Stats & Training
Vespiquen's built to absorb hits, not race for knockouts. Balanced defenses with Defense doing the heavy lifting. And the 1.06M XP medium-slow curve means it won't take forever to bring up, worth 2 Defense and Sp. Def EVs.
It houses its colony in cells in its body and releases various pheromones to make those grubs do its bidding.
It houses its colony in cells in its body and releases various pheromones to make those grubs do its bidding.
Vespiquen Weakness
Vespiquen is weak to Rock, Fire, Electric, Ice, and Flying. Watch out for Rock attacks, those deal 4x damage. On the flip side, it's immune to Ground-type moves entirely.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Rock |
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Electric, Ice, Flying |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Bug |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Grass, Fighting |
| 0x (Immune) | Ground |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
 Tepig Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodAspertia City Gift | ||
 Magnemite ElectricSteel | D | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Vespiquen View Magnemite builds →Thunder Shock 2x33-39% | ||
 Growlithe Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vespiquen View Growlithe builds →Flame Wheel 2x41-49% Flame Charge 2x33-39% Ember 2x28-34% | ||
Tepig Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodAspertia City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vespiquen View Tepig builds →Flame Charge 2x33-39% Ember 2x20-25% | ||
 Mareep Electric | D | |
 Pidove Normal | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vespiquen View Pidove builds →Air Cutter 2x28-34% Gust 2x20-25% | ||
 Braviary Normal | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vespiquen View Braviary builds →Wing Attack 2x58-69% Aerial Ace 2x58-69% Rock Tomb 4x78-92% Peck 2x36-43% | ||
 Mandibuzz Dark | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vespiquen View Mandibuzz builds →Pluck 2x36-43% Rock Tomb 4x48-57% Gust 2x24-30% | ||
 Sigilyph Psychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vespiquen View Sigilyph builds →Air Cutter 2x53-63% Gust 2x36-43% | ||
 Dwebble BugRock | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vespiquen View Dwebble builds →Rock Slide 4x89-105%KO Rock Tomb 4x73-86% Smack Down 4x62-73% Rock Blast 4x33-40% | ||
Magnemite ElectricSteel | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vespiquen View Magnemite builds →Spark 2x27-33% Thunder Shock 2x33-40% | ||
 Emolga Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vespiquen View Emolga builds →Spark 2x42-50% Shock Wave 2x39-47% Acrobatics 2x34-41% Thunder Shock 2x27-32% | ||
Braviary Normal | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vespiquen View Braviary builds →Fly 2x82-97% Wing Attack 2x57-68% Aerial Ace 2x57-68% Rock Tomb 4x76-90% | ||
Mandibuzz Dark | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vespiquen View Mandibuzz builds →Fly 2x50-59% Pluck 2x34-41% Rock Tomb 4x46-55% Incinerate 2x22-25% | ||
Dwebble BugRock | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vespiquen View Dwebble builds →Rock Slide 4x84-100%KO Rock Tomb 4x70-82% Smack Down 4x60-71% Rock Blast 4x34-41% | ||
Magnemite ElectricSteel | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vespiquen View Magnemite builds →Spark 2x27-32% Thunder Shock 2x32-38% | ||
 Aron SteelRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vespiquen View Aron builds →Rock Slide 4x89-104%KO Aerial Ace 2x24-30% Rock Tomb 4x75-89% | ||
 Boldore Rock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vespiquen View Boldore builds →Power Gem 4x75-89% Rock Slide 4x123-146%KO Rock Tomb 4x97-115%KO Smack Down 4x83-99% | ||
 Nosepass Rock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vespiquen View Nosepass builds →Power Gem 4x70-83% Discharge 2x23-28% Rock Slide 4x66-78% Spark 2x19-23% | ||
 Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vespiquen View Onix builds →Rock Slide 4x66-78% Rock Tomb 4x57-68% Rock Throw 4x49-57% Smack Down 4x49-57% | ||
Dwebble BugRock | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vespiquen View Dwebble builds →Rock Slide 4x83-99% Rock Tomb 4x70-83% Aerial Ace 2x23-28% Smack Down 4x57-68% | ||
Aron SteelRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vespiquen View Aron builds →Rock Slide 4x91-107%KO Aerial Ace 2x24-29% Rock Tomb 4x73-86% | ||
Boldore Rock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vespiquen View Boldore builds →Stone Edge 4x164-193%KO Power Gem 4x76-90% Rock Slide 4x124-146%KO Rock Tomb 4x98-116%KO | ||
 Lunatone RockPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vespiquen View Lunatone builds →Blizzard 2x54-64% Stone Edge 4x98-116%KO Rock Slide 4x76-90% Rock Tomb 4x61-73% | ||
Dwebble BugRock | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vespiquen View Dwebble builds →Rock Wrecker 4x167-197%KO Rock Slide 4x87-103%KO Rock Tomb 4x69-81% Aerial Ace 2x23-27% | ||
 Solrock RockPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vespiquen View Solrock builds →Fire Blast 2x36-43% Stone Edge 4x149-176%KO Rock Slide 4x113-133%KO Rock Tomb 4x91-107%KO | ||
 Terrakion RockFighting | A | |
Obtain MethodRoute 22 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vespiquen View Terrakion builds →Rock Slide 4x148-174%KO Rock Tomb 4x119-141%KO Aerial Ace 2x39-47% Smack Down 4x98-116%KO | ||
Aron SteelRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vespiquen View Aron builds →Rock Slide 4x91-108%KO Aerial Ace 2x24-29% Rock Tomb 4x74-87% | ||
Boldore Rock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vespiquen View Boldore builds →Stone Edge 4x165-194%KO Power Gem 4x77-91% Rock Slide 4x123-145%KO Rock Tomb 4x101-120%KO | ||
Lunatone RockPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vespiquen View Lunatone builds →Blizzard 2x54-65% Stone Edge 4x101-120%KO Rock Slide 4x77-91% Rock Tomb 4x63-74% | ||
Dwebble BugRock | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vespiquen View Dwebble builds →Rock Wrecker 4x165-194%KO Rock Slide 4x84-99% Rock Tomb 4x70-83% Aerial Ace 2x23-28% | ||
In Black 2 & White 2, Dragonite's Outrage hits Vespiquen for 63-74%. Volcarona's Fire Blast hits Vespiquen for 77-91%. Terrakion's Stone Edge also KOs at 186-219%.
 Dragonite Dragon | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMultiscale ItemLum Berry NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Vespiquen View Dragonite builds →Extreme Speed28-33% Outrage63-74% | ||
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemLum Berry NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Vespiquen View Volcarona builds →Giga Drain4-5% Fire Blast 2x77-91% | ||
Terrakion RockFighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemFocus Sash NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Vespiquen View Terrakion builds →Close Combat14-16% Stone Edge 4x186-219%KO | ||
 Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagnetpull ItemAir Balloon NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Vespiquen View Magnezone builds →Thunderbolt 2x68-80% Flash Cannon30-35% Volt Switch 2x53-62% | ||
 Mamoswine IceGround | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityThickfat ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Vespiquen View Mamoswine builds →Ice Shard 2x62-73% Superpower15-18% | ||
Black 2 & White 2 Evolution
Vespiquen is what Combee becomes. Breed it for Combee eggs (quick to hatch). Plenty of partners for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are quick to hatch. The evolution from Combee pushed Vespiquen to 474 total stats. Defense saw the largest single gain at +60. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Vespiquen to get Combee eggs using 65 partners from the Bug egg group.
Black 2 & White 2 Vespiquen Best Moveset
This is a pure walling set. Leftovers provides passive recovery each turn so Vespiquen sticks around, and the Calm nature reinforces special wall. Roost handles sustain while Pressure does work passively.
Best Build
Vespiquen best EVs are Sp. Def and HP
Wall Moveset
- Substitute
- Attack Order
- Roost
- Defend Order
Recommended Teammates
Moves
The level-up pool tells the story here. Vespiquen learns Attack Order and Giga Impact naturally, plus enough variety that TMs feel like bonuses. Poison and Dark coverage and more extends the reach beyond that.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Vespiquen in Black 2 & White 2
Vespiquen tops out at moderate rates across 4 locations in mid-game routes. The encounters below are sorted by rate so you can see exactly what you're working with.
Where To Catch Vespiquen in Black 2 & White 2
To get Vespiquen, start by catching Combee through walking encounters at Lv. 22-39. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch CombeeLostlorn ForestBlack 2Grass Lv.22 ForestUncommonMidAnyLostlorn ForestWhite 2Grass Lv.22 ForestUncommonMidAnyLostlorn ForestBlack 2Grass Lv.24 ForestUncommonMidAnyDouble grassLostlorn ForestWhite 2Grass Lv.24 ForestUncommonMidAnyDouble grassRoute 12White 2Grass Lv.35 RouteUncommonLateAnyRoute 12Black 2Grass Lv.35 RouteUncommonLateAnyRoute 12White 2Grass Lv.39 RouteUncommonLateAnyDouble grassRoute 12Black 2Grass Lv.39 RouteUncommonLateAnyDouble grass
Step 2Vespiquen ✓Lostlorn ForestBlack 2Grass Lv.24 ForestRareMidAnyShaking spotLostlorn ForestWhite 2Grass Lv.24 ForestRareMidAnyShaking spotRoute 12Black 2Grass Lv.38 RouteRareLateAnyShaking spotRoute 12White 2Grass Lv.38 RouteRareLateAnyShaking spotor evolve from Combee (Step 1)
Vespiquen Guide
In Black 2 & White 2, Vespiquen works as a support with 474 BST behind it. C-Tier on our list: a niche pick in Black 2 & White 2's meta. Substitute with Leftovers is the standard set.
In Black 2 & White 2, Vespiquen's biggest threats include Golem (Rock), Charizard (Fire), and Raikou (Electric), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Golem is the most dangerous since Rock moves deal 4x damage. Ice and Flying-type attackers are also a problem. With 5 weakness types, most competitive teams carry at least one counter. At base 40 Speed, Vespiquen won't outrun any of these threats so switching to a resist is usually the safer play.
Pressure is the go-to ability for Vespiquen. It increases the PP cost of moves targetting the Pokémon by one. Its hidden ability Unnerve can work in specific setups.
Vespiquen is leaning toward the physical side (base 80 Attack). Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. Speed tells the real story. Base 40 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. Fits the support role.
For Black 2 & White 2, the core moveset is Substitute, Attackorder, Roost, and Defendorder. Substitute leads at 18% usage. This set covers the support role with a mix of damage and utility.
Game Availability
Debuting in Diamond & Pearl, Vespiquen appears in 13 games across 7 generations. A reliable presence in a solid number of games, typically found through wild encounters.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DPDebut
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves