Ultra League PvP guide
Ribombee Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Ribombee is a Bug/Fairy-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Ultra League, where it currently ranks #544. Its recommended PvP moveset is Fairy Wind with Draining Kiss and Bug Buzz.
Ultra League
#544
Niche
Type
Bug/Fairy
Best Fast Move
Fairy Wind
Charged Moves
Max CP
2,488
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT RIBOMBEE
Is Ribombee Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Ribombee is currently a niche PvP option in Ultra League where it is ranked #544.
Ribombee PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #897 | 62.6 | Fairy Wind, Draining Kiss, Bug Buzz |
| Ultra LeagueBest | #544 | 70.8 | Fairy Wind, Draining Kiss, Bug Buzz |
Best Moveset for Ribombee in Pokémon GO PvP
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dark, Dragon, Fighting
Neutral vs: Bug, Electric, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fire, Poison, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dark, Dragon, Fighting
Neutral vs: Bug, Electric, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fire, Poison, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dark, Grass, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Steel
The recommended PvP moveset for Ribombee is Fairy Wind with Draining Kiss and Bug Buzz.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Ribombee in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dark, Dragon, Fighting
Neutral vs: Bug, Electric, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fire, Poison, Steel
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dark, Dragon, Fighting
Neutral vs: Bug, Electric, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fire, Poison, Steel
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dark, Grass, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Steel
Charged Moves
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dark, Grass, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dark, Dragon, Fighting
Neutral vs: Bug, Electric, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fire, Poison, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dark, Dragon, Fighting
Neutral vs: Bug, Electric, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fire, Poison, Steel
Ribombee PvP Move Counts
Fairy Wind → Draining Kiss
7 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Fairy Wind → Bug Buzz
7 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Ribombee Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Ultra League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Ribombee wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
Difficult Matchups
- Empoleon98
- Tinkaton188
- Corviknight227
- Florges349
- Snorlax373
Ribombee Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Ribombee's Bug/Fairy typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- fire1.6×
- 1.6×
- poison1.6×
- rock1.6×
- steel1.6×
Resistant to
- dragon0.391×
- fighting0.391×
- bug0.625×
- dark0.625×
- grass0.625×
- ground0.625×
Best Counters to Ribombee in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Ribombee in Ultra League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Ribombee's league HP.
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Metal Soundsteel
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Hydro Cannonwater
Charged Move
Neutral
53% HP
- Drill Peck
Charged Move
Super Effective
62% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Fairy Windfairy
Fast Move
Neutral
- Gigaton Hammersteel
Charged Move
Super Effective
119% HP
- Bulldozeground
Charged Move
Resisted
24% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Sand Attackground
Fast Move
Resisted
- Air Cutter
Charged Move
Super Effective
54% HP
- Iron Headsteel
Charged Move
Super Effective
77% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Fairy Windfairy
Fast Move
Neutral
- Chilling Waterwater
Charged Move
Neutral
32% HP
- Disarming Voicefairy
Charged Move
Neutral
44% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Psywavepsychic
Fast Move
Neutral
- Body Slamnormal
Charged Move
Neutral
37% HP
- Earthquakeground
Charged Move
Resisted
36% HP
Ratings are shown from Ribombee's perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Ribombee.
Best Teammates for Ribombee in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Ribombee should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Ultra League meta.
Covers 5 of Ribombee's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Ribombee's 5 hardest current matchups.
Teammates are calculated from the current Ultra League rankings and matchup data, and update automatically with each PvP data import.
Best PvP IVs for Ribombee
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 1/15/14 | 1,493 | 25.5 | 1,662,085 |
| #2 | 1/15/15 | 1,498 | 25.5 | 1,662,085 | |
| #3 | 0/14/11 | 1,497 | 26 | 1,660,994 | |
| #4 | 2/14/14 | 1,496 | 25.5 | 1,660,062 | |
| #5 | 1/13/11 | 1,500 | 26 | 1,658,950 | |
| Ultra League | #1 | 15/15/14 | 2,480 | 50 | 3,438,449 |
| #2 | 15/15/15 | 2,488 | 50 | 3,438,449 | |
| #3 | 14/15/14 | 2,469 | 50 | 3,422,306 | |
| #4 | 14/15/15 | 2,476 | 50 | 3,422,306 | |
| #5 | 15/14/14 | 2,473 | 50 | 3,417,092 |
Ribombee Stats in Pokémon GO
Ribombee's real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Ribombee 1/15/14 (Best IV)
- Level
- 25.5
- CP
- 1,493
- Attack
- 134.2
- Defense
- 108.6
- HP
- 114
Ultra League
Ribombee 15/15/14 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 2,480
- Attack
- 179
- Defense
- 135.3
- HP
- 142
Ribombee Evolution
Pokémon Similar to Ribombee in Pokémon GO PvP
Shares Fairy typing · Same Fairy Wind fast move · Mega Great League #119
Shares Fairy typing · Same Fairy Wind fast move · Mega Ultra League #27
Shares Fairy typing · Same Fairy Wind fast move · Mega Ultra League #96
Shares Fairy typing · Same Fairy Wind fast move · Master League #70
Shares Fairy typing · Same Fairy Wind fast move · Mega Great League #260
Shares Fairy typing · Same Fairy Wind fast move · Mega Master League #111
More PoGoCoach tools
Ribombee Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Ribombee in Pokémon GO PvP?
Ribombee's recommended PvP moveset is Fairy Wind with Draining Kiss and Bug Buzz.
Is Ribombee good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Ribombee is currently a niche PvP option in Ultra League, where it is ranked #544.
What counters Ribombee in Pokémon GO PvP?
Empoleon, Tinkaton and Corviknight are among the strongest current counters to Ribombee in Ultra League.
What is Ribombee weak to in Pokémon GO?
Ribombee is weak to Fire (1.6×), Flying (1.6×), Poison (1.6×), Rock (1.6×), Steel (1.6×).