No. 0416
Vespiquen
Beehive Pokémon
Turn it with the arrows or by dragging · pinch or scroll to zoom. Fan-made model from the Pokémon 3D API project.
- Height
- 1.2 m 3′11″
- Weight
- 38.5 kg 84.9 lbs
- Base stat total
- 474 Higher than 57% of Pokémon
- Introduced
- Gen IV Diamond & Pearl
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.
Base stats
Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 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
Type matchups
Colors show what this Pokémon takes
BugFlyingshow which type causes itweaknessresistance
Weak to
Resists
Immune to
Takes normal damage from 9 types
Abilities
- Pressure
If this Pokémon is the target of a foe's move, that move loses one additional PP.
- Unnerve, hidden ability Hidden ability
While this Pokémon is active, it prevents opposing Pokémon from using their Berries.
Competitive
Smogon · Showdown On Showdown
Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.
Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
Speed tiers
The faster Pokémon moves first, so who you outspeed decides battles. Its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 40); Choice Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.
At max Speed, Vespiquen outspeeds 9 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, and ties 1.
Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on ShowdownSmogon · Showdown 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.
Moves
Level up 19
| Evo | SlashHigh critical hit ratio. | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100% | 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bug BiteUser steals and eats the target's Berry. | Bug | Physical | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| 1 | Confuse RayConfuses the target. | Ghost | Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| 1 | GustPower doubles during Bounce, Fly, and Sky Drop. | Special | 40 | 100% | 35 | |
| 1 | Poison Sting30% chance to poison the target. | Poison | Physical | 15 | 100% | 35 |
| 1 | Struggle Bug100% chance to lower the foe(s) Sp. Atk by 1. | Bug | Special | 50 | 100% | 20 |
| 1 | Sweet ScentLowers the foe(s) evasiveness by 2. | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 20 |
| 4 | Fury CutterPower doubles with each hit, up to 160. | Bug | Physical | 40 | 95% | 20 |
| 8 | Aromatic MistRaises an ally's Sp. Def by 1. | Fairy | Status | — | — | 20 |
| 12 | Fell StingerRaises user's Attack by 3 if this KOes the target. | Bug | Physical | 50 | 100% | 25 |
| 16 | Fury SwipesHits 2-5 times in one turn. | Normal | Physical | 18 | 80% | 15 |
| 20 | SwaggerRaises the target's Attack by 2 and confuses it. | Normal | Status | — | 85% | 15 |
| 24 | RoostHeals 50% HP. Flying-type removed 'til turn ends. | Status | — | — | 5 | |
| 28 | Air Slash30% chance to make the target flinch. | Special | 75 | 95% | 15 | |
| 32 | Power GemNo additional effect. | Rock | Special | 80 | 100% | 20 |
| 36 | ToxicBadly poisons the target. Poison types can't miss. | Poison | Status | — | 90% | 10 |
| 40 | Attack OrderHigh critical hit ratio. | Bug | Physical | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| 40 | Defend OrderRaises the user's Defense and Sp. Def by 1. | Bug | Status | — | — | 10 |
| 44 | Destiny BondIf an opponent knocks out the user, it also faints. | Ghost | Status | — | — | 5 |
TM / HM / TR 45
| TM01 | Take DownHas 1/4 recoil. | Normal | Physical | 90 | 85% | 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM04 | AgilityRaises the user's Speed by 2. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 30 |
| TM06 | Scary FaceLowers the target's Speed by 2. | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| TM07 | ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM14 | AcrobaticsPower doubles if the user has no held item. | Physical | 55 | 100% | 15 | |
| TM15 | Struggle Bug100% chance to lower the foe(s) Sp. Atk by 1. | Bug | Special | 50 | 100% | 20 |
| TM17 | Confuse RayConfuses the target. | Ghost | Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| TM18 | ThiefIf the user has no item, it steals the target's. | Dark | Physical | 60 | 100% | 25 |
| TM21 | Pounce100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1. | Bug | Physical | 50 | 100% | 20 |
| TM25 | FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed. | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| TM27 | Aerial AceThis move does not check accuracy. | Physical | 60 | — | 20 | |
| TM29 | HexPower doubles if the target has a status ailment. | Ghost | Special | 65 | 100% | 10 |
| TM32 | SwiftThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes. | Normal | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| TM43 | FlingFlings the user's item at the target. Power varies. | Dark | Physical | — | 100% | 10 |
| TM45 | VenoshockPower doubles if the target is poisoned. | Poison | Special | 65 | 100% | 10 |
| TM47 | EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM49 | Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves. | Fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM50 | Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves. | Water | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM60 | U-turnUser switches out after damaging the target. | Bug | Physical | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| TM65 | Air Slash30% chance to make the target flinch. | Special | 75 | 95% | 15 | |
| TM70 | Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM85 | RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM87 | TauntTarget can't use status moves its next 3 turns. | Dark | Status | — | 100% | 20 |
| TM90 | SpikesHurts grounded foes on switch-in. Max 3 layers. | Ground | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM91 | Toxic SpikesPoisons grounded foes on switch-in. Max 2 layers. | Poison | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM101 | Power GemNo additional effect. | Rock | Special | 80 | 100% | 20 |
| TM103 | SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM105 | X-ScissorNo additional effect. | Bug | Physical | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| TM130 | Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn. | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM131 | Pollen PuffIf the target is an ally, heals 50% of its max HP. | Bug | Special | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| TM134 | ReversalMore power the less HP the user has left. | Fighting | Physical | — | 100% | 15 |
| TM148 | Sludge Bomb30% chance to poison the target. | Poison | Special | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| TM152 | Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn. | Normal | Physical | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| TM160 | Hurricane30% chance to confuse target. Can't miss in rain. | Special | 110 | 70% | 10 | |
| TM162 | Bug Buzz10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1. | Bug | Special | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| TM163 | Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn. | Normal | Special | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| TM171 | Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera. | Normal | Special | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| TM175 | ToxicBadly poisons the target. Poison types can't miss. | Poison | Status | — | 90% | 10 |
| TM177 | SpiteLowers the PP of the target's last move by 4. | Ghost | Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| TM182 | Bug BiteUser steals and eats the target's Berry. | Bug | Physical | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| TM185 | Lunge100% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1. | Bug | Physical | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| TM197 | Dual WingbeatHits 2 times in one turn. | Physical | 40 | 90% | 10 | |
| TM205 | EndeavorLowers the target's HP to the user's HP. | Normal | Physical | — | 100% | 5 |
| TM219 | Skitter Smack100% chance to lower target's Sp. Atk by 1. | Bug | Physical | 70 | 90% | 10 |
| TM228 | Psychic NoiseFor 2 turns, the target is prevented from healing. | Psychic | Special | 75 | 100% | 10 |
No moves match those filters.
Evolution
#0415CombeeBug- Level 21 (female)
#0416VespiquenBug
Where to find
Evolves from Combee: Level 21 (female).
Shield: The Crown Tundra 1 area
- Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
Sword: 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 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
Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.
Training
- EV yield
- 1 Def, 1 SpD
- Catch rate
- 45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
- Growth rate
- Medium Slow
Breeding
- Egg groups
- Bug
- Gender
- ♂ 0%♀ 100%
- Hatch time
- 15 egg cycles ≈4,080 steps (Gen IV–VII)
Pokédex entries
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: ArceusVespiquen that give off more pheromones have larger swarms of Combee attendants.
ShieldIt skillfully commands its grubs in battles with its enemies. The grubs are willing to risk their lives to defend Vespiquen.
SwordIt 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 RubyIt raises grubs in the holes in its body. It secretes pheromones to control COMBEE.
HeartGold · SoulSilverIt releases various pheromones to make the grubs in its body do its bidding while fighting foes.
Platinum · Black · WhiteWhen endangered, grubs from its six-cell honeycomb strike back. There is only one in a colony.
PearlIts abdomen is a honeycomb for grubs. It raises its grubs on honey collected by Combee.
Diamond · Y · Alpha Sapphire
Names around the world
- English
- Vespiquen
- 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
Biology
Only female Combee can evolve into Vespiquen. It houses growing Combee in its abdomen, and uses pheromones to issue commands to its hive.
Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation IV Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.
Sprites
Artwork and 3D models
Generation IX · animated models
Generation VIII · animated models
Gen VII · Gen VI · Gen V
Generation IV
Polls & views
- Official vote, Japan#452 of 720 in the 2016 Pokémon General Election 720 (Japan), tiedOfficial results, via Cinematoday
Each line is one source, as it published it. Polls counted every form under its species.
HP
427th of 1,025 Pokémon · higher than 51%
19th of 92 Bug types
51st of 109 Flying types
Attack
433rd of 1,025 Pokémon · higher than 53%
30th of 92 Bug types
46th of 109 Flying types
Defense
137th of 1,025 Pokémon · higher than 87%
9th of 92 Bug types
8th of 109 Flying types
Sp. Atk
332nd of 1,025 Pokémon · higher than 64%
19th of 92 Bug types
38th of 109 Flying types
Sp. Def
112th of 1,025 Pokémon · higher than 89%
9th of 92 Bug types
10th of 109 Flying types
Speed
814th of 1,025 Pokémon · higher than 17%
63rd of 92 Bug types
108th of 109 Flying types
Base stat total
442nd of 1,025 Pokémon
25th of 92 Bug types
45th of 109 Flying types
A Japan-only vote on the film's site, for the 720 Pokémon of Generations I–VI except
Volcanion and 
Magearna. Only the winner's vote count was published.