In Ruby & Sapphire, Beedrill has a 385 base stat total and ranks as C-Tier: a niche pick in Ruby & Sapphire's meta. It works best as a balanced. Sludge Bomb with Salacberry is the standard set.

Does Beedrill mega evolve?

Mega Evolution isn't available in Ruby & Sapphire, but Beedrill does have a Mega form in Gen 6-7 games (X/Y, ORAS, Sun/Moon). Mega Beedrill hits 485 BST.

What is Beedrill weak to?

In Ruby & Sapphire, 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.

What is the best ability for Beedrill?

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.

What role does Beedrill play in battle?

In Ruby & Sapphire, 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.

Beedrill - Weakness, Evolution, Moveset, EVs & Stats

Physical

Balanced

CTier

75Speed · Below Avg

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.

Base Stats

Avg

HP65

Attack80

Defense40

Sp. Atk45

Sp. Def80

Speed75

Total385

Details

Catch Rate

Challenging45 / 255

Growth Rate

Medium Fast1M XP

Height1.0 m

Weight29.5 kg

Base XP178

Abilities

SwarmTop Pick

Strengthens bug moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.

SniperHANot in game

Strengthens critical hits to inflict 3× damage rather than 2×.

EV Yield

HPAtk+2DefSpASpD+1Spe

Strong Attack training target

Pokedex Entries

BEEDRILL is extremely territorial. No one should ever approach its nest - this is for their own safety. If angered, they will attack in a furious swarm.

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.

Beedrill Weakness and Resistance Chart
Damage	Types
2x (Weak)	Fire, Flying, Psychic, Rock
0.5x (Resist)	Poison, Bug
0.25x (Resist)	Grass, Fighting

Type ChartAvg

4Weak

4Resist

0Immune

Score-2

Gen III Type Chart

Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move

4xCritical

None

2xWeak

Fire Flying Psychic Rock

½xResist

Poison Bug

¼xResist

Grass Fighting

0xImmune

None

STAB (3)

Grass Psychic Dark

How to Beat Beedrill in Ruby & Sapphire (Best Counters)

In Ruby & Sapphire, 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 DragonFlying	S
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemLeftovers NatureRash Moves Brick Break Hidden Power Flying Earthquake Rock Slide Damage vs Beedrill Earthquake 70-83% Rock Slide 2x 105-124%KO View Salamence builds →
Aerodactyl RockFlying	A
Recommended Build AbilityRockhead ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves Earthquake Rock Slide Double Edge Hidden Power Flying Damage vs Beedrill Earthquake 106-124%KO Rock Slide 2x 238-280%KO Double Edge 127-149%KO View Aerodactyl builds →
Starmie WaterPsychic	A
Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves Rapid Spin Ice Beam Thunderbolt SurfSTAB Damage vs Beedrill Rapid Spin 19-23% Ice Beam 36-43% Thunderbolt 36-43% Surf 54-64% View Starmie builds →
Charizard FireFlying	B
Recommended Build AbilityBlaze ItemLeftovers NatureHasty Moves Fire Blast Hidden Power Grass SubstituteUtility Focus Punch Damage vs Beedrill Fire Blast 2x 141-166%KO View Charizard builds →
Gyarados WaterFlying	B
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves Earthquake Dragon Dance Hidden Power Flying TauntUtility Damage vs Beedrill Earthquake 87-103%KO View Gyarados builds →

Ruby & Sapphire 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

3 Forms

#013Weedle

Level 7

#014Kakuna

Level 10

#015Beedrill

Stat Comparison 3 Stages

Weedle

BugPoison

Kakuna

BugPoison

Beedrill

BugPoison

45+5

65+20

ATK

25-10

90+65

DEF

50+20

40-10

SP.ATK

25+5

45+20

SP.DEF

25+5

80+55

SPE

35-15

75+40

BST

195D-Tier

205D-Tier+10

395C-Tier+190

ROLE

Balanced

TYPE

Utility

Physical

Breeding

Very Easy

Breed with Beedrill to get Weedle eggs easily using 37 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)

Ruby & Sapphire 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

Experimental

Physical Sweeper

Ability

Swarm

Item

Salac BerryRECOVERY

Best Nature for Beedrill

Jolly+SPE

Beedrill best EVs are Attack and Speed

EVs

Atk

SpD

Spe

Physical Sweeper Moveset

Sludge BombSTAB
Brick Break
Hidden Power BugSTAB
Baton Pass

Recommended Teammates

MagnetonDecent

SuicuneDecent

KingdraDecent

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

Lv 1

Fury Attack

—158520Normal

Lv 10

Fury Attack

—158520Normal

Lv 15

Focus Energy

D——30Normal

Lv 20

Twineedle

—2510020Bug

Lv 25

Rage

—2010020Normal

Lv 30

Pursuit

D4010020Dark

Lv 35

Pin Missile

—149520Bug

Lv 40

Agility

D——30Psychic

Lv 45

Endeavor

A—1005Normal

TM Moves

TM40

Aerial Ace

D60—20Flying

TM45

Attract

——10015Normal

TM31

Brick Break

S7510015Fighting

HM01

Cut

—509530Normal

TM32

Double Team

———15Normal

TM42

Facade

D7010020Normal

TM21

Frustration

——10020Normal

TM19

Giga Drain

D751005Grass

TM10

Hidden Power

—6010015Normal

TM15

Hyper Beam

B150905Normal

TM17

Protect+4

C——10Normal

TM44

Rest

C——10Psychic

TM27

Return

D—10020Normal

HM06

Rock Smash

—2010015Fighting

TM43

Secret Power

—7010020Normal

TM36

Sludge Bomb

S9010010Poison

TM22

Solar Beam

D12010010Grass

TM11

Sunny Day

C——5Fire

TM46

Thief

D6010025Dark

TM06

Toxic

C—8510Poison

Egg Moves

Beedrill doesn't have any Egg moves

Tutor Moves

Beedrill can't learn any Tutor moves

How to Get Beedrill in Ruby & Sapphire

Beedrill isn't available in the wild in Ruby & Sapphire. Start by transferring Weedle from Red, Gold, or FireRed. The evolution path from Weedle to Beedrill is covered in the steps below.

How to Obtain Beedrill in Ruby & Sapphire

Step 1Obtain Weedle
Catch in the wild in:
FireRedWalking · Route 24
Then trade to Ruby & Sapphire to continue the evolution chain.
Also found in:
Red Gold Crystal
Train until Level 7
Step 2Evolve into Kakuna
Catch in the wild in:
FireRedWalking · Route 24
Also found in:
Red Gold Crystal
Train until Level 10
Step 3Beedrill ✓

Beedrill Guide

In Ruby & Sapphire, Beedrill has a 385 base stat total and ranks as C-Tier: a niche pick in Ruby & Sapphire's meta. It works best as a balanced. Sludge Bomb with Salacberry is the standard set.
Mega Evolution isn't available in Ruby & Sapphire, but Beedrill does have a Mega form in Gen 6-7 games (X/Y, ORAS, Sun/Moon). Mega Beedrill hits 485 BST.
In Ruby & Sapphire, 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.
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 Ruby & Sapphire, 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

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