Fury Cutter + Bug Buzz
Vespiquen's best Bug-type moveset is Fury Cutter / Bug Buzz, with 9.07 DPS and 183.1 TDO. These moves are boosted by Rain weather. Vespiquen ranks #85 (D Tier) as a Bug attacker with that moveset.
Vespiquen is a Bug and Flying-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 2,005 CP and is weak to Rock, Electric, Fire, Flying, and Ice-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Fury Cutter / Bug Buzz. It is boosted by Rain and Windy weather. Its shiny form is available.
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Vespiquen takes increased damage from:
Rock256.0%
Electric160.0%
Fire160.0%
Flying160.0%
Ice160.0%
Vespiquen takes reduced damage from:
Ground24.4%
Fighting39.1%
Grass39.1%
Bug62.5%
| 1. | Fury Cutter | Bug Buzz | 8.09 | 9.07 | 183.1 |
| 2. | Bug Bite | Bug Buzz | 8.04 | 9.02 | 182.0 |
| 3. | Fury Cutter | X-Scissor | 7.97 | 8.95 | 180.6 |
| 4. | Bug Bite | X-Scissor | 7.95 | 8.91 | 179.9 |
| 5. | Air Slash | Bug Buzz | 7.68 | 8.61 | 173.8 |
| 6. | Air Slash | X-Scissor | 7.57 | 8.50 | 171.5 |
| 7. | Bug Bite | Signal Beam | 7.40 | 8.30 | 167.6 |
| 8. | Fury Cutter | Signal Beam | 7.36 | 8.26 | 166.7 |
Fury Cutter
4
8
0.5s
| Damage | 4 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 8 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 0.5s |
| Damage window | 0.2s - 0.5s |
| Damage | 3 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 4 |
Bug Bite560.5s| Damage | 5 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 6 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 0.5s |
| Damage window | 0.3s - 0.5s |
| Damage | 4 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 3 |
Air Slash1281.0s| Damage | 12 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 8 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 1.0s |
| Damage window | 0.8s - 1.0s |
| Damage | 9 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 9 |
Poison Sting460.5s| Damage | 4 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 6 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 0.5s |
| Damage window | 0.3s - 0.5s |
| Damage | 4 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 9 |
X-Scissor45331.5s| Damage | 45 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 33 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 1.5s |
| Damage window | 1.1s - 1.3s |
| Damage | 65 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 40 |
Fell Stinger45332.0s| Damage | 45 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 33 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 2.0s |
| Damage window | 1.6s - 1.8s |
| Damage | 20 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 35 |
SpecialFell Stinger has a 100.0% chance to:
Bug Buzz95503.5s| Damage | 95 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 3.5s |
| Damage window | 1.8s - 2.9s |
| Damage | 100 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 60 |
SpecialBug Buzz has a 30.0% chance to:
Signal Beam75503.0s| Damage | 75 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 3.0s |
| Damage window | 1.9s - 2.7s |
| Damage | 75 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 55 |
SpecialSignal Beam has a 20.0% chance to:
Power Gem80503.0s| Damage | 80 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 3.0s |
| Damage window | 2.0s - 2.8s |
| Damage | 85 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
The following chart shows Vespiquen's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Vespiquen's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.
Legacy Elite Fast and Charged Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charged TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Vespiquen has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).
Vespiquen reaches a maximum of 2,005 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 1,082–1,145 CP, rising to 1,353–1,432 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 812–859 CP.
 Max CP | 2005 CP |
|---|---|
| Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs | |
 Research | 812 CP - 859 CP |
| Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
 Eggs | 1082 CP - 1145 CP |
| Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
 Raids | 1082 CP - 1145 CP |
| Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
| 1353 CP - 1432 CP | |
| Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs |
Vespiquen Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. CP Calculator
| LVL | Max CP | LVL | Max CP | LVL | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28 CP | 2 | 88 CP | 3 | 149 CP |
| 4 | 209 CP | 5 | 270 CP | 6 | 331 CP |
| 7 | 391 CP | 8 | 452 CP | 9 | 512 CP |
| 10 | 573 CP | 11 | 630 CP | 12 | 687 CP |
| 13 | 745 CP | 14 | 802 CP | 15 | 859 CP |
| 16 | 916 CP | 17 | 974 CP | 18 | 1031 CP |
| 19 | 1088 CP | 20 | 1145 CP | 21 | 1203 CP |
| 22 | 1260 CP | 23 | 1317 CP | 24 | 1375 CP |
| 25 | 1432 CP | 26 | 1489 CP | 27 | 1547 CP |
| 28 | 1604 CP | 29 | 1661 CP | 30 | 1719 CP |
| 31 | 1747 CP | 32 | 1776 CP | 33 | 1805 CP |
| 34 | 1833 CP | 35 | 1862 CP | 36 | 1890 CP |
| 37 | 1919 CP | 38 | 1948 CP | 39 | 1976 CP |
| 40 | 2005 CP | 41 | 2030 CP | 42 | 2056 CP |
| 43 | 2082 CP | 44 | 2108 CP | 45 | 2134 CP |
| 46 | 2160 CP | 47 | 2187 CP | 48 | 2213 CP |
| 49 | 2240 CP | 50 | 2267 CP |
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A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Vespiquen's Bug and Flying-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Vespiquen.
Bug FlyingMega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.
Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.
Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza
| Pokédex Number | #416 |
|---|---|
| Height | 1.2 m |
| Weight | 38.5 kg |
| Region | Generation 4 |
| Can be traded | Allowed |
| Buddy distance | 3 km |
| Released | Yes |
| Shiny released | Yes |
| Pokémon Home transfer | Allowed |
| Base Flee Rate | 0% |
| Catch rewards |  5 950 |
| Additional Move Cost | 5050000 |
A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Vespiquen in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.
Combee
VespiquenVespiquen's height ranges from 0.59 m to 2.1 m, with the average being 1.2 m. The illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.
| XXS | XS | M | XL | XXL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | |  | |  |
| 0.59 m | 0.6 m | 1.2 m | 1.8 m | 2.1 m |
This table shows the size bounds of Vespiquen in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.
| Size | Lower bound | Upper bound |
|---|---|---|
| XXS | 0.588 m | 0.6 m |
| 1′11″ | 1′12″ | |
| XS | 0.6 m | 1.2 m |
| 1′12″ | 3′11″ | |
| M | 0.9 m | 1.5 m |
| 2′11″ | 4′11″ | |
| XL | 1.5 m | 1.8 m |
| 4′11″ | 5′11″ | |
| XXL | 1.8 m | 2.1 m |
| 5′11″ | 6′11″ |
| Movement type | MOVEMENT_PSYCHIC |
|---|---|
| Movement Timer | 10s |
| Jump Time | 1s |
| Attack Probability | 20.0% |
| Attack Timer | 29s |
| Dodge Probability | 30.0% |
| Dodge Duration | 0.0s |
| Dodge Distance | 1 |
| Min Action Frequency | 1s |
| Max Action Frequency | 2s |
| LVL | Stardust | Candy |  Candy XL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | 520,000 | 304 | 296 |
| 40 | 280,000 | 304 | 10 |
| 35 | 190,000 | 196 | - |
| 30 | 125,000 | 126 | - |
| 25 | 80,000 | 87 | - |
| 20 | 47,500 | 58 | - |
| 15 | 25,500 | 38 | - |
| 10 | 11,000 | 19 | - |
| 5 | 3,000 | 9 | - |
Vespiquen Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Vespiquen from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy, and 296 Candy XL to fully power up Vespiquen in Pokémon GO.
A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Vespiquen. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.
| Versions | Pokédex entry |
|---|---|
| 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, Black, White | It releases various pheromones to make the grubs in its body do its bidding while fighting foes. |
| HeartGold, SoulSilver | It raises grubs in the holes in its body. It secretes pheromones to control COMBEE. |
| Black 2, 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, Alpha Sapphire | 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. |
| 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. |
The best moves for Vespiquen in Pokémon GO are Fury Cutter and Bug Buzz. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 9.07 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 183.1.
Values use the default battle settings. Results vary with the opponent and weather.
Bug and Flying-type Pokémon are weak to Rock, Electric, Fire, Flying, and Ice-type moves. They take reduced damage from Bug, Fighting, Grass, and Ground-type moves.
Vespiquen’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 2,005 CP and 2,267 CP at Level 50.
Vespiquen can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.
Vespiquen can Dynamax in Pokémon GO.
The following Mega Pokémon boost Vespiquen: Mega Beedrill, Mega Pinsir, Mega Scizor, Mega Heracross, Primal Kyogre, Mega Charizard Y, Mega Pidgeot, Mega Aerodactyl, Mega Dragonite, Mega Skarmory, Mega Salamence, Mega Rayquaza, and Mega Staraptor.
Regular Vespiquen
Shiny Vespiquen
