyRoute 2 - NorthUltra SunGrass Lv.7-10 Route10%EarlyRoute 2 - NorthUltra MoonGrass Lv.7-10 Route10%EarlyPoké Pelago - Ula'ula Island reachedUltra SunGift from NPC Lv.21-275%MidPoké Pelago - Ula'ula Island reachedUltra MoonGift from NPC Lv.21-275%MidPoké Pelago - Poni Island reachedUltra SunGift from NPC Lv.37-435%LatePoké Pelago - Poni Island reachedUltra MoonGift from NPC Lv.37-435%LatePoké Pelago - Elite Four defeatedUltra MoonGift from NPC Lv.49-554%PostPoké Pelago - Elite Four defeatedUltra SunGift from NPC Lv.49-554%Post
Step 2Ribombee ✓Ula'ula MeadowUltra SunGrass Lv.33-3620%LateUla'ula MeadowUltra MoonGrass Lv.33-3620%LatePoni MeadowUltra MoonGrass Lv.54-5730%PostPoni MeadowUltra SunGrass Lv.54-5730%PostPoni MeadowUltra MoonGrass Lv.54-5720%PostNightPoni MeadowUltra SunGrass Lv.54-5720%PostNightHeahea BeachUltra SunGift from NPC Lv.50 WaterPostTotem gift (100 stickers)or evolve from Cutiefly (Step 1)
high spawn rates across 4 locations for Ribombee in late-game routes. Scroll the sorted list below and pick whichever spot sits closest to your current route. The rate differences between locations are worth comparing.
Where To Catch Ribombee in Sun & Moon
The path to Ribombee starts with Cutiefly at Lv. 7-57 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch CutieflyMelemele MeadowMoonGrass Lv.9-1230%EarlyMelemele MeadowSunGrass Lv.9-1230%EarlyRoute 2 - NorthMoonGrass Lv.7-10 Route20%EarlyRoute 2 - NorthSunGrass Lv.7-10 Route20%EarlyRoute 3 - NorthSunGrass Lv.9-12 Route20%EarlyRoute 3 - NorthMoonGrass Lv.9-12 Route20%EarlyRoute 3 - SouthSunGrass Lv.9-12 Route20%EarlyRoute 3 - SouthMoonGrass Lv.9-12 Route20%Early
Step 2Ribombee ✓Ula'ula MeadowMoonGrass Lv.31-3430%LateUla'ula MeadowSunGrass Lv.31-3430%LatePoni MeadowMoonGrass Lv.54-5730%PostPoni MeadowSunGrass Lv.54-5730%Postor evolve from Cutiefly (Step 1)
Ribombee works as a pivot with 464 BST behind it. B-Tier on our list: a solid choice for the right team. That 124 base Speed does the heavy lifting.
Watch for Infernape (Fire), Gengar (Poison), and Aerodactyl (Flying) when using Ribombee. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Rock and Steel-type attackers are also a problem. With 5 weakness types, most competitive teams carry at least one counter. Ribombee's base 124 Speed lets it outpace many threats and strike first, which matters more than trying to tank hits.
Honey Gather the Pokémon may pick up honey after battle. That's the one you want on Ribombee. Sweet Veil is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses. Shield Dust works too if your team needs something different.
Ribombee is a special attacker with base 95 Sp. Atk. Speed tells the real story. Base 124 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. Fits the pivot role.
Ribombee has answers, but so do you. Super-effective STAB from faster Pokemon is the simplest answer. Fire, Poison, and Flying-type attackers hit hardest.
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.
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