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Vespiquen in Pokémon Black & White

#416 in the National Pokédex • Beehive Pokémon

Vespiquen in the National Pokédex
Vespiquen sprite

Normal

Shiny Vespiquen sprite

Shiny

Pokédex entries

Pokémon Black

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

Pokémon White

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

Pokémon details

Types

BugFlying

Category

Beehive Pokémon

Height

1.2 m (3'11")

Weight

38.5 kg (84.9 lbs)

National Pokédex

#0416

Vespiquen in Other Games

National Dex page

Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.

Min

Max

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

Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.

Type-only matchups for Vespiquen, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance. Abilities, held items and battle conditions can change the damage taken.

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
-
EV yield
1 Def, 1 SpD
Catch rate
45
Base Exp.
166

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg groups
Gender
0% male
100% female
Egg cycles
15

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Combee

Combee

#415

Level 21, female

Vespiquen

Vespiquen

#416

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.
Black
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Route 12

Road 12

Walking in rustling grass504%

-

Route 12

Road 12

Walking in rustling grass501%

-

White
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Route 12

Road 12

Walking in rustling grass504%

-

Route 12

Road 12

Walking in rustling grass501%

-

Programmed wild held-item entries. Some species require imports and have no wild Black/White encounter.
Black
5%
White
5%

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
StartGust

A gust of wind is whipped up by wings and launched at the target to inflict damage.

Flying4010035
StartSweet Scent

A sweet scent that lowers the opposing team’s evasiveness. It also lures wild Pokémon if used in grass, etc.

Normal-10020
3Poison Sting

The user stabs the target with a poisonous stinger. This may also poison the target.

Poison1510035
7Confuse Ray

The target is exposed to a sinister ray that triggers confusion.

Ghost-10010
9Fury Cutter

The target is slashed with scythes or claws. Its power increases if it hits in succession.

Bug209520
13Defend Order

The user calls out its underlings to shield its body, raising its Defense and Sp. Def stats.

Bug--10
15Pursuit

An attack move that inflicts double damage if used on a target that is switching out of battle.

Dark4010020
19Fury Swipes

The target is raked with sharp claws or scythes for two to five times in quick succession.

Normal188015
21Power Gem

The user attacks with a ray of light that sparkles as if it were made of gemstones.

Rock7010020
25Heal Order

The user calls out its underlings to heal it. The user regains up to half of its max HP.

Bug--10
27Toxic

A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.

Poison-9010
31Slash

The target is attacked with a slash of claws or blades. Critical hits land more easily.

Normal7010020
33Captivate

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target is charmed into harshly lowering its Sp. Atk stat.

Normal-10020
37Attack Order

The user calls out its underlings to pummel the target. Critical hits land more easily.

Bug9010015
39Swagger

The user enrages and confuses the target. However, it also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.

Normal-9015
43Destiny Bond

When this move is used, if the user faints, the Pokémon that landed the knockout hit also faints.

Ghost--5

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon Black and White.
Class
TM01Hone Claws

The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy.

Dark--15
TM06Toxic

A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.

Poison-9010
TM09Venoshock

The user drenches the target in a special poisonous liquid. Its power is doubled if the target is poisoned.

Poison6510010
TM10Hidden Power

A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.

Varies

30–7010015
TM11Sunny Day

The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.

Fire--5
TM15Hyper Beam

The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user must rest on the next turn to regain its energy.

Normal150905
TM17Protect

It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Normal--10
TM18Rain Dance

The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves.

Water--5
TM21Frustration

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.

Normal-10020
TM27Return

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.

Normal-10020
TM32Double Team

By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.

Normal--15
TM36Sludge Bomb

Unsanitary sludge is hurled at the target. It may also poison the target.

Poison9010010
TM40Aerial Ace

The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. The attack lands without fail.

Flying60-20
TM42Facade

An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis.

Normal7010020
TM44Rest

The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.

Psychic--10
TM45Attract

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.

Normal-10015
TM46Thief

The user attacks and steals the target’s held item simultaneously. It can’t steal if the user holds an item.

Dark4010010
TM48Round

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.

Normal6010015
TM56Fling

The user flings its held item at the target to attack. Its power and effects depend on the item.

Dark-10010
TM60Quash

The user suppresses the target and makes its move go last.

Dark-10015
TM62Acrobatics

The user nimbly strikes the target. If the user is not holding an item, this attack inflicts massive damage.

Flying5510015
TM68Giga Impact

The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user must rest on the next turn.

Normal150905
TM70Flash

The user flashes a bright light that cuts the target’s accuracy. It can also be used to illuminate caves.

Normal-10020
TM76Struggle Bug

While resisting, the user attacks the opposing Pokémon. The targets’ Sp. Atk stat is reduced.

Bug3010020
TM81X-Scissor

The user slashes at the target by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors.

Bug8010015
TM87Swagger

The user enrages and confuses the target. However, it also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.

Normal-9015
TM89U-turn

After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.

Bug7010020
TM90Substitute

The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.

Normal--10
HM01Cut

The target is cut with a scythe or a claw. It can also be used to cut down thin trees.

Normal509530

Learn these before evolving. The source describes the earlier form’s method; egg and Light Ball moves must be retained through evolution. Four-move combinations are not certified by this list.
Class
Acquisition
Bug Bite

The user bites the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.

Bug6010020

Prior evolution: level-up (Lv. 13)

These require the labeled breeding, transfer, trade or historical distribution route. Historical gifts and Dream World services are no longer ordinary active acquisition sources.
Class
Acquisition
Air Cutter

The user launches razor-like wind to slash the opposing team. Critical hits land more easily.

Flying559525

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Air Slash

The user attacks with a blade of air that slices even the sky. It may also make the target flinch.

Flying759520

Trade from Black 2 or White 2

Defog

A strong wind blows away the target’s obstacles such as Reflect or Light Screen. It also lowers the target’s evasiveness.

Flying--15

Diamond/Pearl/Platinum Defog → trade to HGSS → PokéTransfer

Endeavor

An attack move that cuts down the target’s HP to equal the user’s HP.

Normal-1005

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Endure

The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Normal--10

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Mud-Slap

The user hurls mud in the target’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.

Ground2010010

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Natural Gift

The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.

Varies

-10015

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Ominous Wind

The user blasts the target with a gust of repulsive wind. It may also raise all the user’s stats at once.

Ghost601005

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Roost

The user lands and rests its body. It restores the user’s HP by up to half of its max HP.

Flying--10

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Secret Power

The user attacks the target with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user’s environment.

Normal7010020

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Signal Beam

The user attacks with a sinister beam of light. It may also confuse the target.

Bug7510015

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Silver Wind

The target is attacked with powdery scales blown by wind. It may also raise all the user’s stats.

Bug601005

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Sleep Talk

While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.

Normal--10

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Snore

An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.

Normal4010015

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

String Shot

The targets are bound with silk blown from the user’s mouth. This silk reduces the targets’ Speed stat.

Bug-9540

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Swift

Star-shaped rays are shot at the opposing team. This attack never misses.

Normal60-20

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Tailwind

The user whips up a turbulent whirlwind that ups the Speed of all party Pokémon for four turns.

Flying--30

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Hidden Ability entries show the game’s programmed slots. Obtaining one can require a historical Dream World promotion, a special gift or a trade from Black 2 and White 2. A programmed slot does not establish that the Hidden Ability was officially obtainable in Generation V.

Pressure

Ability Slot 1

The Pokémon raises the foe’s PP usage.

Increases the PP cost of moves targeting the Pokémon by one.

Unnerve(Hidden Ability)

Makes the foe nervous and unable to eat Berries.

Prevents opposing Pokémon from eating held Berries.

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