Competitive Information for Vespiquen [X/Y]
Bug / Flying
Abilities:
If this Pokemon is the target of a foe's move, that move loses one additional PP.
While this Pokemon is active, it prevents opposing Pokemon from using their Berries.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Vespiquen? These builds are optimized for X/Y Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the X/Y metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Meet Vespiquen, an impressive Pokémon ready to dominate with its Bug and Flying typing! Vespiquen is a common Pokémon to see in the XY metagame. It is weak to Electric, Fire, Flying, Ice, and Rock-typed attacks. Check out the movesets listed below to learn more about Vespiquen's strategies.
Item: Charti Berry / Life Orb
Ability: Pressure
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- Attack Order / X-Scissor
- Return / Slash
- Acrobatics
- Thief / Pursuit
In single battles, Vespiquen is known as a superb Physical Sweeper. It is primarily designed to take down the opponent's team with lethal physical attacks. Life Orb boosts the power of Vespiquen's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Pressure, if Vespiquen is the target of a foe's move that move loses one additional pp. With a Charti Berry equipped to it, halves damage taken from a supereffective rock-type attack then the Charti Berry gets consumed.
◆ X-Scissor is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Bug-type move that deals a large amount of damage.
◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Slash is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Acrobatics is a physical STAB-boosted 55-base power Flying-type move (power doubles if your Vespiquen has no held item).
◆ Thief is a physical 60-base power Dark-type move (if your Vespiquen has no item, it steals the target's).
◆ Pursuit is a physical 40-base power Dark-type move (if a foe is switching out, hits it at 2x power).
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Item: Charti Berry / Life Orb
Ability: Pressure
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 SpA / 4 SpD
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Bug Buzz / Signal Beam
- Air Cutter / Air Slash
- Sludge Bomb / Venoshock
- Power Gem
Taking on single battles? Vespiquen is a superb Special Sweeper. This moveset was constructed to crush rivals using powerful special power. Life Orb boosts the power of Vespiquen's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Pressure, if Vespiquen is the target of a foe's move that move loses one additional pp. With a Charti Berry equipped to it, halves damage taken from a supereffective rock-type attack then the Charti Berry gets consumed.
◆ Signal Beam is a special STAB-boosted 75-base power Bug-type move (10% chance to confuse the target).
◆ Air Cutter is a special STAB-boosted 60-base power Flying-type move (high critical hit ratio. Hits adjacent foes).
◆ Air Slash is a special STAB-boosted 75-base power Flying-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Sludge Bomb is a special 90-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
◆ Venoshock is a special 65-base power Poison-type move (power doubles if the target is poisoned).
◆ Power Gem is a special 80-base power Rock-type move that deals a great amount of damage.
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Item: Focus Band
Ability: Unnerve
Nature: Naughty (+Atk, -SpD)
EVs: 108 Hp / 200 Atk / 200 Spe
Moveset:
- Fell Stinger / Aerial Ace
- Attack Order
- Bug Bite
- Return
Vespiquen excels as a renowned Physical Sweeper during single battles. The main aim of this moveset is to crush rivals using forceful physical power. With Unnerve, while Vespiquen is active it prevents opposing pokemon from using their berries. With a Focus Band equipped to it, Vespiquen has a 10% chance to survive an attack that would ko it with 1 hp.
◆ Aerial Ace is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Flying-type move (this move does not check accuracy).
◆ Attack Order is a physical STAB-boosted 90-base power Bug-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Bug Bite is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Bug-type move (Vespiquen steals and eats the target's berry).
◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Vespiquen? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive X/Y Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the X/Y metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Charti Berry / Life Orb
Ability: Pressure
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- Attack Order / X-Scissor
- Return / Slash
- Acrobatics
- Thief / Pursuit
Ready for double battles? Vespiquen is a top-notch Physical Sweeper. This moveset is designed to take down the opponent's team with heavy-hitting physical power. Life Orb boosts the power of Vespiquen's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Pressure, if Vespiquen is the target of a foe's move that move loses one additional pp. With a Charti Berry equipped to it, halves damage taken from a supereffective rock-type attack then the Charti Berry gets consumed.
◆ X-Scissor is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Bug-type move that deals a great amount of damage.
◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Slash is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Acrobatics is a physical STAB-boosted 55-base power Flying-type move (power doubles if your Vespiquen has no held item).
◆ Thief is a physical 60-base power Dark-type move (if your Vespiquen has no item, it steals the target's).
◆ Pursuit is a physical 40-base power Dark-type move (if a foe is switching out, hits it at 2x power).
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Item: Charti Berry / Life Orb
Ability: Pressure
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 SpA / 4 SpD
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Air Cutter / Air Slash
- Struggle Bug / Bug Buzz
- Sludge Bomb / Venoshock
- Power Gem
When it comes to double battles, Vespiquen shines as pretty popular Special Sweeper. It's designed to crush rivals using potent special moves. Life Orb boosts the power of Vespiquen's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Pressure, if Vespiquen is the target of a foe's move that move loses one additional pp. With a Charti Berry equipped to it, halves damage taken from a supereffective rock-type attack then the Charti Berry gets consumed.
◆ Air Slash is a special STAB-boosted 75-base power Flying-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Struggle Bug is a special STAB-boosted 50-base power Bug-type move (100% chance to lower the foes special attack by 1 stage).
◆ Bug Buzz is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Bug-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Sludge Bomb is a special 90-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
◆ Venoshock is a special 65-base power Poison-type move (power doubles if the target is poisoned).
◆ Power Gem is a special 80-base power Rock-type move that deals a mighty amount of damage.
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Vespiquen can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon X/Y generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Vespiquen.
Damage Modifiers:
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Vespiquen can perform in X/Y. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive XY Move and Ability Combos for Vespiquen
- Moves: Endure + Endeavor
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Fling + Item: King's Rock
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Move: Endeavor + Item: Focus Sash
- Move: Acrobatics + Item: Red Card
- Move: Acrobatics + Item: Flying Gem
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Protect
- Moves that Break Screens: Defog
- Moves that inflict status: Toxic
Moves that boost Vespiquen's stats
- Defend Order
- Fell Stinger
- Hone Claws
- Ominous Wind
- Silver Wind
Most notable and possible best moves for Vespiquen
- Destiny Bond
- Protect
- Rest
- Roost
- Toxic
- U-turn
Common Effort Values for Vespiquen in X and Y
- Adamant Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Modest Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Jolly Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Timid Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Bold Nature ( 252/0/252/0/0/4 )
- Calm Nature ( 252/0/0/0/252/4 )
- Relaxed Nature ( 252/0/88/0/168/0 )
- Sassy Nature ( 252/0/4/0/252/0 )
- Optimize Vespiquen's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon X and Y
Usage Data
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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