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Vespiquen is a species of Pokémon in the series of the same name. It is a Bug/Flying type introduced in the Fourth Pokémon generation. Female Combees evolve into Vespiquen at level 21.
Physiology & Behavior[]
Vespiquen is a bee-like Pokémon with a typical insect-like, three-part body, i.e. divided into an abdomen, thorax, and head. It has a yellow- and black-striped abdomen, which flares out from a thin, waist-like protrusion under its thorax in a manner that resembles an elegant ballgown. Underneath the expansive abdomen are seven orange, honeycomb-like cells that serve as a nest for baby Combee; the centermost cell, however, surrounds what appears to be a slender, yellow, more insect-like abdomen, which is often obscured by the ‘gown’ part of its abdomen. Vespiquen has black arms that each consist of two thin, conical segments. Each arm ends in two small, orange claws. It flies with a pair of relatively small wings, each of which consists of two stacked, translucent teardrop segments. Vespiquen's arms and wings attach to its round thorax, which is yellow on the front, black on the back, and orange on each side where its arms attach. A curved line on its back, between its orange shoulders, separates its thorax and waist. Vespiquen's head consists of its face and horns. Its orange face has intimidating red eyes; yellow mandibles that protrude from its face and connect to its horns; and a large, red gem on its forehead. Vespiquen's horns are yellow close to its face and black at the tips, and with the gem, they resemble historical headpieces or crowns worn by European royal and noble women in the Late Middle Ages, such as the escoffion.
Similar to queen bees in real life, Vespiquen is a female-only species. Vespiquen is the queen of a hive of Combee. As queen, it gives birth to and raises Combee grubs, feeding on flowers to make honey for its progeny. The more pheromones Vespiquen produces, the more Combee it will have in its hive. As queen, Vespiquen also controls and protects its hive. It is far more powerful than its Combee, and it will only take directly action if its Combee are unable to protect the hive; even so, the Combee will defend their Vespiquen even to the point of death. Vespiquen is known to skillfully command Combee in battle, using them as part of its signature moves: Attack Order, Defend Order, and Heal Order. If outsiders prove themselves to a Vespiquen by defending its hive, it may repay these acts of kindness with a reward.
Appearances[]
Main Pokémon games[]
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon[]
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon: A Vespiquen acts as the queen of Nectar Meadow, though she feels the title is more akin to a manager instead. She calls for her Beedrill and Combee subordinates to desist against the player, the partner, and Budew. She then gives Budew some Honey to give to her sickly mother, telling the Baby Pokémon she doesn't need her payment.
Pokémon Anime[]
Pokémon Manga[]
In-game information[]
Pokédex Entries[]
| Title | Entry |
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| Fourth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Diamond | Its abdomen is a honeycomb for grubs. It raises its grubs on honey collected by Combee. |
| Pokémon Pearl | When endangered, grubs from its six-cell honeycomb strike back. There is only one in a colony. |
| Pokémon Platinum | It releases various pheromones to make the grubs in its body do its bidding while fighting foes. |
| Pokémon HeartGold | It raises grubs in the holes in its body. It secretes pheromones to control Combee. |
| Pokémon SoulSilver | It raises grubs in the holes in its body. It secretes pheromones to control Combee. |
| Fifth Pokémon generation | |
| 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 Black 2 | It houses its colony in cells in its body and releases various pheromones to make those grubs do its bidding. |
| Pokémon White 2 | It houses its colony in cells in its body and releases various pheromones to make those grubs do its bidding. |
| Sixth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon X | It houses its colony in cells in its body and releases various pheromones to make those grubs do its bidding. |
| Pokémon Y | Its abdomen is a honeycomb for grubs. It raises its grubs on honey collected by Combee. |
| Pokémon Omega Ruby | It houses its colony in cells in its body and releases various pheromones to make those grubs do its bidding. |
| Pokémon Alpha Sapphire | Its abdomen is a honeycomb for grubs. It raises its grubs on honey collected by Combee. |
| Eighth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Sword | It skillfully commands its grubs in battles with its enemies. The grubs are willing to risk their lives to defend Vespiquen. |
| Pokémon Shield | Vespiquen that give off more pheromones have larger swarms of Combee attendants. |
| Pokémon Brilliant Diamond | Its abdomen is a honeycomb for grubs. It raises its grubs on honey collected by Combee. |
| Pokémon Shining Pearl | When it is in danger, grubs from its six-cell honeycomb strike back. There is only one in a colony. |
| Pokémon Legends: Arceus | 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. |
| Ninth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Scarlet | It houses its colony in cells in its body and releases various pheromones to make those grubs do its bidding. |
| Pokémon Violet | It raises grubs in the holes in its body. It secretes pheromones to control Combee. |
Game Locations[]
| Title | Location(s) | |
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| Fourth Pokémon generation | ||
| Pokémon Diamond | ||
| Pokémon Pearl | ||
| Pokémon Platinum | ||
| Pokémon HeartGold | ||
| Pokémon SoulSilver | ||
| Fifth Pokémon generation | ||
| Pokémon Black | ||
| Pokémon White | ||
| Pokémon Black 2 | ||
| Pokémon White 2 | ||
| Sixth Pokémon generation | ||
| Pokémon X | ||
| Pokémon Y | ||
| Eighth Pokémon generation | ||
| Pokémon Sword | Bridge Field, South Lake Miloch (Max Raid Battle) | |
| Pokémon Shield | Bridge Field, South Lake Miloch (Max Raid Battle) | |
| Pokémon Brilliant Diamond | ||
| Pokémon Shining Pearl | ||
| Pokémon Legends: Arceus | Crimson Mirelands: near Cottonsedge Prairie (additional), near Droning Meadow, near Lake Valor Crimson Mirelands: Cottonsedge Prairie, Droning Meadow | |
| Ninth Pokémon generation | ||
| Pokémon Scarlet | East Province: East Paldean Sea West Province: Area One North Province: Area One, Area Two, Area Three | |
| Pokémon Violet | East Province: East Paldean Sea West Province: Area One North Province: Area One, Area Two, Area Three | |
Evolution[]
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Base Stats[]
| HP | 70 |
| Attack | 80 |
| Defense | 102 |
| Sp. Attack | 80 |
| Sp. Defense | 102 |
| Speed | 40 |
| Total | 474 |
Moveset[]
- Main article: Vespiquen/moveset
Gallery[]
Trivia[]
- Vespiquen is tied with Togetic for the lowest base Speed stat of all Flying-type Pokémon.
- Among all Pokémon to be the slowest of their respective types, Vespiquen (and Togetic) are the fastest.
- Vespiquen can create Max Honey when Dynamaxed.
- However, unlike its pre-evolved form, Combee, it cannot produce Honey (i.e. it cannot be caught with Honey as a held item).
- Prior to the Eighth Pokémon generation, Vespiquen had three signature moves: Attack Order, Defend Order, and Heal Order. Heal Order is not available to Vespiquen from Generation VIII onwards.
- Upon its introduction in the Fourth Pokémon generation, Vespiquen is tied with Porygon for the highest number of signature moves of any Pokémon.
- In the Fifth Pokémon generation & the Sixth Pokémon generation, Vespiquen has the highest number of signature moves of any Pokémon.
- In the Seventh Pokémon generation (in Alola), Vespiquen is tied with Alolan Marowak for the highest number of signature moves of any non-Legendary Pokémon. It is also tied with Alolan Marowak and Necrozma for the second-highest number of signature moves overall, behind only Zygarde and Necrozma (in its Dusk Mane and Dawn Wings forms).