Stat Ranges at Lv. 100
Min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature. Max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting nature.
- Generation
- I (Kanto)
- Color
- Yellow
- Shape
- Bug Wings
- Habitat
- Forest
- Growth Rate
- Medium
- Capture Rate
- 45 (17.6%)
- Gender Ratio
- 50% Male / 50% Female
- Egg Groups
- Bug
- Hatch Counter
- 15 cycles (~4,096 steps)
- Base Experience
- 178
- EV Yield
- 2 Atk, 1 SpD
- Height
- 1.0 m (3'03")
- Weight
- 29.5 kg (65.0 lbs)
Damage taken when attacked by each type. Accounts for Bug/Poison dual typing.
Strengthens bug moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
Strengthens critical hits to inflict 3× damage rather than 2×.
Generation VI
It has three poisonous stingers on its forelegs and its tail. They are used to jab its enemy repeatedly.
May appear in a swarm. Flies at violent speeds, all the while stabbing with the toxic stinger on its rear.
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 VII
It has three poisonous stingers on its forelegs and its tail. They are used to jab its enemy repeatedly.
Show older entries (Gen I, II, III, IV, V)
Generation I
Flies at high speed and attacks using its large venomous stingers on its forelegs and tail.
It has 3 poisonous stingers on its forelegs and its tail. They are used to jab its enemy repeatedly.
Generation II
It can take down any opponent with its powerful poi son stingers. It sometimes attacks in swarms.
It has three poison barbs. The barb on its tail secretes the most powerful poison.
It uses sharp, poisonous stings to defeat prey, then takes the victim back to its nest for food.
Generation III
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.
A BEEDRILL is extremely territorial. For safety reasons, no one should ever approach its nest. If angered, they will attack in a swarm.
May appear in a swarm. Flies at violent speeds, all the while stabbing with the toxic stinger on its rear.
It flies at high speed and attacks using the large venomous stingers on its forelegs and tail.
Generation IV
Its best attack involves flying around at high speed, striking with poison needles, then flying off.
It can take down any opponent with its powerful poison stingers. It sometimes attacks in swarms.
It has three poison barbs. The barb on its tail secretes the most powerful poison.
Generation V
Its best attack involves flying around at high speed, striking with poison needles, then flying off.
Level Up
16 moves| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | String Shot | bug | N | — | 95% | 40 |
| 1 | Harden | nor | N | — | — | 30 |
| 1 | Bug BiteSTAB | bug | P | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| 11 | Fury CutterSTAB | bug | P | 40 | 95% | 20 |
| 14 | Laser Focus | nor | N | — | — | 30 |
| 16 | Fury Attack | nor | P | 15 | 85% | 20 |
| 17 | Poison StingSTAB | poi | P | 15 | 100% | 35 |
| 20 | Focus Energy | nor | N | — | — | 30 |
| 23 | VenoshockSTAB | poi | S | 65 | 100% | 10 |
| 29 | Toxic Spikes | poi | N | — | — | 20 |
| 34 | Assurance | dar | P | 60 | 100% | 10 |
| 35 | Pin MissileSTAB | bug | P | 25 | 95% | 20 |
| 37 | Poison JabSTAB | poi | P | 80 | 100% | 20 |
| 40 | Agility | psy | N | — | — | 30 |
| 45 | Endeavor | nor | P | — | 100% | 5 |
| 45 | Fell StingerSTAB | bug | P | 50 | 100% | 25 |
TM / HM
31 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerial Ace | fly | P | 60 | — | 20 |
| Attract | nor | N | — | 100% | 15 |
| Brick Break | fig | P | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| Cut | nor | P | 50 | 95% | 30 |
| Defog | fly | N | — | — | 15 |
| Double Team | nor | N | — | — | 15 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Facade | nor | P | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| False Swipe | nor | P | 40 | 100% | 40 |
| Flash | nor | N | — | 100% | 20 |
| Fury CutterSTAB | bug | P | 40 | 95% | 20 |
| Giga Drain | gra | S | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| Giga Impact | nor | P | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| Hyper Beam | nor | S | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| Payback | dar | P | 50 | 100% | 10 |
| Poison JabSTAB | poi | P | 80 | 100% | 20 |
| Protect | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Rest | psy | N | — | — | 5 |
| Rock Smash | fig | P | 40 | 100% | 15 |
| Roost | fly | N | — | — | 5 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Sludge BombSTAB | poi | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Solar Beam | gra | S | 120 | 100% | 10 |
| Substitute | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Sunny Day | fir | N | — | — | 5 |
| Swagger | nor | N | — | 85% | 15 |
| Swords Dance | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| Thief | dar | P | 60 | 100% | 25 |
| U TurnSTAB | bug | P | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| VenoshockSTAB | poi | S | 65 | 100% | 10 |
| X ScissorSTAB | bug | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
Move Tutor
13 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bug BiteSTAB | bug | P | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| Defog | fly | N | — | — | 15 |
| Endeavor | nor | P | — | 100% | 5 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Fury CutterSTAB | bug | P | 40 | 95% | 20 |
| Giga Drain | gra | S | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| Laser Focus | nor | N | — | — | 30 |
| Roost | fly | N | — | — | 5 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| String Shot | bug | N | — | 95% | 40 |
| Substitute | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Swagger | nor | N | — | 85% | 15 |
| Swords Dance | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
Items that wild Beedrill may be holding when encountered.
Best STAB Moves
Same-type attack bonus (1.5x power)
Best Coverage Moves
Off-type moves for hitting weaknesses
Tools for Beedrill
Damage Calculator
Calculate damage output and defensive matchups
Team Builder
Build teams around this Pokemon
EV Optimizer
Optimize EV spreads for competitive play
Coverage Solver
Find the best type coverage moves
Where To Catch
Find encounter locations across games
Stat Calculator
Calculate stats with IVs, EVs, and nature
About Beedrill
Beedrill is a Bug and Poison-type Pokemon 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 Pokemon.
Beedrill Base Stats
Beedrill has a base stat total of 395, which is low, indicating a pre-evolution or utility-focused Pokemon. 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 & 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 & 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 above 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.
