Ribombee

RibombeeBug Fairy
  • rain
  • cloudy
Ribombee is available in Pokémon GOShiny Pokémon icon

Ribombee is a Bug and Fairy-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 2,200 CP and is weak to Fire, Flying, Poison, Rock, and Steel-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Charm / Dazzling Gleam. It is boosted by Rain and Cloudy weather. Its shiny form is available.

Ribombee Stats and Max CP

198 ATK
146 DEF
155 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
2488 CP
Lvl 40
2200 CP
Lvl 25 Weather Boost
1572 CP
Lvl 20 Raids/Eggs
1257 CP
Lvl 15 Research
943 CP

Ribombee's Tier Ranking

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
Not ranked
BugBug-type
FairyFairy-type
Great LeagueGreat League
Ultra LeagueUltra League

Ribombee Type Chart

Ribombee takes increased damage from:Ribombee takes increased damage from:

FireFire160.0%
FlyingFlying160.0%
PoisonPoison160.0%
RockRock160.0%
SteelSteel160.0%

Ribombee takes reduced damage from:Ribombee takes reduced damage from:

DragonDragon39.1%
FightingFighting39.1%
BugBug62.5%
DarkDark62.5%
GrassGrass62.5%
GroundGround62.5%

Ribombee best moveset

Moves

Charm + Dazzling Gleam

Ribombee's best Fairy-type moveset is Charm / Dazzling Gleam, with 11.23 DPS and 161.0 TDO. These moves are boosted by Cloudy weather. Ribombee ranks #48 (C Tier) as a Fairy attacker with that moveset.

Struggle Bug + Bug Buzz

Ribombee's best Bug-type moveset is Struggle Bug / Bug Buzz, with 10.30 DPS and 147.7 TDO. These moves are boosted by Rain weather. Ribombee ranks #64 (C Tier) as a Bug attacker with that moveset.
1.FairyCharmFairyDazzling Gleam9.5911.23161.0
2.FairyFairy WindFairyDazzling Gleam9.5211.16160.0
3.FairyCharmBugBug Buzz9.3410.95157.0
4.FairyFairy WindBugBug Buzz9.1810.76154.3
5.BugStruggle BugFairyDazzling Gleam9.0810.64152.5
6.BugStruggle BugBugBug Buzz8.7910.30147.7
7.FairyCharmFairyDraining Kiss8.469.92142.2
8.FairyFairy WindFairyDraining Kiss7.869.21132.0

Fast Attacks

  • BugStruggle Bug15151.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Struggle Bug
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GrassGrass
      • PsychicPsychic
      • DarkDark
    • 62.5%
      • FightingFighting
      • FlyingFlying
      • PoisonPoison
      • GhostGhost
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • FairyFairy
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage15
    Energy15
    Weather boost
    • rainRain
    Duration1.5s
    Damage window1.2s - 1.5s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage9
    Energy8

    Effects
    Struggle Bug has no special effects.
    See Struggle Bug details page ↗
  • FairyCharm20111.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Charm
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FightingFighting
      • DragonDragon
      • DarkDark
    • 62.5%
      • PoisonPoison
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage20
    Energy11
    Weather boost
    • cloudyCloudy
    Duration1.5s
    Damage window0.9s - 1.2s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage12
    Energy8

    Effects
    Charm has no special effects.
    See Charm details page ↗
  • FairyFairy Wind9131.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Fairy Wind
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FightingFighting
      • DragonDragon
      • DarkDark
    • 62.5%
      • PoisonPoison
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage9
    Energy13
    Weather boost
    • cloudyCloudy
    Duration1.0s
    Damage window0.6s - 1.0s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage4
    Energy9

    Effects
    Fairy Wind has no special effects.
    See Fairy Wind details page ↗

Charged Attacks

  • BugBug Buzz95503.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Bug Buzz
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GrassGrass
      • PsychicPsychic
      • DarkDark
    • 62.5%
      • FightingFighting
      • FlyingFlying
      • PoisonPoison
      • GhostGhost
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • FairyFairy
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage95
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • rainRain
    Duration3.5s
    Damage window1.8s - 2.9s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage100
    Energy60

    Effects
    Special effectsSpecial

    Bug Buzz has a 30.0% chance to:

    • Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
    See Bug Buzz details page ↗
  • FairyDraining Kiss60502.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Draining Kiss
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FightingFighting
      • DragonDragon
      • DarkDark
    • 62.5%
      • PoisonPoison
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage60
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • cloudyCloudy
    Duration2.5s
    Damage window0.9s - 1.2s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage80
    Energy55

    Effects
    Special effectsSpecial

    Draining Kiss has a 100.0% chance to:

    • Increase User's Defense by 25.0%
    See Draining Kiss details page ↗
  • FairyDazzling Gleam100503.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Dazzling Gleam
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FightingFighting
      • DragonDragon
      • DarkDark
    • 62.5%
      • PoisonPoison
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage100
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • cloudyCloudy
    Duration3.5s
    Damage window2.1s - 3.3s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage90
    Energy55

    Effects
    Dazzling Gleam has no special effects.
    See Dazzling Gleam details page ↗
Pokédex informationMore information

The following chart shows Ribombee's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Ribombee's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

Legacy Elite Fast and Charged Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charged TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Ribombee has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

Ribombee CP Chart

CP Chart

Ribombee reaches a maximum of 2,200 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 1,190–1,257 CP, rising to 1,488–1,572 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 893–943 CP.

Max CPMax CP2200 CP
Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Field ResearchResearch893 CP - 943 CP
Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Pokémon EggEggs1190 CP - 1257 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raid catchRaids1190 CP - 1257 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
1488 CP - 1572 CP
Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
InfoMore information
  • Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
  • Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
  • Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
    • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
  • Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
    • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
  • Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
  • Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaranteed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

Max Combat Power per Level chart

Ribombee Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. CP Calculator

LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
131 CP297 CP3164 CP
4230 CP5296 CP6363 CP
7429 CP8496 CP9562 CP
10629 CP11691 CP12754 CP
13817 CP14880 CP15943 CP
161006 CP171069 CP181131 CP
191194 CP201257 CP211320 CP
221383 CP231446 CP241509 CP
251572 CP261635 CP271697 CP
281760 CP291823 CP301886 CP
311918 CP321949 CP331980 CP
342012 CP352043 CP362075 CP
372106 CP382138 CP392169 CP
402200 CP412228 CP422256 CP
432285 CP442313 CP452342 CP
462371 CP472400 CP482429 CP
492458 CP502488 CP

Pokédex information

Alola
Pokédex Number#743
Height0.2 m
Weight0.5 kg
RegionGeneration 7
Can be tradedAllowed
Buddy distance1 km
ReleasedYes
Shiny releasedYes
Pokémon Home transferAllowed
Base Flee Rate0%
Catch rewards
Candy5
Stardust300
Additional Move Cost
Candy25
Stardust10000

Evolution Chart

PokémonRequiresEvolution
CutieflyCutiefly
  • 50 Candy50 Candy
RibombeeRibombee
  • Cutiefly evolves into Ribombee which costs 50 Candy.

Mega Pokémon that boost Ribombee

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A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Ribombee's Bug and Fairy-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Ribombee.

Bug Bug

Fairy Fairy

Pokédex informationMore information

Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.

Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.

Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza
  • Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
  • Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
  • Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

Power-up costs

StardustCandyCandy XL
LVL 50520,000 Stardust304 Ribombee Candy296 Ribombee Candy XL
LVL 40280,000 Stardust304 Ribombee Candy10 Ribombee Candy XL
LVL 35190,000 Stardust196 Ribombee Candy-
LVL 30125,000 Stardust126 Ribombee Candy-
LVL 2580,000 Stardust87 Ribombee Candy-
LVL 2047,500 Stardust58 Ribombee Candy-
LVL 1525,500 Stardust38 Ribombee Candy-
LVL 1011,000 Stardust19 Ribombee Candy-
LVL 53,000 Stardust9 Ribombee Candy-

Ribombee Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Ribombee from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy, and 296 Candy XL to fully power up Ribombee in Pokémon GO.

Ribombee family

A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Ribombee in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

CutieflyCutiefly
RibombeeRibombee

Size information

XXSXSMXLXXL
RibombeeRibombeeRibombeeScaled Human Trainer to 170 cmRibombeeRibombee
0.1 m0.1 m0.2 m0.3 m0.35 m

Ribombee's height ranges from 0.1 m to 0.35 m, with the average being 0.2 m. The illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.

Size bounds

This table shows the size bounds of Ribombee in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.

SizeLower boundUpper bound
XXS0.098 m0.1 m
0′04″0′04″
XS0.1 m0.2 m
0′04″0′08″
M0.15 m0.25 m
0′06″0′10″
XL0.25 m0.3 m
0′10″0′12″
XXL0.3 m0.35 m
0′12″1′02″

Encounter data

Movement typeMOVEMENT_FLYING
Movement Timer0
Jump Time1s
Attack Probability10.0%
Attack Timer0
Dodge Probability15.0%
Dodge Duration0.0s
Dodge Distance0.5
Min Action Frequency1s
Max Action Frequency2s

Sprites

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Regular and Shiny Ribombee

Ribombee high resolution sprites

A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Ribombee. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.

Official artwork

Ribombee Pokémon GO

Wallpaper

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Ribombee Pokédex entries

Alola
VersionsPokédex entry
SunIt rolls up pollen into puffs. It makes many different varieties, some used as food and others used in battle.
MoonSome of Ribombee’s pollen puffs are highly nutritious. They are sometimes sold as supplements.
Ultra SunRain 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 MoonIt can predict the weather from moisture levels and wind direction. Ribombee only reveals itself when there are a few clear days in a row.
SwordIt makes pollen puffs from pollen and nectar. The puffs’ effects depend on the type of ingredients and how much of each one is used.
ShieldRibombee absolutely hate getting wet or rained on. In the cloudy Galar region, they are very seldom seen.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Ribombee’s strengths and weaknesses?

As a Bug and Fairy-type Pokémon, Ribombee is weak to Fire, Flying, Poison, Rock, and Steel-type moves.

What are the best moves for Ribombee in Pokémon GO?

The best moves for Ribombee in Pokémon GO are Charm and Dazzling Gleam. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 11.232 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 161.026.

How does Ribombee perform in Raids?

Ribombee's Raid attacker tier is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

How does Ribombee rank as a Bug-type attacker?

Ribombee is a C-Tier Bug-type attacker, ranking at number #64. It is recommended only when you lack higher-tier options.

How does Ribombee rank as a Fairy-type attacker?

Ribombee is a C-Tier Fairy-type attacker, ranking at number #48. It is recommended only when you lack higher-tier options.

What Mega Pokémon boost Ribombee?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Ribombee: Mega Beedrill, Mega Pinsir, Mega Scizor, Mega Heracross, Primal Kyogre, Mega Gardevoir, Mega Mawile, Mega Altaria, Mega Audino, and Mega Diancie.

What is Ribombee’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Ribombee’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 2200 CP and 2488 CP at Level 50.

Can Ribombee be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Ribombee can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Ribombee Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Ribombee cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.