Ribombee (Pokémon)

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Ribombee Bee Fly Pokémon アブリボン Aburibbon #743 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Bug Fairy Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Honey Gather or Shield Dust Cacophony Cacophony Sweet Veil Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Cacophony
Gender ratio Unknown 50% male, 50% female	Catch rate 75 (17.5%)
Breeding Egg Groups Bug and Fairy Hatch time 20 cycles
Height 0'08" 0.2 m Ribombee 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 1.1 lbs. 0.5 kg Ribombee 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield Unknown Gen. IV Unknown IV 162	Leveling rate Medium Fast
EV yield Total: 2 Ribombee 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 2 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint File:F743.png {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Yellow	Base friendship 70
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Ribombee (Japanese: アブリボン Aburibbon) is a dual-type Bug/Fairy Pokémon introduced in Generation VII.

It evolves from Cutiefly starting at level 25.

Biology

Ribombee is a tiny, insectoid Pokémon with a large head, slightly smaller body, and thin arms and legs. It is covered in fluffy, yellow hair with a white face, lower body, and a tuft of hair on its back. It has big eyes with a one white and one brown square speck in the center. Over its eyes are white hairs similar to eyelashes, and it has two black antennae. Around its neck is a brown scarf with a needle-like projection on the front. Two wings nearly as large as its body sprout from its back. The wings are white with three brown loop designs near the base. Its four thin limbs have bulbous hands or feet.

Ribombee uses its fluffy hair to hold pollen it collects from flowers. Rain turns its hair dirty and its pollen damp, so it only visits fields if the weather will remain clear. When storms are in the horizon, Ribombee hide in tree hollows and wait stock-still. The pollen and nectar its collects is used to form balls called "Pollen Puffs". These balls can be used as food or relieve tiredness with a soothing effect. The Alolan people sell Pollen Puffs as valuable nutritious supplements. Pollen Puffs can also be used to attack with paralysis or dizziness, such as during Ribombee's signature move, also called Pollen Puff.

In the anime

In the main series

Ribombee in the anime

Major appearances

A Ribombee appeared in The Shape of Love to Come!, under the ownership of Mina. It is her partner Pokémon, and as a result, Mina can understand the emotions Ribombee senses. Rimbombee reappeared in Battle Royal 151! and The Battlefield of Truth and Love!.

Minor appearances

Multiple Ribombee debuted in Partner Promises!, where they were among the Pokémon that Ash and Pikachu saw on Treasure Island. They reappeared in Alola, Alola!, when Ash revisited the island alongside his classmates and Misty.

A Ribombee appeared in A Dream Encounter! in a video advertising Aether Paradise. It reappeared in Deceiving Appearances!. Three additional Ribombee appeared in a video in Mission: Total Recall!. Three of these Rimbombee appeared again in Don't Ignore the Small Stufful!.

Multiple Ribombee appeared in Tasting the Bitter with the Sweet!, with one appearing in the present day. In the past, they gave Lana and Mallow pollen puff each. In the present day, Jessie, after hearing that story, found a Ribombee and demanded one, only to receive a defensive purple puff.

A Trainer's Ribombee appeared in I Choose Paradise!, where it was among the Pokémon seen at the Pokémon Paradise Resort.

Multiple Ribombee appeared in Battling the Beast Within! as residents of the post-apocalyptic Ultra Ruin. One appeared during the present day and the rest appeared in a flashback.

A Ribombee appeared in the Poké Problem segment of SM114, where it was used as a test subject for Faba to test out his own invention.

A Ribombee appeared in A Recipe for Success! as one of the customers at Oranguru's place.

Two Ribombee appeared in A Timeless Encounter!.

A Ribombee appeared in the Poké Problem segment of SM145, where it flew past Lillie causing Snowy to chase it after it and Magearna to trip when it tried to do the same.

Multiple Ribombee appeared in Mind-Boggling Dynamax!, where they were among the Pokémon seen in the Wild Area.

A Ribombee will appear in M23.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry SM084 Ribombee Rotom Pokédex Ribombee, the Bee Fly Pokémon. A Bug and Fairy type. Ribombee rolls pollen into all kinds of puffs, for use in battle or to eat.

In the GOTCHA! music video

A Ribombee briefly appeared in GOTCHA!, under the ownership of Mina.

In the manga

Ribombee in Pokémon Adventures

In the Pocket Monsters manga

Multiple Ribombee appeared in JNM02.

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Ribombee debuted in PASM30, under the ownership of Mina.

In the TCG

Main article: Ribombee (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VII.
Generation VII Alola SM: #084 Alola USUM: #099 Kanto #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!‎. 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.
Generation VIII Galar #188 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.

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VII.
Generation VII Sun Moon Ula'ula Meadow, Poni Meadow Ultra Sun Ula'ula Meadow, Poni Meadow Received from Samson Oak at Heahea Beach* (Totem-sized) Ultra Moon Ula'ula Meadow, Poni Meadow Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee Unobtainable
Generation VIII Sword Shield Bridge Field, Stony Wilderness Rolling Fields, Bridge Field, South Lake Miloch (Max Raid Battle)

In side games

Cross-Generation Shuffle Event: Ribombee Appears

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Sun	Moon	Honey (5%)
Ultra Sun	Ultra Moon	Honey (5%)
Sword	Shield	Honey (5%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 60		120 - 167	230 - 324
Attack: 55		54 - 117	103 - 229
Defense: 60		58 - 123	112 - 240
Sp. Atk: 95		90 - 161	175 - 317
Sp. Def: 70		67 - 134	130 - 262
Speed: 124		116 - 193	227 - 381
Total: 464	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting ¼× Flying 2× Poison 2× Ground ½× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel 2× Fire 2× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 0× Dark ½× Fairy 1× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting ¼× Flying 2× Poison 2× Ground ½× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel 2× Fire 2× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 0× Dark ½× Fairy 1× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting ¼× Flying 2× Poison 2× Ground ½× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel 2× Fire 2× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 0× Dark ½× Fairy 1× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting ¼× Flying 2× Poison 2× Ground ½× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel 2× Fire 2× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 0× Dark ½× Fairy 1× None

Notes: If this Pokémon is given a Ring Target, the effectiveness of  Dragon-type  moves is 1×.

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation VIII Other generations: VII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 011 Pollen Puff Bug Special 09090 100100% 15 011 Covet Normal Physical 06060 100100% 25 011 Absorb Grass Special 02020 100100% 25 011 Fairy Wind Fairy Special 04040 100100% 30 011 Stun Spore Grass Status 0000— 07575% 30 011 Sweet Scent Normal Status 0000— 100100% 20 Evo.Evo. Pollen Puff Bug Special 09090 100100% 15 1818 Draining Kiss Fairy Special 05050 100100% 10 2424 Struggle Bug Bug Special 05050 100100% 20 3232 Aromatherapy Grass Status 0000— 00——% 5 4040 Switcheroo Dark Status 0000— 100100% 10 4848 Dazzling Gleam Fairy Special 08080 100100% 10 5656 Bug Buzz Bug Special 09090 100100% 10 6464 Quiver Dance Bug Status 0000— 00——% 20

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Ribombee Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Ribombee

By TM/TR

Generation VIII Other generations: VII - IX

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM08 TM08 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5 TM09 TM09 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5 TM10 TM10 Magical Leaf Grass Special 06060 00—}}—% 20 TM11 TM11 Solar Beam Grass Special 120120 100}}100% 10 TM17 TM17 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 30 TM18 TM18 Reflect Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM19 TM19 Safeguard Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 25 TM21 TM21 Rest Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM23 TM23 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25 TM24 TM24 Snore Normal Special 05050 100}}100% 15 TM25 TM25 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM29 TM29 Charm Fairy Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM31 TM31 Attract Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM34 TM34 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM39 TM39 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM40 TM40 Swift Normal Special 06060 00—}}—% 20 TM41 TM41 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM44 TM44 Imprison Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM47 TM47 Fake Tears Dark Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM56 TM56 U-turn Bug Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM62 TM62 Speed Swap Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM71 TM71 Wonder Room Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM72 TM72 Magic Room Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM76 TM76 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM78 TM78 Acrobatics Flying Physical 05555 100}}100% 15 TM87 TM87 Draining Kiss Fairy Special 05050 100}}100% 10 TR11 TR11 Psychic Psychic Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TR18 TR18 Leech Life Bug Physical 08080 100}}100% 10 TR20 TR20 Substitute Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR26 TR26 Endure Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR27 TR27 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR29 TR29 Baton Pass Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 40 TR38 TR38 Trick Psychic Status 0000— 100}}100% 10 TR40 TR40 Skill Swap Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR49 TR49 Calm Mind Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TR61 TR61 Bug Buzz Bug Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TR65 TR65 Energy Ball Grass Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TR83 TR83 Ally Switch Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 15 TR90 TR90 Play Rough Fairy Physical 09090 090}}90% 10 TR92 TR92 Dazzling Gleam Fairy Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TR96 TR96 Pollen Puff Bug Special 09090 100}}100% 15

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Ribombee Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Ribombee

By breeding

Generation VIII Other generations: VII - IX

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Aromatic Mist Fairy Status — —% 20 Moonblast Fairy Special 95 100% 15 Sticky Web Bug Status — —% 20

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Ribombee in Generation VIII Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Ribombee in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Ribombee Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Ribombee

By tutoring

Generation VIII Other generations: VII - IX

Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Sw Sh EP BD SP Dual Wingbeat Flying Physical 40 90% 10

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Ribombee Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Ribombee Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

By a prior evolution

Generation VIII Other generations: VII - IX

Stage   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  This Pokémon has no moves exclusive to prior evolutions.

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Ribombee Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Ribombee

By transfer from another generation

Generation VIII Other generations: None

Gen.   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  VII Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 00—}}—% 20 VII After You Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 15 VII Bestow × Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 15 VII Bug Bite Bug Physical 06060 100}}100% 20 VII Confide Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 VII Defog Flying Status 0000— 00—}}—% 15 VII Double Team Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 15 VII Dream Eater Psychic Special 100100 100}}100% 15 VII Frustration × Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 VII Hidden Power × Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 VII Infestation Bug Special 02020 100}}100% 20 VII Last Resort Normal Physical 140140 100}}100% 5 VII Nature Power Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 VII Powder × Bug Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 VII Psych Up Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 VII Return × Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 VII Roost Flying Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 VII Signal Beam × Bug Special 07575 100}}100% 15 VII Silver Wind × Bug Special 06060 100}}100% 5 VII Swagger Normal Status 0000— 085}}85% 15 VII Tailwind Flying Status 0000— 00—}}—% 15 VII Telekinesis × Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 15 VII Toxic Poison Status 0000— 090}}90% 10

Transferred Pokémon only retain these moves in Pokémon Sword and Shield A striped background indicates a generation in which the move can only be obtained via event or as a special move Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Ribombee Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Ribombee × indicates a move that cannot be used in Sword and Shield

Side game data

Pokémon Shuffle Fairy Attack Power: 60 - 105 5 #783 Paralyze+ Rarely leaves the foe paralyzed for an even longer period of time.

Pokémon Rumble Rush Walking Speed: 2.08 seconds Base HP: 51 Base Attack: 77 Base Defense: 52 Base Speed: 70

Evolution

Unevolved Cutiefly  Bug  Fairy

Level 25 →

First evolution Ribombee  Bug  Fairy

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VII.
Generation VII Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Front Back Front Back

For other sprites and images, please see Ribombee images on the Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• No other Pokémon has the same type or Egg Group combination as Ribombee and its pre-evolved form.

Origin

Ribombee appears to be based on a bee fly. It may also be based on fairies and sprites. Its "pollen puffs" may draw inspiration from fairy dust, a magical dust thought to be used by fairies.

Name origin

Ribombee may be a combination of ribbon, Bombyliidae, and bee. It may also involve rimbombante, the Spanish word for flamboyant.

Aburibbon may be a combination of 吊虻 tsuriabu (bee fly) and ribbon.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese アブリボン Aburibbon From 吊虻 tsuriabu and ribbon French Rubombelle From ruban, Bombyliidae, and belle Spanish Ribombee Same as English name German Bandelby From Band, Hummel and Bombyliidae Italian Ribombee Same as English name Korean 에리본 Eribon From 재니등에 jaenideung-e and ribbon Mandarin Chinese 蝶結萌虻 / 蝶结萌虻 Diéjiéméngméng From 蝴蝶結 / 蝴蝶结 húdiéjié, 萌え moe, and 蜂虻 fēngméng Cantonese Chinese 蝶結萌虻 Dihpgitmàhngmòhng From 蝴蝶結 wùhdihpgit, 萌え moe, and 蜂虻 fūngmòhng

More languages Russian Рибомби Ribombi Transcription of English name Thai อบูริบง Aburibon Transcription of original Japanese name

Related articles

• Totem Pokémon

Notes

← #742: Cutiefly

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