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Beedrill.

national dex #015 · gen I
BST 395 · bug / poison
Beedrill official artwork
bugpoison
#015 · gen I
Profile
HP
65
ATK
90
DEF
40
SPA
45
SPD
80
SPE
75
BST 395 · best Attack 90 · worst Defense 40 · meters scale to 200

Beedrill is weak to Fire, Flying, Psychic, Rock and resists Grass, Fighting, Poison, Bug, Fairy.

Typingbugpoison
AbilitiesSwarm, Sniper
Height, weight1.0 m / 29.5 kg
Catch rate45 / 255
Egg groupsBug
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Beedrill base stats

BST 395 · ranges at level 100
StatBaseDistributionMin lv 100Max lv 100
HP65240334
Atk90166306
Def4076196
SpA4585207
SpD80148284
Spe75139273
BST395bst bar scales to 720, the series maximum
min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature · max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting natureEV yield 2 Atk, 1 SpD

Beedrill weaknesses and resistances

damage taken · Bug / Poison dual typing
nor1
fir2
wat1
ele1
gra¼
ice1
fig¼
poi½
gro1
fly2
psy2
bug½
roc2
gho1
dra1
dar1
ste1
fai½
Weak to
Fire, Flying, Psychic, Rock
Resists
Grass (¼x), Fighting (¼x), Poison, Bug, Fairy
Immune to
nothing

Beedrill abilities

2 total · 1 hidden
SwarmStrengthens bug moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
SniperhiddenStrengthens critical hits to inflict 3× damage rather than 2×.

Beedrill evolution line

3 stages

Best Beedrill moves

gen 8 learnset · sorted by base power
Best STAB movessame type attack bonus, 1.5x power
poisonSludge BombSPEC90
poisonPoison JabPHYS80
bugX ScissorPHYS80
bugU TurnPHYS70
Best coverage movesoff-type, for hitting weaknesses
normalGiga ImpactPHYS150
normalHyper BeamSPEC150
grassSolar BeamSPEC120
fightingBrick BreakPHYS75

Beedrill moves

gen 8 · 60 moves · 16 level-up · 31 TM/HM · 13 tutor
53 moves · Beedrill appears in 14 games
Bug BiteL1String ShotL1Focus EnergyL20VenoshockL23Toxic SpikesL29AssuranceL34Pin MissileL35Poison JabL37AgilityL40EndeavorL45Fell StingerL45AcrobaticsTMAerial AceTMAir CuttertrainAttractTMBaton PasstrainBrick BreakTMBrutal SwingTMBug BuzztrainCross PoisontrainDouble EdgeTMDouble HittrainDrill RunTMDual WingbeattrainElectrowebtrainEndureTMFacadeTMGiga DrainTMGiga ImpactTMHyper BeamTMIron DefensetrainKnock OfftrainLungetrainPaybackTMPollen PufftrainPouncetrainProtectTMRestTMRoundTMScreechtrainSkitter SmacktrainSleep TalkTMSludge BombTMSnoreTMSolar BeamTMSubstituteTMSunny DayTMSwords DanceTMThiefTMThroat ChoptrainToxicTMU TurnTMX ScissorTM
MoveTypeCatPowerAccuracyPPMethod
String ShotbugSTAT-95%40Level 1
HardennormalSTAT--30Level 1
Bug BiteSTABbugPHYS60100%20Level 1
Fury CutterSTABbugPHYS4095%20Level 11
Laser FocusnormalSTAT--30Level 14
Fury AttacknormalPHYS1585%20Level 16
Poison StingSTABpoisonPHYS15100%35Level 17
Focus EnergynormalSTAT--30Level 20
VenoshockSTABpoisonSPEC65100%10Level 23
Toxic SpikespoisonSTAT--20Level 29
AssurancedarkPHYS60100%10Level 34
Pin MissileSTABbugPHYS2595%20Level 35
Poison JabSTABpoisonPHYS80100%20Level 37
AgilitypsychicSTAT--30Level 40
EndeavornormalPHYS-100%5Level 45
Fell StingerSTABbugPHYS50100%25Level 45
Aerial AceflyingPHYS60-20TM / HM
AttractnormalSTAT-100%15TM / HM
Brick BreakfightingPHYS75100%15TM / HM
CutnormalPHYS5095%30TM / HM
DefogflyingSTAT--15TM / HM
Double TeamnormalSTAT--15TM / HM
EndurenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
FacadenormalPHYS70100%20TM / HM
False SwipenormalPHYS40100%40TM / HM
FlashnormalSTAT-100%20TM / HM
Fury CutterSTABbugPHYS4095%20TM / HM
Giga DraingrassSPEC75100%10TM / HM
Giga ImpactnormalPHYS15090%5TM / HM
Hyper BeamnormalSPEC15090%5TM / HM
PaybackdarkPHYS50100%10TM / HM
Poison JabSTABpoisonPHYS80100%20TM / HM
ProtectnormalSTAT--10TM / HM
RestpsychicSTAT--5TM / HM
Rock SmashfightingPHYS40100%15TM / HM
RoostflyingSTAT--5TM / HM
Sleep TalknormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Sludge BombSTABpoisonSPEC90100%10TM / HM
Solar BeamgrassSPEC120100%10TM / HM
SubstitutenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Sunny DayfireSTAT--5TM / HM
SwaggernormalSTAT-85%15TM / HM
Swords DancenormalSTAT--20TM / HM
ThiefdarkPHYS60100%25TM / HM
U TurnSTABbugPHYS70100%20TM / HM
VenoshockSTABpoisonSPEC65100%10TM / HM
X ScissorSTABbugPHYS80100%15TM / HM
Bug BiteSTABbugPHYS60100%20Tutor
DefogflyingSTAT--15Tutor
EndeavornormalPHYS-100%5Tutor
EndurenormalSTAT--10Tutor
Fury CutterSTABbugPHYS4095%20Tutor
Giga DraingrassSPEC75100%10Tutor
Laser FocusnormalSTAT--30Tutor
RoostflyingSTAT--5Tutor
Sleep TalknormalSTAT--10Tutor
String ShotbugSTAT-95%40Tutor
SubstitutenormalSTAT--10Tutor
SwaggernormalSTAT-85%15Tutor
Swords DancenormalSTAT--20Tutor

Beedrill Pokédex entries

7 generations · newest first
Generation VII1 entry
Let's Go Pikachu, Let's Go Eevee

It has three poisonous stingers on its forelegs and its tail. They are used to jab its enemy repeatedly.

Generation VI3 entries
X

It has three poisonous stingers on its forelegs and its tail. They are used to jab its enemy repeatedly.

Y

May appear in a swarm. Flies at violent speeds, all the while stabbing with the toxic stinger on its rear.

Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire

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.

Generation V1 entry
Black, White, Black 2, White 2

Its best attack involves flying around at high speed, striking with poison needles, then flying off.

Generation IV3 entries
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Its best attack involves flying around at high speed, striking with poison needles, then flying off.

HeartGold

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

SoulSilver

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

Generation III4 entries
Ruby, Sapphire

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.

Emerald

A BEEDRILL is extremely territorial. For safety reasons, no one should ever approach its nest. If angered, they will attack in a swarm.

FireRed

May appear in a swarm. Flies at violent speeds, all the while stabbing with the toxic stinger on its rear.

LeafGreen

It flies at high speed and attacks using the large venomous stingers on its forelegs and tail.

Generation II3 entries
Gold

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

Silver

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

Crystal

It uses sharp, poisonous stings to defeat prey, then takes the victim back to its nest for food.

Generation I2 entries
Red, Blue

Flies at high speed and attacks using its large venomous stingers on its forelegs and tail.

Yellow

It has 3 poisonous stingers on its forelegs and its tail. They are used to jab its enemy repeatedly.

Beedrill species data

gen I species · breeding and training
Species
GenerationI (Kanto)
ColorYellow
ShapeBug Wings
HabitatForest
Height1.0 m (3'03")
Weight29.5 kg (65.0 lbs)
Training and breeding
Capture rate45 (17.6%)
Growth rateMedium
Gender ratio50% Male / 50% Female
Egg groupsBug
Hatch counter15 cycles, 4,096 steps
Base experience178
EV yield2 Atk, 1 SpD
Regional dex numbers
National#015
Kanto#015
Johto#029
Johto (HGSS)#029
Conquest#177
Kalos Central#028
Let's Go Kanto#015
Lumiose City#020
Champions#015
Wild held items
Poison Barb100% / 5%
100% in Xd · 5% in Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed, LeafGreen, Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold, SoulSilver, Black, White, Black 2, White 2, X, Y, Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire, Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon
Read outfrom base stats
Battle rolePhysical attacker90 Atk / 45 SpA
Best statAttack 90good
Speed tier75 Speaverage speed
Defensive load4 weak / 5 resistno immunities
Catch difficulty45 / 255hard, about 17.6% per ball

About Beedrill

Beedrill is a Bug and Poison-type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1 (Kanto). It has three poisonous stingers on its forelegs and its tail. They are used to jab its enemy repeatedly. Beedrill stands 1.0 m (3'03") tall and weighs 29.5 kg (65.0 lbs), making it a small Pokémon.

Beedrill base stats

Beedrill has a base stat total of 395, which is low, indicating a pre-evolution or utility-focused Pokémon. Its highest stat is Attack at 90 (good), while its lowest is Defense at 40 (below average). Beedrill excels as a physical attacker. Beedrill is average speed with a base Speed of 75.

Beedrill weaknesses and resistances

As a Bug and Poison-type, Beedrill is weak to Fire, Flying, Psychic, Rock-type moves, resists Grass (¼x), Fighting (¼x), Poison, Bug, Fairy-type attacks. This gives Beedrill 4 weaknesses, 5 resistances, and 0 immunities.

Beedrill abilities

Beedrill's abilities include Swarm, Sniper. Swarm strengthens bug moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less. Its Hidden Ability is Sniper, which strengthens critical hits to inflict 3× damage rather than 2×.

Beedrill moves and learnset

Beedrill can learn 60 moves in Generation 8, including 16 by leveling up, 31 via TM/HM, and 13 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Sludge Bomb (Poison, 90 power), Poison Jab (Poison, 80 power), X Scissor (Bug, 80 power), U Turn (Bug, 70 power). For coverage, Beedrill can learn Giga Impact (Normal), Hyper Beam (Normal), Solar Beam (Grass).

Training Beedrill

With a capture rate of 45 (17.6%), Beedrill can be quite challenging to catch in the wild. Defeating Beedrill yields 2 Attack, 1 Sp. Defense EVs. It has a medium growth rate and requires approximately 4,096 steps to hatch from an Egg. Beedrill belongs to the Bug egg group. Beedrill is part of a 3-stage evolution line (Weedle → Kakuna → Beedrill). Wild Beedrill may be found holding Poison Barb.

Use the tools on the right to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Beedrill. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Beedrill, or use the team builder to see how Beedrill fits into your squad.

Tools for Beedrill
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