Stat Ranges at Lv. 100
Min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature. Max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting nature.
- Generation
- IV (Sinnoh)
- Color
- Yellow
- Shape
- Bug Wings
- Habitat
- Unknown
- Growth Rate
- Medium Slow
- Capture Rate
- 45 (17.6%)
- Gender Ratio
- 100% Female
- Egg Groups
- Bug
- Hatch Counter
- 15 cycles (~4,096 steps)
- Base Experience
- 166
- EV Yield
- 1 Def, 1 SpD
- Height
- 1.2 m (3'11")
- Weight
- 38.5 kg (84.9 lbs)
Damage taken when attacked by each type. Accounts for Bug/Flying dual typing.
Increases the PP cost of moves targetting the Pokémon by one.
Prevents opposing Pokémon from eating held Berries.
Generation VI
It houses its colony in cells in its body and releases various pheromones to make those grubs do its bidding.
Its abdomen is a honeycomb for grubs. It raises its grubs on honey collected by Combee.
Generation VIII
It skillfully commands its grubs in battles with its enemies. The grubs are willing to risk their lives to defend Vespiquen.
Vespiquen that give off more pheromones have larger swarms of Combee attendants.
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.
Show older entries (Gen IV, V)
Generation IV
Its abdomen is a honeycomb for grubs. It raises its grubs on honey collected by COMBEE.
When endangered, grubs from its six-cell honeycomb strike back. There is only one in a colony.
It releases various pheromones to make the grubs in its body do its bidding while fighting foes.
It raises grubs in the holes in its body. It secretes pheromones to control COMBEE.
Generation V
It releases various pheromones to make the grubs in its body do its bidding while fighting foes.
It houses its colony in cells in its body and releases various pheromones to make those grubs do its bidding.
Level Up
20 moves| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GustSTAB | fly | S | 40 | 100% | 35 |
| 1 | Sweet Scent | nor | N | — | 100% | 20 |
| 1 | Bug BiteSTAB | bug | P | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| 3 | Poison Sting | poi | P | 15 | 100% | 35 |
| 6 | Struggle BugSTAB | bug | S | 50 | 100% | 20 |
| 7 | Confuse Ray | gho | N | — | 100% | 10 |
| 8 | Aromatic Mist | fai | N | — | — | 20 |
| 9 | Fury CutterSTAB | bug | P | 40 | 95% | 20 |
| 19 | Fury Swipes | nor | P | 18 | 80% | 15 |
| 24 | Roost | fly | N | — | — | 5 |
| 31 | Slash | nor | P | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| 34 | Power Gem | roc | S | 80 | 100% | 20 |
| 36 | Toxic | poi | N | — | 90% | 10 |
| 37 | Air SlashSTAB | fly | S | 75 | 95% | 15 |
| 40 | Defend Order | bug | N | — | — | 10 |
| 43 | Bug BuzzSTAB | bug | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| 45 | Attack OrderSTAB | bug | P | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| 49 | Swagger | nor | N | — | 85% | 15 |
| 53 | Destiny Bond | gho | N | — | — | 5 |
| 57 | Fell StingerSTAB | bug | P | 50 | 100% | 25 |
TM / HM
47 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AcrobaticsSTAB | fly | P | 55 | 100% | 15 |
| Aerial AceSTAB | fly | P | 60 | — | 20 |
| Agility | psy | N | — | — | 30 |
| Air SlashSTAB | fly | S | 75 | 95% | 15 |
| Bug BiteSTAB | bug | P | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| Bug BuzzSTAB | bug | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Confuse Ray | gho | N | — | 100% | 10 |
| Dual WingbeatSTAB | fly | P | 40 | 90% | 10 |
| Endeavor | nor | P | — | 100% | 5 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Facade | nor | P | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| Fling | dar | P | — | 100% | 10 |
| Giga Impact | nor | P | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| Helping Hand | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| Hex | gho | S | 65 | 100% | 10 |
| HurricaneSTAB | fly | S | 110 | 70% | 10 |
| Hyper Beam | nor | S | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| LungeSTAB | bug | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Pollen PuffSTAB | bug | S | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| PounceSTAB | bug | P | 50 | 100% | 20 |
| Power Gem | roc | S | 80 | 100% | 20 |
| Protect | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Psychic Noise | psy | S | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| Rain Dance | wat | N | — | — | 5 |
| Rest | psy | N | — | — | 5 |
| Reversal | fig | P | — | 100% | 15 |
| Roost | fly | N | — | — | 5 |
| Scary Face | nor | N | — | 100% | 10 |
| Skitter SmackSTAB | bug | P | 70 | 90% | 10 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Sludge Bomb | poi | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Spikes | gro | N | — | — | 20 |
| Spite | gho | N | — | 100% | 10 |
| Struggle BugSTAB | bug | S | 50 | 100% | 20 |
| Substitute | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Sunny Day | fir | N | — | — | 5 |
| Swagger | nor | N | — | 85% | 15 |
| Swift | nor | S | 60 | — | 20 |
| Take Down | nor | P | 90 | 85% | 20 |
| Taunt | dar | N | — | 100% | 20 |
| Tera Blast | nor | S | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Thief | dar | P | 60 | 100% | 25 |
| Toxic | poi | N | — | 90% | 10 |
| Toxic Spikes | poi | N | — | — | 20 |
| U TurnSTAB | bug | P | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| Venoshock | poi | S | 65 | 100% | 10 |
| X ScissorSTAB | bug | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
Move Tutor
7 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bug BiteSTAB | bug | P | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| Dual WingbeatSTAB | fly | P | 40 | 90% | 10 |
| Endeavor | nor | P | — | 100% | 5 |
| Fury CutterSTAB | bug | P | 40 | 95% | 20 |
| Roost | fly | N | — | — | 5 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Swift | nor | S | 60 | — | 20 |
Items that wild Vespiquen may be holding when encountered.
Best STAB Moves
Same-type attack bonus (1.5x power)
Best Coverage Moves
Off-type moves for hitting weaknesses
Tools for Vespiquen
Damage Calculator
Calculate damage output and defensive matchups
Team Builder
Build teams around this Pokemon
EV Optimizer
Optimize EV spreads for competitive play
Coverage Solver
Find the best type coverage moves
Where To Catch
Find encounter locations across games
Stat Calculator
Calculate stats with IVs, EVs, and nature
About Vespiquen
Vespiquen is a Bug and Flying-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 4 (Sinnoh). It skillfully commands its grubs in battles with its enemies. The grubs are willing to risk their lives to defend Vespiquen. Vespiquen stands 1.2 m (3'11") tall and weighs 38.5 kg (84.9 lbs), making it a small Pokemon.
Vespiquen Base Stats
Vespiquen has a base stat total of 474, which is moderate, typical of a fully-evolved Pokemon. Its highest stat is Defense at 102 (very good), while its lowest is Speed at 40 (below average). Vespiquen is a defensive wall with excellent bulk on both sides. Vespiquen is slow with a base Speed of 40.
Vespiquen Weaknesses & Resistances
As a Bug and Flying-type, Vespiquen is weak to Fire, Electric, Ice, Flying, Rock (4x)-type moves, resists Grass (¼x), Fighting (¼x), Bug-type attacks, and is completely immune to Ground-type moves. This gives Vespiquen 5 weaknesses, 3 resistances, and 1 immunity.
Vespiquen Abilities
Vespiquen's abilities include Pressure, Unnerve. Pressure increases the PP cost of moves targetting the Pokémon by one. Its Hidden Ability is Unnerve, which prevents opposing Pokémon from eating held Berries.
Vespiquen Moves & Learnset
Vespiquen can learn 74 moves in Generation 9, including 20 by leveling up, 47 via TM/HM, and 7 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Hurricane (Flying, 110 power), Bug Buzz (Bug, 90 power), Attack Order (Bug, 90 power), Pollen Puff (Bug, 90 power). For coverage, Vespiquen can learn Giga Impact (Normal), Hyper Beam (Normal), Sludge Bomb (Poison).
Training Vespiquen
With a capture rate of 45 (17.6%), Vespiquen can be quite challenging to catch in the wild. Defeating Vespiquen yields 1 Defense, 1 Sp. Defense EVs. It has a medium slow growth rate and requires approximately 4,096 steps to hatch from an Egg. Vespiquen belongs to the Bug egg group. Vespiquen is part of a 2-stage evolution line (Combee → Vespiquen). Wild Vespiquen may be found holding Poison Barb.
Use the tools above to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Vespiquen. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Vespiquen, or use the team builder to see how Vespiquen fits into your squad.
