Is Cutiefly Good in Sun & Moon Playthrough?
Wild on Route 2 and Melemele Meadow. Cutiefly's Bug/Fairy typing is unique and useful against Nanu's Dark Grand Trial. Evolves into Ribombee fast, which stays relevant through the E4.
Cutiefly has the type edge here and should clean up Ilima's team.
Cutiefly has the type edge here and should clean up Hala's team.
Ribombee has the type edge here and should clean up Lana's team.
Kiawe's Pokemon outpace and outclass Cutiefly here.
Cutiefly trades roughly evenly with Mallow's team.
Ribombee has the type edge here and should clean up Olivia's team.
Ribombee has the type edge here and should clean up Sophocles's team.
Ribombee trades roughly evenly with Acerola's team.
Ribombee has the type edge here and should clean up Nanu's team.
Ribombee resists most of Totem Kommo-o's coverage and hits back hard.
Ribombee has the type edge here and should clean up Hapu's team.
Ribombee has the type edge here and should clean up Hala's team.
Ribombee trades roughly evenly with Olivia's team.
Ribombee has the type edge here and should clean up Acerola's team.
Kahili's team hits Ribombee's weaknesses hard.
Catch Cutiefly on Route 2 (walking, Lv 7-10).
Your Cutiefly should hit Level 25 before you reach Lana, at typical leveling pace.
How to Get Cutiefly in Sun & Moon
Cutiefly is available from early-game routes onward at high spawn rates. 8 encounter spots give you plenty of options. Grab one early and it'll be ready to evolve or train by mid-game.
Where To Catch Cutiefly in SM
To get Cutiefly, start by catching Cutiefly through walking encounters at Lv. 7-57. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Cutiefly ✓Melemele MeadowLv.9-12GrassRate 30%Route 2 - NorthLv.7-10GrassRate 20%Route 3 - NorthLv.9-12GrassRate 20%Route 3 - SouthLv.9-12GrassRate 20%
Step 2Catch or Evolve into RibombeeUla'ula MeadowLv.31-34GrassRate 30%Poni MeadowLv.54-57GrassRate 30%or evolve from Cutiefly (Step 1)
Cutiefly Weakness
Type-wise, Cutiefly takes extra damage from Fire, Poison, Flying, Rock, and Steel. Dragon moves do nothing thanks to a full immunity. 5 resistances help offset the weaknesses.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Poison, Flying, Rock, Steel |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Grass, Ground, Bug, Dark |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Fighting |
| 0x (Immune) | Dragon |
What is Cutiefly Weak Against
AvgBest Pokemon Against Cutiefly
 Salamence Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cutiefly View Salamence builds →Fly 2x222-263%KO Rock Slide 2x124-146%KO Fire Fang 2x107-127%KO | ||
 Oricorio Fire | C | |
 Quilava Fire | C | |
 Sudowoodo Rock | C | |
 Litten Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodIki Town Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cutiefly View Litten builds →Fire Fang 2x98-117%KO Acrobatics 2x56-68% | ||
Salamence Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cutiefly View Salamence builds →Fly 2x219-260%KO Rock Slide 2x123-146%KO Fire Fang 2x108-127%KO | ||
Oricorio Fire | C | |
 Torracat Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Litten (Iki Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cutiefly View Torracat builds →Fire Fang 2x112-133%KO Acrobatics 2x65-77% | ||
Quilava Fire | C | |
 Trumbeak Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cutiefly View Trumbeak builds →Pluck 2x108-127%KO Rock Blast 2x33-38% | ||
Salamence Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cutiefly View Salamence builds →Fly 2x209-246%KO Rock Slide 2x114-136%KO Fire Fang 2x100-118%KO | ||
Oricorio Fire | C | |
 Magmar Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cutiefly View Magmar builds →Flame Burst 2x127-150%KO Clear Smog 2x61-71% | ||
Torracat Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Litten (Iki Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cutiefly View Torracat builds →Fire Fang 2x104-123%KO Acrobatics 2x61-71% | ||
Quilava Fire | C | |
Salamence Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cutiefly View Salamence builds →Fly 2x217-255%KO Rock Slide 2x118-140%KO Fire Fang 2x103-123%KO | ||
Oricorio Fire | C | |
Magmar Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cutiefly View Magmar builds →Flame Burst 2x132-155%KO Clear Smog 2x65-77% | ||
Torracat Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Litten (Iki Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cutiefly View Torracat builds →Fire Fang 2x110-130%KO Acrobatics 2x62-73% | ||
 Fearow Normal | C | |
 Flareon Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) | ||
Salamence Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cutiefly View Salamence builds →Fly 2x215-255%KO Rock Slide 2x120-142%KO Fire Fang 2x105-124%KO | ||
 Arcanine Fire | B | |
 Probopass RockSteel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cutiefly View Probopass builds →Power Gem 2x120-141%KO Magnet Bomb 2x77-91% | ||
Magmar Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cutiefly View Magmar builds →Flame Burst 2x135-159%KO Clear Smog 2x64-76% | ||
Flareon Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cutiefly View Flareon builds →Overheat 2x248-293%KO Smog 2x41-48% | ||
 Ninetales Fire | C | |
Arcanine Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cutiefly View Arcanine builds →Overheat 2x258-304%KO Aerial Ace 2x88-104%KO | ||
 Toucannon Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cutiefly View Toucannon builds →Beak Blast 2x230-271%KO Overheat 2x136-161%KO Steel Wing 2x108-128%KO Smack Down 2x77-92% | ||
Magmar Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cutiefly View Magmar builds →Overheat 2x258-304%KO Clear Smog 2x67-80% | ||
 Salazzle PoisonFire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cutiefly View Salazzle builds →Overheat 2x265-313%KO Sludge Bomb 2x185-218%KO Acrobatics 2x51-61% | ||
Flareon Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cutiefly View Flareon builds →Overheat 2x235-277%KO Smog 2x38-46% | ||
Ninetales Fire | C | |
Arcanine Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cutiefly View Arcanine builds →Overheat 2x246-290%KO Aerial Ace 2x83-98% | ||
Toucannon Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cutiefly View Toucannon builds →Beak Blast 2x218-258%KO Overheat 2x130-154%KO Steel Wing 2x103-122%KO Smack Down 2x74-87% | ||
 Typhlosion Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cutiefly View Typhlosion builds →Eruption 2x312-368%KO Rock Slide 2x86-101%KO Aerial Ace 2x68-81% | ||
 Chandelure GhostFire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cutiefly View Chandelure builds →Overheat 2x347-408%KO Smog 2x55-65% | ||
Flareon Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cutiefly View Flareon builds →Flare Blitz 2x291-343%KO Smog 2x40-47% | ||
Salazzle PoisonFire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cutiefly View Salazzle builds →Overheat 2x276-324%KO Sludge Wave 2x202-238%KO Acrobatics 2x51-61% | ||
 Aegislash SteelGhost | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cutiefly View Aegislash builds →Head Smash 2x113-133%KO Iron Head 2x92-108%KO Aerial Ace 2x47-56% | ||
Typhlosion Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cutiefly View Typhlosion builds →Eruption 2x318-375%KO Rock Slide 2x87-102%KO Aerial Ace 2x70-82% | ||
 Rampardos Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Cranidos (Route 8 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cutiefly View Rampardos builds →Head Smash 2x458-539%KO Fire Blast 2x103-121%KO | ||
Chandelure GhostFire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cutiefly View Chandelure builds →Overheat 2x354-416%KO Smog 2x55-65% | ||
Flareon Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cutiefly View Flareon builds →Flare Blitz 2x297-350%KO Smog 2x39-46% | ||
Salazzle PoisonFire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cutiefly View Salazzle builds →Overheat 2x280-330%KO Sludge Wave 2x206-243%KO Acrobatics 2x51-61% | ||
In Sun & Moon, Blaziken can KO Cutiefly with Flare Blitz (293-345%). Staraptor threatens a KO with Double-Edge (133-157%). Rhyperior deals 53-63% with Rock Blast.
 Blaziken FireFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySpeed Boost ItemFocus Sash NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Cutiefly View Blaziken builds →High Jump Kick40-47% Flare Blitz 2x293-345%KO | ||
 Staraptor Normal | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityReckless ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Cutiefly View Staraptor builds →Close Combat22-26% U Turn26-30% Double Edge133-157%KO | ||
 Rhyperior GroundRock | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySolidrock ItemAssault Vest NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Cutiefly View Rhyperior builds →Earthquake52-61% Rock Blast 2x53-63% | ||
 Metagross SteelPsychic | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityClearbody ItemAssault Vest NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Cutiefly View Metagross builds →Earthquake44-52% Bullet Punch 2x107-126%KO | ||
 Nidoking PoisonGround | C | |
Recommended Build AbilitySheerforce ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Cutiefly View Nidoking builds →Ice Beam69-81% Flamethrower 2x138-163%KO | ||
Cutiefly Evolutions
One evolution ahead. Cutiefly grows into Ribombee through a straightforward two-stage chain. Plenty of partners for breeding via two egg groups. Eggs are average hatch time. Evolving adds up to 160 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Cutiefly easily with 77 breeding partners from the Bug and Fairy egg groups. Pass egg moves like Baton Pass, Bestow, Moonblast and 2 more to offspring.
SM Cutiefly Best Moveset
Bug/Fairy at 55 Sp. Atk with AbilityShield Dust blocking secondary effects and AbilitySweet Veil preventing team sleep. The moveset fires at pre-evolution power. Ribombee one evolution away adds 95 Sp. Atk at 124 Speed.
Best Build
Cutiefly best EVs are Speed and HP
Hazard Setter Moveset
- Sticky Web
- Moonblast
- Toxic
- Tailwind
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
Breeding's the move. Baton Pass and Bestow give Cutiefly options it can't learn any other way, and Grass and Flying coverage and more already covers a decent range on top of Moonblast and Bug Buzz. The egg moves push it further.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Base Stats
It feeds on the nectar and pollen of flowers. Because it’s able to sense auras, it can identify which flowers are about to bloom.
Myriads of Cutiefly flutter above the heads of people who have auras resembling those of flowers.
Cutiefly Sun & Moon Guide
For Sun & Moon, you can run Cutiefly through the first few routes without issues. 304 BST won't carry you far though. Get it to Ribombee as fast as you can.
Game Availability
Cutiefly joined the series in Sun & Moon and has been available in 4 titles so far. With 4 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SMDebut
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves