Is Vespiquen Good in Black 2 & White 2 Playthrough?
Female Combee evolves at level 21. Bug/Flying with AbilityPressure. The signature Order moves (Attack, Defend, Heal) give it versatility. Decent bulk handles mid-game fights. Falls behind by the E4.
Combee has the type edge here and should clean up Cheren's team.
Combee trades roughly evenly with Roxie's team.
Combee has the type edge here and should clean up Burgh's team.
Vespiquen trades roughly evenly with Elesa's team.
Vespiquen trades roughly evenly with Clay's team.
Vespiquen trades roughly evenly with Skyla's team.
Vespiquen trades roughly evenly with Drayden's team.
Vespiquen trades roughly evenly with Marlon's team.
Vespiquen trades roughly evenly with Shauntal's team.
Vespiquen trades roughly evenly with Grimsley's team.
Vespiquen has the type edge here and should clean up Caitlin's team.
Vespiquen trades roughly evenly with Marshal's team.
Vespiquen trades roughly evenly with Iris's team.
Catch Vespiquen on Lostlorn Forest (shaking grass, Lv 24, rare). Shaking/Bubbling spots.
Catch Combee on Lostlorn Forest (walking, Lv 22, uncommon).
How to Get Vespiquen in Black 2 & White 2
4 encounter spots for Vespiquen at moderate rates starting from mid-game routes. Best and Earliest sort options below help narrow down your approach based on odds vs. Accessibility.
Where To Catch Vespiquen in B2W2
To get Vespiquen, start by catching Combee through walking encounters at Lv. 22-38. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch CombeeLostlorn ForestLv.22GrassRate 10%AnyRoute 12Lv.35GrassRate 20%Any- Step 2Vespiquen ✓Lostlorn ForestLv.24Shaking grass spotsRate 5%AnyShaking spotRoute 12Lv.38Shaking grass spotsRate 10%AnyShaking spotor evolve from Combee (Step 1)
Vespiquen Weakness
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 |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
What is Vespiquen Weak Against
VulnerableBest Pokemon Against Vespiquen
 Tepig Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodAspertia City Gift | ||
 Glaceon Ice | C | |
 Magnemite ElectricSteel | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Vespiquen View Magnemite builds →Thunder Shock 2x33-40% | ||
 Pignite FireFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Tepig (Aspertia City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vespiquen View Pignite builds →Flame Charge 2x40-48% Rollout 4x36-43% | ||
 Growlithe Fire | D | |
 Flaaffy Electric | C | |
 Braviary Normal | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vespiquen View Braviary builds →Rock Tomb 4x67-79% Wing Attack 2x58-69% | ||
 Magnezone ElectricSteel | A | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Vespiquen View Magnezone builds →Thunder Shock 2x42-49% | ||
 Darumaka Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vespiquen View Darumaka builds →Fire Punch 2x58-69% Rock Tomb 4x52-62% | ||
 Dwebble BugRock | C | |
 Mandibuzz Dark | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vespiquen View Mandibuzz builds →Rock Tomb 4x41-48% Pluck 2x36-43% | ||
Braviary Normal | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vespiquen View Braviary builds →Fly 2x82-97% Rock Tomb 4x63-75% | ||
Darumaka Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vespiquen View Darumaka builds →Flare Blitz 2x84-100%KO Rock Tomb 4x50-59% | ||
Dwebble BugRock | C | |
Magnezone ElectricSteel | A | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Vespiquen View Magnezone builds →Thunder Shock 2x39-47% | ||
Mandibuzz Dark | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vespiquen View Mandibuzz builds →Fly 2x50-59% Rock Tomb 4x39-47% Incinerate 2x11-14% | ||
 Darmanitan Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vespiquen View Darmanitan builds →Flare Blitz 2x122-143%KO Rock Slide 4x103-122%KO | ||
 Crustle BugRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vespiquen View Crustle builds →Rock Slide 4x123-146%KO Aerial Ace 2x32-38% | ||
 Probopass RockSteel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vespiquen View Probopass builds →Power Gem 4x89-104%KO Discharge 2x34-40% | ||
Braviary Normal | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vespiquen View Braviary builds →Rock Slide 4x94-111%KO Fly 2x83-99% | ||
 Lairon SteelRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vespiquen View Lairon builds →Rock Slide 4x110-130%KO Aerial Ace 2x30-35% | ||
Darmanitan Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vespiquen View Darmanitan builds →Flare Blitz 2x124-146%KO Rock Slide 4x104-123%KO | ||
 Aggron SteelRock | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vespiquen View Aggron builds →Rock Slide 4x127-150%KO Aerial Ace 2x34-40% Fire Blast 2x42-50% Thunder 2x42-50% | ||
Dwebble BugRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vespiquen View Dwebble builds →Rock Wrecker 4x167-197%KO Aerial Ace 2x23-27% | ||
Braviary Normal | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vespiquen View Braviary builds →Rock Slide 4x92-109%KO Fly 2x84-99% | ||
Magnezone ElectricSteel | A | |
 Terrakion RockFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodRoute 22 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vespiquen View Terrakion builds →Rock Slide 4x145-170%KO Aerial Ace 2x39-46% | ||
Darmanitan Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vespiquen View Darmanitan builds →Flare Blitz 2x122-144%KO Rock Slide 4x103-122%KO | ||
Aggron SteelRock | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vespiquen View Aggron builds →Rock Slide 4x127-150%KO Aerial Ace 2x34-41% Fire Blast 2x41-49% Thunder 2x41-49% | ||
Dwebble BugRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vespiquen View Dwebble builds →Rock Wrecker 4x165-195%KO Aerial Ace 2x23-27% | ||
 Emboar FireFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Tepig (Aspertia City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vespiquen View Emboar builds →Head Smash 4x181-214%KO Fire Blast 2x91-107%KO | ||
 Rampardos Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Cranidos (Nacrene City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vespiquen View Rampardos builds →Head Smash 4x352-414%KO Fire Blast 2x43-51% Ice Beam 2x34-41% Thunderbolt 2x34-41% | ||
Aggron SteelRock | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vespiquen View Aggron builds →Stone Edge 4x165-194%KO Aerial Ace 2x33-39% Fire Blast 2x40-48% Thunderbolt 2x32-38% | ||
 Relicanth WaterRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vespiquen View Relicanth builds →Head Smash 4x209-246%KO Ice Beam 2x26-31% | ||
Crustle BugRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vespiquen View Crustle builds →Rock Wrecker 4x238-280%KO Aerial Ace 2x32-38% | ||
 Archeops Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Archen (Nacrene City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vespiquen View Archeops builds →Stone Edge 4x203-239%KO Fly 2x91-108%KO | ||
In Black 2 & White 2, Terrakion can KO Vespiquen with Stone Edge (186-219%). Arcanine threatens a KO with Flare Blitz (88-104%). Jolteon deals 55-65% with Thunderbolt.
Terrakion RockFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemFocus Sash NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Vespiquen View Terrakion builds →Close Combat14-16% Stone Edge 4x186-219%KO | ||
 Arcanine Fire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlashfire ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Vespiquen View Arcanine builds →Flare Blitz 2x88-104%KO Extreme Speed20-23% Close Combat7-8% | ||
 Jolteon Electric | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityVoltabsorb ItemFlame Orb NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Vespiquen View Jolteon builds →Thunderbolt 2x55-65% Shadow Ball16-19% Volt Switch 2x43-51% | ||
 Lapras WaterIce | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityWaterabsorb ItemLeftovers NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Vespiquen View Lapras builds →Ice Beam 2x42-50% Surf21-25% Ice Shard 2x22-26% Thunderbolt 2x28-33% | ||
Vespiquen Evolutions
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 65 partners from the Bug egg group.
B2W2 Vespiquen Best Moveset
102/102 defenses provide balanced bulk with Bug/Flying typing. AbilityPressure doubles PP consumption. The moveset absorbs hits through bulk while 80/80 offenses fire back at moderate power. Four type weaknesses and 40 Speed limit performance. Unique order moves (MoveAttack Order, MoveDefend Order) define the identity.
Best Build
Vespiquen best EVs are Sp. Def and HP
Wall Moveset
- Substitute
- Attack Order
- Roost
- Defend Order
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
The level-up pool tells the story here. Vespiquen learns Attack Order and Giga Impact naturally, plus enough variety that TMs feel like bonuses. Poison and Dark coverage and more extends the reach beyond that.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
Transfer Moves
Base Stats
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Vespiquen Black 2 & White 2 Guide
In Black 2 & White 2, Vespiquen works as a support with 474 BST behind it. C-Tier on our list: a niche pick in Black 2 & White 2's meta. Substitute with Leftovers is the standard set.
In Black 2 & White 2, 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 a physical attacker with 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.
For Black 2 & White 2, the core moveset is Substitute, Attackorder, Roost, and Defendorder. Substitute leads at 0% usage. This set covers the support role with a mix of damage and utility.
Game Availability
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.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DPDebut
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves