Vespiquen
Vespiquen is a Bug/Flying type Pokémon introduced in Generation 4. It is known as the Beehive Pokémon
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Pokédex data
| National № | 416 |
|---|---|
| Type | Bug Flying |
| Species | Beehive Pokémon |
| Height | 3′11″ (1.2 m) |
| Weight | 84.9 lbs (38.5 kg) |
| Abilities | 1. Pressure Unnerve (hidden ability) |
| Local № | 054 (Diamond/Pearl) 054 (Platinum) 143 (Black 2/White 2) 077 (X/Y — Central Kalos) |
Training
| EV yield | 1 Defense, 1 Special Defense |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 70 (normal) |
| Base Exp. | 166 |
| Growth Rate | Medium Slow |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Bug |
|---|---|
| Gender | 0% male, 100% female |
| Egg cycles | 15 (3,599–3,855 steps) |
Base stats
| 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 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Evolution chart
Vespiquen changes
- In Generation 4, Vespiquen has a base experience yield of 188.
Pokédex entries
| 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 | 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. |
| Black White | It releases various pheromones to make the grubs in its body do its bidding while fighting foes. |
| Black 2 White 2 | It houses its colony in cells in its body and releases various pheromones to make those grubs do its bidding. |
| X Omega Ruby | It houses its colony in cells in its body and releases various pheromones to make those grubs do its bidding. |
| Y Alpha Sapphire | Its abdomen is a honeycomb for grubs. It raises its grubs on honey collected by Combee. |
Moves learned by Vespiquen
Moves learnt by level up
Vespiquen learns the following moves in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Confuse Ray | Ghost | — | 100 | |
| 1 | Destiny Bond | Ghost | — | — | |
| 1 | Fell Stinger | Bug | 50 | 100 | |
| 1 | Gust | Flying | 40 | 100 | |
| 1 | Poison Sting | Poison | 15 | 100 | |
| 1 | Slash | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 1 | Sweet Scent | Normal | — | — | |
| 5 | Fury Cutter | Bug | 40 | 95 | |
| 9 | Pursuit | Dark | 40 | 100 | |
| 13 | Fury Swipes | Normal | 18 | 80 | |
| 17 | Defend Order | Bug | — | — | |
| 25 | Power Gem | Rock | 80 | 100 | |
| 29 | Heal Order | Bug | — | — | |
| 33 | Toxic | Poison | — | 90 | |
| 37 | Air Slash | Flying | 75 | 95 | |
| 41 | Captivate | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 45 | Attack Order | Bug | 90 | 100 | |
| 49 | Swagger | Normal | — | 85 | |
| 53 | Destiny Bond | Ghost | — | — | |
| 57 | Fell Stinger | Bug | 50 | 100 |
Moves learnt on evolution
Vespiquen learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon (regardless of level).
Egg moves
Vespiquen does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.
Move Tutor moves
Vespiquen can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon from move tutors (details):
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bug Bite | Bug | 60 | 100 | |
| Defog | Flying | — | — | |
| Endeavor | Normal | — | 100 | |
| Laser Focus | Normal | — | — | |
| Signal Beam | Bug | 75 | 100 | |
| Snore | Normal | 50 | 100 | |
| Tailwind | Flying | — | — |
Pre-evolution moves
These moves can only be learned in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon by a previous evolution of Vespiquen. Check the respective Pokédex for the exact details.
Moves learnt by TM
Vespiquen is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Toxic | Poison | — | 90 | |
| 9 | Venoshock | Poison | 65 | 100 | |
| 10 | Hidden Power | Normal | 60 | 100 | |
| 11 | Sunny Day | Fire | — | — | |
| 15 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| 17 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 18 | Rain Dance | Water | — | — | |
| 19 | Roost | Flying | — | — | |
| 21 | Frustration | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 27 | Return | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 32 | Double Team | Normal | — | — | |
| 36 | Sludge Bomb | Poison | 90 | 100 | |
| 40 | Aerial Ace | Flying | 60 | ∞ | |
| 42 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 44 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
| 45 | Attract | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 46 | Thief | Dark | 60 | 100 | |
| 48 | Round | Normal | 60 | 100 | |
| 56 | Fling | Dark | — | 100 | |
| 60 | Quash | Dark | — | 100 | |
| 62 | Acrobatics | Flying | 55 | 100 | |
| 68 | Giga Impact | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| 81 | X-Scissor | Bug | 80 | 100 | |
| 83 | Infestation | Bug | 20 | 100 | |
| 87 | Swagger | Normal | — | 85 | |
| 88 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
| 89 | U-turn | Bug | 70 | 100 | |
| 90 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
| 100 | Confide | Normal | — | — |
Transfer-only moves
Vespiquen can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endure | Normal | — | — | Generation 4 — TM | |
| Natural Gift | Normal | — | 100 | Generation 4 — TM | |
| Silver Wind | Bug | 60 | 100 | Generation 4 — TM | |
| Air Cutter | Flying | 60 | 95 | Generation 4 — Move tutor | |
| Mud-Slap | Ground | 20 | 100 | Generation 4 — Move tutor | |
| Ominous Wind | Ghost | 60 | 100 | Generation 4 — Move tutor | |
| String Shot | Bug | — | 95 | Generation 4 — Move tutor | |
| Swift | Normal | 60 | ∞ | Generation 4 — Move tutor | |
| Flash | Normal | — | 100 | Generation 6 — TM | |
| Hone Claws | Dark | — | — | Generation 6 — TM | |
| Secret Power | Normal | 70 | 100 | Generation 6 — TM | |
| Struggle Bug | Bug | 50 | 100 | Generation 6 — TM | |
| Cut | Normal | 50 | 95 | Generation 6 — HM |
Moves learnt by level up
Vespiquen does not learn any level up moves in Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu & Let's Go Eevee.
Moves learnt by TM
Vespiquen does not learn any HMs in Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu & Let's Go Eevee.
Vespiquen sprites
| Type | Generation 4 | Generation 5 | Generation 6 | Generation 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normal |
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| Shiny |
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Where to find Vespiquen
| Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver |
Evolve Combee |
|---|---|
| Black White |
Route 12 |
| Black 2 White 2 |
Route 12, Lostlorn Forest |
| X Y |
Evolve Combee |
| Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Location data not yet available |
Other languages
| English | Vespiquen |
|---|---|
| Japanese | ビークイン (Beequen) |
| German | Honweisel |
| French | Apireine |
Name origin
- vespine
- of or relating to wasps
- queen
- female royalty