Competitive Information for Ribombee [Sun/Moon]
Base Stats for Ribombee
Bug / Fairy
Abilities:
Honey GatherHoney Gather: No competitive use.
, Shield DustShield Dust: This Pokemon is not affected by the secondary effect of another Pokemon's attack.
, Sweet VeilSweet Veil: This Pokemon and its allies cannot fall asleep; those already asleep do not wake up.
Bug
Dark
Dragon
Electric
Fairy
Fighting
Fire
Flying
Ghost
0.5x
0.5x
0x
0.25x
2x
2x
Grass
Ground
Ice
Normal
Poison
Psychic
Rock
Steel
Water
0.5x
0.5x
2x
2x
2x
¼x
½x
2x
4x
Movesets for Singles
What is a good competitive moveset for Ribombee? These builds have been optimized for Pokemon competing in Sun/Moon Single Battles. The movesets and EVs have been specifically calibrated to deal the most amount of damage to the largest group of potentially common opponents and typing threats for the Sun/Moon generation metagame.
Common team mates for Ribombee in Pokemon Sun/Moon:
SerperiorKartanaPinsir-MegaMimikyuExcadrillBlacephalonKommo-oTapu%20LeleBisharpCharizard-Mega-Y
SerperiorKartanaPinsir-MegaMimikyuExcadrillBlacephalonKommo-oTapu%20LeleBisharpCharizard-Mega-Y
Ribombee is a decent Bug and Fairy-typed Pokemon. It's a not-uncommon sight to see Ribombee out in the 7th generation battlefield. Ribombee is weak to Fire, Flying, Poison, Rock, and Steel-typed attacks.
Species: Ribombee
Item: Focus Sash
Ability: Shield Dust
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Moonblast
- Quiver Dance
- Sticky Web
- Stun Spore
Item: Focus Sash
Ability: Shield Dust
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Moonblast
- Quiver Dance
- Sticky Web
- Stun Spore
Special Sweeper Ribombee (Popular/Trending)
Ribombee is a spectacular Special Sweeper. This moveset attempts to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Focus Sash helps protect Ribombee from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out (usually Quiver Dance to boost Ribombee for the following turns). With Shield Dust, Ribombee is not affected by the secondary effect of another pokemon's attack.
♦ Moonblast is a special STAB-boosted 95-base power Fairy-type move (30% chance to lower the target's special attack by 1 stage).
♦ Quiver Dance is a status move (raises your Ribombee's special attack, special defense, speed by 1 stage).
♦ Sticky Web is a status move (lowers speed of grounded foes by 1 stage on switch-in).
♦ Stun Spore is a status move (paralyzes the target).
♦ Quiver Dance is a status move (raises your Ribombee's special attack, special defense, speed by 1 stage).
♦ Sticky Web is a status move (lowers speed of grounded foes by 1 stage on switch-in).
♦ Stun Spore is a status move (paralyzes the target).
No additional EV spread were found for this set at this time.Array
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Species: Ribombee
Item: Fairium Z / Focus Sash
Ability: Shield Dust
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
EVs: 192 Hp / 12 Def / 252 SpA / 52 Spe
Moveset:
- Moonblast / Dazzling Gleam
- Bug Buzz / Pollen Puff
- Energy Ball / Solar Beam
- Psychic
Item: Fairium Z / Focus Sash
Ability: Shield Dust
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
EVs: 192 Hp / 12 Def / 252 SpA / 52 Spe
Moveset:
- Moonblast / Dazzling Gleam
- Bug Buzz / Pollen Puff
- Energy Ball / Solar Beam
- Psychic
Special Sweeper Ribombee (Shield Dust)
Ribombee is a decent Special Sweeper. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Focus Sash helps protect Ribombee from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. With Shield Dust, Ribombee is not affected by the secondary effect of another pokemon's attack.
♦ Moonblast is a special STAB-boosted 95-base power Fairy-type move (30% chance to lower the target's special attack by 1 stage).
♦ Dazzling Gleam is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Fairy-type move (no additional effect. hits adjacent foes).
♦ Bug Buzz is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Bug-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Pollen Puff is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Bug-type move (if the target is an ally, heals 50% of its max hp).
♦ Energy Ball is a special 90-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Solar Beam is a special 120-base power Grass-type move (charges turn 1. hits turn 2. no charge in sunlight).
♦ Psychic is a special 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Dazzling Gleam is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Fairy-type move (no additional effect. hits adjacent foes).
♦ Bug Buzz is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Bug-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Pollen Puff is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Bug-type move (if the target is an ally, heals 50% of its max hp).
♦ Energy Ball is a special 90-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Solar Beam is a special 120-base power Grass-type move (charges turn 1. hits turn 2. no charge in sunlight).
♦ Psychic is a special 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
No additional EV spread were found for this set at this time.Array
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Movesets for Doubles
What is a good doubles moveset for Ribombee? These builds have been optimized for Sun/Moon Double Battles. They have movesets and EVs specifically calibrated to generally work best versus multiple Pokemon at once as well as helping to support other team members and allys in the Sun/Moon generation metagame.
Common team mates for Ribombee in Pokemon Sun/Moon:
SerperiorKartanaPinsir-MegaMimikyuExcadrillBlacephalonKommo-oTapu%20LeleBisharpCharizard-Mega-Y
SerperiorKartanaPinsir-MegaMimikyuExcadrillBlacephalonKommo-oTapu%20LeleBisharpCharizard-Mega-Y
Species: Ribombee
Item: Fairium Z / Focus Sash
Ability: Shield Dust
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
EVs: 192 Hp / 12 Def / 252 SpA / 52 Spe
Moveset:
- Dazzling Gleam / Moonblast
- Struggle Bug / Bug Buzz
- Energy Ball / Solar Beam
- Psychic
Item: Fairium Z / Focus Sash
Ability: Shield Dust
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
EVs: 192 Hp / 12 Def / 252 SpA / 52 Spe
Moveset:
- Dazzling Gleam / Moonblast
- Struggle Bug / Bug Buzz
- Energy Ball / Solar Beam
- Psychic
Doubles Special Sweeper Ribombee (Shield Dust)
Ribombee is a marvelous Special Sweeper. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Focus Sash helps protect Ribombee from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. With Shield Dust, Ribombee is not affected by the secondary effect of another pokemon's attack.
♦ Dazzling Gleam is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Fairy-type move (no additional effect. hits adjacent foes).
♦ Moonblast is a special STAB-boosted 95-base power Fairy-type move (30% chance to lower the target's special attack by 1 stage).
♦ Struggle Bug is a special STAB-boosted 50-base power Bug-type move (100% chance to lower the foes special attack by 1 stage).
♦ Bug Buzz is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Bug-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Energy Ball is a special 90-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Solar Beam is a special 120-base power Grass-type move (charges turn 1. hits turn 2. no charge in sunlight).
♦ Psychic is a special 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Moonblast is a special STAB-boosted 95-base power Fairy-type move (30% chance to lower the target's special attack by 1 stage).
♦ Struggle Bug is a special STAB-boosted 50-base power Bug-type move (100% chance to lower the foes special attack by 1 stage).
♦ Bug Buzz is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Bug-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Energy Ball is a special 90-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Solar Beam is a special 120-base power Grass-type move (charges turn 1. hits turn 2. no charge in sunlight).
♦ Psychic is a special 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
No additional EV spread were found for this set at this time.Array
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Movepool
Wondering what moves can Ribombee learn? Here is the list of moves this Pokemon can learn in this selected generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by move type, category, accuracy, and power. Bolded moves will gain the same-type attack bonus (STAB) if this Pokemon uses them.
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Damage Modifiers:
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Note: The damage listed here under Versus is not actually calculated using the in-game damage formula. It is simply calculated using typing weaknesses and resistances from the selected type-matchup modifier along with STAB (if applied) to help sort through and give a general idea as to how powerful certain moves might be towards that selected typing after modifiers are applied. Several moves listed here may have additional effects that might alter actual damage output which are not factored on this specific list. Use damage calculators to find actual damage amounts.
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Ribombee can perform in Sun/Moon. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive SM Move and Ability Combos for Ribombee
- Moves: Sunny day + Solar beam
- Moves: Swagger + Psych up
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Move: Acrobatics + Item: Red Card
- Move: Acrobatics + Item: Flying Gem
- Moves with Priority: Ally Switch, Helping Hand, Protect, Powder
- Moves that Break Screens: Defog
- Moves that inflict status: Stun Spore, Toxic
Moves that boost Ribombee's stats
- Calm Mind
- Quiver Dance
- Silver Wind
Most notable and possible best moves for Ribombee
- Baton Pass
- Bug Buzz
- Hidden Power
- Hidden Power Fire
- Hidden Power Ground
- Light Screen
- Moonblast
- Protect
- Quiver Dance
- Reflect
- Rest
- Roost
- Roost
- Sticky Web
- Stun Spore
- Toxic
- U-turn
- U-turn
Common Effort Values for Ribombee in Sun and Moon
- Timid Nature ( 0/0/0/252/4/252/ )
- Timid Nature ( 4/0/0/252/0/252/ )
- Optimize Ribombee's EV spread for Pokemon Sun and Moon
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