Ribombee Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Ribombee in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Ribombee
Ribombee is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Bug/Fairy typing. The best counter is Mega Blaziken (Mega) with Fire Spin and Blast Burn, dealing 45.684 DPS.
Ribombee can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Ribombee is weak to Fire, Flying, Poison, Rock, Steel -type attacks. Avoid using Dragon, Fighting, Bug-type moves as Ribombee resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Top 3 counters: The strongest lineup against Ribombee is Mega Blaziken (45.684 DPS), Blacephalon (44.889 DPS), and Mega Charizard Y (44.211 DPS).
Catching Ribombee: After defeating Ribombee, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1220 and 1289 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1518-1603 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Ribombee from raids will have exactly 1289 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Ribombee?
The best counter for Ribombee is Mega Blaziken with Fire Spin and Blast Burn, dealing 45.684 DPS. Other top options include Blacephalon (44.889 DPS) and Mega Charizard Y (44.211 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Ribombee?
Ribombee can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Ribombee weak to?
Ribombee is weak to Fire, Flying, Poison, Rock, Steel-type attacks. It resists Dragon, Fighting, Bug, Dark, Grass, Ground-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Ribombee be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Ribombee's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Ribombee from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Ribombee from raids will have 1289 CP at level 20, or 1603 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1220. If you see 1289 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Ribombee worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Ribombee is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Ribombee?
For the best moveset for Ribombee itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Ribombee stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
Can I beat Ribombee without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Ribombee can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. You may need 5-6 trainers instead of the minimum 2 when using budget teams. Check the Budget Counters section above for the full F2P-friendly list.
What weather boosts Ribombee in raids?
Weather boost information for Ribombee is not currently available. Bug-type Pokemon are typically boosted in specific weather conditions. When weather boosted, the raid is harder but the catch encounter is level 25 with higher CP.