Name origin

bee
a flying insect
drill
pointed tool


Beedrill artwork by Ken Sugimori

Pokedex data

National № 015
Type Bug Poison
Species Poison Bee Pokémon
Height 3′3″ (0.99m)
Weight 65 lbs (29.5 kg)
Abilities Swarm
Sniper (Dream World)
Local № 015 (R/B/Y, FireRed, LeafGreen)
029 (Gold, Silver, Crystal)
029 (HeartGold, SoulSilver)
Japanese Supia

Breeding

Egg Groups Bug
Gender 50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles 16 (minimum 4,080 steps)

Training

EV yield 2 Attack, 1 Special Defense
Catch rate 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Happiness 70 (normal)
Base EXP 159
Growth Rate Medium Fast

Type defenses

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Beedrill stats

The base stats for Beedrill are shown below left, with the possible range shown on the right for a level 100 Pokemon. Minimum/maximum values are based on hindering/beneficial nature, 0/252 EVs, 0/31 IVs.

HP 65
240 - 334
Attack 80
148 - 284
Defense 40
76 - 196
Sp. Atk 45
85 - 207
Sp. Def 80
148 - 284
Speed 75
139 - 273
Total 385

Pokedex descriptions

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.
Gold
HeartGold
It can take down any opponent with its powerful poison stingers. It sometimes attacks in swarms.
Silver
SoulSilver
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.
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.
Diamond
Pearl
Platinum
Black
White
Black 2
White 2
Its best attack involves flying around at high speed, striking with poison needles, then flying off.

Evolution chart


Moves learnt by level up

Beedrill learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 Fury AttackNormalPhysical1585
10 Fury AttackNormalPhysical1585
13 Focus EnergyNormalStatus--
16 TwineedleBugPhysical25100
19 RageNormalPhysical20100
22 PursuitDarkPhysical40100
25 Toxic SpikesPoisonStatus--
28 Pin MissileBugPhysical1485
31 AgilityPsychicStatus--
34 AssuranceDarkPhysical50100
37 Poison JabPoisonPhysical80100
40 EndeavorNormalPhysical-100

Pre-evolution moves

Beedrill can learn these moves only when in a pre-evolved state. Check previous pokedex(es) for the levels required.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Poison StingPoisonPhysical15100
String ShotBugStatus-95
HardenNormalStatus--
Bug BiteBugPhysical60100

Egg moves

Beedrill does not learn any egg moves.

Move Tutor moves

Beedrill can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
SnoreNormalSpecial40100
Giga DrainGrassSpecial75100
Sleep TalkNormalStatus--
Knock OffDarkPhysical20100
EndeavorNormalPhysical-100
RoostFlyingStatus--
TailwindFlyingStatus--
Bug BiteBugPhysical60100
ElectrowebElectricSpecial5595
Drill RunGroundPhysical8095

Beedrill can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
String ShotBugStatus-95
SwiftNormalSpecial60
SnoreNormalSpecial40100
Fury CutterBugPhysical2095
Knock OffDarkPhysical20100
EndeavorNormalPhysical-100
Air CutterFlyingSpecial5595
TailwindFlyingStatus--
Bug BiteBugPhysical60100
Ominous WindGhostSpecial60100

Moves learnt by HM

Beedrill is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 CutNormalPhysical5095

Beedrill is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 CutNormalPhysical5095
6 Rock SmashFightingPhysical40100

Moves learnt by TM

Beedrill is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
6 ToxicPoisonStatus-90
9 VenoshockPoisonSpecial65100
10 Hidden PowerNormalSpecial-100
11 Sunny DayFireStatus--
15 Hyper BeamNormalSpecial15090
17 ProtectNormalStatus--
21 FrustrationNormalPhysical-100
22 SolarBeamGrassSpecial120100
27 ReturnNormalPhysical-100
31 Brick BreakFightingPhysical75100
32 Double TeamNormalStatus--
36 Sludge BombPoisonSpecial90100
40 Aerial AceFlyingPhysical60
42 FacadeNormalPhysical70100
44 RestPsychicStatus--
45 AttractNormalStatus-100
46 ThiefDarkPhysical40100
48 RoundNormalSpecial60100
54 False SwipeNormalPhysical40100
62 AcrobaticsFlyingPhysical55100
66 PaybackDarkPhysical50100
68 Giga ImpactNormalPhysical15090
70 FlashNormalStatus-100
75 Swords DanceNormalStatus--
76 Struggle BugBugSpecial30100
81 X-ScissorBugPhysical80100
84 Poison JabPoisonPhysical80100
87 SwaggerNormalStatus-90
89 U-turnBugPhysical70100
90 SubstituteNormalStatus--
94 Rock SmashFightingPhysical40100

Beedrill is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
6 ToxicPoisonStatus-90
10 Hidden PowerNormalSpecial-100
11 Sunny DayFireStatus--
15 Hyper BeamNormalSpecial15090
17 ProtectNormalStatus--
19 Giga DrainGrassSpecial75100
21 FrustrationNormalPhysical-100
22 SolarBeamGrassSpecial120100
27 ReturnNormalPhysical-100
31 Brick BreakFightingPhysical75100
32 Double TeamNormalStatus--
36 Sludge BombPoisonSpecial90100
40 Aerial AceFlyingPhysical60
42 FacadeNormalPhysical70100
43 Secret PowerNormalPhysical70100
44 RestPsychicStatus--
45 AttractNormalStatus-100
46 ThiefDarkPhysical40100
51 RoostFlyingStatus--
54 False SwipeNormalPhysical40100
58 EndureNormalStatus--
62 Silver WindBugSpecial60100
66 PaybackDarkPhysical50100
68 Giga ImpactNormalPhysical15090
70 FlashNormalStatus-100
75 Swords DanceNormalStatus--
78 CaptivateNormalStatus-100
81 X-ScissorBugPhysical80100
82 Sleep TalkNormalStatus--
83 Natural GiftNormalPhysical-100
84 Poison JabPoisonPhysical80100
87 SwaggerNormalStatus-90
89 U-turnBugPhysical70100
90 SubstituteNormalStatus--

Beedrill sprites

NORMAL
Black/White
Beedrill normal sprite
SHINY
Black/White
Beedrill shiny sprite
NORMAL
HG/SS
Beedrill normal sprite
SHINY
HG/SS
Beedrill shiny sprite

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Where to find Beedrill

Gold
Silver
Route 2, 26, 27, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, Azalea Town, Ilex Forest, Lake of Rage, National Park
Crystal Route 45, 46, Ilex Forest
HeartGold
SoulSilver
Route 2, 47, Ilex Forest, National Park, Viridian Forest
White
Black
Route 12

Pokeathlon stats

Speed ★ ★
Power ★ ★ ★
Skill ★ ★
Stamina
Jump ★ ★ ★ ★

Minimum      Base stat      Maximum


Answers to Beedrill questions