Stats & Training
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 Weakness
Beedrill's Bug/Poison typing leaves it vulnerable to Fire, Flying, Psychic, and Rock. 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.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Flying, Psychic, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Poison, Bug |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Grass, Fighting |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
 Musharna Psychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Beedrill View Musharna builds →Dream Eater 2x104-124%KO Psybeam 2x72-85% | ||
 Farfetch'd Normal | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Beedrill View Farfetch'd builds →Aerial Ace 2x87-104%KO Peck 2x54-65% | ||
 Pansear Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodDreamyard Gift | ||
 Tepig Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodNuvema Town Gift | ||
 Archen Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Beedrill View Archen builds →Wing Attack 2x106-126%KO Pluck 2x106-126%KO Ancient Power 2x53-63% Rock Throw 2x90-106%KO | ||
 Aerodactyl Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Beedrill View Aerodactyl builds →Fire Fang 2x73-87% Wing Attack 2x102-121%KO | ||
 Tirtouga WaterRock | C | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Beedrill View Tirtouga builds →Ancient Power 2x40-48% Rollout 2x45-53% | ||
Farfetch'd Normal | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Beedrill View Farfetch'd builds →Aerial Ace 2x90-106%KO Peck 2x56-68% | ||
 Omanyte RockWater | D | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift | ||
Archen Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Beedrill View Archen builds →Wing Attack 2x104-124%KO Pluck 2x104-124%KO Ancient Power 2x50-60% Rock Throw 2x90-107%KO | ||
Aerodactyl Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Beedrill View Aerodactyl builds →Fire Fang 2x73-86% Wing Attack 2x101-120%KO | ||
Farfetch'd Normal | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Beedrill View Farfetch'd builds →Aerial Ace 2x90-107%KO Air Cutter 2x43-51% Peck 2x54-64% | ||
 Tranquill Normal | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Beedrill View Tranquill builds →Air Cutter 2x40-47% Gust 2x29-34% | ||
Omanyte RockWater | D | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift | ||
 Darmanitan Fire | B | |
Obtain MethodDesert Resort Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Beedrill View Darmanitan builds →Fire Punch 2x153-180%KO Fire Fang 2x134-158%KO Incinerate 2x28-34% Rock Tomb 2x83-98% | ||
Archen Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Beedrill View Archen builds →Wing Attack 2x101-120%KO Pluck 2x101-120%KO Ancient Power 2x48-56% Rock Tomb 2x101-120%KO | ||
Aerodactyl Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Beedrill View Aerodactyl builds →Fire Fang 2x71-85% Wing Attack 2x99-116%KO Ancient Power 2x41-49% Rock Tomb 2x99-116%KO | ||
 Sigilyph Psychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Beedrill View Sigilyph builds →Dream Eater 2x99-116%KO Psybeam 2x64-75% Air Cutter 2x60-71% Gust 2x41-49% | ||
 Shieldon RockSteel | D | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift | ||
Darmanitan Fire | B | |
Obtain MethodDesert Resort Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Beedrill View Darmanitan builds →Fire Punch 2x158-187%KO Fire Fang 2x138-163%KO Incinerate 2x28-33% Rock Tomb 2x84-100%KO | ||
Aerodactyl Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Beedrill View Aerodactyl builds →Fly 2x150-177%KO Fire Fang 2x71-84% Wing Attack 2x101-120%KO Ancient Power 2x42-50% | ||
Archen Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Beedrill View Archen builds →Wing Attack 2x107-127%KO Pluck 2x107-127%KO Ancient Power 2x48-57% Rock Tomb 2x107-127%KO | ||
Sigilyph Psychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Beedrill View Sigilyph builds →Synchronoise 2x119-140%KO Dream Eater 2x101-120%KO Fly 2x96-113%KO Psybeam 2x68-80% | ||
Shieldon RockSteel | D | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Beedrill View Shieldon builds →Ancient Power 2x33-40% Rock Tomb 2x53-63% | ||
Aerodactyl Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Beedrill View Aerodactyl builds →Fly 2x153-181%KO Fire Fang 2x75-89% Wing Attack 2x103-122%KO Ancient Power 2x43-50% | ||
Archen Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Beedrill View Archen builds →Wing Attack 2x108-128%KO Pluck 2x108-128%KO Ancient Power 2x50-59% Aerial Ace 2x108-128%KO | ||
Sigilyph Psychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Beedrill View Sigilyph builds →Synchronoise 2x123-146%KO Dream Eater 2x103-122%KO Fly 2x98-116%KO Psybeam 2x67-80% | ||
 Unfezant Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Beedrill View Unfezant builds →Fly 2x166-196%KO Air Slash 2x55-65% Air Cutter 2x45-53% Aerial Ace 2x111-131%KO | ||
Shieldon RockSteel | D | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Beedrill View Shieldon builds →Ancient Power 2x35-42% Rock Tomb 2x55-65% | ||
Archen Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Beedrill View Archen builds →Rock Slide 2x131-154%KO Wing Attack 2x105-124%KO Pluck 2x105-124%KO Ancient Power 2x48-57% | ||
Aerodactyl Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Beedrill View Aerodactyl builds →Fire Blast 2x47-56% Fly 2x147-173%KO Rock Slide 2x123-146%KO Fire Fang 2x71-85% | ||
Sigilyph Psychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Beedrill View Sigilyph builds →Synchronoise 2x119-141%KO Dream Eater 2x98-116%KO Fly 2x94-111%KO Psybeam 2x66-78% | ||
Shieldon RockSteel | D | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Beedrill View Shieldon builds →Fire Blast 2x38-45% Rock Slide 2x64-76% Ancient Power 2x32-38% Rock Tomb 2x50-59% | ||
 Litwick GhostFire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Beedrill View Litwick builds →Fire Blast 2x76-89% Inferno 2x68-81% Dream Eater 2x46-54% Flame Burst 2x50-59% | ||
Archen Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Beedrill View Archen builds →Rock Slide 2x134-157%KO Wing Attack 2x107-125%KO Pluck 2x107-125%KO Ancient Power 2x48-57% | ||
Aerodactyl Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Beedrill View Aerodactyl builds →Fire Blast 2x48-57% Fly 2x152-180%KO Rock Slide 2x127-150%KO Fire Fang 2x74-87% | ||
Sigilyph Psychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Beedrill View Sigilyph builds →Synchronoise 2x119-140%KO Dream Eater 2x100-118%KO Fly 2x96-113%KO Air Slash 2x75-89% | ||
Shieldon RockSteel | D | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Beedrill View Shieldon builds →Fire Blast 2x37-44% Rock Slide 2x65-76% Ancient Power 2x33-39% Rock Tomb 2x52-61% | ||
Litwick GhostFire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Beedrill View Litwick builds →Fire Blast 2x77-91% Inferno 2x70-84% Dream Eater 2x47-56% Flame Burst 2x50-59% | ||
In Black & White, Dragonite can KO Beedrill with Outrage (165-195%). Volcarona's Fire Blast also KOs at 165-194%.
 Dragonite Dragon | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMultiscale ItemLum Berry NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Beedrill View Dragonite builds →Extreme Speed73-87% Outrage165-195%KO | ||
 Jirachi SteelPsychic | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySerenegrace ItemLeftovers NatureCareful Moves
Damage vs Beedrill View Jirachi builds →U Turn19-22% | ||
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemLum Berry NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Beedrill View Volcarona builds →Giga Drain9-11% Fire Blast 2x165-194%KO | ||
 Terrakion RockFighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemFocus Sash NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Beedrill View Terrakion builds →Close Combat37-43% Stone Edge 2x245-288%KO | ||
 Charizard Fire | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityBlaze ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Beedrill View Charizard builds →Flamethrower 2x115-136%KO Air Slash 2x97-114%KO Fire Blast 2x141-166%KO Focus Blast13-15% | ||
Black & White 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 Sp.Def (+60), bringing the total to 385 stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Beedrill to get Weedle eggs easily using 65 partners from the Bug egg group.
Black & White Beedrill Best Moveset
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
Beedrill best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Drill Run
- Poison Jab
- Endeavor
- Brick Break
Recommended Teammates
Moves
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
How to Get Beedrill in Black & White
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 Guide
In Black & White, Beedrill has a 385 base stat total and ranks as C-Tier: a niche pick in Black & White's meta. It works best as a balanced. Drillrun with Focus Sash is the standard set.
Mega Evolution isn't available in Black & White, but Beedrill does have a Mega form in Gen 6-7 games (X/Y, ORAS, Sun/Moon). Mega Beedrill hits 485 BST.
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.
In Black & White, Beedrill fills the balanced role. It's a physical attacker with base 80 Attack. Base 75 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many.
Game Availability
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.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORASMega
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves