As a Bug/Flying type, Vespiquen has 5 weaknesses, 3 resistances and 1 immunity, more than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 13 other Pokémon share the Bug/Flying typing.

Base stats

HP: 70
Attack: 80
Defense: 102
Sp. Atk: 80
Sp. Def: 102
Speed: 40
Total: 474

Vespiquen has a base stat total of 474, higher than 51% of Pokémon. Its best stat is Defense (102). Its Attack (80) and Sp. Atk (80) are close, so it can run physical or special moves. At 40 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 70 HP, 102 Defense and 102 Sp. Def it is bulky.

Vespiquen can have the abilities Pressure and Unnerve.

How to beat Vespiquen

The best way to beat Vespiquen is with Rock moves, which deal 4× damage. Flying, Fire, Electric and Ice moves are also super effective (2×).

Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Ground moves have no effect on it and Fighting, Bug and Grass moves are resisted.

Good counters: Diancie hits for 4× with Rock-type STAB and resists its Bug and Flying moves. Nihilego hits for 4× with Rock-type STAB and resists its Bug and Flying moves. Stakataka hits for 4× with Rock-type STAB and resists its Bug and Flying moves.

Evolution

Vespiquen is the final stage of a 2-stage line (Combee → Vespiquen), evolving from Combee.

Best counters to Vespiquen

Other Bug/Flying Pokémon

Frequently asked questions

What is Vespiquen weak to?

As a Bug/Flying type, Vespiquen takes super-effective damage from Rock (4×), Flying, Fire, Electric and Ice moves.

What is Vespiquen resistant to?

Vespiquen resists Bug, Fighting (¼×) and Grass (¼×) moves. It is immune to Ground.

What are the best counters to Vespiquen?

Strong type-based picks include Diancie, Nihilego and Stakataka, which hit Vespiquen with super-effective attacks.