Pokémon type
Bug
Poison
Beedrill weaknesses
Beedrill is weak to Flying, Rock, Fire and Psychic-type moves.
Beedrill
#15 (Kanto)
Best moveset for Beedrill
The best moves for Beedrill are Bug Bite and Sludge Bomb when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS. In Trainer Battles, Infestation and X-Scissor deal the most damage per turn.
Evolution
There are 4 Pokémon in the Weedle family, including 1 Mega Pokémon. Beedrill evolves from Kakuna for 50 Candy, and temporarily into Mega Beedrill.
- 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:
Game images
Beedrill, with the shiny version on the right. There is a very low chance of getting a shiny one.
Events
Summary
Beedrill is a Bug & Poison Pokémon which evolves from Kakuna. It is weak to Flying, Rock, Fire and Psychic moves. Beedrill's best moveset is Bug Bite & Sludge Bomb and it has a Max CP of 2,087.
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
Raids
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Poison Jab | 13 | 15.6 |
| Bug Bite Elite TM | 5 | 12 |
| Infestation | 9 | 10.8 |
| Poison Sting | 4 | 9.6 |
| Main move | Damage | Energy | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sludge Bomb | 85 | 2 | 2.04 |
| Drill Run Elite TM | 85 | 2 | 1.7 |
| Aerial Ace | 55 | 3 | 1.67 |
| X-Scissor | 45 | 3 | 1.64 |
| Fell Stinger | 45 | 3 | 1.64 |
| Return Purified | 25 | 3 | 0.76 |
| Frustration Shadow | 10 | 3 | 0.3 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
Attacking
Defending
Trainer Battles
Counters & Raids
What counters Beedrill?
Beedrill is weak to , Rock, Fire and Psychic moves.
The best counter to Beedrill is Deoxys (Attack Forme) with Zen Headbutt and Psycho Boost, followed by Mega Mewtwo Y, Mega Rayquaza and Mega Mewtwo X.
The top Beedrill counters, ranked by the damage each Pokémon and moveset does to it. Filter the list to see how your own Pokémon compare.
| Pokémon | Moveset | Effective damage |
|---|---|---|
| Deoxys (Attack Forme) | 100% | |
| Mega Mewtwo Y | 93% | |
| Mega Mewtwo Y | 92% | |
| Mega Mewtwo Y | 92% | |
| Mega Mewtwo Y | 92% | |
| Mega Rayquaza | 91% | |
| Mega Mewtwo X | 90% | |
| Mega Mewtwo X | 89% | |
| Mega Mewtwo Y | 88% | |
| Deoxys (Attack Forme) | 86% |
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 |