Free switch-ins on Dragon moves make Ribombee useful in any team that needs that coverage. Known as the Bee Fly Pokemon. The stat spread leans into special offense.
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 Weakness
AvgRibombee's Bug/Fairy typing leaves it vulnerable to Fire, Poison, Flying, Rock, and Steel moves. 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.
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.
How to Evolve
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
Best Ribombee Moveset
- Sticky Web
- Moonblast
- Stun Spore
- Tailwind
Recommended Teammates
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 CutieflyCHALLENGINGRoute 4ShieldGrassLv.13-155%EarlyRouteAll WeatherCHALLENGINGRoute 4SwordGrassLv.13-155%EarlyRouteAll WeatherEFFORTLESSBridge FieldShieldOverworldLv.27-2930%MidNormal WeatherEFFORTLESSBridge FieldSwordOverworldLv.27-2930%MidNormal WeatherEFFORTLESSBridge FieldShieldOverworldLv.27-2930%MidHeavy FogEFFORTLESSBridge FieldSwordOverworldLv.27-2930%MidHeavy FogEASYMotostoke RiverbankSwordOverworldLv.26-2825%MidSnowingEASYMotostoke RiverbankSwordOverworldLv.26-2825%MidOvercastEASYBridge FieldShieldOverworldLv.27-2925%MidOvercastEASYBridge FieldSwordOverworldLv.27-2925%MidOvercastEASYMotostoke RiverbankShieldOverworldLv.28-3025%MidSnowingEASYMotostoke RiverbankShieldOverworldLv.28-3025%MidOvercastEASYBridge FieldShieldOverworldLv.27-2920%MidIntense SunEASYBridge FieldSwordOverworldLv.27-2920%MidIntense SunMODERATEMotostoke RiverbankSwordOverworldLv.26-2810%MidHeavy FogMODERATEMotostoke RiverbankSwordOverworldLv.26-2810%MidSnowstormMODERATEMotostoke RiverbankShieldOverworldLv.28-3010%MidHeavy FogMODERATEMotostoke RiverbankShieldOverworldLv.28-3010%MidSnowstormMODERATEGiant's MirrorShieldOverworldLv.28-305%MidHeavy FogMODERATEGiant's MirrorSwordOverworldLv.28-305%MidHeavy Fog
Step 2Ribombee ✓EFFORTLESSStony WildernessShieldGrassLv.27-2930%MidNormal WeatherEFFORTLESSStony WildernessSwordGrassLv.27-2930%MidNormal WeatherEASYStony WildernessShieldGrassLv.27-2920%MidOvercastEASYStony WildernessSwordGrassLv.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 CutieflyEFFORTLESSRoute 3 - NorthUltra MoonGrassLv.9-1230%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 3 - NorthUltra SunGrassLv.9-1230%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 3 - SouthUltra MoonGrassLv.9-1230%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 3 - SouthUltra SunGrassLv.9-1230%EarlyRouteEASYMelemele MeadowUltra SunGrassLv.9-1220%EarlyEASYMelemele MeadowUltra MoonGrassLv.10-1220%EarlyMODERATERoute 2 - NorthUltra SunGrassLv.7-1010%EarlyRouteMODERATERoute 2 - NorthUltra MoonGrassLv.7-1010%EarlyRouteEASYPoké Pelago - Ula'ula Island reachedUltra SunGift from NPCLv.21-275%MidEASYPoké Pelago - Ula'ula Island reachedUltra MoonGift from NPCLv.21-275%MidEASYPoké Pelago - Poni Island reachedUltra SunGift from NPCLv.37-435%LateEASYPoké Pelago - Poni Island reachedUltra MoonGift from NPCLv.37-435%LateMODERATEPoké Pelago - Elite Four defeatedUltra MoonGift from NPCLv.49-554%PostMODERATEPoké Pelago - Elite Four defeatedUltra SunGift from NPCLv.49-554%Post
Step 2Ribombee ✓EASYUla'ula MeadowUltra SunGrassLv.33-3620%LateEASYUla'ula MeadowUltra MoonGrassLv.33-3620%LateEFFORTLESSPoni MeadowUltra MoonGrassLv.54-5730%PostEFFORTLESSPoni MeadowUltra SunGrassLv.54-5730%PostEASYPoni MeadowUltra MoonGrassLv.54-5720%PostNightEASYPoni MeadowUltra SunGrassLv.54-5720%PostNightHeahea BeachUltra SunGift from NPCLv.50PostWaterTotem 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 CutieflyEFFORTLESSMelemele MeadowMoonGrassLv.9-1230%EarlyEFFORTLESSMelemele MeadowSunGrassLv.9-1230%EarlyEASYRoute 2 - NorthMoonGrassLv.7-1020%EarlyRouteEASYRoute 2 - NorthSunGrassLv.7-1020%EarlyRouteEASYRoute 3 - NorthSunGrassLv.9-1220%EarlyRouteEASYRoute 3 - NorthMoonGrassLv.9-1220%EarlyRouteEASYRoute 3 - SouthSunGrassLv.9-1220%EarlyRouteEASYRoute 3 - SouthMoonGrassLv.9-1220%EarlyRoute
Step 2Ribombee ✓EFFORTLESSUla'ula MeadowMoonGrassLv.31-3430%LateEFFORTLESSUla'ula MeadowSunGrassLv.31-3430%LateEFFORTLESSPoni MeadowMoonGrassLv.54-5730%PostEFFORTLESSPoni MeadowSunGrassLv.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.
Cutiefly evolves into Ribombee at level 25. Ribombee is the fully evolved form. It sits at 464 BST in its evolved form.
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. But the speed tells the real story — base 124 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. Fits the pivot role.
Ribombee can be found in Scarlet & Violet, Sword & Shield, Sun & Moon, and Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.
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.
- 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