[SET]
Sticky Web (Ribombee) @ Focus Sash
Ability: Shield Dust
EVs: 192 Def / 64 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Sticky Web
- Moonblast
- Skill Swap
- Stun Spore
[SET COMMENTS]
Ribombee’s ability to set up Sticky Web facilitates a whole host of strong attackers who may struggle to outspeed fast Pokémon, and its high speed combined with Focus Sash allows it to set up Sticky Web in the face of common Taunt users, allowing it near guaranteed setup. Moonblast is the preferred attacking move to hit common lead Pokémon like Zamazenta and Samurott-Hisui, as well as deterring Great Tusk from using Rapid Spin to clear Sticky Webs. Skill Swap allows Ribombee to potentially bypass Magic Bounce from Hatterene and Mega Diancie and set up Sticky Web. Stun Spore allows Ribombee to hinder faster Pokémon, especially those unaffected by Sticky Web, such as Dragonite, Choice Scarf Landorus-T, and Tornadus-T. Ribombee tends to use Stun Spore before Sticky Webs, as paralyzing Pokémon has a large payoff at times despite the chance of Stun Spore missing. Focus Sash grants Ribombee a guaranteed turn to set up Sticky Web. 192 Defense EVs guarantees Ribombee to live Choice Scarf Urshifu-R’s Surging Strikes, one of the few Pokémon that outspeed Ribombee and bypass Focus Sash. Shield Dust has various niche uses, such as preventing Mega Lopunny’s Fake Out from flinching, which would otherwise deny Sticky Webs.
Ribombee fits on Hyper Offense teams built around Sticky Web. Pokémon like Ogerpon-W, Tapu Lele, Raging Bolt set up easily with Swords Dance or Calm Mind, and their decent speed tiers are elevated thanks to Sticky Web. Ogerpon-W in particular fits well due to its ability to counter rain teams, as Pokémon like Swift Swim Barraskewda and Mega Swampert are largely unaffected by Sticky Web in rain. Gholdengo is a great teammate, as it denies most hazard removal, such as Defog from Corviknight and Zapdos and Rapid Spin from Terapagos and Great Tusk, while posing an immense threat itself thanks to Nasty Plot, threatening Pokémon such as Heavy-Duty Boots Zamazenta, Corviknight, and Ferrothorn. Ceruledge can also be used to deny hazard removal, matching up better into Terapagos; however, it only blocks Rapid Spin and not Defog. Teammates like Booster Energy Great Tusk boosting its speed and Scale Shot Garchomp can threaten Heavy-Duty Boots Cinderace, denying it from being able to use Court Change. Both also pack the ability to use Stealth Rocks, denying entry opportunities for Mega Charizard Y and revenge killing slower teammates like Tapu Lele. Even if Cinderace does pull off Court Change, Serperior acts as a great teammate to gain a speed boost from Sticky Web while also punishing Defog attempts. Finally, in the case that Sticky Web gets removed, teammates who function well outside of Sticky Web are also appreciated. Volcarona, Mega Charizard X, and Booster Energy Iron Valiant all pack great speed tiers and can often win games even without Sticky Web hindering the opponent. Their ability to boost their speed means the lack of Sticky Webs does not prevent them from outspeeding their opponent. Great Tusk is also a great teammate for Ribombee and the Sticky Webs archetype, as it can remove entry hazards that can be greatly detrimental to their health, greatly benefiting sweepers such as Mega Charizard X, Tornadus-T, and Weavile.
[SET CREDITS]
Written by:
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Quality checked by:
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Sticky Web (Ribombee) @ Focus Sash
Ability: Shield Dust
EVs: 192 Def / 64 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Sticky Web
- Moonblast
- Skill Swap
- Stun Spore
[SET COMMENTS]
Ribombee’s ability to set up Sticky Web facilitates a whole host of strong attackers who may struggle to outspeed fast Pokémon, and its high speed combined with Focus Sash allows it to set up Sticky Web in the face of common Taunt users, allowing it near guaranteed setup. Moonblast is the preferred attacking move to hit common lead Pokémon like Zamazenta and Samurott-Hisui, as well as deterring Great Tusk from using Rapid Spin to clear Sticky Webs. Skill Swap allows Ribombee to potentially bypass Magic Bounce from Hatterene and Mega Diancie and set up Sticky Web. Stun Spore allows Ribombee to hinder faster Pokémon, especially those unaffected by Sticky Web, such as Dragonite, Choice Scarf Landorus-T, and Tornadus-T. Ribombee tends to use Stun Spore before Sticky Webs, as paralyzing Pokémon has a large payoff at times despite the chance of Stun Spore missing. Focus Sash grants Ribombee a guaranteed turn to set up Sticky Web. 192 Defense EVs guarantees Ribombee to live Choice Scarf Urshifu-R’s Surging Strikes, one of the few Pokémon that outspeed Ribombee and bypass Focus Sash. Shield Dust has various niche uses, such as preventing Mega Lopunny’s Fake Out from flinching, which would otherwise deny Sticky Webs.
Ribombee fits on Hyper Offense teams built around Sticky Web. Pokémon like Ogerpon-W, Tapu Lele, Raging Bolt set up easily with Swords Dance or Calm Mind, and their decent speed tiers are elevated thanks to Sticky Web. Ogerpon-W in particular fits well due to its ability to counter rain teams, as Pokémon like Swift Swim Barraskewda and Mega Swampert are largely unaffected by Sticky Web in rain. Gholdengo is a great teammate, as it denies most hazard removal, such as Defog from Corviknight and Zapdos and Rapid Spin from Terapagos and Great Tusk, while posing an immense threat itself thanks to Nasty Plot, threatening Pokémon such as Heavy-Duty Boots Zamazenta, Corviknight, and Ferrothorn. Ceruledge can also be used to deny hazard removal, matching up better into Terapagos; however, it only blocks Rapid Spin and not Defog. Teammates like Booster Energy Great Tusk boosting its speed and Scale Shot Garchomp can threaten Heavy-Duty Boots Cinderace, denying it from being able to use Court Change. Both also pack the ability to use Stealth Rocks, denying entry opportunities for Mega Charizard Y and revenge killing slower teammates like Tapu Lele. Even if Cinderace does pull off Court Change, Serperior acts as a great teammate to gain a speed boost from Sticky Web while also punishing Defog attempts. Finally, in the case that Sticky Web gets removed, teammates who function well outside of Sticky Web are also appreciated. Volcarona, Mega Charizard X, and Booster Energy Iron Valiant all pack great speed tiers and can often win games even without Sticky Web hindering the opponent. Their ability to boost their speed means the lack of Sticky Webs does not prevent them from outspeeding their opponent. Great Tusk is also a great teammate for Ribombee and the Sticky Webs archetype, as it can remove entry hazards that can be greatly detrimental to their health, greatly benefiting sweepers such as Mega Charizard X, Tornadus-T, and Weavile.
[SET CREDITS]
Written by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/bananabro_chaos.576909/
Quality checked by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/red-fintans.637479/
Grammar checked by:
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