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Ribombee (Japanese: アブリボン, HepburnAburibon) is a bug/fairy-type Pokémon introduced in Generation VII.

Biology[]

Physiology[]

Ribombee is a tiny, insectoid Pokémon with a large head, slightly smaller body, and thin arms and legs. It is covered in fluffy, yellow fur with a white face, lower body, and a tuft of white fur 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.

Behavior[]

Ribombee create different varieties of puffs by rolling up pollen, which can be used for food and battles. When not in use, it sticks pollen to its fur. During rain, it takes shelter in the hollow of a tree and stays there until the rain recedes. It hates rain, as rain makes pollen damp and reveals itself only after a few clear days pass by in a row. They seem to a appreciate acts of kindness as Lana gave it the flower bracelet repaying her and Mallow with two pollen puffs.

Natural abilities[]

Ribombee can predict the weather by feeling the moisture levels and wind direction. They have the ability to understand the feelings of people and Pokémon.

Evolution[]

Ribombee evolves from Cutiefly starting at level 25.

Game info[]

Locations[]

Locations
Version(s) Area(s) Rarity
Sun and Moon Evolve Cutiefly None

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.

  • Scarlet

    Ribombee can sense when people or Pokémon are feeling down, and it will cheer them up with handmade pollen puffs.

  • Violet

    Pollen puffs created by skilled Ribombee can relieve fatigue, making the puffs a popular commodity.


Stats[]

Stats
HP
60
Attack
55
Defense
60
Sp. Atk
95
Sp. Def
70
Speed
124
Total
464

Learnset[]

Leveling[]

LevelingGeneration VIII
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
1 Pollen Puff 90 100% 15 Type Bug HOME Bug Special
1 Covet 60 100% 25 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
1 Absorb 20 100% 25 Type Grass HOME Grass Special
1 Fairy Wind 40 100% 30 Type Fairy HOME Fairy Special
1 Stun Spore 75% 30 Type Grass HOME Grass Status
1 Sweet Scent 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
18 Draining Kiss 50 100% 10 Type Fairy HOME Fairy Special
24 Struggle Bug 50 100% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Special
32 Aromatherapy —% 5 Type Grass HOME Grass Status
40 Switcheroo 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Status
48 Dazzling Gleam 80 100% 10 Type Fairy HOME Fairy Special
56 Bug Buzz 90 100% 10 Type Bug HOME Bug Special
64 Quiver Dance —% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration VII
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
1 Pollen Puff 90 100% 15 Type Bug HOME Bug Special
1 Absorb 40 100% 15 Type Grass HOME Grass Special
1 Fairy Wind 40 100% 30 Type Fairy HOME Fairy Special
1 Stun Spore 75% 30 Type Grass HOME Grass Status
1 Struggle Bug 50 100% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Special
4 Fairy Wind 40 100% 30 Type Fairy HOME Fairy Special
7 Stun Spore 75% 30 Type Grass HOME Grass Status
10 Struggle Bug 50 100% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Special
13 Silver Wind 60 100% 5 Type Bug HOME Bug Special
16 Draining Kiss 50 100% 10 Type Fairy HOME Fairy Special
21 Sweet Scent 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
28 Bug Buzz 90 100% 10 Type Bug HOME Bug Special
35 Dazzling Gleam 80 100% 10 Type Fairy HOME Fairy Special
42 Aromatherapy —% 5 Type Grass HOME Grass Status
49 Quiver Dance —% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TM/HM[]

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VII
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
TM04 Calm Mind —% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM06 Toxic 90% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status
TM10 Hidden Power 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Status
TM16 Light Screen —% 30 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM19 Roost —% 10 Type Flying HOME Flying Status
TM20 Safeguard —% 25 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM22 Solar Beam 120 100% 10 Type Grass HOME Grass Special
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM28 Leech Life 80 100% 10 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical
TM29 Psychic 90 100% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM33 Reflect —% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM40 Aerial Ace 60 —% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM46 Thief 60 100% 25 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM53 Energy Ball 90 100% 10 Type Grass HOME Grass Special
TM62 Acrobatics 55 100% 15 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
TM77 Psych Up 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM83 Infestation 20 100% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Special
TM85 Dream Eater 100 100% 15 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special
TM87 Swagger 85% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM88 Sleep Talk —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM89 U-turn 70 100% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM96 Nature Power 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM99 Dazzling Gleam 80 100% 10 Type Fairy HOME Fairy Special
TM100 Confide —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Breeding[]

To see the Egg Moves that Ribombee can learn, refer to Cutiefly.


Tutoring[]

Tutoring Generation VII
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
After You USUM —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Ally Switch USUM —% 15 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
Bug Bite USUM 60 100% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical
Covet USUM 60 100% 25 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
Defog USUM —% 15 Type Flying HOME Flying Status
Helping Hand USUM —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Last Resort USUM 140 100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
Magic Room USUM —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
Signal Beam USUM 75 100% 15 Type Bug HOME Bug Special
Skill Swap USUM —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
Snore USUM 50 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
Tailwind USUM —% 15 Type Flying HOME Flying Status
Telekinesis USUM —% 15 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
Trick USUM 100% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
Wonder Room USUM —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Sprites[]

Appearances[]

Anime[]

Trivia[]

  • No other Pokémon has same type matchup of Bug/Fairy-type as Ribombee and its pre-evolution Cutiefly.
  • Ribombee and Polteageist tie for the shortest fully evolved Pokémon, both being 8 inches tall.

Origin[]

Ribombee is based on a bee or a Bombyliidae. Its Fairy typing brings fairies and sprites to mind. Its use of pollen as an attack not only references how bees carry pollen to pollinate other flowers and use it for food, but may also reference how some fairies in folklore use "pixie dust" as a form of magic. It may also be a pun on the fairyfly species.

Etymology[]

Ribombee comes from ribbon (referring to its clothing like fuzz), bombyliidae, and bee (due to its process of pollination and small appearance).

Names in other languages[]

  • Japanese: Aburibbon - mix of tsuriabu (bee fly), lovely / fairy and ribbon
  • French: Rubombelle - mix of ruban (ribbon), belle (beautiful) and Bombyliidae
  • Chinese: 蝶结萌虻 (Simplified) / 蝶結萌虻 (Traditional) - mix of 蝴蝶結 / 蝴蝶结 (bowknot), (cute) and 蜂虻 (bee fly)
  • Spanish: Ribombee
  • German: Bandelby - mix of band (ribbon), hummel (bumblebee) and Bombyliidae

Gallery[]

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