
[SET]
Sticky Web (Ribombee) @ Focus Sash
Ability: Shield Dust
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Moonblast
- Sticky Web
- Stun Spore
- Tailwind / U-turn
[SET COMMENTS]
Ribombee is the fastest and most consistent Sticky Web setter in the tier, able to outspeed other leads like Mew to ensure that Sticky Web will go up before Mew can use Taunt. Stun Spore allows Ribombee to paralyze faster threats like Speed Booster Energy Iron Moth and Choice Scarf Enamorus while also ruining setup sweepers that may use it as setup fodder. Tailwind is a great option for Ribombee if it will be immediately KOed after setting Sticky Web, as it allows most partners to outspeed the entire metagame after Sticky Web. U-turn is another option that can scout for switches and create setup opportunities for teammates. While niche, Shield Dust is more relevant than any of Ribombee's other abilities, allowing it to avoid being inflicted with poison or burn from moves like Sludge Bomb and Flare Blitz, giving it another turn to use Stun Spore or Tailwind. Focus Sash allows Ribombee to survive any hit from a faster attacker to ensure Sticky Web goes up. Ribombee works only as a lead on Sticky Web offense teams. Teammates like Galarian Zapdos and Mega Tyranitar appreciate Sticky Web, as it allows them to outspeed and OHKO threats like Keldeo and Mega Heracross before they get a chance to retaliate. Defiant users like Galarian Zapdos and Bisharp are also useful to punish attempts to use Defog to remove Sticky Web. Ribombee struggles to set entry hazards against Excadrill and Mega Aerodactyl due to Rapid Spin and Dual Wingbeat respectively, so checks to these threats like Celesteela are appreciated. Air Balloon Aegislash is recommended with Ribombee as well, as it can help prevent Excadrill from using Rapid Spin to clear Sticky Web. The turn Ribombee uses to set Sticky Web can be exploited by threats like Swords Dance Scizor and Aegislash, so sturdy offensive partners like Victini and Mega Tyranitar are recommended to prevent these threats from sweeping.
[SET CREDITS]
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