Beedrill
#15 (Kanto)
Best moveset for Beedrill
The best moves for Beedrill are Poison Jab and Sludge Bomb when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Offense
| Poison Jab | 15 dps |
| Sludge Bomb | 41.7 dps |
Defense
| Infestation | 10.9 dps |
| Sludge Bomb | 41.7 dps |
Pokémon type
Evolution
There are currently a total of 3 Pokémon in the Weedle family. Beedrill evolves from Kakuna which costs 50 Candy.
Evolving Mega Beedrill costs 100 Mega Energy the first time, and 20 Mega Energy every other time.
Forms
There are 2 different forms of Beedrill:
Beedrill Raid Guide
Beedrill has previously been Raid Boss in Tier 4 Raids.
Raid
Tier
Boss CP
3,227
Suggested players
2-5
Boss HP
123
Caught CP range
123
Caught CP (boosted)
12 - 32
Minimum IVs
10 / 10 / 10
Standard game images
There is a very low chance that you can get a shiny Beedrill, which has the following appearance:
Summary
Beedrill is a Bug & Poison Pokémon which evolves from Kakuna. It is vulnerable to Flying, Rock, Fire and Psychic moves. Beedrill's strongest moveset is Poison Jab & Sludge Bomb and it has a Max CP of 1,846.
About
"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."
Base stats
| Attack | 169 | |
| Defense | 130 | |
| Stamina | 163 |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
791 View IV chart » |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
1,054 View IV chart » |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
1,582 View IV chart » |
| Level 40 | 1,846 View IV chart » |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 1,318 View IV chart » |
| Level 35 (wild) | 1,714 View IV chart » |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 140 |
Size
| Height | 1 m |
| Weight | 29.5 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| Buddy walk distance | 1 km |
Best moveset for Beedrill
The best moves for Beedrill are Poison Jab and Sludge Bomb when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Offense
| Poison Jab | 15 dps |
| Sludge Bomb | 41.7 dps |
Defense
| Infestation | 10.9 dps |
| Sludge Bomb | 41.7 dps |
All moves
| Quick move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poison Jab | 10 | 8.8 | 15 |
| Infestation | 10 | 12.7 | 10.9 |
| Bug Bite Elite TM | 5 | 12 | 12 |
| Main move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerial Ace | 55 | -13.8 | 22.9 |
| Sludge Bomb | 80 | -21.7 | 41.7 |
| X-Scissor | 45 | -20.6 | 33.8 |
| Fell Stinger | 50 | -15 | 27.3 |
| Drill Run Elite TM | 80 | -17.9 | 28.6 |
| Frustration Shadow | 10 | -16.5 | 5 |
| Return Purified | 35 | -47.1 | 50 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
What counters Beedrill?
Beedrill is a Bug/Poison type Pokémon, which makes it weak against Flying, Rock, Fire and Psychic moves.
The 5 strongest Pokémon you can use to beat Beedrill are:
- Calyrex (Shadow Rider),
- Mewtwo,
- Hoopa (Unbound),
- Reshiram,
- Deoxys (Attack).
| Pokémon | Quick move | Main move | Effective damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calyrex (Shadow Rider) | Confusion | Psychic | 100% |
| Mewtwo | Confusion | Psystrike | 100% |
| Hoopa (Unbound) | Confusion | Psychic | 97% |
| Mewtwo | Psycho Cut | Psystrike | 97% |
| Reshiram | Fire Fang | Fusion Flare | 95% |
| Mewtwo | Confusion | Psychic | 94% |
| Calyrex (Shadow Rider) | Confusion | Psyshock | 91% |
| Mewtwo | Psycho Cut | Psychic | 90% |
| Deoxys (Attack) | Zen Headbutt | Psycho Boost | 90% |
| Reshiram | Fire Fang | Overheat | 89% |
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Most vulnerable to Beedrill
| Pokémon | Effective damage |
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These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
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