Ribombee: Stats, Moves, Weakness & Evolution

Base stats

HP60135–167230–324

Atk5567–117103–229

Def6072–123112–240

SpA95103–161175–317

SpD7081–134130–262

Spe124129–193227–381

Total464Higher than 54% of Pokémon

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 Spe.

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Type matchups

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Weak to

2×

FireFlyingPoisonRockSteel

Resists

½×

BugDarkGrassGround

¼×

Fighting

Immune to

0×

Dragon

Takes normal damage from 7 types

NormalGhostWaterElectricPsychicIceFairy

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 124); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+193Max176No SP144Min129Scarf289Tailwind386

At max Speed, Ribombee outspeeds 28 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

No competitive use.
Everything about Honey Gather →
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This Pokémon is not affected by the secondary effect of another Pokémon's attack.
Everything about Shield Dust →
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This Pokémon and its allies cannot fall asleep; those already asleep do not wake up.
Everything about Sweet Veil →
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Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera

SV SinglesNUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRU

9.74% of teams · rank #17 · Singles · 1630+ rating · 67,302 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Focus Sash
Ability
Nature: Timid
EVs: 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Tera Type: Steel

Sticky Web
Moonblast
Stun Spore
Tailwind

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

All players6.24%
Rated 1500+7.82%
Rated 1630+9.74%
Rated 1760+8.99%

Usage by month

Oct 20259.74%

Moves

Items

Abilities

88.7%
8.3%
3%

EV spreads

Timid 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe31.7%
Timid 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe31.2%
Timid 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe20%
Timid 248 HP / 8 SpA / 252 Spe6.7%
Timid 252 HP / 252 Spe3.2%

Tera types

Steel46.2%
Ghost23.7%
Poison10.9%
Bug10.6%

Common teammates

Checks & counters

Evolution

#0742CutieflyBugFairy
1. Level 25
  #0743RibombeeBugFairy

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 12

EvoPollen PuffIf the target is an ally, heals 50% of its max HP.BugSpec90100%15

1AbsorbUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.GrassSpec20100%25

1Fairy WindNo additional effect.FairySpec40100%30

1Stun SporeParalyzes the target.GrassStatus—75%30

1Sweet ScentLowers the foe(s) evasiveness by 2.NormalStatus—100%20

18Draining KissUser recovers 75% of the damage dealt.FairySpec50100%10

24Struggle Bug100% chance to lower the foe(s) Sp. Atk by 1.BugSpec50100%20

32CovetIf the user has no item, it steals the target's.NormalPhys60100%25

40SwitcherooUser switches its held item with the target's.DarkStatus—100%10

48Dazzling GleamNo additional effect. Hits adjacent foes.FairySpec80100%10

56Bug Buzz10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.BugSpec90100%10

64Quiver DanceRaises the user's Sp. Atk, Sp. Def, Speed by 1.BugStatus——20

TM / HM / TR 49

TM01Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

TM02CharmLowers the target's Attack by 2.FairyStatus—100%20

TM03Fake TearsLowers the target's Sp. Def by 2.DarkStatus—100%20

TM04AgilityRaises the user's Speed by 2.PsychicStatus——30

TM07ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM14AcrobaticsPower doubles if the user has no held item.FlyingPhys55100%15

TM15Struggle Bug100% chance to lower the foe(s) Sp. Atk by 1.BugSpec50100%20

TM18ThiefIf the user has no item, it steals the target's.DarkPhys60100%25

TM20Trailblaze100% chance to raise the user's Speed by 1.GrassPhys50100%20

TM21Pounce100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.BugPhys50100%20

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhys70100%20

TM32SwiftThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes.NormalSpec60—20

TM33Magical LeafThis move does not check accuracy.GrassSpec60—20

TM37Draining KissUser recovers 75% of the damage dealt.FairySpec50100%10

TM41Stored Power + 20 power for each of the user's stat boosts.PsychicSpec20100%10

TM47EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10

TM49Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.FireStatus——5

TM60U-turnUser switches out after damaging the target.BugPhys70100%20

TM70Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10

TM74ReflectFor 5 turns, physical damage to allies is halved.PsychicStatus——20

TM75Light ScreenFor 5 turns, special damage to allies is halved.PsychicStatus——30

TM79Dazzling GleamNo additional effect. Hits adjacent foes.FairySpec80100%10

TM81Grass KnotMore power the heavier the target.GrassSpec—100%20

TM85RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5

TM92ImprisonNo foe can use any move known by the user.PsychicStatus——10

TM95Leech LifeUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.BugPhys80100%10

TM98Skill SwapThe user and the target trade Abilities.PsychicStatus——10

TM103SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10

TM109TrickUser switches its held item with the target's.PsychicStatus—100%10

TM113TailwindFor 4 turns, allies' Speed is doubled.FlyingStatus——15

TM119Energy Ball10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.GrassSpec90100%10

TM120Psychic10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.PsychicSpec90100%10

TM127Play Rough10% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1.FairyPhys9090%10

TM129Calm MindRaises the user's Sp. Atk and Sp. Def by 1.PsychicStatus——20

TM130Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.NormalStatus——20

TM131Pollen PuffIf the target is an ally, heals 50% of its max HP.BugSpec90100%15

TM132Baton PassUser switches, passing stat changes and more.NormalStatus——40

TM152Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.NormalPhys15090%5

TM162Bug Buzz10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.BugSpec90100%10

TM163Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.NormalSpec15090%5

TM168Solar BeamCharges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight.GrassSpec120100%10

TM171Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.NormalSpec80100%10

TM182Bug BiteUser steals and eats the target's Berry.BugPhys60100%20

TM185Lunge100% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1.BugPhys80100%15

TM197Dual WingbeatHits 2 times in one turn.FlyingPhys4090%10

TM203Psych UpCopies the target's current stat stages.NormalStatus——10

TM219Skitter Smack100% chance to lower target's Sp. Atk by 1.BugPhys7090%10

TM227Alluring Voice100% confuse target that had a stat rise this turn.FairySpec80100%10

TM228Psychic NoiseFor 2 turns, the target is prevented from healing.PsychicSpec75100%10

Egg moves 3

EggAromatic MistRaises an ally's Sp. Def by 1.FairyStatus——20

EggMoonblast30% chance to lower the target's Sp. Atk by 1.FairySpec95100%15

EggSticky WebLowers Speed of grounded foes by 1 on switch-in.BugStatus——20

Biology

It makes pollen puffs from pollen and nectar, and Ribombee hates rain. When it sees ominous clouds, it finds a hollow in a tree, where it waits stock-still. Different pollen can do different things depending on what it's made of; it can either hurt foes or heal allies.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation VII Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Pokédex entries

: Bee Fly Pokémon
: Alola · Sun & Moon
Color: Yellow

: —

Original Alola#084Original Melemele#084Original Ula’ula#044Original Poni#034Updated Alola#099Updated Melemele#099Updated Ula’ula#044Updated Poni#043Galar#188Kitakami#017

Ribombee absolutely hate getting wet or rained on. In the cloudy Galar region, they are very seldom seen.
Shield
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.
Sword
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.
Ultra Moon
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.
Ultra Sun
Some of Ribombee’s pollen puffs are highly nutritious. They are sometimes sold as supplements.
Moon
It rolls up pollen into puffs. It makes many different varieties, some used as food and others used in battle.
Sun

Names around the world

English: Ribombee
Japanese: アブリボン
Japanese (romaji): Aburibbon
Korean: 에리본
Chinese (Traditional): 蝶結萌虻
Chinese (Simplified): 蝶结萌虻
French: Rubombelle
German: Bandelby
Spanish: Ribombee
Italian: Ribombee

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VIII · Gen VII

Training

: 2 Spe
: 75 ≈9.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
: 70
: 162
: Medium

Breeding

: BugFairy
: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
: 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Evolves from Cutiefly: Level 25.

Shield: The Crown Tundra 1 area

Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65

Shield: The Isle of Armor 1 area

Training Lowlands (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60

Sword: The Crown Tundra 1 area

Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65

Sword: The Isle of Armor 1 area

Training Lowlands (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60

Shield 7 areas

Bridge FieldSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 40–60
Bridge Field (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Hammerlocke Hills (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Motostoke RiverbankSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 40–60
Rolling Fields (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
South Lake Miloch (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Stony Wilderness (Main Area)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 27–60

Sword 7 areas

Bridge FieldSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 40–60
Bridge Field (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Hammerlocke Hills (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Motostoke RiverbankSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 40–60
Rolling Fields (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
South Lake Miloch (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Stony Wilderness (Main Area)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 27–60

Ultra Moon 2 areas

Poni MeadowWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 54–57
Ula’ula MeadowWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 33–36

Ultra Sun 3 areas

Heahea BeachReceive as a gift · Lv 50
Poni MeadowWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 54–57
Ula’ula MeadowWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 33–36

Moon 2 areas

Poni MeadowWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 54–57
Ula’ula MeadowWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 31–34

Sun 2 areas

Poni MeadowWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 54–57
Ula’ula MeadowWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 31–34

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.