Ribombee

Ribombee is a Bug/Fairy type Pokémon introduced in Generation 7. It is known as the Bee Fly Pokémon.

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.

Ribombee

Ribombee artwork by Ken Sugimori

Additional artwork

Pokédex data

National № 743
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 № 084 (Sun/Moon — Alola dex)
099 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex)
188 (Sword/Shield)

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.

NorFirWatEleGraIceFigPoiGro
2½¼2½
FlyPsyBugRocGhoDraDarSteFai
2½20½2

Evolution chart

#742
Cutiefly
Bug · Fairy
(Level 25)
#743
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

Sword/Shield Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon

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 egg moves 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:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
08Hyper BeamNormalSpecial 150 90
09Giga ImpactNormalPhysical 150 90
10Magical LeafGrassSpecial 60 ∞
11Solar BeamGrassSpecial 120 100
17Light ScreenPsychicStatus — —
18ReflectPsychicStatus — —
19SafeguardNormalStatus — —
21RestPsychicStatus — —
23ThiefDarkPhysical 60 100
24SnoreNormalSpecial 50 100
25ProtectNormalStatus — —
29CharmFairyStatus — 100
31AttractNormalStatus — 100
34Sunny DayFireStatus — —
39FacadeNormalPhysical 70 100
40SwiftNormalSpecial 60 ∞
41Helping HandNormalStatus — —
44ImprisonPsychicStatus — —
47Fake TearsDarkStatus — 100
56U-turnBugPhysical 70 100
62Speed SwapPsychicStatus — —
71Wonder RoomPsychicStatus — —
72Magic RoomPsychicStatus — —
76RoundNormalSpecial 60 100
78AcrobaticsFlyingPhysical 55 100
87Draining KissFairySpecial 50 100

Moves learnt by TR

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

TR
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
11PsychicPsychicSpecial 90 100
18Leech LifeBugPhysical 80 100
20SubstituteNormalStatus — —
26EndureNormalStatus — —
27Sleep TalkNormalStatus — —
29Baton PassNormalStatus — —
38TrickPsychicStatus — 100
40Skill SwapPsychicStatus — —
49Calm MindPsychicStatus — —
61Bug BuzzBugSpecial 90 100
65Energy BallGrassSpecial 90 100
83Ally SwitchPsychicStatus — —
90Play RoughFairyPhysical 90 90
92Dazzling GleamFairySpecial 80 100
96Pollen PuffBugSpecial 90 100

Moves learnt by level up

Ribombee learns the following moves in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1AbsorbGrassSpecial 20 100
1Fairy WindFairySpecial 40 100
1Pollen PuffBugSpecial 90 100
1Struggle BugBugSpecial 50 100
1Stun SporeGrassStatus — 75
4Fairy WindFairySpecial 40 100
7Stun SporeGrassStatus — 75
10Struggle BugBugSpecial 50 100
13Silver WindBugSpecial 60 100
16Draining KissFairySpecial 50 100
21Sweet ScentNormalStatus — 100
28Bug BuzzBugSpecial 90 100
35Dazzling GleamFairySpecial 80 100
42AromatherapyGrassStatus — —
49Quiver DanceBugStatus — —

Moves learnt on evolution

Ribombee learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon (regardless of level).

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Pollen PuffBugSpecial 90 100

Egg moves

Ribombee learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Ribombee egg moves page.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Baton PassNormalStatus — —
BestowNormalStatus — —
MoonblastFairySpecial 95 100
PowderBugStatus — 100
Skill SwapPsychicStatus — —
Speed SwapPsychicStatus — —
Sticky WebBugStatus — —

Move Tutor moves

Ribombee can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
After YouNormalStatus — —
Ally SwitchPsychicStatus — —
Bug BiteBugPhysical 60 100
CovetNormalPhysical 60 100
DefogFlyingStatus — —
Helping HandNormalStatus — —
Last ResortNormalPhysical 140 100
Magic RoomPsychicStatus — —
Signal BeamBugSpecial 75 100
Skill SwapPsychicStatus — —
SnoreNormalSpecial 50 100
TailwindFlyingStatus — —
TelekinesisPsychicStatus — —
TrickPsychicStatus — 100
Wonder RoomPsychicStatus — —

Moves learnt by TM

Ribombee is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
04Calm MindPsychicStatus — —
06ToxicPoisonStatus — 90
10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial 60 100
11Sunny DayFireStatus — —
16Light ScreenPsychicStatus — —
17ProtectNormalStatus — —
19RoostFlyingStatus — —
20SafeguardNormalStatus — —
21FrustrationNormalPhysical — 100
22Solar BeamGrassSpecial 120 100
27ReturnNormalPhysical — 100
28Leech LifeBugPhysical 80 100
29PsychicPsychicSpecial 90 100
32Double TeamNormalStatus — —
33ReflectPsychicStatus — —
40Aerial AceFlyingPhysical 60 ∞
42FacadeNormalPhysical 70 100
44RestPsychicStatus — —
45AttractNormalStatus — 100
46ThiefDarkPhysical 60 100
48RoundNormalSpecial 60 100
53Energy BallGrassSpecial 90 100
62AcrobaticsFlyingPhysical 55 100
77Psych UpNormalStatus — —
83InfestationBugSpecial 20 100
85Dream EaterPsychicSpecial 100 100
87SwaggerNormalStatus — 85
88Sleep TalkNormalStatus — —
89U-turnBugPhysical 70 100
90SubstituteNormalStatus — —
96Nature PowerNormalStatus — —
99Dazzling GleamFairySpecial 80 100
100ConfideNormalStatus — —

Ribombee sprites

Type Generation 7 Generation 8
Normal Ribombee sprite from Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Ribombee sprite from Sword & Shield
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

Answers to Ribombee questions

Other languages

English, Spanish, Italian Ribombee
Japanese アブリボン (Aburibbon)
German Bandelby
French Rubombelle

Name origin

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