Ribombee (#0743) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP60120–167230–324

Atk5554–117103–229

Def6058–123112–240

SpA9590–161175–317

SpD7067–134130–262

Spe124116–193227–381

Total464Higher than 54% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 Spe.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 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.

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.

Type matchups

Weak to

Fire2×Flying2×Poison2×Rock2×Steel2×

Resists

Fighting¼×Bug½×Dark½×Grass½×Ground½×

Immune to

Dragon0×

Takes normal damage from 7 types

NormalGhostWaterElectricPsychicIceFairy

Abilities

Honey Gather
The Pokémon may pick up Honey after battle.
Shield Dust
Protects against incoming moves' extra effects.
Sweet VeilHidden ability
Prevents friendly Pokémon from sleeping.

Competitive

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: Shield Dust
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

Sticky Web100%
Moonblast98.1%
Stun Spore84.5%
Tailwind30.7%
Quiver Dance19.2%
Trick15.8%
Skill Swap15.1%
U-turn11.4%
Psychic Noise9.1%
Pounce4.1%

Items

Focus Sash82.4%
Choice Scarf16%
Mental Herb0.8%
Life Orb0.3%
Heavy-Duty Boots0.2%
Light Clay0.1%

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 PuffDamages opponents, but heals allies for 50% of their max HP.BugSpec90100%15

1AbsorbDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.GrassSpec20100%25

1Fairy WindInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.FairySpec40100%30

1Stun SporeParalyzes the target.GrassStatus—75%30

1Sweet ScentLowers the target’s evasion by one stage.NormalStatus—100%20

18Draining KissDrains 75% of the damage inflicted to heal the user.FairySpec50100%10

24Struggle BugHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Special Attack by one stage.BugSpec50100%20

32CovetTakes the target’s item.NormalPhys60100%25

40SwitcherooUser and target swap items.DarkStatus—100%10

48Dazzling GleamInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.FairySpec80100%10

56Bug BuzzHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.BugSpec90100%10

64Quiver DanceRaises the user’s Special Attack, Special Defense, and Speed by one stage each.BugStatus——20

TM / HM / TR 49

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

TM02CharmLowers the target’s Attack by two stages.FairyStatus—100%20

TM03Fake TearsLowers the target’s Special Defense by two stages.DarkStatus—100%20

TM04AgilityRaises the user’s Speed by two stages.PsychicStatus——30

TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM14AcrobaticsHas double power if the user has no held item.FlyingPhys55100%15

TM15Struggle BugHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Special Attack by one stage.BugSpec50100%20

TM18ThiefTakes the target’s item.DarkPhys60100%25

TM20TrailblazeThe user attacks suddenly as if leaping out from tall grass. The user's nimble footwork boosts its Speed stat.GrassPhys50100%20

TM21PounceThe user attacks by pouncing on the target. This also lowers the target's Speed stat.BugPhys50100%20

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM32SwiftNever misses.NormalSpec60—20

TM33Magical LeafNever misses.GrassSpec60—20

TM37Draining KissDrains 75% of the damage inflicted to heal the user.FairySpec50100%10

TM41Stored PowerPower is higher the more the user’s stats have been raised, to a maximum of 31×.PsychicSpec20100%10

TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM49Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5

TM60U-turnUser must switch out after attacking.BugPhys70100%20

TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TM74ReflectReduces damage from physical attacks by half.PsychicStatus——20

TM75Light ScreenReduces damage from special attacks by 50% for five turns.PsychicStatus——30

TM79Dazzling GleamInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.FairySpec80100%10

TM81Grass KnotInflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.GrassSpec—100%20

TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM92ImprisonPrevents the target from using any moves that the user also knows.PsychicStatus——10

TM95Leech LifeDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.BugPhys80100%10

TM98Skill SwapUser and target swap abilities.PsychicStatus——10

TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TM109TrickUser and target swap items.PsychicStatus—100%10

TM113TailwindFor three turns, friendly Pokémon have doubled Speed.FlyingStatus——15

TM119Energy BallHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GrassSpec90100%10

TM120PsychicHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.PsychicSpec90100%10

TM127Play RoughHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Attack by one stage.FairyPhys9090%10

TM129Calm MindRaises the user’s Special Attack and Special Defense by one stage.PsychicStatus——20

TM130Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20

TM131Pollen PuffDamages opponents, but heals allies for 50% of their max HP.BugSpec90100%15

TM132Baton PassAllows the trainer to switch out the user and pass effects along to its replacement.NormalStatus——40

TM152Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5

TM162Bug BuzzHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.BugSpec90100%10

TM163Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5

TM168Solar BeamRequires a turn to charge before attacking.GrassSpec120100%10

TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10

TM182Bug BiteIf target has a berry, inflicts double damage and uses the berry.BugPhys60100%20

TM185LungeLowers the target’s Attack by one stage after inflicting damage.BugPhys80100%15

TM197Dual WingbeatHits twice in one turn.FlyingPhys4090%10

TM203Psych UpDiscards the user’s stat changes and copies the target’s.NormalStatus——10

TM219Skitter SmackLowers the target’s Special Attack by one stage.BugPhys7090%10

TM227Alluring VoiceThe user attacks the target using its angelic voice. This also confuses the target if its stats have been boosted during the turn.FairySpec80100%10

TM228Psychic NoiseThe user attacks the target with unpleasant sound waves. For two turns, the target is prevented from recovering HP through moves, Abilities, or held items.PsychicSpec75100%10

Egg moves 3

EggAromatic MistRaises a selected ally’s Special Defense by one stage.FairyStatus——20

EggMoonblastHas a 30% chance to lower the target’s Special Attack by one stage.FairySpec95100%15

EggSticky WebCovers the opposing field, lowering opponents’ Speed by one stage upon switching in.BugStatus——20

Pokédex entries

Category: Bee Fly Pokémon
Debut: Alola · Sun & Moon
Color: Yellow
Shape
Habitat: —

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

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

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield: 2 Spe
Catch rate: 75 ≈9.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 70
Base experience: 162
Growth rate: Medium

Breeding

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

Where to find

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