[OVERVIEW]
Ribombee is the only viable Sticky Web user in Ubers. It has a niche as a lead for hyper offense teams that is capable of preventing Koraidon from using Scale Shot while potentially paralyzing a threat with Stun Spore. It is just fast enough to outrun Pokemon that commonly run Taunt, like Arceus, while discouraging Koraidon and Miraidon from staying in on it thanks to its STAB Moonblast. Unfortunately for Ribombee, it can be played around by select antileads like Iron Treads and other leads like Glimmora, both of which can prevent Sticky Web from going up pretty consistently. The presence of Zacian-C in the tier can also make Ribombee's job harder, as its user will have to decide to either use Sticky Web or risk Stun Spore missing.
[SET]
Sticky Web (Ribombee) @ Focus Sash
Ability: Shield Dust
Tera Type: Steel
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Sticky Web
- Moonblast
- Stun Spore / Psychic Noise
- Tailwind / Pounce
[SET COMMENTS]
Sticky Web keeps threats like Zacian-C, Koraidon, non-Heavy-Duty Boots Miraidon, and most Arceus formes in check and allows for the use of non-Speed boosting natures on common hyper offense teammates like Miraidon. Moonblast targets Pokemon that could try to antilead Ribombee, like Taunt Miraidon; if Miraidon decides to Taunt Ribombee to prevent Sticky Web from going up, it will get 2HKOed by Moonblast. Stun Spore is Ribombee's best option against foes such as Ho-Oh and Arceus formes, as they don't mind Moonblast too much and run Heavy-Duty Boots to negate Sticky Web. Alternatively, Psychic Noise can be used to 2HKO Glimmora while negating Recover from Pokemon like Arceus and Clodsire, as well as Roost from Corviknight. Tailwind is a more immediate option that allows for teammates like Necrozma-DM to be faster than Heavy-Duty Boots foes like Miraidon and Zacian-C, as well as Flying-types like offensive Ho-Oh. Pounce can be used as an alternative, as it helps Ribombee beat Miraidon one-on-one if it uses Taunt instead of breaking Ribombee's Focus Sash with Electro Drift while also helping Ribombee eventually use Sticky Web against Deoxys-S. However, Deoxys-S is not common enough to justify its use.
Tera Steel gives Ribombee a Poison immunity, which helps against Glimmora by not letting it use Mortal Spin to clear Sticky Web.
Ribombee should be only used on hyper offense teams. Good teammates include Koraidon, Miraidon, Necrozma-DM, Zacian-C, Arceus formes, and other threats like Kyurem-B, Chien-Pao, and Kingambit. Kyurem-B and Rayquaza especially like Sticky Web because it lets them outspeed Arceus formes. Grimmsnarl can be another good teammate due to its ability to further support Ribombee's team with dual screens, allowing for an even easier time setting up.
[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
====
Choice Scarf can be run on Ribombee to outspeed Taunt Miraidon and use Sticky Web before Miraidon can attack. This makes Ribombee consistently able to get Sticky Web up in almost every game. Its only downside, however, is that Ribombee then gets OHKOed by any attack thrown at it, mainly Choice Scarf Koraidon's Flare Blitz.
Quiver Dance is an option for Ribombee to break Zacian-C's Substitute with Moonblast in one turn. However, Substitute Zacian-C is very rare and thus not worth preparing for generally, and Ribombee much prefers using other moves like Stun Spore.
Tera Ghost can be run instead of Tera Steel to prevent Arceus's Extreme Speed from revenge killing Ribombee; this gives the Ribombee user more turns to damage Arceus with Moonblast or cripple it with Stun Spore. However, Ribombee much rather prefers being immune to Glimmora's Mortal Spin, as Arceus can be dealt with very easily.
Checks and Counters
====
**Taunt**: Taunt Miraidon prevents Ribombee from using Sticky Web, thus nullifying its threat. However, it gets 2HKOed by Moonblast, making the interaction a tricky mindgame. Other Pokemon like Deoxys-S can annoy Ribombee with attacks like Psycho Boost or Extreme Speed after Taunting it while setting free Stealth Rock or Spikes. While weak to Moonblast, Grimmsnarl can prevent Ribombee's Sticky Web with its Prankster Taunt. It also can use Light Screen and Parting Shot to turn Ribombee into setup fodder for one of its teammates.
**Entry Hazard Removal**: Glimmora can keep Sticky Web off the field with Mortal Spin while breaking Ribombee's Focus Sash and potentially forcing it to use Tera Steel to ensure that Mortal Spin fails. Corviknight can comfortably set up on Ribombee with Iron Defense while clearing Sticky Web away with Defog, making it a potential threat to Ribombee's team afterwards if said team has no special attackers.
**Trick Room Users**: Trick Room can turn the tables on Ribombee and its Sticky Web, as the decrease in Speed by one stage can allow for the foe's Trick Room Necrozma-DM to be faster than Ribombee's team. Other Trick Room users like Calyrex-I also work similarly to Necrozma-DM.
**Heavy-Duty Boots**: Pokemon like Miraidon commonly run Heavy-Duty Boots, which renders Sticky Web useless. Other common users of Heavy-Duty Boots include Kyogre, Chien-Pao, Arceus, and Koraidon.
**Hatterene**: Hatterene's Magic Bounce completely nullifies Ribombee's Sticky Web.
**Orthworm**: Orthworm can use Shed Tail to bring a teammate like Zacian-C or Agility Miraidon into play to break through Ribombee's team with extreme ease.
[SET CREDITS]
Written by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/corvere.306317/
Quality checked by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/lasen.273339/
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/aberforth.249382/
Grammar checked by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/aurora.109385/
Ribombee is the only viable Sticky Web user in Ubers. It has a niche as a lead for hyper offense teams that is capable of preventing Koraidon from using Scale Shot while potentially paralyzing a threat with Stun Spore. It is just fast enough to outrun Pokemon that commonly run Taunt, like Arceus, while discouraging Koraidon and Miraidon from staying in on it thanks to its STAB Moonblast. Unfortunately for Ribombee, it can be played around by select antileads like Iron Treads and other leads like Glimmora, both of which can prevent Sticky Web from going up pretty consistently. The presence of Zacian-C in the tier can also make Ribombee's job harder, as its user will have to decide to either use Sticky Web or risk Stun Spore missing.
[SET]
Sticky Web (Ribombee) @ Focus Sash
Ability: Shield Dust
Tera Type: Steel
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Sticky Web
- Moonblast
- Stun Spore / Psychic Noise
- Tailwind / Pounce
[SET COMMENTS]
Sticky Web keeps threats like Zacian-C, Koraidon, non-Heavy-Duty Boots Miraidon, and most Arceus formes in check and allows for the use of non-Speed boosting natures on common hyper offense teammates like Miraidon. Moonblast targets Pokemon that could try to antilead Ribombee, like Taunt Miraidon; if Miraidon decides to Taunt Ribombee to prevent Sticky Web from going up, it will get 2HKOed by Moonblast. Stun Spore is Ribombee's best option against foes such as Ho-Oh and Arceus formes, as they don't mind Moonblast too much and run Heavy-Duty Boots to negate Sticky Web. Alternatively, Psychic Noise can be used to 2HKO Glimmora while negating Recover from Pokemon like Arceus and Clodsire, as well as Roost from Corviknight. Tailwind is a more immediate option that allows for teammates like Necrozma-DM to be faster than Heavy-Duty Boots foes like Miraidon and Zacian-C, as well as Flying-types like offensive Ho-Oh. Pounce can be used as an alternative, as it helps Ribombee beat Miraidon one-on-one if it uses Taunt instead of breaking Ribombee's Focus Sash with Electro Drift while also helping Ribombee eventually use Sticky Web against Deoxys-S. However, Deoxys-S is not common enough to justify its use.
Tera Steel gives Ribombee a Poison immunity, which helps against Glimmora by not letting it use Mortal Spin to clear Sticky Web.
Ribombee should be only used on hyper offense teams. Good teammates include Koraidon, Miraidon, Necrozma-DM, Zacian-C, Arceus formes, and other threats like Kyurem-B, Chien-Pao, and Kingambit. Kyurem-B and Rayquaza especially like Sticky Web because it lets them outspeed Arceus formes. Grimmsnarl can be another good teammate due to its ability to further support Ribombee's team with dual screens, allowing for an even easier time setting up.
[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
====
Choice Scarf can be run on Ribombee to outspeed Taunt Miraidon and use Sticky Web before Miraidon can attack. This makes Ribombee consistently able to get Sticky Web up in almost every game. Its only downside, however, is that Ribombee then gets OHKOed by any attack thrown at it, mainly Choice Scarf Koraidon's Flare Blitz.
Quiver Dance is an option for Ribombee to break Zacian-C's Substitute with Moonblast in one turn. However, Substitute Zacian-C is very rare and thus not worth preparing for generally, and Ribombee much prefers using other moves like Stun Spore.
Tera Ghost can be run instead of Tera Steel to prevent Arceus's Extreme Speed from revenge killing Ribombee; this gives the Ribombee user more turns to damage Arceus with Moonblast or cripple it with Stun Spore. However, Ribombee much rather prefers being immune to Glimmora's Mortal Spin, as Arceus can be dealt with very easily.
Checks and Counters
====
**Taunt**: Taunt Miraidon prevents Ribombee from using Sticky Web, thus nullifying its threat. However, it gets 2HKOed by Moonblast, making the interaction a tricky mindgame. Other Pokemon like Deoxys-S can annoy Ribombee with attacks like Psycho Boost or Extreme Speed after Taunting it while setting free Stealth Rock or Spikes. While weak to Moonblast, Grimmsnarl can prevent Ribombee's Sticky Web with its Prankster Taunt. It also can use Light Screen and Parting Shot to turn Ribombee into setup fodder for one of its teammates.
**Entry Hazard Removal**: Glimmora can keep Sticky Web off the field with Mortal Spin while breaking Ribombee's Focus Sash and potentially forcing it to use Tera Steel to ensure that Mortal Spin fails. Corviknight can comfortably set up on Ribombee with Iron Defense while clearing Sticky Web away with Defog, making it a potential threat to Ribombee's team afterwards if said team has no special attackers.
**Trick Room Users**: Trick Room can turn the tables on Ribombee and its Sticky Web, as the decrease in Speed by one stage can allow for the foe's Trick Room Necrozma-DM to be faster than Ribombee's team. Other Trick Room users like Calyrex-I also work similarly to Necrozma-DM.
**Heavy-Duty Boots**: Pokemon like Miraidon commonly run Heavy-Duty Boots, which renders Sticky Web useless. Other common users of Heavy-Duty Boots include Kyogre, Chien-Pao, Arceus, and Koraidon.
**Hatterene**: Hatterene's Magic Bounce completely nullifies Ribombee's Sticky Web.
**Orthworm**: Orthworm can use Shed Tail to bring a teammate like Zacian-C or Agility Miraidon into play to break through Ribombee's team with extreme ease.
[SET CREDITS]
Written by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/corvere.306317/
Quality checked by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/lasen.273339/
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/aberforth.249382/
Grammar checked by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/aurora.109385/
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