[SET]
name: Choice Specs
move 1: Moonblast
move 2: Bug Buzz
move 3: U-turn / Psychic
move 4: Sticky Web / Psychic
item: Choice Specs
ability: Shield Dust
nature: Timid
evs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Ribombee's phenomenal Speed tier and access to strong STAB moves make it a decent Choice Specs user. It cements its niche by being faster than just about every other unboosted Pokemon in the tier, minus Barraskewda, and its Bug Buzz allows it to muscle through some common Pokemon that would otherwise take a hit from its competition, like Celebi and Reuniclus. Its Speed tier and access to U-turn are what separates Ribombee from Gardevoir and Sylveon as Choice Specs users, making it less vulnerable to revenge killing from the likes of Heliolisk and Cobalion. U-turn allows Ribombee to pivot out of unfavorable matchups against Pokemon like Gigalith, Copperajah, and Escavalier, allowing teammates like Lucario and Pangoro to capitalize on them. Sticky Web supports Ribombee's teammates, making Pokemon like Toxtricity and Darmanitan even harder to deal with, and Ribombee's good matchup against common entry hazard removers like Noivern and Rotom-W makes it a good choice for the role. Psychic can be used over either move, giving Ribombee a harder hit on Poison-types like Galarian Weezing and Roserade; it's generally inferior otherwise, though, because Galarian Weezing and Toxtricity don't take Moonblast well and Roserade is hit hard by Bug Buzz.
Ribombee struggles with bulky Steel-types like Escavalier, Copperajah, and Bronzong, but its access to U-turn makes it easy to bring in teammates like Pangoro and Darmanitan that can deal with them. Darmanitan can also form a momentum core with Ribombee, bringing it in safely on Pokemon like Rotom-W and Rhyperior that it can effectively pressure. Swords Dance Incineroar is also an effective partner, being able to lure and crush specially bulky Pokemon like Gigalith and Sylveon for Ribombee. Entry hazard support is very helpful for Ribombee, as it forces many switches against offensive Pokemon. Roserade makes for a good partner that can set up Spikes for Ribombee, as well as acting as a decent switch-in to bulky Water-types that Ribombee can struggle to deal with. It also appreciates the pressure Ribombee puts on Noivern. Rhyperior is another effective partner, setting up Stealth Rock for Ribombee and pressuring bulky Fire-types like Arcanine and Incineroar that would otherwise give Ribombee issues. Entry hazard control from the likes of Noivern and Tsareena is also appreciated, as Ribombee's weakness to Stealth Rock hampers its ability to effectively wallbreak. Finally, if Ribombee is running Sticky Web, partners that can take advantage of it like Chandelure, Lucario, and Machamp are recommended.
[SET]
name: Sticky Web Lead
move 1: Sticky Web
move 2: Moonblast
move 3: Psychic
move 4: Stun Spore / Quiver Dance
item: Focus Sash
ability: Shield Dust
nature: Timid
evs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Access to Sticky Web as well as an excellent Speed tier makes Ribombee a great setter of the hazard for teams that rely on it. Between Moonblast and Psychic, Ribombee can pressure most forms of entry hazard removal in the tier, like Noivern, Galarian Weezing, and Rotom-W. Stun Spore allows Ribombee to cripple Pokemon that would otherwise attempt to pressure it or set up on it, like Choice Scarf Darmanitan or Dragon Dance Necrozma. Alternatively, Quiver Dance can be used, improving Ribombee's offensive presence and allowing it to more easily pressure bulkier hazard removers like Blastoise and Tsareena. A Focus Sash is used because, combined with Ribombee's ability and Speed tier, it almost always ensures that it will set up Sticky Web.
Ribombee's role as a suicide lead means that it does not require any support, but there are plenty of Pokemon that take advantage Sticky Web that appreciate Ribombee's proficiency in setting the hazard. Pokemon like Lucario, Swords Dance Pangoro, and Darmanitan are great partners for this set, as the support provided by Sticky Web helps to patch up their middling Speed tiers. Cobalion is also a good partner, setting up Stealth Rock or even potentially sweeping with Swords Dance. Toxtricity can help to pressure hazard removers that Ribombee struggles to handle like Mantine, and it also appreciates the support provided by Sticky Web. Other powerful wallbreakers like Chandelure, Swords Dance Incineroar, and Sirfetch'd appreciate the support too, as it limits the opponent's ways to revenge kill them.
[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Lilburr, 481709]]
- Quality checked by: [[martha, 384270], [Twilight, 344575]]
- Grammar checked by: [[The Dutch Plumberjack, 232216]]
name: Choice Specs
move 1: Moonblast
move 2: Bug Buzz
move 3: U-turn / Psychic
move 4: Sticky Web / Psychic
item: Choice Specs
ability: Shield Dust
nature: Timid
evs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Ribombee's phenomenal Speed tier and access to strong STAB moves make it a decent Choice Specs user. It cements its niche by being faster than just about every other unboosted Pokemon in the tier, minus Barraskewda, and its Bug Buzz allows it to muscle through some common Pokemon that would otherwise take a hit from its competition, like Celebi and Reuniclus. Its Speed tier and access to U-turn are what separates Ribombee from Gardevoir and Sylveon as Choice Specs users, making it less vulnerable to revenge killing from the likes of Heliolisk and Cobalion. U-turn allows Ribombee to pivot out of unfavorable matchups against Pokemon like Gigalith, Copperajah, and Escavalier, allowing teammates like Lucario and Pangoro to capitalize on them. Sticky Web supports Ribombee's teammates, making Pokemon like Toxtricity and Darmanitan even harder to deal with, and Ribombee's good matchup against common entry hazard removers like Noivern and Rotom-W makes it a good choice for the role. Psychic can be used over either move, giving Ribombee a harder hit on Poison-types like Galarian Weezing and Roserade; it's generally inferior otherwise, though, because Galarian Weezing and Toxtricity don't take Moonblast well and Roserade is hit hard by Bug Buzz.
Ribombee struggles with bulky Steel-types like Escavalier, Copperajah, and Bronzong, but its access to U-turn makes it easy to bring in teammates like Pangoro and Darmanitan that can deal with them. Darmanitan can also form a momentum core with Ribombee, bringing it in safely on Pokemon like Rotom-W and Rhyperior that it can effectively pressure. Swords Dance Incineroar is also an effective partner, being able to lure and crush specially bulky Pokemon like Gigalith and Sylveon for Ribombee. Entry hazard support is very helpful for Ribombee, as it forces many switches against offensive Pokemon. Roserade makes for a good partner that can set up Spikes for Ribombee, as well as acting as a decent switch-in to bulky Water-types that Ribombee can struggle to deal with. It also appreciates the pressure Ribombee puts on Noivern. Rhyperior is another effective partner, setting up Stealth Rock for Ribombee and pressuring bulky Fire-types like Arcanine and Incineroar that would otherwise give Ribombee issues. Entry hazard control from the likes of Noivern and Tsareena is also appreciated, as Ribombee's weakness to Stealth Rock hampers its ability to effectively wallbreak. Finally, if Ribombee is running Sticky Web, partners that can take advantage of it like Chandelure, Lucario, and Machamp are recommended.
[SET]
name: Sticky Web Lead
move 1: Sticky Web
move 2: Moonblast
move 3: Psychic
move 4: Stun Spore / Quiver Dance
item: Focus Sash
ability: Shield Dust
nature: Timid
evs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Access to Sticky Web as well as an excellent Speed tier makes Ribombee a great setter of the hazard for teams that rely on it. Between Moonblast and Psychic, Ribombee can pressure most forms of entry hazard removal in the tier, like Noivern, Galarian Weezing, and Rotom-W. Stun Spore allows Ribombee to cripple Pokemon that would otherwise attempt to pressure it or set up on it, like Choice Scarf Darmanitan or Dragon Dance Necrozma. Alternatively, Quiver Dance can be used, improving Ribombee's offensive presence and allowing it to more easily pressure bulkier hazard removers like Blastoise and Tsareena. A Focus Sash is used because, combined with Ribombee's ability and Speed tier, it almost always ensures that it will set up Sticky Web.
Ribombee's role as a suicide lead means that it does not require any support, but there are plenty of Pokemon that take advantage Sticky Web that appreciate Ribombee's proficiency in setting the hazard. Pokemon like Lucario, Swords Dance Pangoro, and Darmanitan are great partners for this set, as the support provided by Sticky Web helps to patch up their middling Speed tiers. Cobalion is also a good partner, setting up Stealth Rock or even potentially sweeping with Swords Dance. Toxtricity can help to pressure hazard removers that Ribombee struggles to handle like Mantine, and it also appreciates the support provided by Sticky Web. Other powerful wallbreakers like Chandelure, Swords Dance Incineroar, and Sirfetch'd appreciate the support too, as it limits the opponent's ways to revenge kill them.
[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Lilburr, 481709]]
- Quality checked by: [[martha, 384270], [Twilight, 344575]]
- Grammar checked by: [[The Dutch Plumberjack, 232216]]
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