[SET]
Sticky Web (Ribombee) @ Focus Sash / Choice Scarf
Ability: Shield Dust
Tera Type: Ghost / Steel
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Sticky Web
- Moonblast
- Stun Spore / Skill Swap
- Pounce / Quiver Dance / Trick
[SET COMMENTS]
Ribombee is the best Sticky Web setter in AG thanks to its Speed tier letting it outspeed and avoid Taunt from Arceus formes as well as its Fairy typing, which makes it immune to Koraidon's Scale Shot. Moonblast allows Ribombee to threaten Pokemon like Miraidon and Grimmsnarl that may try to use Taunt against it. Stun Spore and Pounce both let Ribombee's allies set up and sweep safely without worrying about the opposing Pokemon outspeeding them. Stun Spore paralyzes the likes of Ho-Oh, whereas Pounce offers a safer alternative while also avoiding Taunt from the likes of Arceus-Ground and Miraidon. Skill Swap allows Ribombee to set up Sticky Web in front of Magic Bounce Hatterene. Alternatively, Quiver Dance boosts the power of Ribombee's Moonblast, allowing it to break Substitute from Zacian-C and deal with Tera Steel Koraidon, both of which may attempt to set up in front of Ribombee; it also allows Ribombee to 2HKO Hatterene. Choice Scarf lets Ribombee outspeed Taunt users like Deoxys-S and Miraidon, with Trick to cripple Glimmora and stall Pokemon. However, it gives Ribombee a shakier matchup into Zacian-C while still being outsped by Jolly Choice Scarf Koraidon. Tera Ghost gives Ribombee an immunity to Extreme Speed from Arceus, whereas Tera Steel provides an immunity to Glimmora's Mortal Spin while still keeping a resistance to Extreme Speed.
Common hyper offense Pokemon such as Calyrex-S, Zacian-C, and Arceus-Ground greatly benefit from Ribombee's Sticky Web. The Speed drop prevents Choice Scarf Koraidon from revenge killing Calyrex-S and Zacian-C, and in Arceus-Ground's case, allows it to outspeed Choice Scarf Calyrex-S after a Dragon Dance boost. Glimmora can provide the team with Spikes support while punishing physical attacks such as Dual Wingbeat, U-turn, and Flare Blitz from Koraidon; Sacred Fire from Ho-Oh; and Extreme Speed from Arceus by setting up Toxic Spikes. It also provides entry hazard control through Mortal Spin, clearing away Spikes that may have been set by Ting-Lu in front of Ribombee, while its Poison typing allows it to clear Toxic Spikes from Eternatus, since their teammates tend to be vulnerable to entry hazards. Arceus in particular enjoys Glimmora's Toxic Spikes and hazard removal, as it allows Arceus to run items like Mental Herb and Lum Berry. It also appreciates Sticky Web, as they strengthen Arceus's middle-level Speed stat.
[SET CREDITS]
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[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
Baton Pass can be used to pass stat boosts from Quiver Dance onto Ribombee's teammates, mainly special attackers like Calyrex-S and Miraidon. Psychic Noise and Psychic are niche options that allow Ribombee to hit Glimmora super effectively.
Checks and Counters
===================
**Heavy-Duty Boots Users**: Heavy-Duty Boots is a very common item, with many naturally fast Pokemon like Calyrex-S and Miraidon running it, nullifying the effect of Sticky Web entirely.
**Taunt Users**: Taunt prevents Ribombee from setting up Sticky Web; however, the most common Taunt users of Miraidon, Deoxys-S, and Grimmsnarl must all be wary of Moonblast.
**Glimmora**: Glimmora directly counters Ribombee, as it resists Moonblast and can use Mortal Spin to remove Sticky Web.
**Ditto**: Ditto ignores the Speed drop from Sticky Web upon transforming, potentially allowing it to countersweep your team with Choice Scarf.
**Hatterene**: Hatterene can prevent Ribombee from setting up Sticky Web with its Magic Bounce ability and is able to break Ribombee's Focus Sash. It has to be wary of Skill Swap and Quiver Dance-boosted Moonblast.
[CREDITS]
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Sticky Web (Ribombee) @ Focus Sash / Choice Scarf
Ability: Shield Dust
Tera Type: Ghost / Steel
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Sticky Web
- Moonblast
- Stun Spore / Skill Swap
- Pounce / Quiver Dance / Trick
[SET COMMENTS]
Ribombee is the best Sticky Web setter in AG thanks to its Speed tier letting it outspeed and avoid Taunt from Arceus formes as well as its Fairy typing, which makes it immune to Koraidon's Scale Shot. Moonblast allows Ribombee to threaten Pokemon like Miraidon and Grimmsnarl that may try to use Taunt against it. Stun Spore and Pounce both let Ribombee's allies set up and sweep safely without worrying about the opposing Pokemon outspeeding them. Stun Spore paralyzes the likes of Ho-Oh, whereas Pounce offers a safer alternative while also avoiding Taunt from the likes of Arceus-Ground and Miraidon. Skill Swap allows Ribombee to set up Sticky Web in front of Magic Bounce Hatterene. Alternatively, Quiver Dance boosts the power of Ribombee's Moonblast, allowing it to break Substitute from Zacian-C and deal with Tera Steel Koraidon, both of which may attempt to set up in front of Ribombee; it also allows Ribombee to 2HKO Hatterene. Choice Scarf lets Ribombee outspeed Taunt users like Deoxys-S and Miraidon, with Trick to cripple Glimmora and stall Pokemon. However, it gives Ribombee a shakier matchup into Zacian-C while still being outsped by Jolly Choice Scarf Koraidon. Tera Ghost gives Ribombee an immunity to Extreme Speed from Arceus, whereas Tera Steel provides an immunity to Glimmora's Mortal Spin while still keeping a resistance to Extreme Speed.
Common hyper offense Pokemon such as Calyrex-S, Zacian-C, and Arceus-Ground greatly benefit from Ribombee's Sticky Web. The Speed drop prevents Choice Scarf Koraidon from revenge killing Calyrex-S and Zacian-C, and in Arceus-Ground's case, allows it to outspeed Choice Scarf Calyrex-S after a Dragon Dance boost. Glimmora can provide the team with Spikes support while punishing physical attacks such as Dual Wingbeat, U-turn, and Flare Blitz from Koraidon; Sacred Fire from Ho-Oh; and Extreme Speed from Arceus by setting up Toxic Spikes. It also provides entry hazard control through Mortal Spin, clearing away Spikes that may have been set by Ting-Lu in front of Ribombee, while its Poison typing allows it to clear Toxic Spikes from Eternatus, since their teammates tend to be vulnerable to entry hazards. Arceus in particular enjoys Glimmora's Toxic Spikes and hazard removal, as it allows Arceus to run items like Mental Herb and Lum Berry. It also appreciates Sticky Web, as they strengthen Arceus's middle-level Speed stat.
[SET CREDITS]
Written by:
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[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
Baton Pass can be used to pass stat boosts from Quiver Dance onto Ribombee's teammates, mainly special attackers like Calyrex-S and Miraidon. Psychic Noise and Psychic are niche options that allow Ribombee to hit Glimmora super effectively.
Checks and Counters
===================
**Heavy-Duty Boots Users**: Heavy-Duty Boots is a very common item, with many naturally fast Pokemon like Calyrex-S and Miraidon running it, nullifying the effect of Sticky Web entirely.
**Taunt Users**: Taunt prevents Ribombee from setting up Sticky Web; however, the most common Taunt users of Miraidon, Deoxys-S, and Grimmsnarl must all be wary of Moonblast.
**Glimmora**: Glimmora directly counters Ribombee, as it resists Moonblast and can use Mortal Spin to remove Sticky Web.
**Ditto**: Ditto ignores the Speed drop from Sticky Web upon transforming, potentially allowing it to countersweep your team with Choice Scarf.
**Hatterene**: Hatterene can prevent Ribombee from setting up Sticky Web with its Magic Bounce ability and is able to break Ribombee's Focus Sash. It has to be wary of Skill Swap and Quiver Dance-boosted Moonblast.
[CREDITS]
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