Ribombee
Bee Fly Pokémon |
アブリボン
Aburibbon |
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#743 |
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Images on the Bulbagarden Archives |
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Type
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Abilities
Honey Gather or Shield Dust |
Sweet Veil
Hidden Ability |
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Gender ratio
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Catch rate
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Breeding
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Height
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Weight
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Base experience yield
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Leveling rate
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EV yield
Total: 2 |
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0
Atk |
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Def |
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Sp.Atk |
0
Sp.Def |
2
Speed |
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Shape
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Footprint
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Pokédex color
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Base friendship
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External Links
- On Smogon Pokédex
- Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives
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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 and has a white face and lower body, and a tuft of hair on its back. It has big eyes with 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 on 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.[1] Pollen Puffs can also be used to attack with paralysis or dizziness, such as during Ribombee's former signature move, also called Pollen Puff.
In the anime
Main series
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 appeared in Secrets of the Jungle.
Pokédex entries
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. |
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GOTCHA!
A Ribombee briefly appeared in GOTCHA!, under the ownership of Mina.
In the manga
Ribombee in
Pokémon Adventures
Pokémon Journeys: The Series
Multiple Ribombee appeared in JNM02.
Pokémon Adventures
Ribombee debuted in Madness!! Mother Lusamine!, 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 |
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Alola
SM: #084 |
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Alola
USUM: #099 |
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Kanto
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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. |
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Generation VIII |
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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. |
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VII. |
Generation VII |
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Sun |
Moon |
Ula'ula Meadow, Poni Meadow |
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Ultra Sun |
Ula'ula Meadow, Poni Meadow
Received from Samson Oak at Heahea Beach* |
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Ultra Moon |
Ula'ula Meadow, Poni Meadow |
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Let's Go Pikachu |
Let's Go Eevee |
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Generation VIII |
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Sword |
Shield |
Bridge Field, Stony Wilderness
Rolling Fields, Bridge Field, South Lake Miloch, Hammerlocke Hills (Max Raid Battle) |
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Expansion Pass |
Max Lair (Dynamax Adventure) |
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In side games
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Cross-Generation |
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Shuffle |
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Masters EX |
Limited Sync Pair Scout (Lillie's) |
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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
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120 - 167 |
230 - 324 |
Attack:
55
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54 - 117 |
103 - 229 |
Defense:
60
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58 - 123 |
112 - 240 |
Sp. Atk:
95
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90 - 161 |
175 - 317 |
Sp. Def:
70
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67 - 134 |
130 - 262 |
Speed:
124
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116 - 193 |
227 - 381 |
Total:
464
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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.
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Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation VIII, this Pokémon is: |
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Notes: |
- If this Pokémon is given a Ring Target, the effectiveness of Dragon-type moves is 1×.
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Learnset
By leveling up
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Move |
1 |
Pollen Puff |
Bug |
Special |
90 |
100% |
15 |
1 |
Covet |
Normal |
Physical |
60 |
100% |
25 |
1 |
Absorb |
Grass |
Special |
20 |
100% |
25 |
1 |
Fairy Wind |
Fairy |
Special |
40 |
100% |
30 |
1 |
Stun Spore |
Grass |
Status |
— |
75% |
30 |
1 |
Sweet Scent |
Normal |
Status |
— |
100% |
20 |
Evo. |
Pollen Puff |
Bug |
Special |
90 |
100% |
15 |
18 |
Draining Kiss |
Fairy |
Special |
50 |
100% |
10 |
24 |
Struggle Bug |
Bug |
Special |
50 |
100% |
20 |
32 |
Aromatherapy |
Grass |
Status |
— |
—% |
5 |
40 |
Switcheroo |
Dark |
Status |
— |
100% |
10 |
48 |
Dazzling Gleam |
Fairy |
Special |
80 |
100% |
10 |
56 |
Bug Buzz |
Bug |
Special |
90 |
100% |
10 |
64 |
Quiver Dance |
Bug |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
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- 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
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By TM/TR
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Move |
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TM08 |
Hyper Beam |
Normal |
Special |
150 |
90% |
5 |
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TM09 |
Giga Impact |
Normal |
Physical |
150 |
90% |
5 |
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TM10 |
Magical Leaf |
Grass |
Special |
60 |
—% |
20 |
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TM11 |
Solar Beam |
Grass |
Special |
120 |
100% |
10 |
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TM17 |
Light Screen |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
30 |
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TM18 |
Reflect |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
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TM19 |
Safeguard |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
25 |
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TM21 |
Rest |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TM23 |
Thief |
Dark |
Physical |
60 |
100% |
25 |
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TM24 |
Snore |
Normal |
Special |
50 |
100% |
15 |
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TM25 |
Protect |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TM29 |
Charm |
Fairy |
Status |
— |
100% |
20 |
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TM31 |
Attract |
Normal |
Status |
— |
100% |
15 |
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TM34 |
Sunny Day |
Fire |
Status |
— |
—% |
5 |
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TM39 |
Facade |
Normal |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
20 |
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TM40 |
Swift |
Normal |
Special |
60 |
—% |
20 |
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TM41 |
Helping Hand |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
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TM44 |
Imprison |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TM47 |
Fake Tears |
Dark |
Status |
— |
100% |
20 |
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TM56 |
U-turn |
Bug |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
20 |
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TM62 |
Speed Swap |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TM71 |
Wonder Room |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TM72 |
Magic Room |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TM76 |
Round |
Normal |
Special |
60 |
100% |
15 |
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TM78 |
Acrobatics |
Flying |
Physical |
55 |
100% |
15 |
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TM87 |
Draining Kiss |
Fairy |
Special |
50 |
100% |
10 |
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TR11 |
Psychic |
Psychic |
Special |
90 |
100% |
10 |
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TR18 |
Leech Life |
Bug |
Physical |
80 |
100% |
10 |
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TR20 |
Substitute |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TR26 |
Endure |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TR27 |
Sleep Talk |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TR29 |
Baton Pass |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
40 |
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TR38 |
Trick |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
100% |
10 |
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TR40 |
Skill Swap |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TR49 |
Calm Mind |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
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TR61 |
Bug Buzz |
Bug |
Special |
90 |
100% |
10 |
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TR65 |
Energy Ball |
Grass |
Special |
90 |
100% |
10 |
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TR83 |
Ally Switch |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
15 |
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TR90 |
Play Rough |
Fairy |
Physical |
90 |
90% |
10 |
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TR92 |
Dazzling Gleam |
Fairy |
Special |
80 |
100% |
10 |
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TR96 |
Pollen Puff |
Bug |
Special |
90 |
100% |
15 |
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- 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
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By breeding
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Move |
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Aromatic Mist |
Fairy |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
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Moonblast |
Fairy |
Special |
95 |
100% |
15 |
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Sticky Web |
Bug |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
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- 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
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By tutoring
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Move |
Sw |
Sh |
EP |
Dual Wingbeat |
Flying |
Physical |
40 |
90% |
10 |
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- 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
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By a prior evolution
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Stage |
Move |
Type |
Cat. |
Pwr. |
Acc. |
PP |
This Pokémon has no moves exclusive to prior evolutions. |
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- 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
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By transfer from another generation
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Gen. |
VII |
Aerial Ace |
Flying |
Physical |
60 |
—% |
20 |
VII |
After You |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
15 |
VII |
Bestow × |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
15 |
VII |
Bug Bite |
Bug |
Physical |
60 |
100% |
20 |
VII |
Confide |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
VII |
Defog |
Flying |
Status |
— |
—% |
15 |
VII |
Double Team |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
15 |
VII |
Dream Eater |
Psychic |
Special |
100 |
100% |
15 |
VII |
Frustration × |
Normal |
Physical |
— |
100% |
20 |
VII |
Hidden Power × |
Normal |
Special |
60 |
100% |
15 |
VII |
Infestation |
Bug |
Special |
20 |
100% |
20 |
VII |
Last Resort |
Normal |
Physical |
140 |
100% |
5 |
VII |
Nature Power |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
VII |
Powder × |
Bug |
Status |
— |
100% |
20 |
VII |
Psych Up |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
VII |
Return × |
Normal |
Physical |
— |
100% |
20 |
VII |
Roost |
Flying |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
VII |
Signal Beam × |
Bug |
Special |
75 |
100% |
15 |
VII |
Silver Wind × |
Bug |
Special |
60 |
100% |
5 |
VII |
Swagger |
Normal |
Status |
— |
85% |
15 |
VII |
Tailwind |
Flying |
Status |
— |
—% |
15 |
VII |
Telekinesis × |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
15 |
VII |
Toxic |
Poison |
Status |
— |
90% |
10 |
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- 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 Generation VIII
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Side game data
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Pokémon Rumble Rush
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Walking Speed: 2.08 seconds |
Base HP: 51 |
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Base Attack: 77 |
Base Defense: 52 |
Base Speed: 70 |
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Evolution
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Level 25
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Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VII. |
Generation VII |
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Sun |
Moon |
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Ultra Sun |
Ultra Moon |
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Front |
Back |
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Front |
Back |
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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 |
Cantonese Chinese |
蝶結萌虻 Dihpgitmàhngmòhng |
From 蝴蝶結 wùhdihpgit, 萌え moe, and 蜂虻 fūngmòhng |
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 |
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[hide]More languages |
Russian |
Рибомби Ribombi |
Transcription of English name |
Thai |
อบูริบง Aburibong |
Transcription of Japanese name |
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Related articles
Notes
- ↑ Pokémon Sun and Moon site | Ribombee
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