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.
Rain makes pollen damp, so Ribombee hates rain. When it sees ominous clouds, it finds a hollow in a tree, where it waits stock-still.
It can predict the weather from moisture levels and wind direction. Ribombee only reveals itself when there are a few clear days in a row.
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). No compatible 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 from the Bug and Fairy egg groups. Notable egg moves include Baton Pass, Bestow, Moonblast and 4 more.
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. The remaining moves gives it play beyond just the lead turn.
Best Build
Best Ribombee Moveset
- Sticky Web
- Moonblast
- Stun Spore
- Hidden Power Fire
Recommended Teammates
The natural movepool does the job, but Baton Pass and Bestow from the egg pool give Ribombee something extra.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
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)
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