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Vespiquen

Vespiquen (Japanese: ビークイン, HepburnBiikuin) (VES-pih-kwen[1]) is a Bug/Flying-type Pokémon introduced in Generation IV. Vespiquen is only obtainable by evolving a female Combee as it is only female.

Biology

Physiology

Vespiquen is a three-foot tall humanoid bee that has a red gem on its head, with a hive around its abdomen that looks like a ballroom dress with one horizontal stripe and six openings where baby Combee are born and cared for. It also controls other Combee to heed her commands to defend, heal, and attack. Just like real bees and wasps, only a female can become queen, hence only female Combee can evolve into Vespiquen. Although most bug-types are weak in defense, Vespiquen is an exception, along with Shuckle.

Behavior

Vespiquen are rarely seen in the wild, as they are almost constantly cloaked by walls of very protective Combee. Though capable of making honey, they rarely do so, relying on their Combee to bring back food for them. The six-celled undersides of their abdomens serve as nests for Combee grubs, which they (or rather, their workers) will protect at all costs. Conversely, the grubs will also protect their mothers with their lives. Much of the honey Vespiquen colonies collect goes towards feeding these offspring. There is only one Vespiquen in a hive; should another female Combee evolve, it will immediately be exiled by the reigning queen to form a new colony. The primary job of a Vespiquen is to birth and protect new Combee.

When their colonies falter, Vespiquen can produce pheromones to command their grubs to do their bidding; they can use Attack Order to wear down foes, Defend Order to strengthen their own defenses, or Heal Order to replenish energy. Individuals with stronger pheromones can command a larger number of grubs more effectively. Vespiquen will repay outsiders who help defend their hives from attackers graciously with generous amounts of honey. They will viciously attack those who steal honey, however.

Special abilities

Vespiquen has the ability Pressure. Pressure makes the foe lose 2 PP of the move it used to attack the foe. Vespiquen has the most known signature moves of any Pokémon that involves a swarm of Combee. One she uses for attacking, the other she uses to raise its defense. The last one heals her HP.

Evolution

Vespiquen is the evolved form of a female Combee as of level 21. Vespiquen are only female.

Game info

Locations

Locations
Version(s) Area(s) Rarity
Diamond and Pearl Evolve Combee None
Platinum Evolve Combee None
HeartGold and SoulSilver Evolve Combee None
Black and White Route 12 Rare
Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Trade None
Sun and Moon Transfer None

Side Game Locations

Locations
Game(s) Area(s)
Explorers of Time & Explorers of Darkness Treeshroud Forest (10F-20F)
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Chroma Road


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

    It raises grubs in the holes in its body. It secretes pheromones to control Combee.

  • SoulSilver

    It raises grubs in the holes in its body. It secretes pheromones to control Combee.

  • Black

    It releases various pheromones to make the grubs in its body do its bidding while fighting foes.

  • White

    It releases various pheromones to make the grubs in its body do its bidding while fighting foes.

  • Black 2

    It houses its colony in cells in its body and releases various pheromones to make those grubs do its bidding.

  • White 2

    It houses its colony in cells in its body and releases various pheromones to make those grubs do its bidding.

  • X

    It houses its colony in cells in its body and releases various pheromones to make those grubs do its bidding.

  • Y

    Its abdomen is a honeycomb for grubs. It raises its grubs on honey collected by Combee.

  • Omega Ruby

    It houses its colony in cells in its body and releases various pheromones to make those grubs do its bidding.

  • Alpha Sapphire

    Its abdomen is a honeycomb for grubs. It raises its grubs on honey collected by Combee.

  • Sword

    It skillfully commands its grubs in battles with its enemies. The grubs are willing to risk their lives to defend Vespiquen.

  • Shield

    Vespiquen that give off more pheromones have larger swarms of Combee attendants.


Stats

Stats
HP
70
Attack
80
Defense
102
Sp. Atk
80
Sp. Def
102
Speed
40
Total
474

Learnset

Leveling

LevelingGeneration VII
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
1 Slash 70 100% 20 Normal Physical
1 Fell Stinger 50 100% 25 Bug Physical
1 Destiny Bond —% 5 Ghost Status
1 Sweet Scent 100% 20 Normal Status
1 Gust 40 100% 35 Flying Special
1 Poison Sting 15 100% 35 Poison Physical
1 Confuse Ray 100% 10 Ghost Status
Evo Slash 70 100% 20 Normal Physical
5 Fury Cutter 40 95% 20 Bug Physical
9 Pursuit 40 100% 20 Dark Physical
13 Fury Swipes 18 80% 15 Normal Physical
17 Defend Order —% 10 Bug Status
25 Power Gem 80 100% 20 Rock Special
29 Heal Order —% 10 Bug Status
33 Toxic 90% 10 Poison Status
37 Air Slash 75 95% 15 Flying Special
41 Captivate 100% 20 Normal Status
45 Attack Order 90 100% 15 Bug Physical
49 Swagger 85% 15 Normal Status
53 Destiny Bond —% 5 Ghost Status
57 Fell Stinger 50 100% 25 Bug Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration VI
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
1 Fell Stinger 30 100% 25 Bug Physical Cool 1 0 ♥
1 Destiny Bond —% 5 Ghost Status Clever 8 0 ♥
1 Sweet Scent 100% 20 Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
1 Gust 40 100% 35 Flying Special Clever 2 3 ♥
1 Poison Sting 15 100% 35 Poison Physical Clever 2 3 ♥
1 Confuse Ray 100% 10 Ghost Status Clever 2 1 ♥
5 Fury Cutter 40 95% 20 Bug Physical Cool 3 0 ♥
9 Pursuit 40 100% 20 Dark Physical Clever 2 1 ♥
13 Fury Swipes 18 80% 15 Normal Physical Tough 1 0 ♥
17 Defend Order —% 10 Bug Status Clever 2 0 ♥
21 Slash 70 100% 20 Normal Physical Cool 4 0 ♥
25 Power Gem 80 100% 20 Rock Special Beautiful 4 0 ♥
29 Heal Order —% 10 Bug Status Clever 2 1 ♥
33 Toxic 90% 10 Poison Status Clever 3 0 ♥
37 Air Slash 75 95% 15 Flying Special Cool 1 4 ♥
41 Captivate 100% 20 Normal Status Cute 4 0 ♥
45 Attack Order 90 100% 15 Bug Physical Clever 3 0 ♥
49 Swagger 90% 15 Normal Status Cute 3 0 ♥
53 Destiny Bond —% 5 Ghost Status Clever 8 0 ♥
57 Fell Stinger 30 100% 25 Bug Physical Cool 1 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration V
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
1BW
1
Sweet Scent 100% 20 Normal Status
1BW
1
Gust 40 100% 35 Flying Special
3BW
1
Poison Sting 15 100% 35 Poison Physical
7BW
1
Confuse Ray 100% 10 Ghost Status
9BW
5
Fury Cutter 20 95% 20 Bug Physical
15BW
9
Pursuit 40 100% 20 Dark Physical
19BW
13
Fury Swipes 18 80% 15 Normal Physical
13BW
17
Defend Order —% 10 Bug Status
31BW
21
Slash 70 100% 20 Normal Physical
21BW
25
Power Gem 70 100% 20 Rock Special
25BW
29
Heal Order —% 10 Bug Status
27BW
33
Toxic 90% 10 Poison Status
N/ABW
37
Air Slash 75 95% 20 Flying Special
33BW
41
Captivate 100% 20 Normal Status
37BW
45
Attack Order 90 100% 15 Bug Physical
39BW
49
Swagger 90% 15 Normal Status
43BW
53
Destiny Bond —% 5 Ghost Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration IV
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal
1 Gust 40 100% 35 Flying Special Smart 3
1 Sweet Scent 100% 20 Normal Status Cute 2
3 Poison Sting 15 100% 35 Poison Physical Smart 2
7 Confuse Ray 100% 10 Ghost Status Smart 2
9 Fury Cutter 10 95% 20 Bug Physical Cool 2
13 Defend Order —% 10 Bug Status Smart 0
15 Pursuit 40 100% 20 Dark Physical Smart 1
19 Fury Swipes 18 80% 15 Normal Physical Tough 2
21 Power Gem 70 100% 20 Rock Special Beauty 3
25 Heal Order —% 10 Bug Status Smart 0
27 Toxic 85% 10 Poison Status Smart 2
31 Slash 70 100% 20 Normal Physical Cool 3
33 Captivate 100% 20 Normal Status Beauty 2
37 Attack Order 90 100% 15 Bug Physical Smart 2
39 Swagger 90% 15 Normal Status Cute 2
43 Destiny Bond —% 5 Ghost Status Smart 0
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TM/HM

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VII
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
TM06 Toxic 90% 10 Poison Status
TM09 Venoshock 65 100% 10 Poison Special
TM10 Hidden Power 60 100% 15 Normal Special
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Fire Status
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Normal Special
TM17 Protect —% 10 Normal Status
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Water Status
TM19 Roost —% 10 Flying Status
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Normal Physical
TM27 Return 100% 20 Normal Physical
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Normal Status
TM36 Sludge Bomb 90 100% 10 Poison Special
TM40 Aerial Ace 60 —% 20 Flying Physical
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Normal Physical
TM44 Rest —% 10 Psychic Status
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Normal Status
TM46 Thief 60 100% 25 Dark Physical
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Normal Special
TM56 Fling 100% 10 Dark Physical
TM60 Quash 100% 15 Dark Status
TM62 Acrobatics 55 100% 15 Flying Physical
TM68 Giga Impact 150 90% 5 Normal Physical
TM81 X-Scissor 80 100% 15 Bug Physical
TM83 Infestation 20 100% 20 Bug Special
TM87 Swagger 85% 15 Normal Status
TM88 Sleep Talk —% 10 Normal Status
TM89 U-turn 70 100% 20 Bug Physical
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Normal Status
TM100 Confide —% 20 Normal Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VI
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
TM01 Hone Claws —% 15 Dark Status Cute 1 0 ♥
TM06 Toxic 90% 10 Poison Status Clever 3 0 ♥
TM09 Venoshock 65 100% 10 Poison Special Beautiful 2 0 ♥
TM10 Hidden Power 60 100% 15 Normal Special Clever 3 0 ♥
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Fire Status Beautiful 1 0 ♥
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Normal Special Cool 4 4 ♥
TM17 Protect —% 10 Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Water Status Beautiful 1 0 ♥
TM19 Roost —% 10 Flying Status Clever 4 0 ♥
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Normal Physical Cute 2 3 ♥
TM27 Return 100% 20 Normal Physical Cute 4 0 ♥
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Normal Status Cool 1 0 ♥
TM36 Sludge Bomb 90 100% 10 Poison Special Tough 2 1 ♥
TM40 Aerial Ace 60 —% 20 Flying Physical Cool 2 0 ♥
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Normal Physical Cute 2 0 ♥
TM44 Rest —% 10 Psychic Status Cute 1 0 ♥
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
TM46 Thief 60 100% 25 Dark Physical Tough 1 0 ♥
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Normal Special Beautiful 2 0 ♥
TM56 Fling 100% 10 Dark Physical Cute 3 0 ♥
TM60 Quash 100% 15 Dark Status Clever 3 0 ♥
TM62 Acrobatics 55 100% 15 Flying Physical Cool 1 0 ♥
TM68 Giga Impact 150 90% 5 Normal Physical Tough 4 4 ♥
TM70 Flash 100% 20 Normal Status Beautiful 3 0 ♥
TM76 Struggle Bug 50 100% 20 Bug Special Cute 2 0 ♥
TM81 X-Scissor 80 100% 15 Bug Physical Cool 2 1 ♥
TM83 Infestation 20 100% 20 Bug Special Cute 3 0 ♥
TM87 Swagger 90% 15 Normal Status Cute 3 0 ♥
TM88 Sleep Talk —% 10 Normal Status Cute 1 0 ♥
TM89 U-turn 70 100% 20 Bug Physical Cute 4 0 ♥
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
TM94 Secret PowerORAS 70 100% 20 Normal Physical Clever 1 0 ♥
TM100 Confide —% 20 Normal Status Cute 3 0 ♥
HM01 Cut 50 95% 30 Normal Physical Cool 4 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation V
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
TM01 Hone Claws —% 15 Dark Status
TM06 Toxic 90% 10 Poison Status
TM09 Venoshock 65 100% 10 Poison Special
TM10 Hidden Power 100% 15 Normal Special
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Fire Status
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Normal Special
TM17 Protect —% 10 Normal Status
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Water Status
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Normal Physical
TM27 Return 100% 20 Normal Physical
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Normal Status
TM36 Sludge Bomb 90 100% 10 Poison Special
TM40 Aerial Ace 60 —% 20 Flying Physical
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Normal Physical
TM44 Rest —% 10 Psychic Status
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Normal Status
TM46 Thief 40 100% 10 Dark Physical
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Normal Special
TM56 Fling 100% 10 Dark Physical
TM60 Quash 100% 15 Dark Status
TM62 Acrobatics 55 100% 15 Flying Physical
TM68 Giga Impact 150 90% 5 Normal Physical
TM70 Flash 100% 20 Normal Status
TM76 Struggle Bug 30 100% 20 Bug Special
TM81 X-Scissor 80 100% 15 Bug Physical
TM87 Swagger 90% 15 Normal Status
TM89 U-turn 70 100% 20 Bug Physical
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Normal Status
HM01 Cut 50 95% 30 Normal Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation IV
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal
TM06 Toxic 85% 10 Poison Status Smart 2
TM10 Hidden Power 100% 15 Normal Special Smart 1
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Fire Status Beauty 2
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Normal Special Cool 2
TM17 Protect —% 10 Normal Status Cute 0
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Water Status Tough 2
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Normal Physical Cute 2
TM27 Return 100% 20 Normal Physical Cute 2
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Normal Status Cool 2
TM36 Sludge Bomb 90 100% 10 Poison Special Tough 2
TM40 Aerial Ace 60 —% 20 Flying Physical Cool 2
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Normal Physical Cute 2
TM43 Secret Power 70 100% 20 Normal Physical Smart 2
TM44 Rest —% 10 Psychic Status Cute 0
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Normal Status Cute 2
TM46 Thief 40 100% 10 Dark Physical Tough 0
TM51 Roost —% 10 Flying Status Cool 0
TM56 Fling 100% 10 Dark Physical Tough 1
TM58 Endure —% 10 Normal Status Tough 2
TM62 Silver Wind 60 100% 5 Bug Special Beauty 2
TM68 Giga Impact 150 90% 5 Normal Physical Beauty 2
TM70 Flash 100% 20 Normal Status Beauty 2
TM78 Captivate 100% 20 Normal Status Beauty 2
TM81 X-Scissor 80 100% 15 Bug Physical Beauty 2
TM82 Sleep Talk —% 10 Normal Status Cute 3
TM83 Natural Gift 100% 15 Normal Physical Cool 2
TM87 Swagger 90% 15 Normal Status Cute 2
TM89 U-turn 70 100% 20 Bug Physical Cute 0
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Normal Status Smart 1
HM01 Cut 50 95% 30 Normal Physical Cool 3
HM05DPPt Defog —% 15 Flying Status Beauty 2
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Breeding

To see the Egg Moves that Vespiquen can learn, refer to Combee.


Tutoring

Tutoring Generation VII
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
Bug Bite USUM 60 100% 20 Bug Physical
Defog USUM —% 15 Flying Status
Endeavor USUM 100% 5 Normal Physical
Laser Focus USUM —% 30 Normal Status
Signal Beam USUM 75 100% 15 Bug Special
Snore USUM 50 100% 15 Normal Special
Tailwind USUM —% 15 Flying Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation VI
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
Bug Bite ORAS 60 100% 20 Bug Physical Cute 3 0 ♥
Endeavor ORAS 100% 5 Normal Physical Tough 2 0 ♥
Signal Beam ORAS 75 100% 15 Bug Special Beautiful 3 0 ♥
Snore ORAS 50 100% 15 Normal Special Cute 4 0 ♥
Tailwind ORAS —% 15 Flying Status Cool 3 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation V
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
Bug Bite  60 100% 20 Bug Physical
Endeavor  100% 5 Normal Physical
Roost  —% 10 Flying Status
Signal Beam  75 100% 15 Bug Special
Sleep Talk  —% 10 Normal Status
Snore  40 100% 15 Normal Special
Tailwind  —% 30 Flying Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation IV
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal
Air Cutter  55 95% 25 Flying Special Cool 3
Bug Bite HGSS 60 100% 20 Bug Physical Tough 0
Endeavor  100% 5 Normal Physical Tough 2
Fury Cutter  10 90% 20 Bug Physical Cool 2
Mud-Slap  20 100% 10 Ground Special Cute 3
Ominous Wind  60 100% 5 Ghost Special Smart 0
Signal Beam  75 100% 15 Bug Special Beauty 2
Snore  40 100% 15 Normal Special Cute 3
String Shot HGSS 95% 40 Bug Status Smart 2
Swift  60 —% 20 Normal Special Cool 2
Tailwind HGSS —% 30 Flying Status Smart 2
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Sprites

Appearances

Anime

Origin

Vespiquen is based on a queen bee. Her dress-like body is based on that of queens of European royalty.

Etymology

Vespiquen comes from vespa (Latin for 'wasp') and queen.

Bīkuin comes from bee and queen.

Gallery

See also

  1. ^ Silvestri, Cris (2015). Pokémon Deluxe Essential Handbook [Book]. p. 403. Scholastic. ISBN 978-0-545-79566-1.