Nothing about Beedrill screams competitive powerhouse, and that's fine. Bug/Poison means only weak to Fire, Flying, Psychic, and Rock. The stat spread favors raw physical power. Been around since Gen 1.
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.
Beedrill Weakness
AvgBeedrill's Bug/Poison typing leaves it vulnerable to Fire, Flying, Psychic, and Rock moves. 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.
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.
How to Evolve
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
Best Beedrill Moveset
- Drill Run
- Protect
- Focus Energy
- Poison Jab
Recommended Teammates
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 CavernGrassLv.58-63PostSwampPost-gameGrassland CaveGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-gameRiverbank CaveGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-gameSpacious CaveGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-gameStill-Water CavernGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-gameSunlit CavernGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-gameSwampy CaveGrassLv.58-63PostSwampPost-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 WeedleEASYViridian ForestLet's Go EeveeGrassLv.3-625%EarlyForestEASYViridian ForestLet's Go PikachuGrassLv.3-624%EarlyForestEASYRoute 2 - Area 1Let's Go EeveeGrassLv.3-415%EarlyRouteEASYRoute 2 - Area 1Let's Go PikachuGrassLv.3-415%EarlyRouteEASYRoute 2 - Area 2Let's Go EeveeGrassLv.3-815%EarlyRouteEASYRoute 2 - Area 2Let's Go PikachuGrassLv.3-815%EarlyRoute
Step 2Catch or Evolve KakunaMODERATEViridian ForestLet's Go PikachuGrassLv.3-610%EarlyForestMODERATEViridian ForestLet's Go EeveeGrassLv.3-610%EarlyForestor evolve from Weedle (Step 1)
Step 3Beedrill ✓HARDViridian ForestGrassLv.3-61%EarlyForestor 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.
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 appears in 19 games, including Yellow, Red & Blue, and Gold & Silver.
Beedrill first appeared in Red & Blue and spans 19 games across 9 generations. It later gained a Mega form in Generation 7, adding new dimensions to its competitive identity.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORASMega
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A