Vespiquen Best Moveset
Bug/Flying at 102/102 balanced defenses with 80/80 offenses at 40 Speed. The bulk is real but 4x weakness to Rock and weaknesses to Fire, Electric, Flying, and Ice undercut it. AbilityPressure forces double PP usage. The moveset tanks hits between signature Order moves but the typing creates too many holes for the defenses to cover.
102 Defense and 102 Sp. Def in Gen IV (Diamond & Pearl). Decent dual bulk behind Bug/Flying, but 25% Stealth Rock damage and 40 Speed undermined everything.
Best Moves
Best Build
Vespiquen best EVs are Sp. Def and HP
Wall Moveset
- Toxic
- Roost
- Attack Order
- Heal Order
Recommended Teammates
Stealth Rock everywhere in Gen V (Black & White). A quarter of Vespiquen's health gone on each switch-in. 40 Speed meant taking a hit before every Roost.
Wall Moveset
- Substitute
- Attack Order
- Roost
- Defend Order
Recommended Teammates
Power creep made 80/80 offenses invisible in Gen VI (X & Y). Bug/Flying bulk with Stealth Rock weakness was a worse version of walls at every tier.
Bulky Support Moveset
- Attack Order
- Destiny Bond
- Heal Order
- Air Slash
Recommended Teammates
Pressure drained PP in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). A stall tool on a Pokemon too slow and too hazard-weak to stall effectively.
Bulky Support Moveset
- Attack Order
- Endeavor
- Defog
- Heal Order
Recommended Teammates
Heavy-Duty Boots removed Stealth Rock damage in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield). Helped, but 40 Speed and five weaknesses remained.
Hazard Setter Moveset
- Attack Order
- U Turn
- Toxic
- Toxic Spikes
Recommended Teammates
Six gens of dual bulk behind the wrong typing in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet). 102/102 defenses deserved a typing without 25% entry hazard tax.
Support Moveset
- Attack Order
- Roost
- Defend Order
- Toxic
Recommended Teammates
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 |
What is Vespiquen Weak Against
VulnerableBest Pokemon Against Vespiquen
Terrakion can KO Vespiquen with Stone Edge (228-268%). Arcanine threatens a KO with Flare Blitz (122-144%). Jolteon's Thunderbolt also KOs at 137-162%.
 Terrakion RockFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemLeftovers NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Vespiquen View Terrakion builds →Close Combat17-20% Stone Edge 4x228-268%KO | ||
 Arcanine Fire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemLeftovers NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Vespiquen View Arcanine builds →Extreme Speed27-32% Flare Blitz 2x122-144%KO | ||
 Jolteon Electric | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityVoltabsorb ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Vespiquen View Jolteon builds →Volt Switch 2x107-127%KO Thunderbolt 2x137-162%KO Shadow Ball40-48% | ||
 Lapras WaterIce | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityWaterabsorb ItemLeftovers NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Vespiquen View Lapras builds →Surf42-50% Thunderbolt 2x56-67% | ||
 Talonflame Fire | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves View Talonflame builds →
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Evolution
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.
How to Get Vespiquen
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 SV
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 PatchLv.5-25OverworldRate 24%East Paldean Sea - Flower PatchLv.5-25OverworldRate 24%Glaseado MountainLv.5-25OverworldRate 24%North Province (Area One) - Flower PatchLv.5-25OverworldRate 24%North Province (Area Three) - Flower PatchLv.5-25OverworldRate 24%North Province (Area Two) - Flower PatchLv.5-25OverworldRate 24%South Province (Area Five) - Flower PatchLv.5-25OverworldRate 24%South Province (Area Four) - Flower PatchLv.5-25OverworldRate 24%South Province (Area One) - Flower PatchLv.5-25OverworldRate 24%South Province (Area Six) - Flower PatchLv.5-25OverworldRate 24%South Province (Area Two) - Flower PatchLv.5-25OverworldRate 24%Tagtree Thicket - Flower PatchLv.5-25OverworldRate 24%The Pokémon League - Flower PatchLv.5-25OverworldRate 24%West Province (Area One) - Flower PatchLv.5-25OverworldRate 24%South Province (Area Two) - Olive GroveLv.5-25OverworldRate 18%
Step 2Vespiquen ✓Asado Desert - Flower PatchLv.30-50OverworldRate 1%East Paldean Sea - Flower PatchLv.30-50OverworldRate 1%Glaseado MountainLv.30-50OverworldRate 1%North Province (Area One) - Flower PatchLv.30-50OverworldRate 1%North Province (Area Three) - Flower PatchLv.30-50OverworldRate 1%North Province (Area Two) - Flower PatchLv.30-50OverworldRate 1%South Province (Area Five) - Flower PatchLv.30-50OverworldRate 1%South Province (Area Four) - Flower PatchLv.30-50OverworldRate 1%South Province (Area One) - Flower PatchLv.30-50OverworldRate 1%South Province (Area Six) - Flower PatchLv.30-50OverworldRate 1%South Province (Area Two) - Flower PatchLv.30-50OverworldRate 1%Tagtree Thicket - Flower PatchLv.30-50OverworldRate 1%The Pokémon League - Flower PatchLv.30-50OverworldRate 1%West Province (Area One) - Flower PatchLv.30-50OverworldRate 1%or 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 PLA
The path to Vespiquen starts with Combee at Lv. 6-70 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch CombeeGrueling GroveLv.6-9GrassRate 15%The HeartwoodLv.13-16GrassRate 15%Aipom HillLv.17-20GrassRate 15%Cloudpool RidgeLv.17-20GrassRate 15%Cottonsedge PrairieLv.17-20GrassRate 15%Droning MeadowLv.17-20GrassRate 15%Ramanas IslandLv.17-20GrassRate 15%Lake ValorLv.26-70GrassRate 15%
Step 2Vespiquen ✓Lake ValorLv.26-70GrassRate 15%Cottonsedge PrairieLv.33-36GrassRate 15%Droning MeadowLv.33-36GrassRate 15%or 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 BDSP
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 CaveLv.16-20CaveSunlit CavernLv.16-20Cave
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 SwSh
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 FieldsLv.7-10OverworldRate 60%Normal WeatherRolling Fields - 2Lv.7-10OverworldRate 25%Normal WeatherHoneycalm IslandLv.40-45OverworldRate 82%SnowstormHoneycalm IslandLv.40-45OverworldRate 82%Heavy FogHoneycalm IslandLv.40-45OverworldRate 82%OvercastHoneycalm IslandLv.40-45OverworldRate 82%SnowingHoneycalm IslandLv.40-45OverworldRate 82%SandstormHoneycalm IslandLv.40-45OverworldRate 82%ThunderstormHoneycalm IslandLv.40-45OverworldRate 82%Normal WeatherHoneycalm IslandLv.40-45OverworldRate 82%RainingHoneycalm IslandLv.40-45OverworldRate 82%Intense SunHoneycalm IslandLv.43-48GrassRate 30%All Weather
Step 2Vespiquen ✓BREEDINGAvailableLeave a compatible parent at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Vespiquen egg.
Base Stats
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 raises grubs in the holes in its body. It secretes pheromones to control Combee.
Vespiquen Guide
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 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.
The core moveset is Attackorder, Roost, Defendorder, and Toxic. Attackorder 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.
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- 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