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
15.6dps
40.8dps
Defense
10.8dps
40.8dps
Evolution
There are currently a total of 4 Pokémon in the Weedle family, including 1 Mega Pokémon. Beedrill evolves from Kakuna which costs 50 Candy, and evolves into Mega Beedrill which is not permanent.
- Evolving Mega Beedrill costs 100 Mega Energy the first time, and 20 Mega Energy every time after.
Forms
There are 2 different forms of Beedrill:
Standard game images
There is a very low chance that you can get a shiny Beedrill, which would have 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 2,087. Beedrill evolves into Mega Beedrill.
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."
Moves & Movesets
All moves
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Poison Jab | 13 | 15.6 |
| Infestation | 9 | 10.8 |
| Bug Bite Elite TM | 5 | 12 |
| Main move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Aerial Ace | 55 | 22 |
| Sludge Bomb | 85 | 40.8 |
| X-Scissor | 45 | 36 |
| Fell Stinger | 45 | 27 |
| Drill Run Elite TM | 85 | 28.3 |
| Frustration Shadow | 10 | 5 |
| Return Purified | 25 | 50 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
Offensive
Defensive
Counters & Raids
What counters Beedrill?
The 5 strongest Pokémon you can use to defeat Beedrill are:
- Calyrex (Shadow Rider),
- Mewtwo,
- Blacephalon,
- Hoopa (Unbound),
- Reshiram.
Beedrill is a Bug/Poison type Pokémon, which makes it weak against Flying, Rock, Fire and Psychic moves.
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
169 |
| Defense |
|
130 |
| Stamina |
|
163 |
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 |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
791 |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
1,054 |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
1,582 |
|
Level 40 |
1,846 |
|
Level 50 |
2,087 |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 1,318 |
| Level 35 (wild) | 1,714 |