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 4 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.
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
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 64 partners from the Bug egg group.
One guaranteed turn is all Beedrill needs. Focus Sash buys it, max Attack and Speed EVs make it count, and Sniper adds something extra. The goal: deal early damage and deal damage with Drillrun. Normal coverage gives it play beyond just the lead turn.
Best Build
Best Beedrill Moveset
- Drill Run
- Poison Jab
- Endeavor
- Brick Break
Recommended Teammates
Without TMs, Beedrill's movepool is bare bones. With them, you get Normal and Dark 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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
Transfer Moves
moderate rates across 1 encounter spots for Beedrill. That's the kind of hunt where you pick one location and settle in. Sort by Best below to see where the odds are highest.
Where To Catch Beedrill in Black & White
The path to Beedrill starts with Weedle at Lv. 48-58 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
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 a physical attacker with 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