Slow is good when Trick Room is up, and Vespiquen is about as slow as they come. Bug/Flying typing gives it a defined role on the team. Ground moves can't touch it, which offsets the 5 weaknesses somewhat. Part of the Gen 4 roster.
Vespiquen's built to absorb hits, not race for knockouts. Balanced defenses with Defense doing the heavy lifting. And the 1.06M XP medium-slow curve means it won't take forever to bring up, worth 2 Defense and Sp. Def EVs.
It houses its colony in cells in its body and releases various pheromones to make those grubs do its bidding.
It raises grubs in the holes in its body. It secretes pheromones to control Combee.
Vespiquen Weakness
VulnerableVespiquen is weak to Rock, Fire, Electric, Ice, and Flying-type moves. Watch out for Rock attacks, those deal 4x damage. On the flip side, it's immune to Ground-type moves entirely.
Vespiquen is what Combee becomes. Breed it for Combee eggs (quick to hatch). Plenty of partners for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are quick to hatch. The evolution from Combee pushed Vespiquen to 474 total stats. Defense saw the largest single gain at +60.
How to Evolve
Breed with Vespiquen to get Combee eggs using 91 partners from the Bug egg group.
Vespiquen keeps momentum with U-turn, switching out after dealing damage or scouting. Heavy-Duty Boots gives it hazard immunity on every switch-in, max HP and Attack EVs let it hit hard on the way out, and utility options prevents dead turns.
Best Build
Best Vespiquen Moveset
- Roost
- Toxic
- U Turn
- Spikes
Recommended Teammates
Most of Vespiquen's flexibility comes from TMs. Same-type output runs through Hurricane and Attack Order, but Poison and Normal and the rest of the TM pool push it from predictable to genuinely threatening.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
The offense anchors on Bug Buzz and X-Scissor, with Normal and Rock coverage and more adding reach. It's a workable movepool for Vespiquen that handles most situations. Bug Buzz and Giga Impact give it enough punch where it matters.
The level-up pool tells the story here. Vespiquen learns Attack Order and Bug Buzz naturally, plus enough variety that TMs feel like bonuses. Poison and Normal coverage and more extends the reach beyond that.
The level-up pool tells the story here. Vespiquen learns Attack Order and Bug Buzz naturally, plus enough variety that TMs feel like bonuses. Poison and Normal coverage and more extends the reach beyond that.
Finding Vespiquen at low spawn rates takes patience. 28 spots are available in mid-game routes, but the rate difference between them matters. Lock in the top one from the sorted list below.
Where To Catch Vespiquen in Scarlet & Violet
Combee is your first catch on the way to Vespiquen. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 5-50 across 58 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch CombeeEASYAsado Desert - Flower PatchScarletOverworldLv.5-2524%EarlyDesertEASYAsado Desert - Flower PatchVioletOverworldLv.5-2524%EarlyDesertEASYEast Paldean Sea - Flower PatchScarletOverworldLv.5-2524%EarlyWaterEASYEast Paldean Sea - Flower PatchVioletOverworldLv.5-2524%EarlyWaterEASYGlaseado MountainVioletOverworldLv.5-2524%EarlyCaveEASYGlaseado MountainScarletOverworldLv.5-2524%EarlyCaveEASYNorth Province (Area One) - Flower PatchVioletOverworldLv.5-2524%EarlyRouteEASYNorth Province (Area One) - Flower PatchScarletOverworldLv.5-2524%EarlyRouteEASYNorth Province (Area Three) - Flower PatchVioletOverworldLv.5-2524%EarlyRouteEASYNorth Province (Area Three) - Flower PatchScarletOverworldLv.5-2524%EarlyRouteEASYNorth Province (Area Two) - Flower PatchVioletOverworldLv.5-2524%EarlyRouteEASYNorth Province (Area Two) - Flower PatchScarletOverworldLv.5-2524%EarlyRouteEASYSouth Province (Area Five) - Flower PatchVioletOverworldLv.5-2524%EarlyRouteEASYSouth Province (Area Five) - Flower PatchScarletOverworldLv.5-2524%EarlyRouteEASYSouth Province (Area Four) - Flower PatchVioletOverworldLv.5-2524%EarlyRouteEASYSouth Province (Area Four) - Flower PatchScarletOverworldLv.5-2524%EarlyRouteEASYSouth Province (Area One) - Flower PatchScarletOverworldLv.5-2524%EarlyRouteEASYSouth Province (Area One) - Flower PatchVioletOverworldLv.5-2524%EarlyRouteEASYSouth Province (Area Six) - Flower PatchScarletOverworldLv.5-2524%EarlyRouteEASYSouth Province (Area Six) - Flower PatchVioletOverworldLv.5-2524%EarlyRouteEASYSouth Province (Area Two) - Flower PatchScarletOverworldLv.5-2524%EarlyRouteEASYSouth Province (Area Two) - Flower PatchVioletOverworldLv.5-2524%EarlyRouteEASYTagtree Thicket - Flower PatchVioletOverworldLv.5-2524%EarlyForestEASYTagtree Thicket - Flower PatchScarletOverworldLv.5-2524%EarlyForestEASYThe Pokémon League - Flower PatchVioletOverworldLv.5-2524%EarlyEASYThe Pokémon League - Flower PatchScarletOverworldLv.5-2524%EarlyEASYWest Province (Area One) - Flower PatchVioletOverworldLv.5-2524%EarlyRouteEASYWest Province (Area One) - Flower PatchScarletOverworldLv.5-2524%EarlyRouteEASYSouth Province (Area Two) - Olive GroveScarletOverworldLv.5-2518%EarlyRouteEASYSouth Province (Area Two) - Olive GroveVioletOverworldLv.5-2518%EarlyRoute
Step 2Vespiquen ✓HARDAsado Desert - Flower PatchScarletOverworldLv.30-501%MidDesertHARDAsado Desert - Flower PatchVioletOverworldLv.30-501%MidDesertHARDEast Paldean Sea - Flower PatchScarletOverworldLv.30-501%MidWaterHARDEast Paldean Sea - Flower PatchVioletOverworldLv.30-501%MidWaterHARDGlaseado MountainVioletOverworldLv.30-501%MidCaveHARDGlaseado MountainScarletOverworldLv.30-501%MidCaveHARDNorth Province (Area One) - Flower PatchVioletOverworldLv.30-501%MidRouteHARDNorth Province (Area One) - Flower PatchScarletOverworldLv.30-501%MidRouteHARDNorth Province (Area Three) - Flower PatchVioletOverworldLv.30-501%MidRouteHARDNorth Province (Area Three) - Flower PatchScarletOverworldLv.30-501%MidRouteHARDNorth Province (Area Two) - Flower PatchVioletOverworldLv.30-501%MidRouteHARDNorth Province (Area Two) - Flower PatchScarletOverworldLv.30-501%MidRouteHARDSouth Province (Area Five) - Flower PatchVioletOverworldLv.30-501%MidRouteHARDSouth Province (Area Five) - Flower PatchScarletOverworldLv.30-501%MidRouteHARDSouth Province (Area Four) - Flower PatchVioletOverworldLv.30-501%MidRouteHARDSouth Province (Area Four) - Flower PatchScarletOverworldLv.30-501%MidRouteHARDSouth Province (Area One) - Flower PatchVioletOverworldLv.30-501%MidRouteHARDSouth Province (Area One) - Flower PatchScarletOverworldLv.30-501%MidRouteHARDSouth Province (Area Six) - Flower PatchScarletOverworldLv.30-501%MidRouteHARDSouth Province (Area Six) - Flower PatchVioletOverworldLv.30-501%MidRouteHARDSouth Province (Area Two) - Flower PatchScarletOverworldLv.30-501%MidRouteHARDSouth Province (Area Two) - Flower PatchVioletOverworldLv.30-501%MidRouteHARDTagtree Thicket - Flower PatchScarletOverworldLv.30-501%MidForestHARDTagtree Thicket - Flower PatchVioletOverworldLv.30-501%MidForestHARDThe Pokémon League - Flower PatchVioletOverworldLv.30-501%MidHARDThe Pokémon League - Flower PatchScarletOverworldLv.30-501%MidHARDWest Province (Area One) - Flower PatchVioletOverworldLv.30-501%MidRouteHARDWest Province (Area One) - Flower PatchScarletOverworldLv.30-501%MidRouteor evolve from Combee (Step 1)
decent spawn rates for Vespiquen across 3 locations in mid-game routes. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.
Where To Catch Vespiquen in Legends: Arceus
The path to Vespiquen starts with Combee at walking via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch CombeeEASYAipom HillGrassUncommonEASYCloudpool RidgeGrassUncommonSkyEASYCottonsedge PrairieGrassUncommonEASYDroning MeadowGrassUncommonEASYGrueling GroveGrassUncommonForestEASYLake ValorGrassUncommonWaterEASYRamanas IslandGrassUncommonWaterEASYThe HeartwoodGrassUncommon
Step 2Vespiquen ✓EASYCottonsedge PrairieGrassUncommonEASYDroning MeadowGrassUncommonEASYLake ValorGrassUncommonWateror evolve from Combee (Step 1)
Can't catch Vespiquen directly. Start with Combee at moderate rates from the locations below, then evolve at level 21. The 2-stage line from Combee to Vespiquen is where the leveling time goes.
How to Obtain Vespiquen in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
The path to Vespiquen starts with Combee at Lv. 16-20 via walking encounters. 1 catchable stage total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch CombeeGrassland CaveBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.16-20MidCaveGrassland CaveShining PearlGrassLv.16-20MidCaveSunlit CavernBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.16-20MidCaveSunlit CavernShining PearlGrassLv.16-20MidCave
Step 2Vespiquen ✓
Vespiquen doesn't appear wild. Catch Combee instead, it shows up at solid rates. Evolve it at level 21 to get Vespiquen. The 2-stage line is mapped in the step cards below.
How to Obtain Vespiquen in Sword & Shield
The path to Vespiquen starts with Combee at Lv. 7-48 via walking encounters. 1 catchable stage total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch CombeeEFFORTLESSRolling FieldsSwordOverworldLv.7-1060%EarlyNormal WeatherEFFORTLESSRolling FieldsShieldOverworldLv.7-1060%EarlyNormal WeatherEASYRolling Fields - 2ShieldOverworldLv.7-1025%EarlyNormal WeatherEASYRolling Fields - 2SwordOverworldLv.7-1025%EarlyNormal WeatherEFFORTLESSHoneycalm IslandShieldOverworldLv.40-4582%LateWaterSnowstormEFFORTLESSHoneycalm IslandSwordOverworldLv.40-4582%LateWaterThunderstormEFFORTLESSHoneycalm IslandSwordOverworldLv.40-4582%LateWaterIntense SunEFFORTLESSHoneycalm IslandShieldOverworldLv.40-4582%LateWaterThunderstormEFFORTLESSHoneycalm IslandSwordOverworldLv.40-4582%LateWaterSnowingEFFORTLESSHoneycalm IslandShieldOverworldLv.40-4582%LateWaterIntense SunEFFORTLESSHoneycalm IslandSwordOverworldLv.40-4582%LateWaterSandstormEFFORTLESSHoneycalm IslandShieldOverworldLv.40-4582%LateWaterSnowingEFFORTLESSHoneycalm IslandSwordOverworldLv.40-4582%LateWaterRainingEFFORTLESSHoneycalm IslandShieldOverworldLv.40-4582%LateWaterSandstormEFFORTLESSHoneycalm IslandSwordOverworldLv.40-4582%LateWaterHeavy FogEFFORTLESSHoneycalm IslandShieldOverworldLv.40-4582%LateWaterRainingEFFORTLESSHoneycalm IslandSwordOverworldLv.40-4582%LateWaterOvercastEFFORTLESSHoneycalm IslandShieldOverworldLv.40-4582%LateWaterHeavy FogEFFORTLESSHoneycalm IslandSwordOverworldLv.40-4582%LateWaterNormal WeatherEFFORTLESSHoneycalm IslandShieldOverworldLv.40-4582%LateWaterOvercastEFFORTLESSHoneycalm IslandSwordOverworldLv.40-4582%LateWaterSnowstormEFFORTLESSHoneycalm IslandShieldOverworldLv.40-4582%LateWaterNormal WeatherEFFORTLESSHoneycalm IslandShieldGrassLv.43-4830%LateWaterAll WeatherEFFORTLESSHoneycalm IslandSwordGrassLv.43-4830%LateWaterAll Weather
Step 2Vespiquen ✓
Vespiquen works as a support with 474 BST behind it. C-Tier on our list — a situational pick that fills a niche. That 102 base Defense does the heavy lifting.
Vespiquen's biggest threats include Golem (Rock), Charizard (Fire), and Raikou (Electric), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Golem is the most dangerous since Rock moves deal 4x damage. Ice and Flying-type attackers are also a problem. With 5 weakness types, most competitive teams carry at least one counter. At base 40 Speed, Vespiquen won't outrun any of these threats so switching to a resist is usually the safer play.
Combee evolves into Vespiquen at level 21. Vespiquen is the fully evolved form. It sits at 474 BST in its evolved form.
Pressure is the go-to ability for Vespiquen. It increases the PP cost of moves targetting the Pokémon by one. Its hidden ability Unnerve can work in specific setups.
Vespiquen is leaning toward the physical side (base 80 Attack). Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. But the speed tells the real story — base 40 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. Fits the support role.
Vespiquen appears in 13 games, including Platinum, HeartGold & SoulSilver, and Diamond & Pearl.
Debuting in Diamond & Pearl, Vespiquen appears in 13 games across 6 generations. A reliable presence in a solid number of games, typically found through wild encounters.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDPDebut
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A