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 47 partners from the Bug egg group.
Best Build
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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
Can't catch Beedrill directly. Start with Weedle at moderate rates from the locations below, then evolve at level 10. The 3-stage chain from Weedle to Beedrill is where the leveling time goes.
How to Obtain Beedrill in Diamond & Pearl
To get Beedrill, start by catching Weedle through walking encounters at Lv. 6-12. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch WeedleCHALLENGINGRoute 204 - SouthPearlGrassLv.6RareEarlyRouteDual-slot: LeafGreenCHALLENGINGRoute 204 - SouthDiamondGrassLv.6RareEarlyRouteDual-slot: LeafGreen
Step 2Catch or Evolve KakunaCHALLENGINGEterna ForestPearlGrassLv.12RareEarlyForestDual-slot: LeafGreenCHALLENGINGEterna ForestDiamondGrassLv.12RareEarlyForestDual-slot: LeafGreenor evolve from Weedle (Step 1)
Step 3Beedrill ✓
Beedrill has a 395 base stat total and ranks as D-Tier — outclassed by better options in most formats. 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