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 MethodMahalo Trail Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Beedrill View Solgaleo builds →Zen Headbutt 2x171-201%KO Psyshock 2x87-103%KO | ||
 Carbink RockFairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Beedrill View Carbink builds →Stone Edge 2x96-114%KO Power Gem 2x47-56% Ancient Power 2x36-43% Rock Throw 2x49-58% | ||
 Drifblim Ghost | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Drifloon (Route 1 Interact Encounter) | ||
 Salazzle PoisonFire | C | |
Obtain MethodHeahea Beach Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Beedrill View Salazzle builds →Flamethrower 2x96-114%KO Flame Burst 2x76-90% Ember 2x45-54% | ||
 Golbat Poison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Beedrill View Golbat builds →Air Slash 2x54-64% Wing Attack 2x84-99% Air Cutter 2x44-51% | ||
In Ultra Sun & Ultra 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% | ||
Ultra Sun & Ultra 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.
Ultra Sun & Ultra 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 coverage across 8 types 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 Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
2 encounter spots for Beedrill at moderate rates starting from early-game routes. Best and Earliest sort options below help narrow down your approach based on odds vs. Accessibility.
Beedrill Guide
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Beedrill has a 395 base stat total and ranks as C-Tier: a niche pick in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon's meta. It works best as a balanced. Poisonjab with Scopelens is the standard set.
In Ultra Sun & Ultra 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 Ultra Sun & Ultra 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