# Ribombee - VGC 18 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Ribombee in VGC 18. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 18 (`vgc2018`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2018 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018/Ribombee)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2018/Ribombee
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 18 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2018](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2018)

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## Common Moves
- **Moonblast**: 91.448%
- **Pollen Puff**: 83.077%
- **Tailwind**: 72.945%
- **Ally Switch**: 70.813%
- **Protect**: 14.510%
- **After You**: 11.128%
- **Speed Swap**: 8.585%
- **Powder**: 7.611%
- **Quiver Dance**: 7.477%
- **Struggle Bug**: 5.736%

## Common Abilities
- **Shield Dust**: 94.755%
- **Sweet Veil**: 5.243%
- **Honey Gather**: 0.002%

## Common Items
- **Focus Sash**: 90.679%
- **Choice Scarf**: 5.736%
- **Other**: 3.586%

## Common Teammates
- **Blastoise-Mega**: 34.149%
- **Zapdos**: 26.565%
- **Dusknoir**: 5.697%
- **Camerupt-Mega**: 5.697%
- **Lilligant**: 5.073%
- **Gothitelle**: 4.696%

## FAQ for Ribombee in vgc2018-1760

### What are the top moves for Ribombee?
The most common moves for Ribombee are Moonblast, Pollen Puff, Tailwind, Ally Switch. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Ribombee?
Ribombee is frequently paired with Blastoise-Mega, Zapdos, Dusknoir, Camerupt-Mega. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### Which Tera Types are best for Ribombee?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Ribombee?
The top build for Ribombee features a **Timid** nature with an EV spread of `0/0/0/252/4/252`. This configuration accounts for 78.643% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Ribombee?
Ribombee is most effectively run with the ability **Shield Dust** (94.755%) and the item **Focus Sash** (90.679%).

### What is the most common role for Ribombee?
Based on common item usage (Focus Sash), Ribombee often functions as a **lead or glass-cannon** in the vgc2018-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Ribombee?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 60 |
| Attack | 55 |
| Defense | 60 |
| Sp. Atk | 95 |
| Sp. Def | 70 |
| Speed | 124 |
| **BST** | **464** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Ribombee on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018/Ribombee) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 18 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2018) - Build teams with Ribombee
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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