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 70 (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

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.
1AbsorbGrass 20 100
1CovetNormal 60 100
1Fairy WindFairy 40 100
1Pollen PuffBug 90 100
1Stun SporeGrass — 75
1Sweet ScentNormal — 100
18Draining KissFairy 50 100
24Struggle BugBug 50 100
32AromatherapyGrass — —
40SwitcherooDark — 100
48Dazzling GleamFairy 80 100
56Bug BuzzBug 90 100
64Quiver DanceBug — —

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 PuffBug 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 MistFairy — —
MoonblastFairy 95 100
Sticky WebBug — —

Move Tutor moves

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

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Dual WingbeatFlying 40 90

Moves learnt by TM

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

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
08Hyper BeamNormal 150 90
09Giga ImpactNormal 150 90
10Magical LeafGrass 60 ∞
11Solar BeamGrass 120 100
17Light ScreenPsychic — —
18ReflectPsychic — —
19SafeguardNormal — —
21RestPsychic — —
23ThiefDark 60 100
24SnoreNormal 50 100
25ProtectNormal — —
29CharmFairy — 100
31AttractNormal — 100
34Sunny DayFire — —
39FacadeNormal 70 100
40SwiftNormal 60 ∞
41Helping HandNormal — —
44ImprisonPsychic — —
47Fake TearsDark — 100
56U-turnBug 70 100
62Speed SwapPsychic — —
71Wonder RoomPsychic — —
72Magic RoomPsychic — —
76RoundNormal 60 100
78AcrobaticsFlying 55 100
87Draining KissFairy 50 100

Moves learnt by TR

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

TR
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
11PsychicPsychic 90 100
18Leech LifeBug 80 100
20SubstituteNormal — —
26EndureNormal — —
27Sleep TalkNormal — —
29Baton PassNormal — —
38TrickPsychic — 100
40Skill SwapPsychic — —
49Calm MindPsychic — —
61Bug BuzzBug 90 100
65Energy BallGrass 90 100
83Ally SwitchPsychic — —
90Play RoughFairy 90 90
92Dazzling GleamFairy 80 100
96Pollen PuffBug 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.
1AbsorbGrass 20 100
1Fairy WindFairy 40 100
1Pollen PuffBug 90 100
1Struggle BugBug 50 100
1Stun SporeGrass — 75
4Fairy WindFairy 40 100
7Stun SporeGrass — 75
10Struggle BugBug 50 100
13Silver WindBug 60 100
16Draining KissFairy 50 100
21Sweet ScentNormal — 100
28Bug BuzzBug 90 100
35Dazzling GleamFairy 80 100
42AromatherapyGrass — —
49Quiver DanceBug — —

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 PuffBug 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 PassNormal — —
BestowNormal — —
MoonblastFairy 95 100
PowderBug — 100
Skill SwapPsychic — —
Speed SwapPsychic — —
Sticky WebBug — —

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 YouNormal — —
Ally SwitchPsychic — —
Bug BiteBug 60 100
CovetNormal 60 100
DefogFlying — —
Helping HandNormal — —
Last ResortNormal 140 100
Magic RoomPsychic — —
Signal BeamBug 75 100
Skill SwapPsychic — —
SnoreNormal 50 100
TailwindFlying — —
TelekinesisPsychic — —
TrickPsychic — 100
Wonder RoomPsychic — —

Moves learnt by TM

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

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
04Calm MindPsychic — —
06ToxicPoison — 90
10Hidden PowerNormal 60 100
11Sunny DayFire — —
16Light ScreenPsychic — —
17ProtectNormal — —
19RoostFlying — —
20SafeguardNormal — —
21FrustrationNormal — 100
22Solar BeamGrass 120 100
27ReturnNormal — 100
28Leech LifeBug 80 100
29PsychicPsychic 90 100
32Double TeamNormal — —
33ReflectPsychic — —
40Aerial AceFlying 60 ∞
42FacadeNormal 70 100
44RestPsychic — —
45AttractNormal — 100
46ThiefDark 60 100
48RoundNormal 60 100
53Energy BallGrass 90 100
62AcrobaticsFlying 55 100
77Psych UpNormal — —
83InfestationBug 20 100
85Dream EaterPsychic 100 100
87SwaggerNormal — 85
88Sleep TalkNormal — —
89U-turnBug 70 100
90SubstituteNormal — —
96Nature PowerNormal — —
99Dazzling GleamFairy 80 100
100ConfideNormal — —

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		 Trade/migrate from another game
Sword
Shield		 Stony Wilderness

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