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Revision as of 18:10, 30 May 2023
Vespiquen (Japanese: ビークイン Beequen) is a dual-type Bug/Flying Pokémon introduced in Generation IV.
It evolves from a female Combee starting at level 21. Male Combee are not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon.
Biology
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 near 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 sole queen of a hive of Combee, which it commands by releasing pheromones. The more pheromones Vespiquen produces, the more Combee it will have in its hive. As queen, Vespiquen gives birth to and raises Combee grubs, feeding on flowers to make honey for its progeny; it also controls and protects its hive. It is far more powerful than its Combee, and it will only take direct 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 will destroy and feed on any outsiders it catches sneaking into its hive. However, if outsiders prove themselves to a Vespiquen by defending its hive, it may repay these acts of kindness with a reward.
Vespiquen is the only known Pokémon capable of learning the moves Attack Order, Defend Order, and Heal Order.
In the anime
Major appearances
Vespiquen debuted in An Angry Combeenation! as the ruler of a huge colony of Combee.
In A Trainer and Child Reunion!, Aaron used a Vespiquen alongside a Drapion during his power demonstration. She was later targeted by Team Rocket.
Minor appearances
A Vespiquen appeared in the opening sequence of Zoroark: Master of Illusions.
In A Shockingly Cheeky Friendship!, a Vespiquen scared Serena before being chased off by Fennekin's Ember.
Pokédex entries
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DP032
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Vespiquen
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Dawn's Pokédex
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Vespiquen, the Beehive Pokémon. Its body is a hive and it raises its offspring with the honey gathered by Combee.
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In the manga
Pokémon Adventures
A Trainer's Vespiquen appeared in Bombastic Bibarel & Heroic Hippopotas.
A Vespiquen was used by a pair of Roughnecks on Iron Island in Vexing Vespiquen & Unmanageable Mothim I. It reappeared in a flashback in Cleaning Up Grimer.
A Vespiquen appeared in the Wild Area in Zap!! A Rising Beam of Light.
In the TCG
- Main article: Vespiquen (TCG)
Game data
NPC appearances
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
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Generation IV
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Sinnoh #054
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Johto #—
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Diamond
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Its abdomen is a honeycomb for grubs. It raises its grubs on honey collected by Combee.
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Pearl
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When endangered, grubs from its six-cell honeycomb strike back. There is only one in a colony.
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Platinum
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It releases various pheromones to make the grubs in its body do its bidding while fighting foes.
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HeartGold
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It raises grubs in the holes in its body. It secretes pheromones to control Combee.
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SoulSilver
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Generation V
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Unova B2W2: #143
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Black
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It releases various pheromones to make the grubs in its body do its bidding while fighting foes.
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White
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Black 2
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It houses its colony in cells in its body and releases various pheromones to make those grubs do its bidding.
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White 2
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Generation VI
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Kalos Central #077
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Hoenn #—
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It houses its colony in cells in its body and releases various pheromones to make those grubs do its bidding.
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Its abdomen is a honeycomb for grubs. It raises its grubs on honey collected by Combee.
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Omega Ruby
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It houses its colony in cells in its body and releases various pheromones to make those grubs do its bidding.
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Alpha Sapphire
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Its abdomen is a honeycomb for grubs. It raises its grubs on honey collected by Combee.
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Generation VIII
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Galar #117
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Galar Isle of Armor #204
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Sinnoh #054
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Hisui #071
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Sword
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It skillfully commands its grubs in battles with its enemies. The grubs are willing to risk their lives to defend Vespiquen.
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Shield
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Vespiquen that give off more pheromones have larger swarms of Combee attendants.
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Brilliant Diamond
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Its abdomen is a honeycomb for grubs. It raises its grubs on nectar collected by Combee.
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Shining Pearl
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When it is in danger, grubs from its six-cell honeycomb strike back. There is only one in a colony.
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Legends: Arceus
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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.
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Generation IX
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Paldea #39
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Scarlet
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It houses its colony in cells in its body and releases various pheromones to make those grubs do its bidding.
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Violet
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It raises grubs in the holes in its body. It secretes pheromones to control Combee.
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
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In side games
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
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Held items
Stats
Base stats
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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70
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130 - 177
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250 - 344
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80
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76 - 145
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148 - 284
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102
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96 - 169
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188 - 333
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80
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76 - 145
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148 - 284
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102
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96 - 169
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188 - 333
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40
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40 - 101
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76 - 196
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Total: 474
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
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Learnset
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Vespiquen
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Vespiquen
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Vespiquen
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution or an alternate form of Vespiquen
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Vespiquen
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Vespiquen
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Vespiquen
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Vespiquen
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Vespiquen
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations
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Side game data
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Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group:
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Poké Assist: (present)
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Field move: (present)
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(Crush ×3)
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Poké Assist: (past)
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Field move: (past)
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(Crush ×1)
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Browser entry R-193/N-207
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It shoots stingers that make Pokémon Tired.
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Pokémon Rumble Rush
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Walking Speed: 1.67 seconds
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Base HP: 53
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Base Attack: 77
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Base Defense: 60
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Base Speed: 60
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New Pokémon Snap
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Photodex entry #025
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Vespiquen gives orders to Combee by releasing various pheromones. It looks almost like an orchestra conductor as it commands them.
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Evolution
Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
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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 Generation VIII, 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 Generation IV, Vespiquen is tied with Porygon for the highest number of signature moves of any Pokémon.
- In Generation V & Generation VI, Vespiquen has the highest number of signature moves of any Pokémon.
- In Generation VII (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 & Necrozma for the second-highest number of signature moves overall, behind only Zygarde and Necrozma (in its Dusk Mane and Dawn Wings forms).
Origin
Vespiquen appears to be based on a combination of queen bees, beehives, and real-world queens.
Name origin
Vespiquen may be a combination of vespa (Latin for wasp) and queen.
Beequen may be a combination of bee and queen.
In other languages
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Japanese
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ビークイン Beequen
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From bee and queen
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French
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Apireine
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From apis and reine
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Spanish
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Vespiquen
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Same as English name
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German
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Honweisel
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From Honig and Weisel
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Italian
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Vespiquen
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Same as English name
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Korean
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비퀸 Beequein
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Transcription of Japanese name
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Mandarin Chinese
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蜂女王 Fēngnǚwáng* 蜂后 Fēnghòu*
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From 蜂 fēng and 女王 nǚwáng From 蜂 fēng and 后 hòu
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Cantonese Chinese
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蜂女王 Fūngnéuihwòhng* 蜂后 Fūnghauh*
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From 蜂 fūng and 女王 néuihwòhng From 蜂 fūng and 后 hauh
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More languages
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Russian
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Веспиквен Vespikven
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Transcription of English name
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Thai
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บีควิน Bikwin
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Transcription of Japanese name
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External links
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