Beedrill Best Moveset
Held ItemBeedrillite turns 90 Attack into 150 with AbilityAdaptability doubling TermStab bonus to 2x instead of 1.5x. 145 Speed fires Bug and Poison moves on the shortest cooldowns in the format. The moveset is pure burst damage, cycling back to base form to refill the Mega meter.
Bug-types were the worst in Gen I (Red & Blue). Beedrill's 90 Attack had no Bug STAB worth using, and 395 BST competed with nothing.
Utility Moveset
- Swords Dance
- Twineedle
- Hyper Beam
- Agility
Recommended Teammates
Slightly higher in Gen II (Gold & Silver), but the same core problem. Bug/Poison offense hit almost nothing super-effectively. Twineedle was the best Bug move available.
Utility Moveset
- Sludge Bomb
- Swords Dance
- Substitute
- Hidden Power Ground
Recommended Teammates
Swarm boosted Bug moves below 33% HP in Gen III (Ruby & Sapphire). That meant Beedrill was about to faint. The ability rewarded losing.
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Sludge Bomb
- Brick Break
- Hidden Power Bug
- Baton Pass
Recommended Teammates
Physical/Special split gave Beedrill actual Poison Jab in Gen IV (Diamond & Pearl). First gen with real STAB options. Swords Dance sets had a narrow window.
Best Moves
Best Build
Beedrill best EVs are HP and Speed
Pivot Moveset
- Toxic Spikes
- U Turn
- X Scissor
- Endeavor
Recommended Teammates
75 Speed wasn't fast enough in Gen V (Black & White). 40 Defense folded to any priority move. Beedrill hit moderately hard and fainted moderately fast.
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Drill Run
- Poison Jab
- Endeavor
- Brick Break
Recommended Teammates
Mega Beedrill debuted in Gen VI (X & Y) with 150 Attack and Adaptability. The Mega was terrifying. Base Beedrill watched from the bottom, unchanged.
Utility Moveset
- Drill Run
- Acrobatics
- Protect
- Double Edge
Recommended Teammates
Same split in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). Mega Beedrill competed at higher tiers while the base form sat stuck. Without the Mega Stone, 90 Attack didn't cut it.
Bulky Support Moveset
- Poison Jab
- Drill Run
- Twineedle
- Toxic
Recommended Teammates
Beedrill Weakness
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 |
What is Beedrill Weak Against
AvgBest Pokemon Against Beedrill
Excadrill can KO Beedrill with Earthquake (92-109%). Charizard threatens a KO with Flamethrower (173-204%). Salamence's Earthquake also KOs at 92-109%.
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilitySandrush ItemAir Balloon NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Beedrill View Excadrill builds →Earthquake92-109%KO Rapid Spin46-55% | ||
 Charizard Fire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySolarpower ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Beedrill View Charizard builds →Flamethrower 2x173-204%KO Air Slash 2x144-169%KO Scorching Sands45-53% | ||
 Salamence Dragon | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMoxie ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Beedrill View Salamence builds →Earthquake92-109%KO | ||
 Alakazam Psychic | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagic Guard ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Beedrill View Alakazam builds →Psychic 2x134-158%KO Shadow Ball39-47% Dazzling Gleam20-23% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilitySturdy ItemRocky Helmet NatureBold Moves View Skarmory builds →
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Evolution
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 Attack (+115), bringing the total to 495 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.
How to Get Beedrill
moderate rates across 2 locations for Beedrill in late-game routes. Scroll the sorted list below and pick whichever spot sits closest to your current route. The rate differences between locations are worth comparing.
Where To Catch Beedrill in LZA
The path to Beedrill starts with Weedle at Lv. 3-52 via walking encounters. 3 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch WeedleWild Zone 1Lv.3-4OverworldLegends: Z-A
Step 2Catch or Evolve KakunaWild Zone 2Lv.7-8OverworldLegends: Z-AWild Zone 7Lv.19-20OverworldLegends: Z-Aor evolve from Weedle (Step 1)
Step 3Beedrill ✓Wild Zone 15Lv.41-42OverworldLegends: Z-AWild Zone 15Lv.51-52OverworldLegends: Z-Aor evolve from Kakuna (Step 2)
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 BDSP
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 CavernLv.58-63GrassShining PearlPost-gameGrassland CaveLv.58-63CaveShining PearlPost-gameRiverbank CaveLv.58-63CaveShining PearlPost-gameSpacious CaveLv.58-63CaveShining PearlPost-gameStill-Water CavernLv.58-63CaveShining PearlPost-gameSunlit CavernLv.58-63CaveShining PearlPost-gameSwampy CaveLv.58-63GrassShining PearlPost-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 LGPE
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 ForestLv.3-6GrassLet's Go EeveeRate 25%Viridian ForestLv.3-6GrassLet's Go PikachuRate 24%Route 2 - Area 1Lv.3-4GrassRate 15%Route 2 - Area 2Lv.3-8GrassRate 15%
Step 3Beedrill ✓Viridian ForestLv.3-6GrassLet's Go EeveeRate 1%or 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.
Base Stats
Beedrill's all-in on Attack at the expense of Sp. Atk. The physical lean is obvious from the bars. Yields 3 Attack and Sp. Def EVs and follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
They may appear in a swarm. Beedrill flies at violent speeds, all the while stabbing with the toxic stinger on its rear.
Beedrill Guide
Don't let Beedrill's 495 base stat total fool you. Adaptability is what makes it tick. It punches way above its weight class. We rate it B-Tier as a sweeper.
Yes. Mega Beedrill hits 595 BST, a solid jump from the base 495. Hold the Mega Stone, trigger it in battle, and it lasts the whole fight. One Mega per team.
Run Adaptability on Beedrill. It's the ability that defines how you build around it and the main reason it holds a competitive niche. With base 145 Speed, Adaptability gives Beedrill an edge before opponents can react.
Beedrill fills the sweeper role. It's a physical attacker with base 150 Attack. Base 145 Speed lets it outrun most of the field.
Game Availability
Beedrill first appeared in Red & Blue and spans 19 games across 10 generations. It later gained a Mega form in Generation 6, adding new dimensions to its competitive identity.
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- Gen 1RBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORASMega
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves