Utility
Balanced
395Low
75Moderate
CTier

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.

Base Stats
395Avg
HP65
C
Attack90
B
Defense40
D
Sp. Atk45
D
Sp. Def80
C
Speed75
C
Total395
Low <60
Avg 60-89
High 90-149
Top 150+
EV YieldDefeating Beedrill yields +2 Atk, +1 SpD
HPAtk+2DefSpASpD+1Spe
Details
Catch45Challenging•Medium Fast1M XP•1m / 3'03"•29.5kg / 65 lbs•178Base XP
Pokedex Entries

It can take down any opponent with its powerful poison stingers. It sometimes attacks in swarms.

Heart Gold

It has three poison barbs. The barb on its tail secretes the most powerful poison.

Soul Silver

Beedrill Weakness

Avg

Beedrill'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.

Gen IV Type Chart
  • Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
  • Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
4xCriticali
None
2xWeaki
FireFlyingPsychicRock
½xResisti
PoisonBug
¼xResisti
GrassFighting
0xImmunei
None
STAB (3)i
GrassPsychicDark
4Weak
4Resist
0Immune
Scorei-2
Stealth Rock25% on switch
SpikesGrounded — up to 25%
Toxic SpikesAbsorbs on switch
Abilities
SwarmStrengthens bug moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
SniperHAStrengthens critical hits to inflict 3× damage rather than 2×.

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

3 Forms
Weedle
#013Weedle
7
Level 7
Kakuna
#014Kakuna
10
Level 10
Beedrill
#015Beedrill
Stat Comparison 3 Stages
Weedle
BugPoison
Kakuna
BugPoison
Beedrill
BugPoison
HP
40
45+5
65+20
ATK
35
25-10
90+65
DEF
30
50+20
40-10
SP.ATK
20
25+5
45+20
SP.DEF
20
25+5
80+55
SPE
50
35-15
75+40
BST
195D-Tier
205D-Tier+10
395C-Tier+190
ROLE
Balanced
Balanced
Balanced
TYPE
Utility
Utility
Physical
Breeding
Very Easy

Breed with Beedrill to get Weedle eggs easily using 47 partners from the Bug egg group.

Egg Groups
Bug
Gender
♂50.0%♀50.0%
Hatch Time
15 cycles·3,855 steps
Quick~4 min with Flame Body
Breed With (best first)
flygondrapionmasquerainvolbeatillumiseparasectvibravaskorupiparastrapinchsurskitshuckle
12 of 47·

Best Build

No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 4.

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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

Lv 1
Fury Attack
158520Normal
Lv 10
Fury Attack
158520Normal
Lv 13
Focus Energy
——30Normal
Lv 16
Twineedle
2510020Bug
Lv 19
Rage
2010020Normal
Lv 22
Pursuit
4010020Dark
Lv 25
Toxic Spikes
——20Poison
Lv 28
Pin Missile
149520Bug
Lv 31
Agility
——30Psychic
Lv 34
Assurance
5010010Dark
Lv 37
Poison Jab
8010020Poison
Lv 40
Endeavor
—1005Normal

TM Moves

Src
TM40
Aerial Ace
60—20Flying
TM45
Attract
—10015Normal
TM31
Brick Break
7510015Fighting
TM78
Captivate
—10020Normal
HM01
Cut
509530Normal
TM32
Double Team
——15Normal
TM58
Endure+4
——10Normal
TM42
Facade
7010020Normal
TM54
False Swipe
4010040Normal
TM70
Flash
—10020Normal
TM21
Frustration
—10020Normal
TM19
Giga Drain
6010010Grass
TM68
Giga Impact
150905Normal
TM10
Hidden Power
6010015Normal
TM15
Hyper Beam
150905Normal
TM83
Natural Gift
—10015Normal
TM66
Payback
5010010Dark
TM84
Poison Jab
8010020Poison
TM17
Protect+4
——10Normal
TM44
Rest
——10Psychic
TM27
Return
—10020Normal
HM06
Rock Smash
4010015Fighting
TM51
Roost
——10Flying
TM43
Secret Power
7010020Normal
TM62
Silver Wind
601005Bug
TM82
Sleep Talk
——10Normal
TM36
Sludge Bomb
9010010Poison
TM22
Solar Beam
12010010Grass
TM90
Substitute
——10Normal
TM11
Sunny Day
——5Fire
TM87
Swagger
—9015Normal
TM75
Swords Dance
——30Normal
TM46
Thief
6010025Dark
TM06
Toxic
—8510Poison
TM89
U-turn
7010020Bug
TM81
X-Scissor
8010015Bug

Egg Moves

Beedrill doesn't have any Egg moves

Tutor Moves

Src
Tutor
Air Cutter
559525Flying
Tutor
Bug Bite
6010020Bug
Tutor
Endeavor
—1005Normal
Tutor
Fury Cutter
109520Bug
Tutor
Knock Off
6510020Dark
Tutor
Ominous Wind
601005Ghost
Tutor
Snore
4010015Normal
Tutor
String Shot
—9540Bug
Tutor
Swift
60—20Normal
Tutor
Tailwind
——15Flying

Reminder Moves

Src
Rem
Bug Bite
6010020Bug
Rem
Harden
——30Normal
Rem
Iron Defense
——15Steel
Rem
Poison Sting
1510035Poison
Rem
String Shot
—9540Bug

Transfer Moves

Src
Gen 3
Double-Edge
12010015Normal
Gen 3
Mimic
——10Normal

decent spawn rates across 12 locations for Beedrill in early-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 HeartGold & SoulSilver

The path to Beedrill starts with Weedle at Lv. 3-36 via walking and headbutt encounters. 3 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.

  1. Weedle
    Step 1Catch Weedle
    Route 30
    SoulSilverGrassLv.3-4CommonEarlyRouteMorning/day
    EFFORTLESS
    Route 2 - North
    SoulSilverGrassLv.3-4CommonEarlyRouteDay
    EFFORTLESS
    Route 2 - South
    SoulSilverGrassLv.3-4CommonEarlyRouteDay
    EFFORTLESS
    Viridian Forest
    SoulSilverGrassLv.3CommonEarlyForestMorning/day
    EFFORTLESS
    Route 31
    SoulSilverGrassLv.4CommonEarlyRouteMorning
    EFFORTLESS
    Route 31
    SoulSilverGrassLv.4-5CommonEarlyRouteDay
    EFFORTLESS
    Ilex Forest
    SoulSilverGrassLv.5-6CommonEarlyForestMorning/day
    EFFORTLESS
    National Park
    SoulSilverGrassLv.10CommonEarlyFacilityDay
    EFFORTLESS
    National Park
    SoulSilverGrassLv.10-12CommonEarlyFacilityMorning
    EFFORTLESS
    Route 2 - North
    SoulSilverGrassLv.3-4UncommonEarlyRouteMorning
    EASY
    Route 2 - South
    SoulSilverGrassLv.3-4UncommonEarlyRouteMorning
    EASY
    Route 2 - North
    SoulSilverGrassLv.4-5UncommonEarlyRouteNight
    EASY
    Route 2 - South
    SoulSilverGrassLv.4-5UncommonEarlyRouteNight
    EASY
    National Park - Bug Catching Contest
    HeartGoldGrassLv.7-18UncommonEarlyFacilityBefore post-game
    EASY
    National Park - Bug Catching Contest
    SoulSilverGrassLv.7-18UncommonEarlyFacilityBefore post-game
    EASY
    Ilex Forest
    SoulSilverHeadbutting treesLv.3-5LimitedEarlyForest
    LEGENDARY
    National Park - Bug Catching Contest
    HeartGoldGrassLv.24-36UncommonMidFacilityPost-game (Tue)
    EASY
    National Park - Bug Catching Contest
    SoulSilverGrassLv.24-36UncommonMidFacilityPost-game (Tue)
    EASY
  2. Kakuna
    Step 2Catch or Evolve Kakuna
    Viridian Forest
    SoulSilverGrassLv.3-5CommonEarlyForestMorning/day
    EFFORTLESS
    Ilex Forest
    SoulSilverGrassLv.5-6CommonEarlyForestDay
    EFFORTLESS
    Ilex Forest
    SoulSilverGrassLv.6CommonEarlyForestMorning
    EFFORTLESS
    National Park
    SoulSilverGrassLv.10CommonEarlyFacilityMorning/day
    EFFORTLESS
    Route 2 - North
    SoulSilverGrassLv.3-7UncommonEarlyRouteNight
    EASY
    Route 2 - South
    SoulSilverGrassLv.3-7UncommonEarlyRouteNight
    EASY
    Route 30
    SoulSilverGrassLv.4UncommonEarlyRouteMorning/day
    EASY
    Route 31
    SoulSilverGrassLv.5UncommonEarlyRouteMorning/day
    EASY
    Route 2 - North
    SoulSilverGrassLv.5UncommonEarlyRouteMorning
    EASY
    Route 2 - South
    SoulSilverGrassLv.5UncommonEarlyRouteMorning/day
    EASY
    National Park - Bug Catching Contest
    HeartGoldGrassLv.9-18UncommonEarlyFacilityBefore post-game
    EASY
    National Park - Bug Catching Contest
    SoulSilverGrassLv.9-18UncommonEarlyFacilityBefore post-game
    EASY
    Ilex Forest
    SoulSilverHeadbutting treesLv.3-5LimitedEarlyForest
    LEGENDARY
    National Park - Bug Catching Contest
    SoulSilverGrassLv.26-36UncommonMidFacilityPost-game (Tue)
    EASY
    National Park - Bug Catching Contest
    HeartGoldGrassLv.26-36UncommonMidFacilityPost-game (Tue)
    EASY
    Route 47
    SoulSilverHeadbutting special treesLv.25-28LimitedMidRoute
    HARD
    or evolve from Weedle (Step 1)
  3. Beedrill
    Step 3Beedrill ✓
    Route 2 - North
    SoulSilverGrassLv.7UncommonEarlyRouteMorning
    EASY
    Route 2 - North
    SoulSilverGrassLv.7-10UncommonEarlyRouteDay
    EASY
    Route 2 - South
    SoulSilverGrassLv.7UncommonEarlyRouteMorning
    EASY
    Viridian Forest
    SoulSilverGrassLv.7UncommonEarlyForestMorning
    EASY
    Route 2 - North
    SoulSilverGrassLv.10RareEarlyRouteNight
    CHALLENGING
    Route 2 - South
    SoulSilverGrassLv.10RareEarlyRouteNight
    CHALLENGING
    National Park - Bug Catching Contest
    HeartGoldGrassLv.12-15RareEarlyFacilityBefore post-game
    CHALLENGING
    National Park - Bug Catching Contest
    SoulSilverGrassLv.12-15RareEarlyFacilityBefore post-game
    CHALLENGING
    Ilex Forest
    SoulSilverHeadbutting treesLv.6-8LimitedEarlyForest
    LEGENDARY
    National Park - Bug Catching Contest
    HeartGoldGrassLv.27-30RareMidFacilityPost-game (Tue)
    CHALLENGING
    National Park - Bug Catching Contest
    SoulSilverGrassLv.27-30RareMidFacilityPost-game (Tue)
    CHALLENGING
    Route 47
    SoulSilverHeadbutting special treesLv.25-28LimitedMidRoute
    HARD
    or evolve from Kakuna (Step 2)

  • 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.

  • Watch for Arcanine (Fire), Dodrio (Flying), and Starmie (Psychic) when using Beedrill. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Rock-type attackers are also a problem.

  • Kakuna evolves into Beedrill at level 10. Beedrill is the final evolution in a 3-stage line starting from Weedle.

  • 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 leaning toward the physical side (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.