Vespiquen Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Vespiquen in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Vespiquen
Vespiquen is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Bug/Flying typing. The best counter is Shadow Rampardos (Shadow) with Smack Down and Rock Slide, dealing 49.429 DPS.
Vespiquen can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Vespiquen is weak to Rock (double weak!), Electric, Fire, Flying, Ice -type attacks. Avoid using Ground, Fighting, Grass-type moves as Vespiquen resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Top 3 counters: The strongest lineup against Vespiquen is Shadow Rampardos (49.429 DPS), Mega Diancie (48.421 DPS), and Shadow Tyrantrum (45.733 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Vespiquen: After defeating Vespiquen, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1109 and 1174 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1380-1461 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Vespiquen from raids will have exactly 1174 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Vespiquen?
The best counter for Vespiquen is Shadow Rampardos with Smack Down and Rock Slide, dealing 49.429 DPS. Other top options include Mega Diancie (48.421 DPS) and Shadow Tyrantrum (45.733 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Vespiquen?
Vespiquen can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Vespiquen weak to?
Vespiquen is weak to Rock (double weak), Electric, Fire, Flying, Ice-type attacks. It resists Ground, Fighting, Grass, Bug-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Vespiquen be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Vespiquen's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Vespiquen from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Vespiquen from raids will have 1174 CP at level 20, or 1461 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1109. If you see 1174 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Vespiquen worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Vespiquen is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Vespiquen?
For the best moveset for Vespiquen itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Vespiquen stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
Can I beat Vespiquen without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Vespiquen can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Rampardos (41.429 DPS) and Glimmora (41.133 DPS). You may need 5-6 trainers instead of the minimum 2 when using budget teams. Check the Budget Counters section above for the full F2P-friendly list.
What weather boosts Vespiquen in raids?
Weather boost information for Vespiquen is not currently available. Bug-type Pokemon are typically boosted in specific weather conditions. When weather boosted, the raid is harder but the catch encounter is level 25 with higher CP.