Beedrill's spread isn't flashy. Attack leads, Defense trails, 2 stats clear the bar. Tough to catch and worth 3 Attack and Sp. Def EVs, on a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
Its best attack involves flying around at high speed, striking with poison needles, then flying off.
Its best attack involves flying around at high speed, striking with poison needles, then flying off.
Beedrill's Bug/Poison typing leaves it vulnerable to Fire, Flying, Psychic, and Rock. It resists 5 types, giving it decent defensive coverage. Beedrill's special bulk (base 80 Sp.Def) helps absorb special-type weaknesses, though physical moves exploit the lower Defense.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Flying, Psychic, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Poison, Bug, Fairy |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Grass, Fighting |
Espeon can KO Beedrill with Psyshock (117-137%). Volcarona threatens a KO with Heat Wave (134-157%). Glimmora's Power Gem also KOs at 96-113%.
 Espeon Psychic | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagic Bounce ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Beedrill View Espeon builds →Psyshock 2x117-137%KO | ||
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemGrassyseed NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Beedrill View Volcarona builds →Heat Wave 2x134-157%KO | ||
 Glimmora RockPoison | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityToxicdebris ItemRed Card NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Beedrill View Glimmora builds →Power Gem 2x96-113%KO | ||
 Pelipper Water | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityDrizzle ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Beedrill View Pelipper builds →Hurricane 2x129-152%KO | ||
 Charizard Fire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityBlaze ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Beedrill View Charizard builds →Scorching Sands30-35% Flamethrower 2x115-136%KO Hurricane 2x141-166%KO Air Slash 2x97-114%KO | ||
Beedrill is the final form in a three-stage chain from Weedle through Kakuna. Breeding this form produces Weedle eggs (quick to hatch). Evolving from Weedle gave Beedrill the biggest boost in Sp.Def (+60), bringing the total to 395 stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Beedrill to get Weedle eggs easily using 91 partners from the Bug egg group.
Sniper isn't flashy, but it matters. Combined with Life Orb for extra damage on every hit for a health trade and max Attack and Speed EVs, Beedrill fills the physical attacker slot reliably. Adamant nature finishes the spread.
Best Build
Beedrill best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Drill Run
- Protect
- Focus Energy
- Poison Jab
Recommended Teammates
Utility Moveset
- Agility
- Endeavor
- Drill Run
- Knock Off
Recommended Teammates
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Bulky Support Moveset
- Poison Jab
- Drill Run
- Twineedle
- Toxic
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Without TMs, Beedrill's movepool is bare bones. With them, you get coverage across 8 types on top of Bug Buzz and Sludge Bomb for STAB. The natural kit handles basics, but TMs are doing the real work.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Beedrill develops a solid moveset just through leveling. Giga Impact and Hyper Beam show up naturally, and the progression handles both STAB and utility without leaning on TMs for the core attacks.
Without TMs, Beedrill's movepool is bare bones. With them, you get Flying and Normal coverage and more on top of Sludge Bomb and Poison Jab for STAB. The natural kit handles basics, but TMs are doing the real work.
Without TMs, Beedrill's movepool is bare bones. With them, you get coverage across 8 types on top of Sludge Bomb and Poison Jab for STAB. The natural kit handles basics, but TMs are doing the real work.
Beedrill isn't available in the wild in Legends: Z-A. Start by transferring Weedle from Red, Gold, or FireRed. The evolution path from Weedle to Beedrill is covered in the steps below.
No wild encounters for Beedrill. The 3-stage chain runs through Weedle, which you can catch at moderate rates from the locations below. Evolve at level 10 once you've got the levels.
How to Obtain Beedrill in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
The path to Beedrill starts with Weedle at Lv. 58-63 via walking encounters. 1 catchable stage total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch WeedleBogsunk CavernGrass Lv.58-63 SwampPostPost-gameGrassland CaveGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameRiverbank CaveGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameSpacious CaveGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameStill-Water CavernGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameSunlit CavernGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameSwampy CaveGrass Lv.58-63 SwampPostPost-game
Step 2Evolve into Kakuna
Step 3Beedrill ✓
Finding Beedrill at low spawn rates takes patience. 1 spots are available in early-game routes, but the rate difference between them matters. Lock in the top one from the sorted list below.
Where To Catch Beedrill in Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee
Weedle is your first catch on the way to Beedrill. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 3-8 across 9 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch WeedleViridian ForestLet's Go EeveeGrass Lv.3-6 Forest25%EarlyViridian ForestLet's Go PikachuGrass Lv.3-6 Forest24%EarlyRoute 2 - Area 1Let's Go EeveeGrass Lv.3-4 Route15%EarlyRoute 2 - Area 1Let's Go PikachuGrass Lv.3-4 Route15%EarlyRoute 2 - Area 2Let's Go EeveeGrass Lv.3-8 Route15%EarlyRoute 2 - Area 2Let's Go PikachuGrass Lv.3-8 Route15%Early
Step 2Catch or Evolve KakunaViridian ForestLet's Go PikachuGrass Lv.3-6 Forest10%EarlyViridian ForestLet's Go EeveeGrass Lv.3-6 Forest10%Earlyor evolve from Weedle (Step 1)
Step 3Beedrill ✓Viridian ForestGrass Lv.3-6 Forest1%Earlyor evolve from Kakuna (Step 2)
2 encounter spots for Beedrill at moderate rates starting from early-game routes. Best and Earliest sort options below help narrow down your approach based on odds vs. Accessibility.
Beedrill has a 395 base stat total and ranks as C-Tier: a situational pick that fills a niche. It works best as a balanced.
Yes. Mega Beedrill hits 495 BST, a solid jump from the base 395. Hold the Mega Stone, trigger it in battle, and it lasts the whole fight. One Mega per team.
Swarm strengthens bug moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less. That's the one you want on Beedrill. Sniper is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses.
Beedrill fills the balanced role. It's leaning toward the physical side (base 90 Attack). Base 75 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many.
Beedrill first appeared in Red & Blue and spans 19 games across 10 generations. It later gained a Mega form in Generation 7, adding new dimensions to its competitive identity.
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