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). A decent partner pool 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 47 partners from the Bug and Fairy egg groups. Notable egg moves include Aromatic Mist, Moonblast, Sticky Web.
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
- Moonblast
- Sticky Web
- Stun Spore
- Aromatherapy
Recommended Teammates
The natural movepool does the job, but Aromatic Mist and Moonblast from the egg pool give Ribombee something extra.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
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)
Ribombee works as a pivot with 464 BST behind it. C-Tier on our list — a situational pick that fills a niche. 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