Name origin

vespine
of or relating to wasps
queen
royalty (female)
Vespiquen artwork by Ken Sugimori

Pokedex data

National № 416
Type Bug Flying
Species Beehive Pokémon
Height 3′11″ (1.19m)
Weight 84.9 lbs (38.5 kg)
Abilities Pressure
Unnerve (Dream World)
Local № 054 (Diamond, Pearl, Platinum)
Japanese Bikuin

Breeding

Egg Groups Bug
Gender 0% male, 100% female
Egg cycles 16 (minimum 4,080 steps)

Training

EV yield 1 Defense, 1 Special Defense
Catch rate 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Happiness 70 (normal)
Base EXP 188
Growth Rate Medium Slow



Type defenses

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Vespiquen stats

The base stats for Vespiquen are shown below left, with the possible range shown on the right for a level 100 Pokemon. Minimum/maximum values are based on hindering/beneficial nature for said stat, 0/252 EVs, 0/31 IVs.

HP 70
250 - 344
Attack 80
148 - 284
Defense 102
188 - 333
Sp. Atk 80
148 - 284
Sp. Def 102
188 - 333
Speed 40
76 - 196
Total 474

Pokedex descriptions

Diamond Its abdomen is a honeycomb for grubs. It raises its grubs on honey collected by COMBEE.
Pearl When endangered, grubs from its six-cell honeycomb strike back. There is only one in a colony.
Platinum
Black
White
It releases various pheromones to make the grubs in its body do its bidding while fighting foes.
HeartGold
SoulSilver
It raises grubs in the holes in its body. It secretes pheromones to control COMBEE.

Evolution chart


Moves learnt by level up

Vespiquen learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv. Move Type Cat. Power Acc.
1 GustFlyingSpecial40100
1 Sweet ScentNormalStatus--
3 Poison StingPoisonPhysical15100
7 Confuse RayGhostStatus-100
9 Fury CutterBugPhysical2095
13 Defend OrderBugStatus--
15 PursuitDarkPhysical40100
19 Fury SwipesNormalPhysical1880
21 Power GemRockSpecial70100
25 Heal OrderBugStatus--
27 ToxicPoisonStatus-90
31 SlashNormalPhysical70100
33 CaptivateNormalStatus-100
37 Attack OrderBugPhysical90100
39 SwaggerNormalStatus-90
43 Destiny BondGhostStatus--

Pre-evolution moves

Vespiquen can learn these moves only when in a pre-evolved state. Check previous pokedex(es) for the levels required.

Move Type Cat. Power Acc.
Bug BiteBugPhysical60100

Egg moves

Vespiquen does not learn any egg moves.

Move Tutor moves

Vespiquen can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move Type Cat. Power Acc.
Air CutterFlyingSpecial5595
Bug BiteBugPhysical60100
EndeavorNormalPhysical-100
Fury CutterBugPhysical2095
Ominous WindGhostSpecial60100
Signal BeamBugSpecial75100
SnoreNormalSpecial40100
String ShotBugStatus-95
SwiftNormalSpecial60
TailwindFlyingStatus--
Mud-SlapGroundSpecial20100

Vespiquen can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move Type Cat. Power Acc.
Air CutterFlyingSpecial5595
EndeavorNormalPhysical-100
Fury CutterBugPhysical2095
Ominous WindGhostSpecial60100
Signal BeamBugSpecial75100
SnoreNormalSpecial40100
SwiftNormalSpecial60
Mud-SlapGroundSpecial20100

Moves learnt by HM

Vespiquen is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM Move Type Cat. Power Acc.
1 CutNormalPhysical5095

Vespiquen is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM Move Type Cat. Power Acc.
1 CutNormalPhysical5095
5 DefogFlyingStatus--

Moves learnt by TM

Vespiquen is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM Move Type Cat. Power Acc.
1 Hone ClawsDarkStatus--
6 ToxicPoisonStatus-90
9 VenoshockPoisonSpecial65100
10 Hidden PowerNormalSpecial-100
11 Sunny DayFireStatus--
15 Hyper BeamNormalSpecial15090
17 ProtectNormalStatus--
18 Rain DanceWaterStatus--
21 FrustrationNormalPhysical-100
27 ReturnNormalPhysical-100
32 Double TeamNormalStatus--
36 Sludge BombPoisonSpecial90100
40 Aerial AceFlyingPhysical60
42 FacadeNormalPhysical70100
44 RestPsychicStatus--
45 AttractNormalStatus-100
46 ThiefDarkPhysical40100
48 RoundNormalSpecial60100
56 FlingDarkPhysical-100
60 QuashDarkStatus-100
62 AcrobaticsFlyingPhysical55100
68 Giga ImpactNormalPhysical15090
70 FlashNormalStatus-100
76 Struggle BugBugSpecial30100
81 X-ScissorBugPhysical80100
87 SwaggerNormalStatus-90
89 U-turnBugPhysical70100
90 SubstituteNormalStatus--

Vespiquen is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM Move Type Cat. Power Acc.
6 ToxicPoisonStatus-90
10 Hidden PowerNormalSpecial-100
11 Sunny DayFireStatus--
15 Hyper BeamNormalSpecial15090
17 ProtectNormalStatus--
18 Rain DanceWaterStatus--
21 FrustrationNormalPhysical-100
27 ReturnNormalPhysical-100
32 Double TeamNormalStatus--
36 Sludge BombPoisonSpecial90100
40 Aerial AceFlyingPhysical60
42 FacadeNormalPhysical70100
43 Secret PowerNormalPhysical70100
44 RestPsychicStatus--
45 AttractNormalStatus-100
46 ThiefDarkPhysical40100
51 RoostFlyingStatus--
56 FlingDarkPhysical-100
58 EndureNormalStatus--
62 Silver WindBugSpecial60100
68 Giga ImpactNormalPhysical15090
70 FlashNormalStatus-100
78 CaptivateNormalStatus-100
81 X-ScissorBugPhysical80100
82 Sleep TalkNormalStatus--
83 Natural GiftNormalPhysical-100
87 SwaggerNormalStatus-90
89 U-turnBugPhysical70100
90 SubstituteNormalStatus--

Vespiquen sprites

NORMAL
Black/White
Vespiquen normal sprite
SHINY
Black/White
Vespiquen shiny sprite
NORMAL
HG/SS
Vespiquen normal sprite
SHINY
HG/SS
Vespiquen shiny sprite

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Where to find Vespiquen

Black
White
Route 12

Pokeathlon stats

Speed ★★★ 3
Power ★★★ 3
Skill ★★★★★ 5
Stamina ★★★★★ 5
Jump ★★★★★ 5
Total 21

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