Pokémon counters guide

Best Counters for Ribombee

Find practical counter Pokémon, attacking types, and defensive matchup notes for Ribombee.

BugFairy
Ribombee Pokémon sprite

Ribombee

#0743

Quick answer

Ribombee is best pressured by Fire, Poison, Flying, Rock, and Steel-type attacks at 2x damage. Because there is no 4x weakness, defensive safety, Speed, and raw stats matter more.

Best move types

Fire×2Poison×2Flying×2Rock×2

Top weaknesses (5)

Fire×2Poison×2Flying×2Rock×2Steel×2

Type matchup table

Fire type iconFire2x
Poison type iconPoison2x
Flying type iconFlying2x
Rock type iconRock2x
Steel type iconSteel2x
Normal type iconNormal1x
Water type iconWater1x
Electric type iconElectric1x
Ice type iconIce1x
Psychic type iconPsychic1x
Ghost type iconGhost1x
Fairy type iconFairy1x
Fighting type iconFighting0.25x
Grass type iconGrass0.5x
Ground type iconGround0.5x
Bug type iconBug0.5x
Dark type iconDark0.5x
Dragon type iconDragon0x

Recommended practical counters

Revavroom Pokémon sprite

Revavroom

#0966

Resists both STABsBudget option
SteelPoison
  • Deals 2x damage with Poison-type attacks
  • Has STAB Poison-type attacks
  • Resists the target's Bug 0.25x, Fairy 0.25x STAB attacks
  • Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
Best typePoison×2

Safe into Bug 0.25x, Fairy 0.25x

119 offense · 90 Speed

Cinderace Pokémon sprite

Cinderace

#0815

Resists both STABsFast pressureBudget option
Fire
  • Deals 2x damage with Fire-type attacks
  • Has STAB Fire-type attacks
  • Resists the target's Bug 0.5x, Fairy 0.5x STAB attacks
  • Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
  • Good Speed helps apply pressure first
Best typeFire×2

Safe into Bug 0.5x, Fairy 0.5x

116 offense · 119 Speed

Strong theoretical counters

Best move types to use

Fire×2Poison×2Flying×2Rock×2Steel×2

Move availability depends on game version and learnset data, so this page recommends move types rather than guaranteed moves.

Fire type pagePoison type pageFlying type pageRock type pageSteel type page

Counter notes for Ribombee

  • Ribombee is a Bug / Fairy Pokémon with 124 base Speed and stronger special attack (95 Sp. Atk). Fire, Poison, Flying, Rock, and Steel attacks all work offensively, but safer counters are usually the ones that reduce risk from its own STAB types.
  • Ribombee has several 2x weaknesses rather than a single 4x weakness, so the best counters are the ones that can hit it super-effectively while also reducing the risk from Bug / Fairy STAB.
  • Known abilities include Honey Gather, Shield Dust, and Sweet Veil. This page does not assume ability-specific battle effects, so verify the format before relying on a single counter.
  • Avoid counters that are weak to Bug / Fairy unless they are fast enough to pressure immediately or bulky enough to survive the exchange.
  • Ribombee has alternate forms in the National Dex, but this page focuses on the standard Bug / Fairy matchup.

What not to use

Dragon×0Fighting×0.25Grass×0.5Ground×0.5Bug×0.5Dark×0.5

These attacking types are resisted or blocked by the defender's typing, so they are usually lower-priority choices unless they provide a special battle role.

Battle caveats

  • This ranking uses modern Gen 6+ type matchups, STAB value, defensive switch-in safety, and base stats.
  • Abilities, held items, Terastallization, weather, terrain, and format rules can change real battle outcomes.
  • Coverage moves can punish obvious counters, so treat this as type-based guidance rather than a full matchup simulator.
  • Move availability depends on game version and learnset data; this page recommends attacking types rather than guaranteed moves.

Related pages

Ribombee weakness chartRibombee PokédexBug / Fairy countersFire type pagePoison type pageFlying type pagePokémon type chartSpeed tiers

FAQ

What is the best counter for Ribombee?

Ribombee is best countered by Pokémon that can use Fire, Poison, Flying, Rock, and Steel (2x) attacks while avoiding bad defensive matchups into Bug / Fairy STAB attacks. Because there is no 4x weakness, Speed, bulk, and offensive stats matter more when choosing the actual Pokémon.

What type is best against Ribombee?

Fire, Poison, Flying, Rock, and Steel are the strongest attacking types against Ribombee, dealing 2x damage under the modern Gen 6+ type chart.

How many useful attacking types hit Ribombee super-effectively?

Ribombee has 5 super-effective attacking options: Fire, Poison, Flying, Rock, and Steel. Use the highest multiplier first, then choose a Pokémon that is not exposed to Bug / Fairy STAB attacks.

Are abilities included in this counter ranking?

No. The ranking uses base typing and base stats. Abilities, items, Terastallization, weather, terrain, and special move rules can change the real matchup.

Does Terastallization change Ribombee counters?

Yes. Terastallization can replace the defensive typing used here, so the recommended counter types may change completely in formats where Tera is active.

What should I avoid using against Ribombee?

Avoid relying on Dragon, Fighting, Grass, Ground, and Bug attacks unless they have a special role or unusually high power.

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