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Ribombee.

national dex #743 · gen VII
BST 464 · bug / fairy
Ribombee official artwork
bugfairy
#743 · gen VII
Profile
HP
60
ATK
55
DEF
60
SPA
95
SPD
70
SPE
124
BST 464 · best Speed 124 · worst Attack 55 · meters scale to 200

Ribombee is weak to Fire, Poison, Flying, Rock, Steel and resists Grass, Fighting, Ground, Bug, Dark and is immune to Dragon.

Typingbugfairy
AbilitiesShield Dust, Honey Gather, Sweet Veil
Height, weight0.2 m / 0.5 kg
Catch rate75 / 255
Egg groupsBug, Fairy
Previous
#742cutiefly
Dex position
#743 of 1025
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Ribombee base stats

BST 464 · ranges at level 100
StatBaseDistributionMin lv 100Max lv 100
HP60230324
Atk55103229
Def60112240
SpA95175317
SpD70130262
Spe124227381
BST464bst bar scales to 720, the series maximum
min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature · max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting natureEV yield 2 Spe

Ribombee weaknesses and resistances

damage taken · Bug / Fairy dual typing
nor1
fir2
wat1
ele1
gra½
ice1
fig¼
poi2
gro½
fly2
psy1
bug½
roc2
gho1
dra0
dar½
ste2
fai1
Weak to
Fire, Poison, Flying, Rock, Steel
Resists
Grass, Fighting (¼x), Ground, Bug, Dark
Immune to
Dragon

Ribombee abilities

3 total · 1 hidden
Shield DustProtects against incoming moves' extra effects.
Honey GatherThe Pokémon may pick up honey after battle.
Sweet VeilhiddenPrevents friendly Pokémon from sleeping.

Ribombee evolution line

2 stages

Best Ribombee moves

gen 9 learnset · sorted by base power
Best STAB movessame type attack bonus, 1.5x power
bugPollen PuffSPEC90
bugBug BuzzSPEC90
fairyPlay RoughPHYS90
fairyDazzling GleamSPEC80
Best coverage movesoff-type, for hitting weaknesses
normalGiga ImpactPHYS150
normalHyper BeamSPEC150
grassSolar BeamSPEC120
grassEnergy BallSPEC90

Ribombee moves

gen 9 · 68 moves · 12 level-up · 49 TM/HM · 7 tutor
56 moves · Ribombee appears in 4 games
AbsorbL1Pollen PuffL1Fairy WindL4Stun SporeL7Draining KissL18Sweet ScentL21Struggle BugL24CovetL32SwitcherooL40Dazzling GleamL48Bug BuzzL56Quiver DanceL64AcrobaticsTMAgilityTMAlluring VoiceTMBaton PassTMBug BiteTMCalm MindTMCharmTMDual WingbeatTMEndureTMEnergy BallTMFacadeTMFake TearsTMGiga ImpactTMGrass KnotTMHelping HandTMHyper BeamTMImprisonTMLeech LifeTMLight ScreenTMLungeTMMagical LeafTMPlay RoughTMPounceTMProtectTMPsych UpTMPsychicTMPsychic NoiseTMReflectTMRestTMSkill SwapTMSkitter SmackTMSleep TalkTMSolar BeamTMStored PowerTMSubstituteTMSunny DayTMSwiftTMTailwindTMTake DownTMTera BlastTMThiefTMTrailblazeTMTrickTMU TurnTM
MoveTypeCatPowerAccuracyPPMethod
AbsorbgrassSPEC20100%25Level 1
Pollen PuffSTABbugSPEC90100%15Level 1
Fairy WindSTABfairySPEC40100%30Level 4
Stun SporegrassSTAT-75%30Level 7
Draining KissSTABfairySPEC50100%10Level 18
Sweet ScentnormalSTAT-100%20Level 21
Struggle BugSTABbugSPEC50100%20Level 24
CovetnormalPHYS60100%25Level 32
SwitcheroodarkSTAT-100%10Level 40
Dazzling GleamSTABfairySPEC80100%10Level 48
Bug BuzzSTABbugSPEC90100%10Level 56
Quiver DancebugSTAT--20Level 64
AcrobaticsflyingPHYS55100%15TM / HM
AgilitypsychicSTAT--30TM / HM
Alluring VoiceSTABfairySPEC80100%10TM / HM
Baton PassnormalSTAT--40TM / HM
Bug BiteSTABbugPHYS60100%20TM / HM
Bug BuzzSTABbugSPEC90100%10TM / HM
Calm MindpsychicSTAT--20TM / HM
CharmfairySTAT-100%20TM / HM
Dazzling GleamSTABfairySPEC80100%10TM / HM
Draining KissSTABfairySPEC50100%10TM / HM
Dual WingbeatflyingPHYS4090%10TM / HM
EndurenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Energy BallgrassSPEC90100%10TM / HM
FacadenormalPHYS70100%20TM / HM
Fake TearsdarkSTAT-100%20TM / HM
Giga ImpactnormalPHYS15090%5TM / HM
Grass KnotgrassSPEC-100%20TM / HM
Helping HandnormalSTAT--20TM / HM
Hyper BeamnormalSPEC15090%5TM / HM
ImprisonpsychicSTAT--10TM / HM
Leech LifeSTABbugPHYS80100%10TM / HM
Light ScreenpsychicSTAT--30TM / HM
LungeSTABbugPHYS80100%15TM / HM
Magical LeafgrassSPEC60-20TM / HM
Play RoughSTABfairyPHYS9090%10TM / HM
Pollen PuffSTABbugSPEC90100%15TM / HM
PounceSTABbugPHYS50100%20TM / HM
ProtectnormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Psych UpnormalSTAT--10TM / HM
PsychicpsychicSPEC90100%10TM / HM
Psychic NoisepsychicSPEC75100%10TM / HM
ReflectpsychicSTAT--20TM / HM
RestpsychicSTAT--5TM / HM
Skill SwappsychicSTAT--10TM / HM
Skitter SmackSTABbugPHYS7090%10TM / HM
Sleep TalknormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Solar BeamgrassSPEC120100%10TM / HM
Stored PowerpsychicSPEC20100%10TM / HM
Struggle BugSTABbugSPEC50100%20TM / HM
SubstitutenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Sunny DayfireSTAT--5TM / HM
SwiftnormalSPEC60-20TM / HM
TailwindflyingSTAT--15TM / HM
Take DownnormalPHYS9085%20TM / HM
Tera BlastnormalSPEC80100%10TM / HM
ThiefdarkPHYS60100%25TM / HM
TrailblazegrassPHYS50100%20TM / HM
TrickpsychicSTAT-100%10TM / HM
U TurnSTABbugPHYS70100%20TM / HM
Bug BiteSTABbugPHYS60100%20Tutor
CovetnormalPHYS60100%25Tutor
Dual WingbeatflyingPHYS4090%10Tutor
Helping HandnormalSTAT--20Tutor
Skill SwappsychicSTAT--10Tutor
TailwindflyingSTAT--15Tutor
TrickpsychicSTAT-100%10Tutor

Ribombee Pokédex entries

2 generations · newest first
Generation VIII2 entries
Sword

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.

Shield

Ribombee absolutely hate getting wet or rained on. In the cloudy Galar region, they are very seldom seen.

Generation VII4 entries
Sun

It rolls up pollen into puffs. It makes many different varieties, some used as food and others used in battle.

Moon

Some of Ribombee’s pollen puffs are highly nutritious. They are sometimes sold as supplements.

Ultra Sun

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 Moon

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 species data

gen VII species · breeding and training
Species
GenerationVII (Alola)
ColorYellow
ShapeBug Wings
HabitatUnknown
Height0.2 m (0'08")
Weight0.5 kg (1.1 lbs)
Training and breeding
Capture rate75 (29.4%)
Growth rateMedium
Gender ratio50% Male / 50% Female
Egg groupsBug, Fairy
Hatch counter20 cycles, 5,376 steps
Base experience162
EV yield2 Spe
Regional dex numbers
National#743
Alola (SM)#084
Melemele#084
Ula'ula#044
Poni#034
Alola (USUM)#099
Melemele (USUM)#099
Ula'ula (USUM)#044
Poni (USUM)#043
Galar#188
Kitakami#017
Wild held items
Honey5%
5% in Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon
Read outfrom base stats
Battle roleSpecial attacker55 Atk / 95 SpA
Best statSpeed 124excellent
Speed tier124 Speextremely fast
Defensive load5 weak / 5 resist1 immunity
Catch difficulty75 / 255moderate, about 29.4% per ball

About Ribombee

Ribombee is a Bug and Fairy-type Pokémon introduced in Generation 7 (Alola). 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 stands 0.2 m (0'08") tall and weighs 0.5 kg (1.1 lbs), making it a small Pokémon.

Ribombee base stats

Ribombee has a base stat total of 464, which is moderate, typical of a fully-evolved Pokémon. Its highest stat is Speed at 124 (excellent), while its lowest is Attack at 55 (below average). Ribombee excels as a special attacker. Ribombee is extremely fast with a base Speed of 124.

Ribombee weaknesses and resistances

As a Bug and Fairy-type, Ribombee is weak to Fire, Poison, Flying, Rock, Steel-type moves, resists Grass, Fighting (¼x), Ground, Bug, Dark-type attacks, and is completely immune to Dragon-type moves. This gives Ribombee 5 weaknesses, 5 resistances, and 1 immunity.

Ribombee abilities

Ribombee's abilities include Shield Dust, Honey Gather, Sweet Veil. Shield Dust protects against incoming moves' extra effects.. Honey Gather the Pokémon may pick up honey after battle. Its Hidden Ability is Sweet Veil, which prevents friendly Pokémon from sleeping.

Ribombee moves and learnset

Ribombee can learn 68 moves in Generation 9, including 12 by leveling up, 49 via TM/HM, and 7 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Pollen Puff (Bug, 90 power), Bug Buzz (Bug, 90 power), Play Rough (Fairy, 90 power), Dazzling Gleam (Fairy, 80 power). For coverage, Ribombee can learn Giga Impact (Normal), Hyper Beam (Normal), Solar Beam (Grass).

Training Ribombee

Ribombee has a moderate capture rate of 75 (29.4%), meaning it may take a few attempts to catch. Defeating Ribombee yields 2 Speed EVs. It has a medium growth rate and requires approximately 5,376 steps to hatch from an Egg. Ribombee belongs to the Bug and Fairy egg groups. Ribombee is part of a 2-stage evolution line (Cutiefly → Ribombee). Wild Ribombee may be found holding Honey.

Use the tools on the right to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Ribombee. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Ribombee, or use the team builder to see how Ribombee fits into your squad.

Tools for Ribombee
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