Ribombee

Ribombee is a Bug/Fairy type Pokémon introduced in Generation 7.

Ribombee collect flower nectar and pollen to make into balls known as Pollen Puffs. These serve as food, and what’s more, they also can cause effects like paralysis or dizziness. Ribombee may use puffs to strike their opponents during battles.

Pokédex data

National № 0743
Type Bug Fairy
Species Bee Fly Pokémon
Height 0.2 m (0′08″)
Weight 0.5 kg (1.1 lbs)
Abilities 1. Honey Gather
2. Shield Dust
Sweet Veil (hidden ability)
Local № 0084 (Sun/Moon — Alola dex)
0099 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex)
0188 (Sword/Shield)
0017 (The Teal Mask)

Training

EV yield 2 Speed
Catch rate 75 (9.8% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship 50 (normal)
Base Exp. 162
Growth Rate Medium Fast

Breeding

Egg Groups Bug, Fairy
Gender 50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles 20 (4,884–5,140 steps)

Base stats

HP 60
230 324
Attack 55
103 229
Defense 60
112 240
Sp. Atk 95
175 317
Sp. Def 70
130 262
Speed 124
227 381
Total 464 Min Max

The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Ribombee.

Evolution chart

Cutiefly#0742
Cutiefly
Bug · Fairy
(Level 25)
Ribombee#0743
Ribombee
Bug · Fairy

Ribombee changes

Pokédex 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.
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.

Moves learned by Ribombee

Moves learnt by level up

Ribombee learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1AbsorbGrassSpecial 20 100
1Fairy WindFairySpecial 40 100
1Stun SporeGrassStatus 75
1Sweet ScentNormalStatus 100
18Draining KissFairySpecial 50 100
24Struggle BugBugSpecial 50 100
32CovetNormalPhysical 60 100
40SwitcherooDarkStatus 100
48Dazzling GleamFairySpecial 80 100
56Bug BuzzBugSpecial 90 100
64Quiver DanceBugStatus

Moves learnt on evolution

Ribombee learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet (regardless of level).

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Pollen PuffBugSpecial 90 100

Egg moves

Ribombee does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet.

Moves learnt by TM

Ribombee is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:

Moves learnt by level up

Ribombee learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1AbsorbGrassSpecial 20 100
1CovetNormalPhysical 60 100
1Fairy WindFairySpecial 40 100
1Pollen PuffBugSpecial 90 100
1Stun SporeGrassStatus 75
1Sweet ScentNormalStatus 100
18Draining KissFairySpecial 50 100
24Struggle BugBugSpecial 50 100
32AromatherapyGrassStatus
40SwitcherooDarkStatus 100
48Dazzling GleamFairySpecial 80 100
56Bug BuzzBugSpecial 90 100
64Quiver DanceBugStatus

Moves learnt on evolution

Ribombee learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Sword & Shield (regardless of level).

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Pollen PuffBugSpecial 90 100

Egg moves

Ribombee learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Sword & Shield. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Ribombee gen 8 learnset page.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Aromatic MistFairyStatus
MoonblastFairySpecial 95 100
Sticky WebBugStatus

Move Tutor moves

Ribombee can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Sword & Shield from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Dual WingbeatFlyingPhysical 40 90

Moves learnt by TM

Ribombee is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sword & Shield:

Moves learnt by TR

Ribombee is compatible with these Technical Records in Pokémon Sword & Shield:

Ribombee sprites

Type Generation 7 Generation 8 Generation 9
Normal Ribombee sprite from Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Ribombee sprite from Sword & Shield Ribombee sprite from Scarlet & Violet
Shiny Ribombee Shiny sprite from Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon

Where to find Ribombee

Sun
Moon
Ula'ula Meadow, Poni Meadow
Ultra Sun Ula'ula Meadow, Poni Meadow, Heahea Beach
Ultra Moon Ula'ula Meadow, Poni Meadow
Let's Go Pikachu
Let's Go Eevee
Not available in this game
Sword
Shield
Stony Wilderness
Brilliant Diamond
Shining Pearl
Legends: Arceus
Not available in this game
Scarlet
Violet
Location data not yet available

Other languages

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

 

English Bee Fly Pokémon
Japanese ツリアブポケモン
German Hummelfliegen-Pokémon
French Pokémon Bombyle
Italian Pokémon Bombilide
Spanish Pokémon Mosca Abeja
Korean 재니등에포켓몬
Chinese (Simplified) 蜂虻宝可梦
Chinese (Traditional) 蜂虻寶可夢

Name origin

ribbon
fancy/colorful strip of material
Bombyliidae
Scientific name of the ‘bee fly’
bee
a species of flying insect