Vespiquen Pokédex: Stats, Weaknesses, Evolution and Moves

Vespiquen official artwork
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Vespiquen

Beehive Pokémon

BUGFLYING

It skillfully commands its grubs in battles with its enemies. The grubs are willing to risk their lives to defend Vespiquen.

Vespiquen Pokédex brings together the essential information for Vespiquen, including its typing, weaknesses, base stats, abilities, evolution line, forms, Pokédex entries and appearances across Pokémon games. Vespiquen is National Pokédex #416 and was introduced in Generation IV. It is a Bug and Flying-type Pokémon.

This Vespiquen Pokédex covers Vespiquen across the Pokémon series rather than focusing on one game. You can use it to check core stats, weaknesses, evolution, forms, moves, locations and game appearances, then follow the related guides for more detailed game-specific help. It skillfully commands its grubs in battles with its enemies. The grubs are willing to risk their lives to defend Vespiquen.

Vespiquen at a glance

Type
BUGFLYING
Weak to
ROCK4×FIRE2×ELECTRIC2×ICE2×FLYING2×
Best base stat
Defense — 102
Abilities
Pressure, Unnerve (Hidden)
Evolution
Final stage or no evolution data

Vespiquen Pokédex overview

Vespiquen has the Bug and Flying typing, it belongs to Generation IV, its Pokédex classification is the Beehive Pokémon. It skillfully commands its grubs in battles with its enemies. The grubs are willing to risk their lives to defend Vespiquen. The quick facts below bring together the key measurements and species details, while the rest of the Vespiquen Pokédex breaks down its battle strengths, evolution, forms and appearances in more detail.

Vespiquen quick facts

Height
1.2 m
Weight
38.5 kg
Generation
Generation IV
Growth rate
Medium Slow
Capture rate
45
Base happiness
70

Vespiquen Pokédex type and weaknesses

Vespiquen is weak to Rock (4×), Fire, Electric, Ice and Flying. It resists Grass, Fighting and Bug. It is immune to Ground. These matchups come from Vespiquen's typing, making this a quick way to check which attacking types are super effective against Vespiquen and which types it can resist more comfortably.

Vespiquen type effectiveness

Damage taken when Vespiquen is hit by each type:

Very weak to

ROCK4×

Weak to

FIRE2×ELECTRIC2×ICE2×FLYING2×

Resists

BUG½×

Strongly resists

GRASS¼×FIGHTING¼×

Immune to

GROUND0×

Based on Bug / Flying typing. Abilities may modify these matchups.

Vespiquen Pokédex stats

Vespiquen has a base stat total of 474, with Defense as its highest listed base stat at 102. In the Vespiquen Pokédex, base stats are useful for comparing natural strengths before a particular game layers on level, training, moves, abilities or battle formats. The bars below show the six standard stats side by side, making it easier to see where Vespiquen is naturally strongest and where its lower base values sit.

Vespiquen base stats

Hp70
Attack80
Defense102
Special Attack80
Special Defense102
Speed40
Total474

Vespiquen Pokédex abilities

Vespiquen can have Pressure and Unnerve as its Hidden Ability. Abilities can significantly change how Vespiquen functions in battle, so they are worth considering alongside its typing and base stats. Any Hidden Ability is identified separately below.

Vespiquen abilities

Pressure

Increases the PP cost of moves targetting the Pokémon by one.

Unnerve Hidden

Prevents opposing Pokémon from eating held Berries.

Vespiquen Pokédex evolution

Vespiquen evolves from Combee. The evolution section shows the family together and includes evolution requirements where they apply, making it easy to see how each stage connects. Each Pokémon in the family can also be opened in its own Pokédex guide.

Vespiquen evolution family

415Combee
Level 21 · female
416Vespiquen

Vespiquen evolution requirements

Evolves from

Combee

Level 21 · female

Vespiquen Pokédex forms and shiny appearance

Vespiquen has 1 form shown on this Vespiquen Pokédex page. Alternate forms are grouped together so you can compare them in one place, while the artwork switcher lets you view the standard and shiny appearance when shiny artwork is available.

Vespiquen normal artwork
Switch between the normal and shiny appearance of Vespiquen.

Vespiquen Pokédex game appearances

Vespiquen appears in 11 Pokémon titles, including Black, Black 2, Diamond, Heartgold, Pearl and Platinum. Availability differs between games, so the list below separates each title and makes it easier to see where Vespiquen appears without assuming the same method or location applies everywhere.

Vespiquen game availability

BlackWild encounter
Black 2Wild encounter
DiamondGame data
HeartgoldGame data
PearlGame data
PlatinumGame data
ShieldWild encounter
SoulsilverGame data
SwordWild encounter
WhiteWild encounter
White 2Wild encounter

This uses imported PokéAPI encounter and game-index records. It does not guarantee current transfer, DLC or event availability.

Where can you find Vespiquen?

The locations below show where Vespiquen can be found across Pokémon games, including the encounter method, level range and encounter chance where available. Use the filters to narrow the list to a particular game and find the location information you need.

Vespiquen encounter locations

10 records

GameLocationMethodLevelChanceConditions
BlackUnova Route 12 AreaGrass Spots504%—
Black 2Lostlorn ♀orest AreaGrass Spots245%—
Black 2Unova Route 12 AreaGrass Spots384%—
ShieldRolling ♀ields ♂ainOverworld Special26100%Weather Normal, Story Progress Before Hall Of ♀ame
ShieldRolling ♀ields ♂ainOverworld Special60100%Weather Normal, Story Progress Hall Of ♀ame
SwordRolling ♀ields ♂ainOverworld Special26100%Weather Normal, Story Progress Before Hall Of ♀ame
SwordRolling ♀ields ♂ainOverworld Special60100%Weather Normal, Story Progress Hall Of ♀ame
WhiteUnova Route 12 AreaGrass Spots504%—
White 2Lostlorn ♀orest AreaGrass Spots245%—
White 2Unova Route 12 AreaGrass Spots384%—

Vespiquen Pokédex moves

The Vespiquen Pokédex lists 115 moves below. Use the filters to narrow the list by move name, learning method, type or category. Move availability can differ between games and generations, so check the relevant game details when planning a specific moveset.

Vespiquen move explorer

115 moves shown

LevelMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPMethod
—SlashNORMALPhysical7010020Level Up
1Bug BiteBUGPhysical6010020Level Up
1Confuse RayGHOSTStatus—10010Level Up
1Destiny BondGHOSTStatus——5Level Up
1Fell StingerBUGPhysical5010025Level Up
1GustFLYINGSpecial4010035Level Up
1Poison StingPOISONPhysical1510035Level Up
1Struggle BugBUGSpecial5010020Level Up
1Sweet ScentNORMALStatus—10020Level Up
4Fury CutterBUGPhysical409520Level Up
8Aromatic ♂istFAIRYStatus——20Level Up
9PursuitDARKPhysical4010020Level Up
11Pin ♂issileBUGPhysical259520Level Up
13Defend OrderBUGStatus——10Level Up
13Fury SwipesNORMALPhysical188015Level Up
18Silver WindBUGSpecial601005Level Up
20SwaggerNORMALStatus—8515Level Up
21Power GemROCKSpecial8010020Level Up
24AromatherapyGRASSStatus——5Level Up
24RoostFLYINGStatus——5Level Up
25Heal OrderBUGStatus——10Level Up
27ToxicPOISONStatus—9010Level Up
28Air SlashFLYINGSpecial759515Level Up
33CaptivateNORMALStatus—10020Level Up
37Attack OrderBUGPhysical9010015Level Up
43Bug BuzzBUGSpecial9010010Level Up
52RecoverNORMALStatus——5Level Up
—AcrobaticsFLYINGPhysical5510015Machine
—Aerial AceFLYINGPhysical60—20Machine
—AgilityPSYCHICStatus——30Machine
—Air SlashFLYINGSpecial759515Machine
—AssuranceDARKPhysical6010010Machine
—AttractNORMALStatus—10015Machine
—Beat UpDARKPhysical—10010Machine
—Bug BiteBUGPhysical6010020Machine
—Bug BuzzBUGSpecial9010010Machine
—CaptivateNORMALStatus—10020Machine
—ConfideNORMALStatus——20Machine
—Confuse RayGHOSTStatus—10010Machine
—Cross PoisonPOISONPhysical7010020Machine
—CutNORMALPhysical509530Machine
—DefogFLYINGStatus——15Machine
—Double TeamNORMALStatus——15Machine
—Dual WingbeatFLYINGPhysical409010Machine
—EndeavorNORMALPhysical—1005Machine
—EndureNORMALStatus——10Machine
—FacadeNORMALPhysical7010020Machine
—FlashNORMALStatus—10020Machine
—FlingDARKPhysical—10010Machine
—FrustrationNORMALPhysical—10020Machine
—Giga ImpactNORMALPhysical150905Machine
—Helping HandNORMALStatus——20Machine
—HexGHOSTSpecial6510010Machine
—Hidden PowerNORMALSpecial6010015Machine
—Hone ClawsDARKStatus——15Machine
—HurricaneFLYINGSpecial1107010Machine
—Hyper BeamNORMALSpecial150905Machine
—InfestationBUGSpecial2010020Machine
—LungeBUGPhysical8010015Machine
—Natural GiftNORMALPhysical—10015Machine
—Pin ♂issileBUGPhysical259520Machine
—Pollen PuffBUGSpecial9010015Machine
—PounceBUGPhysical5010020Machine
—Power GemROCKSpecial8010020Machine
—ProtectNORMALStatus——10Machine
—Psychic NoisePSYCHICSpecial7510010Machine
—QuashDARKStatus—10015Machine
—Rain DanceWATERStatus——5Machine
—RestPSYCHICStatus——5Machine
—ReturnNORMALPhysical—10020Machine
—RevengeFIGHTINGPhysical6010010Machine
—ReversalFIGHTINGPhysical—10015Machine
—RoostFLYINGStatus——5Machine
—RoundNORMALSpecial6010015Machine
—Scary ♀aceNORMALStatus—10010Machine
—ScreechNORMALStatus—8540Machine
—Secret PowerNORMALPhysical7010020Machine
—Silver WindBUGSpecial601005Machine
—Skitter SmackBUGPhysical709010Machine
—Sleep TalkNORMALStatus——10Machine
—Sludge BombPOISONSpecial9010010Machine
—SnoreNORMALSpecial5010015Machine
—SpikesGROUNDStatus——20Machine
—SpiteGHOSTStatus—10010Machine
—Struggle BugBUGSpecial5010020Machine
—SubstituteNORMALStatus——10Machine
—Sunny DayFIREStatus——5Machine
—SwaggerNORMALStatus—8515Machine
—SwiftNORMALSpecial60—20Machine
—Take DownNORMALPhysical908520Machine
—TauntDARKStatus—10020Machine
—Tera BlastNORMALSpecial8010010Machine
—ThiefDARKPhysical6010025Machine
—ToxicPOISONStatus—9010Machine
—Toxic SpikesPOISONStatus——20Machine
—U TurnBUGPhysical7010020Machine
—UproarNORMALSpecial9010010Machine
—VenoshockPOISONSpecial6510010Machine
—X ScissorBUGPhysical8010015Machine
—Air CutterFLYINGSpecial609525Tutor
—Bug BiteBUGPhysical6010020Tutor
—DefogFLYINGStatus——15Tutor
—Dual WingbeatFLYINGPhysical409010Tutor
—EndeavorNORMALPhysical—1005Tutor
—Fury CutterBUGPhysical409520Tutor
—Laser ♀ocusNORMALStatus——30Tutor
—Mud SlapGROUNDSpecial2010010Tutor
—Ominous WindGHOSTSpecial601005Tutor
—RoostFLYINGStatus——5Tutor
—Signal BeamBUGSpecial7510015Tutor
—Sleep TalkNORMALStatus——10Tutor
—SnoreNORMALSpecial5010015Tutor
—String ShotBUGStatus—9540Tutor
—SwiftNORMALSpecial60—20Tutor
—TailwindFLYINGStatus——15Tutor

Vespiquen Pokédex entries

The Vespiquen Pokédex entries below let you compare how Vespiquen has been described across different Pokémon games. Pokédex wording often changes between versions, so reading the entries together is a useful way to see how its description has evolved across the series.

Vespiquen Pokédex entries

GameEntry
Diamond

Its abdomen is a honeycomb for grubs. It raises its grubs on honey collected by COMBEE.

Pearl

When endangered, grubs from its six-cell honeycomb strike back. There is only one in a colony.

Platinum

It releases various pheromones to make the grubs in its body do its bidding while fighting foes.

Heartgold

It raises grubs in the holes in its body. It secretes pheromones to control COMBEE.

Soulsilver

It raises grubs in the holes in its body. It secretes pheromones to control COMBEE.

Black

It releases various pheromones to make the grubs in its body do its bidding while fighting foes.

White

It releases various pheromones to make the grubs in its body do its bidding while fighting foes.

Black 2

It houses its colony in cells in its body and releases various pheromones to make those grubs do its bidding.

White 2

It houses its colony in cells in its body and releases various pheromones to make those grubs do its bidding.

X

It houses its colony in cells in its body and releases various pheromones to make those grubs do its bidding.

Y

Its abdomen is a honeycomb for grubs. It raises its grubs on honey collected by Combee.

Omega Ruby

It houses its colony in cells in its body and releases various pheromones to make those grubs do its bidding.

Alpha Sapphire

Its abdomen is a honeycomb for grubs. It raises its grubs on honey collected by Combee.

Sword

It skillfully commands its grubs in battles with its enemies. The grubs are willing to risk their lives to defend Vespiquen.

Shield

Vespiquen that give off more pheromones have larger swarms of Combee attendants.

Legends Arceus

Commands its subjects to build its hive. It will dispatch any interlopers who dare sneak into its nest and use them as nourishment for itself.

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