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 is weak to Rock, Fire, Electric, Ice, and Flying. Watch out for Rock attacks, those deal 4x damage. On the flip side, it's immune to Ground-type moves entirely.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Rock |
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Electric, Ice, Flying |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Bug |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Grass, Fighting |
| 0x (Immune) | Ground |
Jolteon can KO Vespiquen with Thunderbolt (113-133%). Volcarona threatens a KO with Heat Wave (87-102%). Glimmora's Power Gem also KOs at 125-147%.
 Jolteon Electric | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityVoltabsorb ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Vespiquen View Jolteon builds →Thunderbolt 2x113-133%KO Volt Switch 2x88-104%KO Shadow Ball33-39% | ||
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemGrassyseed NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Vespiquen View Volcarona builds →Heat Wave 2x87-102%KO | ||
 Glimmora RockPoison | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityToxicdebris ItemRed Card NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Vespiquen View Glimmora builds →Power Gem 4x125-147%KO | ||
 Weavile DarkIce | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Vespiquen View Weavile builds →Knock Off29-34% Ice Shard 2x36-43% | ||
 Pelipper Water | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityDrizzle ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Vespiquen View Pelipper builds →Hurricane 2x84-99% | ||
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. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
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
Vespiquen best EVs are Attack and HP
Physical Tank Moveset
- Roost
- Toxic
- U Turn
- Spikes
Recommended Teammates
Wall Moveset
- Toxic
- Roost
- U Turn
- Spikes
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Bulky Support Moveset
- Defend Order
- Attack Order
- Roost
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Hazard Setter Moveset
- Toxic Spikes
- Toxic
- Spikes
- Destiny Bond
Recommended Teammates
Utility Moveset
- Lunge
- Attack Order
- Fell Stinger
- Confuse Ray
Recommended Teammates
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Wall Moveset
- Attack Order
- Heal Order
- Toxic
- Aromatherapy
Recommended Teammates
Wall Moveset
- Attack Order
- Heal Order
- Toxic
- Aromatherapy
Recommended Teammates
Moves
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 CombeeAsado Desert - Flower PatchScarletOverworld Lv.5-25 Desert24%EarlyAsado Desert - Flower PatchVioletOverworld Lv.5-25 Desert24%EarlyEast Paldean Sea - Flower PatchScarletOverworld Lv.5-25 Water24%EarlyEast Paldean Sea - Flower PatchVioletOverworld Lv.5-25 Water24%EarlyGlaseado MountainVioletOverworld Lv.5-25 Cave24%EarlyGlaseado MountainScarletOverworld Lv.5-25 Cave24%EarlyNorth Province (Area One) - Flower PatchVioletOverworld Lv.5-25 Route24%EarlyNorth Province (Area One) - Flower PatchScarletOverworld Lv.5-25 Route24%EarlyNorth Province (Area Three) - Flower PatchVioletOverworld Lv.5-25 Route24%EarlyNorth Province (Area Three) - Flower PatchScarletOverworld Lv.5-25 Route24%EarlyNorth Province (Area Two) - Flower PatchVioletOverworld Lv.5-25 Route24%EarlyNorth Province (Area Two) - Flower PatchScarletOverworld Lv.5-25 Route24%EarlySouth Province (Area Five) - Flower PatchVioletOverworld Lv.5-25 Route24%EarlySouth Province (Area Five) - Flower PatchScarletOverworld Lv.5-25 Route24%EarlySouth Province (Area Four) - Flower PatchVioletOverworld Lv.5-25 Route24%EarlySouth Province (Area Four) - Flower PatchScarletOverworld Lv.5-25 Route24%EarlySouth Province (Area One) - Flower PatchScarletOverworld Lv.5-25 Route24%EarlySouth Province (Area One) - Flower PatchVioletOverworld Lv.5-25 Route24%EarlySouth Province (Area Six) - Flower PatchScarletOverworld Lv.5-25 Route24%EarlySouth Province (Area Six) - Flower PatchVioletOverworld Lv.5-25 Route24%EarlySouth Province (Area Two) - Flower PatchScarletOverworld Lv.5-25 Route24%EarlySouth Province (Area Two) - Flower PatchVioletOverworld Lv.5-25 Route24%EarlyTagtree Thicket - Flower PatchVioletOverworld Lv.5-25 Forest24%EarlyTagtree Thicket - Flower PatchScarletOverworld Lv.5-25 Forest24%EarlyThe Pokémon League - Flower PatchVioletOverworld Lv.5-2524%EarlyThe Pokémon League - Flower PatchScarletOverworld Lv.5-2524%EarlyWest Province (Area One) - Flower PatchVioletOverworld Lv.5-25 Route24%EarlyWest Province (Area One) - Flower PatchScarletOverworld Lv.5-25 Route24%EarlySouth Province (Area Two) - Olive GroveScarletOverworld Lv.5-25 Route18%EarlySouth Province (Area Two) - Olive GroveVioletOverworld Lv.5-25 Route18%Early
Step 2Vespiquen ✓Asado Desert - Flower PatchScarletOverworld Lv.30-50 Desert1%MidAsado Desert - Flower PatchVioletOverworld Lv.30-50 Desert1%MidEast Paldean Sea - Flower PatchScarletOverworld Lv.30-50 Water1%MidEast Paldean Sea - Flower PatchVioletOverworld Lv.30-50 Water1%MidGlaseado MountainVioletOverworld Lv.30-50 Cave1%MidGlaseado MountainScarletOverworld Lv.30-50 Cave1%MidNorth Province (Area One) - Flower PatchVioletOverworld Lv.30-50 Route1%MidNorth Province (Area One) - Flower PatchScarletOverworld Lv.30-50 Route1%MidNorth Province (Area Three) - Flower PatchVioletOverworld Lv.30-50 Route1%MidNorth Province (Area Three) - Flower PatchScarletOverworld Lv.30-50 Route1%MidNorth Province (Area Two) - Flower PatchVioletOverworld Lv.30-50 Route1%MidNorth Province (Area Two) - Flower PatchScarletOverworld Lv.30-50 Route1%MidSouth Province (Area Five) - Flower PatchVioletOverworld Lv.30-50 Route1%MidSouth Province (Area Five) - Flower PatchScarletOverworld Lv.30-50 Route1%MidSouth Province (Area Four) - Flower PatchVioletOverworld Lv.30-50 Route1%MidSouth Province (Area Four) - Flower PatchScarletOverworld Lv.30-50 Route1%MidSouth Province (Area One) - Flower PatchVioletOverworld Lv.30-50 Route1%MidSouth Province (Area One) - Flower PatchScarletOverworld Lv.30-50 Route1%MidSouth Province (Area Six) - Flower PatchScarletOverworld Lv.30-50 Route1%MidSouth Province (Area Six) - Flower PatchVioletOverworld Lv.30-50 Route1%MidSouth Province (Area Two) - Flower PatchScarletOverworld Lv.30-50 Route1%MidSouth Province (Area Two) - Flower PatchVioletOverworld Lv.30-50 Route1%MidTagtree Thicket - Flower PatchScarletOverworld Lv.30-50 Forest1%MidTagtree Thicket - Flower PatchVioletOverworld Lv.30-50 Forest1%MidThe Pokémon League - Flower PatchVioletOverworld Lv.30-501%MidThe Pokémon League - Flower PatchScarletOverworld Lv.30-501%MidWest Province (Area One) - Flower PatchVioletOverworld Lv.30-50 Route1%MidWest Province (Area One) - Flower PatchScarletOverworld Lv.30-50 Route1%Midor 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 CombeeAipom HillGrassUncommonCloudpool RidgeGrass SkyUncommonCottonsedge PrairieGrassUncommonDroning MeadowGrassUncommonGrueling GroveGrass ForestUncommonLake ValorGrass WaterUncommonRamanas IslandGrass WaterUncommonThe HeartwoodGrassUncommon
Step 2Vespiquen ✓Cottonsedge PrairieGrassUncommonDroning MeadowGrassUncommonLake ValorGrass WaterUncommonor 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 DiamondGrass Lv.16-20 CaveMidGrassland CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.16-20 CaveMidSunlit CavernBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.16-20 CaveMidSunlit CavernShining PearlGrass Lv.16-20 CaveMid
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 CombeeRolling FieldsSwordOverworld Lv.7-1060%EarlyNormal WeatherRolling FieldsShieldOverworld Lv.7-1060%EarlyNormal WeatherRolling Fields - 2ShieldOverworld Lv.7-1025%EarlyNormal WeatherRolling Fields - 2SwordOverworld Lv.7-1025%EarlyNormal WeatherHoneycalm IslandShieldOverworld Lv.40-45 Water82%LateSnowstormHoneycalm IslandSwordOverworld Lv.40-45 Water82%LateThunderstormHoneycalm IslandSwordOverworld Lv.40-45 Water82%LateIntense SunHoneycalm IslandShieldOverworld Lv.40-45 Water82%LateThunderstormHoneycalm IslandSwordOverworld Lv.40-45 Water82%LateSnowingHoneycalm IslandShieldOverworld Lv.40-45 Water82%LateIntense SunHoneycalm IslandSwordOverworld Lv.40-45 Water82%LateSandstormHoneycalm IslandShieldOverworld Lv.40-45 Water82%LateSnowingHoneycalm IslandSwordOverworld Lv.40-45 Water82%LateRainingHoneycalm IslandShieldOverworld Lv.40-45 Water82%LateSandstormHoneycalm IslandSwordOverworld Lv.40-45 Water82%LateHeavy FogHoneycalm IslandShieldOverworld Lv.40-45 Water82%LateRainingHoneycalm IslandSwordOverworld Lv.40-45 Water82%LateOvercastHoneycalm IslandShieldOverworld Lv.40-45 Water82%LateHeavy FogHoneycalm IslandSwordOverworld Lv.40-45 Water82%LateNormal WeatherHoneycalm IslandShieldOverworld Lv.40-45 Water82%LateOvercastHoneycalm IslandSwordOverworld Lv.40-45 Water82%LateSnowstormHoneycalm IslandShieldOverworld Lv.40-45 Water82%LateNormal WeatherHoneycalm IslandShieldGrass Lv.43-48 Water30%LateAll WeatherHoneycalm IslandSwordGrass Lv.43-48 Water30%LateAll 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.
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. Speed tells the real story. Base 40 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. Fits the support role.
Best way to handle Vespiquen: Super-effective STAB from faster Pokemon is the simplest answer. Rock, Fire, and Electric-type attackers hit hardest.
Debuting in Diamond & Pearl, Vespiquen appears in 13 games across 7 generations. A reliable presence in a solid number of games, typically found through wild encounters.
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