Ribombee (Burning Shadows 96) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Ribombee from the Burning Shadows set is a lively Uncommon Pokémon with 70 HP. It features the ability Honey Gather and the attack Pollen Shot. This card is numbered 96 in the set.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fairy
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Cutiefly)
• Ability: Honey Gather — Once per turn, you may search your deck for up to 2 basic Energy cards and add them to your hand.
• Attack: Pollen Shot — Deals 20 damage for one Colorless Energy.
• Weakness: Metal ×2
• Resistance: Darkness -20
• Retreat Cost: 1

Key Printings

This Ribombee card is from the Burning Shadows set (set code sm3), numbered 96. It is an Uncommon rarity card, illustrated by Megumi Mizutani. No release date is available for this printing.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this Ribombee card. The card can be identified by its set code “sm3-96” and its unique artwork. The market reference query for this card is “Ribombee Burning Shadows 96.”

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its ability to fetch basic Energy cards can support energy acceleration strategies, while its Pollen Shot attack provides a simple damage option.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s vibrant illustration and condition, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Use a rigid top-loader or binder with individual pockets to prevent bending or edge wear.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Burning Shadows (sm3): This set introduced Ribombee as a nimble Fairy-type Stage 1 Pokémon with a useful Energy-searching ability. It fits well into decks that benefit from energy acceleration and offers modest offensive capability with its Pollen Shot attack.