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 5 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, Fairy |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Grass, Fighting |
 Solgaleo PsychicSteel | S | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Cosmog (Lake Of The Moone Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Beedrill View Solgaleo builds →Flare Blitz 2x170-200%KO Fire Blast 2x80-94% Stone Edge 2x141-167%KO Psychic 2x98-116%KO | ||
 Metagross SteelPsychic | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Beedrill View Metagross builds →Psychic 2x85-101%KO Zen Headbutt 2x167-197%KO Psyshock 2x76-90% Rock Slide 2x105-124%KO | ||
 Skarmory Steel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Beedrill View Skarmory builds →Fly 2x124-146%KO Air Slash 2x38-45% Rock Slide 2x69-81% Air Cutter 2x31-36% | ||
 Nihilego RockPoison | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Beedrill View Nihilego builds →Head Smash 2x149-176%KO Psychic 2x73-86% Power Gem 2x96-114%KO Psyshock 2x64-76% | ||
 Probopass RockSteel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Beedrill View Probopass builds →Stone Edge 2x104-122%KO Power Gem 2x64-75% Rock Slide 2x78-92% Rock Tomb 2x64-75% | ||
In Sun & Moon, Volcanion can KO Beedrill with Fire Blast (231-272%). Togekiss threatens a KO with Air Slash (100-118%). Tapu Lele's Psychic also KOs at 190-224%.
 Volcanion FireWater | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityWaterabsorb ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Beedrill View Volcanion builds →Sludge Bomb31-37% Fire Blast 2x231-272%KO | ||
 Togekiss Fairy | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySerenegrace ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Beedrill View Togekiss builds →Air Slash 2x100-118%KO | ||
 Tapu Lele PsychicFairy | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPsychic Surge ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Beedrill View Tapu Lele builds →Moonblast50-59% Psyshock 2x169-199%KO Psychic 2x190-224%KO | ||
 Salamence Dragon | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMoxie ItemFlyiniumz NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Beedrill View Salamence builds →Earthquake55-65% Outrage98-115%KO | ||
 Charizard Fire | C | |
Recommended Build AbilitySolarpower ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Beedrill View Charizard builds →Heat Wave 2x118-139%KO Dragon Pulse35-42% | ||
Sun & Moon 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 395 stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Beedrill to get Weedle eggs easily using 77 partners from the Bug egg group.
Sun & Moon Beedrill Best Moveset
Sniper isn't flashy, but it matters. Combined with Scopelens for extra utility and flexible EVs, Beedrill fills the physical attacker slot reliably. Jolly nature finishes the spread.
Best Build
Beedrill best EVs are Defense and Speed
Bulky Support Moveset
- Poison Jab
- Drill Run
- Twineedle
- Toxic
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 Sun & Moon
No wild encounters for Beedrill in Sun & Moon. Bring Weedle over from Red, Gold, or FireRed, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
Beedrill Guide
In Sun & Moon, Beedrill has a 395 base stat total and ranks as C-Tier: a niche pick in Sun & Moon's meta. It works best as a balanced. Poisonjab with Scopelens is the standard set.
In Sun & Moon, yes. Mega Beedrill hits 495 BST, a solid jump from the base 395. Hold the Mega Stone, trigger it in battle, and it lasts the whole fight. One Mega per team.
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 Sun & Moon, 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.
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