Vespiquen (#0416) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP70130–177250–344

Atk8076–145148–284

Def10296–169188–333

SpA8076–145148–284

SpD10296–169188–333

Spe4040–10176–196

Total474Higher than 57% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 Def, 1 SpD.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 40). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+101Max92No SP60Min54Scarf151Tailwind202

At max Speed, Vespiquen outspeeds 9 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC, and ties 1.

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Rock4×Electric2×Fire2×Flying2×Ice2×

Resists

Fighting¼×Grass¼×Bug½×

Immune to

Ground0×

Takes normal damage from 9 types

NormalPoisonGhostSteelWaterPsychicDragonDarkFairy

Abilities

Pressure
Increases the PP cost of moves targetting the Pokémon by one.
UnnerveHidden ability
Prevents opposing Pokémon from eating held Berries.

Competitive

SV SinglesZUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRU

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Evolution

#0415CombeeBugFlying
1. Level 21 (female)#0416VespiquenBugFlying

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 19

EvoSlashHas an increased chance for a critical hit.NormalPhys70100%20

1Bug BiteIf target has a berry, inflicts double damage and uses the berry.BugPhys60100%20

1Confuse RayConfuses the target.GhostStatus—100%10

1GustInflicts regular damage and can hit Pokémon in the air.FlyingSpec40100%35

1Poison StingHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys15100%35

1Struggle BugHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Special Attack by one stage.BugSpec50100%20

1Sweet ScentLowers the target’s evasion by one stage.NormalStatus—100%20

4Fury CutterPower doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, maxing out after five turns.BugPhys4095%20

8Aromatic MistRaises a selected ally’s Special Defense by one stage.FairyStatus——20

12Fell StingerRaises the user’s Attack by two stages if it KOs the target.BugPhys50100%25

16Fury SwipesHits 2-5 times in one turn.NormalPhys1880%15

20SwaggerRaises the target’s Attack by two stages and confuses the target.NormalStatus—85%15

24RoostHeals the user by half its max HP.FlyingStatus——5

28Air SlashHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.FlyingSpec7595%15

32Power GemInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.RockSpec80100%20

36ToxicBadly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.PoisonStatus—90%10

40Attack OrderHas an increased chance for a critical hit.BugPhys90100%15

40Defend OrderRaises the user’s Defense and Special Defense by one stage.BugStatus——10

44Destiny BondIf the user faints this turn, the target automatically will, too.GhostStatus——5

TM / HM / TR 45

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

TM04AgilityRaises the user’s Speed by two stages.PsychicStatus——30

TM06Scary FaceLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.NormalStatus—100%10

TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM14AcrobaticsHas double power if the user has no held item.FlyingPhys55100%15

TM15Struggle BugHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Special Attack by one stage.BugSpec50100%20

TM17Confuse RayConfuses the target.GhostStatus—100%10

TM18ThiefTakes the target’s item.DarkPhys60100%25

TM21PounceThe user attacks by pouncing on the target. This also lowers the target's Speed stat.BugPhys50100%20

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM27Aerial AceNever misses.FlyingPhys60—20

TM29HexHas double power if the target has a major status ailment.GhostSpec65100%10

TM32SwiftNever misses.NormalSpec60—20

TM43FlingThrows held item at the target; power depends on the item.DarkPhys—100%10

TM45VenoshockInflicts double damage if the target is Poisoned.PoisonSpec65100%10

TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM49Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5

TM50Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5

TM60U-turnUser must switch out after attacking.BugPhys70100%20

TM65Air SlashHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.FlyingSpec7595%15

TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM87TauntFor the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves.DarkStatus—100%20

TM90SpikesScatters Spikes, hurting opposing Pokémon that switch in.GroundStatus——20

TM91Toxic SpikesScatters poisoned spikes, poisoning opposing Pokémon that switch in.PoisonStatus——20

TM101Power GemInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.RockSpec80100%20

TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TM105X-ScissorInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.BugPhys80100%15

TM130Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20

TM131Pollen PuffDamages opponents, but heals allies for 50% of their max HP.BugSpec90100%15

TM134ReversalInflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.FightingPhys—100%15

TM148Sludge BombHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonSpec90100%10

TM152Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5

TM160HurricaneHas a 30% chance to confuse the target.FlyingSpec11070%10

TM162Bug BuzzHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.BugSpec90100%10

TM163Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5

TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10

TM175ToxicBadly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.PoisonStatus—90%10

TM177SpiteLowers the PP of the target’s last used move by 4.GhostStatus—100%10

TM182Bug BiteIf target has a berry, inflicts double damage and uses the berry.BugPhys60100%20

TM185LungeLowers the target’s Attack by one stage after inflicting damage.BugPhys80100%15

TM197Dual WingbeatHits twice in one turn.FlyingPhys4090%10

TM205EndeavorLowers the target’s HP to equal the user’s.NormalPhys—100%5

TM219Skitter SmackLowers the target’s Special Attack by one stage.BugPhys7090%10

TM228Psychic NoiseThe user attacks the target with unpleasant sound waves. For two turns, the target is prevented from recovering HP through moves, Abilities, or held items.PsychicSpec75100%10

Pokédex entries

Category: Beehive Pokémon
Debut: Sinnoh · Diamond & Pearl
Color: Yellow
Shape
Habitat: —
Pal Park area: Forest

Original Sinnoh#054Extended Sinnoh#054Updated Unova#143Central Kalos#077Galar#117Isle of Armor#204Hisui#071Paldea#039

Commands its subjects to build its hive. It will dispatch any interlopers who dare sneak into its nest and use them as nourishment for itself.
Legends: Arceus
Vespiquen that give off more pheromones have larger swarms of Combee attendants.
Shield
It skillfully commands its grubs in battles with its enemies. The grubs are willing to risk their lives to defend Vespiquen.
Sword
It houses its colony in cells in its body and releases various pheromones to make those grubs do its bidding.
Black 2 · White 2 · X · Omega Ruby
It raises grubs in the holes in its body. It secretes pheromones to control COMBEE.
HeartGold · SoulSilver
It releases various pheromones to make the grubs in its body do its bidding while fighting foes.
Platinum · Black · White
When endangered, grubs from its six-cell honeycomb strike back. There is only one in a colony.
Pearl
Its abdomen is a honeycomb for grubs. It raises its grubs on honey collected by COMBEE.
Diamond · Y · Alpha Sapphire

Names around the world

Japanese: ビークイン
Japanese (romaji): Beequen
Korean: 비퀸
Chinese (Traditional): 蜂女王
Chinese (Simplified): 蜂女王
French: Apireine
German: Honweisel
Spanish: Vespiquen
Italian: Vespiquen

Sprites

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3D models

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Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield: 1 Def, 1 SpD
Catch rate: 45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 70
Base experience: 166
Growth rate: Medium Slow

Breeding

Egg groups: Bug
Gender: ♂ 0%♀ 100%
Hatch time: 15 egg cycles ≈4,080 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield: The Crown Tundra 1 area

Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65

Shield: The Isle of Armor 6 areas

Honeycalm Island (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Honeycalm Island (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Honeycalm Island (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Honeycalm Island (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Honeycalm Island (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Honeycalm Island (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60

Sword: The Crown Tundra 1 area

Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65

Sword: The Isle of Armor 6 areas

Honeycalm Island (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Honeycalm Island (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Honeycalm Island (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Honeycalm Island (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Honeycalm Island (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Honeycalm Island (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60

Shield 3 areas

Bridge Field (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Rolling Fields (Main Area)Special overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 26–60
South Lake Miloch (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60

Sword 3 areas

Bridge Field (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Rolling Fields (Main Area)Special overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 26–60
South Lake Miloch (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60

White 2 2 areas

Lostlorn ForestWalking in rustling grass · Lv 24
Road 12Walking in rustling grass · Lv 38

Black 2 2 areas

Lostlorn ForestWalking in rustling grass · Lv 24
Road 12Walking in rustling grass · Lv 38

White 1 area

Road 12Walking in rustling grass · Lv 50

Black 1 area

Road 12Walking in rustling grass · Lv 50