vespiquen

Vespiquen is a Bug/Flying-type Pokémon introduced in Generation IV.

Type: Bug / Flying

Abilities:

• Pressure: The Pokémon raises the foe’s PP usage.
• Unnerve (Hidden Ability): Opposing Pokémon cannot eat held Berries.

Physical Characteristics:

• Vespiquen resembles a large queen bee.
• It has a regal appearance with a hexagonal, skirt-like abdomen resembling a beehive.
• Its body is predominantly black and yellow with orange highlights.
• It features a crown-like structure on its head and two long, thin arms.
• The eyes are red and the wings are transparent.

Behavior and Habitat:

• Vespiquen resides in forests and caves, often near hives of Combee.
• It is known for being a meticulous and protective leader of its Combee swarm.
• This Pokémon spends much of its time directing its Combee subjects to collect nectar and defend the hive.
• Known to be territorial and aggressive if its hive is threatened.

In Battle:

• Vespiquen is a defensive Pokémon, often used as a tank.
• Notable moves include Attack Order, Defend Order, and Heal Order, which are unique to Vespiquen.
• Strong against Grass, Fighting, and Bug types.
• Weak against Fire, Electric, Ice, and Flying types.
• Vespiquen's signature strategy involves using its Order moves to adapt to various battle scenarios.

Evolution:

• Vespiquen evolves from a female Combee starting at level 21. Male Combee do not evolve.

Interesting Facts:

• Vespiquen is the only Pokémon that can learn the unique moves Attack Order, Defend Order, and Heal Order.
• Its design is inspired by royalty and the structure of a beehive, emphasizing its role as a queen.
• It is often depicted as a symbol of leadership and community within Pokémon lore.
• In competitive play, Vespiquen is valued for its defensive capabilities and unique move set.

By understanding Vespiquen's role both in its habitat and in battles, trainers can effectively utilize its strengths and develop strategies that highlight its protective nature.

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

Other

• 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.
• 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.