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.
May appear in a swarm. Flies at violent speeds, all the while stabbing with the toxic stinger on its rear.
It flies at high speed and attacks using the large venomous stingers on its forelegs and tail.
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 |
- Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
- Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
In FireRed & LeafGreen, Salamence can KO Beedrill with Rock Slide (105-124%). Aerodactyl threatens a KO with Rock Slide (238-280%). Starmie deals 54-64% with Surf.
 Salamence Dragon | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemLeftovers NatureRash Moves
Damage vs Beedrill View Salamence builds →Earthquake70-83% Rock Slide 2x105-124%KO | ||
 Aerodactyl Rock | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRockhead ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Beedrill View Aerodactyl builds →Earthquake106-124%KO Rock Slide 2x238-280%KO Double Edge127-149%KO | ||
 Starmie WaterPsychic | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Beedrill View Starmie builds →Rapid Spin19-23% Ice Beam36-43% Thunderbolt36-43% Surf54-64% | ||
 Charizard Fire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityBlaze ItemLeftovers NatureHasty Moves
Damage vs Beedrill View Charizard builds →Fire Blast 2x141-166%KO | ||
 Gyarados Water | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Beedrill View Gyarados builds →Earthquake87-103%KO | ||
FireRed & LeafGreen 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 37 partners from the Bug egg group.
FireRed & LeafGreen Beedrill Best Moveset
Baton Pass keeps your team's momentum going. Beedrill doesn't need to stay in long, Salacberry provides extra utility and max Attack and Speed EVs make every visit count. Sludge Bomb threatens on the way out. Swarm adds passive value.
Best Build
Beedrill best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Sludge Bomb
- Brick Break
- Hidden Power Bug
- Baton Pass
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 Twineedle 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
How to Get Beedrill in FireRed & LeafGreen
You're catching Weedle first, not Beedrill. Weedle appears at solid rates in the encounters below. The step cards map the full 3-stage chain with evolution methods between each stage.
How to Obtain Beedrill in FireRed & LeafGreen
To get Beedrill, start by catching Weedle through walking encounters at Lv. 3-9. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch WeedleViridian ForestLeafGreenGrass Lv.3-5 ForestCommonEarlyViridian ForestFireRedGrass Lv.3-5 ForestCommonEarlyPattern BushFireRedGrass Lv.6UncommonEarlyPattern BushLeafGreenGrass Lv.6UncommonEarlyRoute 24LeafGreenGrass Lv.7 RouteUncommonEarlyRoute 24FireRedGrass Lv.7 RouteUncommonEarlyRoute 25FireRedGrass Lv.7-8 RouteUncommonEarlyRoute 25LeafGreenGrass Lv.8 RouteUncommonEarlyRoute 2FireRedGrass Lv.4-5 RouteRareEarlyRoute 2LeafGreenGrass Lv.4-5 RouteRareEarly
Step 2Catch or Evolve KakunaViridian ForestFireRedGrass Lv.4-6 ForestUncommonEarlyPattern BushFireRedGrass Lv.9UncommonEarlyViridian ForestLeafGreenGrass Lv.5 ForestRareEarlyRoute 24FireRedGrass Lv.8 RouteRareEarlyRoute 24LeafGreenGrass Lv.8 RouteRareEarlyPattern BushLeafGreenGrass Lv.9RareEarlyRoute 25LeafGreenGrass Lv.9 RouteRareEarlyRoute 25FireRedGrass Lv.9 RouteRareEarlyor evolve from Weedle (Step 1)
Step 3Beedrill ✓
Beedrill Guide
In FireRed & LeafGreen, Beedrill has a 385 base stat total and ranks as C-Tier: a niche pick in FireRed & LeafGreen's meta. It works best as a balanced. Sludge Bomb with Salacberry is the standard set.
Mega Evolution isn't available in FireRed & LeafGreen, 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 FireRed & LeafGreen, 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