Beedrill
Beedrill is a Bug/Poison type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1.
Beedrill has a Mega Evolution, available in Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire and Pokémon Go.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0015 |
|---|---|
| Type | Bug Poison |
| Species | Poison Bee Pokémon |
| Height | 1.0 m (3′03″) |
| Weight | 29.5 kg (65.0 lbs) |
| Abilities | 1. Swarm Sniper (hidden ability) |
| Local № | 0015 (Red/Blue/Yellow) 0029 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 0015 (FireRed/LeafGreen) 0029 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) 0028 (X/Y — Central Kalos) 0015 (Let's Go Pikachu/Let's Go Eevee) 0020 (Legends: Z-A) |
Training
| EV yield | 2 Attack, 1 Sp. Def |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
| Base Exp. | 178 |
| Growth Rate | Medium Fast |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Bug |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 15 (3,599–3,855 steps) |
Base stats
| HP | 65 | 240 | 334 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attack | 90 | 166 | 306 | |
| Defense | 40 | 76 | 196 | |
| Sp. Atk | 45 | 85 | 207 | |
| Sp. Def | 80 | 148 | 284 | |
| Speed | 75 | 139 | 273 | |
| Total | 395 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0015 |
|---|---|
| Type | Bug Poison |
| Species | Poison Bee Pokémon |
| Height | 1.4 m (4′07″) |
| Weight | 40.5 kg (89.3 lbs) |
| Abilities | 1. Adaptability |
| Local № | 0015 (Red/Blue/Yellow) 0029 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 0015 (FireRed/LeafGreen) 0029 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) 0028 (X/Y — Central Kalos) 0015 (Let's Go Pikachu/Let's Go Eevee) 0020 (Legends: Z-A) |
Training
| EV yield | 2 Attack, 1 Sp. Def |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
| Base Exp. | 223 |
| Growth Rate | Medium Fast |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Bug |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 15 (3,599–3,855 steps) |
Base stats
| HP | 65 | 240 | 334 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attack | 150 | 274 | 438 | |
| Defense | 40 | 76 | 196 | |
| Sp. Atk | 15 | 31 | 141 | |
| Sp. Def | 80 | 148 | 284 | |
| Speed | 145 | 265 | 427 | |
| Total | 495 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Evolution chart
Beedrill changes
- In Generation 1, Beedrill has a base Special stat of 45.
- In Generations 1-5, Beedrill has a base Attack of 80.
- In Generations 1-4, Beedrill has a base experience yield of 159.
- In Generation 5, Beedrill has a base experience yield of 173.
- In Generations 2-7, Beedrill has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
Beedrill
| Red Blue |
Flies at high speed and attacks using its large venomous stingers on its forelegs and tail. |
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| Yellow | It has 3 poisonous stingers on its forelegs and its tail. They are used to jab its enemy repeatedly. |
| Gold | It can take down any opponent with its powerful poison stingers. It sometimes attacks in swarms. |
| Silver | 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. |
| 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. |
| Emerald | A BEEDRILL is extremely territorial. For safety reasons, no one should ever approach its nest. If angered, they will attack in a swarm. |
| Diamond Pearl Platinum |
Its best attack involves flying around at high speed, striking with poison needles, then flying off. |
| HeartGold | It can take down any opponent with its powerful poison stingers. It sometimes attacks in swarms. |
| SoulSilver | It has three poison barbs. The barb on its tail secretes the most powerful poison. |
| Black White Black 2 White 2 |
Its best attack involves flying around at high speed, striking with poison needles, then flying off. |
| X | It has three poisonous stingers on its forelegs and its tail. They are used to jab its enemy repeatedly. |
| Y | May appear in a swarm. Flies at violent speeds, all the while stabbing with the toxic stinger on its rear. |
| Omega Ruby Alpha 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. |
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
It has three poisonous stingers on its forelegs and its tail. They are used to jab its enemy repeatedly. |
| Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
Its best attack involves flying around at high speed, striking with poison needles, then flying off. |
Mega Beedrill
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Its legs have become poison stingers. It stabs its prey repeatedly with the stingers on its limbs, dealing the final blow with the stinger on its rear. |
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Moves learned by Beedrill
Moves learnt by level up
Beedrill learns the following moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Poison Sting | Poison | 15 | 100 | |
| 1 | String Shot | Bug | — | 95 | |
| 7 | Harden | Normal | — | — | |
| 15 | Focus Energy | Normal | — | — | |
| 20 | Brutal Swing | Dark | 60 | 100 | |
| 25 | X-Scissor | Bug | 80 | 100 | |
| 27 | Bug Buzz | Bug | 90 | 100 | |
| 29 | Toxic Spikes | Poison | — | — | |
| 33 | Lunge | Bug | 80 | 100 | |
| 35 | Poison Jab | Poison | 80 | 100 | |
| 40 | Drill Run | Ground | 80 | 95 |
Egg moves
Beedrill does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Move Tutor moves
Beedrill can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Legends: Z-A from move tutors (details):
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pin Missile | Bug | 25 | 95 |
Moves learnt by TM
Beedrill is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Legends: Z-A:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 | Rock Smash | Fighting | 40 | 100 | |
| 07 | Toxic | Poison | — | 90 | |
| 10 | Brick Break | Fighting | 75 | 100 | |
| 17 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 22 | Aerial Ace | Flying | 60 | ∞ | |
| 30 | Swords Dance | Normal | — | — | |
| 35 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
| 42 | Giga Drain | Grass | 75 | 100 | |
| 44 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| 47 | Agility | Psychic | — | — | |
| 53 | Sludge Bomb | Poison | 90 | 100 | |
| 55 | Giga Impact | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| 64 | Solar Beam | Grass | 120 | 100 | |
| 80 | Iron Defense | Steel | — | — | |
| 82 | U-turn | Bug | 70 | 100 | |
| 85 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
| 93 | Outrage | Dragon | 120 | 100 | |
| 101 | Electroweb | Electric | 55 | 95 |
Moves learnt by level up
Beedrill learns the following moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bug Bite | Bug | 60 | 100 | |
| 1 | Fury Attack | Normal | 15 | 85 | |
| 1 | Harden | Normal | — | — | |
| 1 | Poison Sting | Poison | 15 | 100 | |
| 1 | String Shot | Bug | — | 95 | |
| 11 | Fury Cutter | Bug | 40 | 95 | |
| 14 | Laser Focus | Normal | — | — | |
| 17 | Poison Sting | Poison | 15 | 100 | |
| 20 | Focus Energy | Normal | — | — | |
| 23 | Venoshock | Poison | 65 | 100 | |
| 26 | Assurance | Dark | 60 | 100 | |
| 29 | Toxic Spikes | Poison | — | — | |
| 32 | Pin Missile | Bug | 25 | 95 | |
| 35 | Poison Jab | Poison | 80 | 100 | |
| 38 | Agility | Psychic | — | — | |
| 41 | Endeavor | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 44 | Fell Stinger | Bug | 50 | 100 |
Moves learnt on evolution
Beedrill learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl (regardless of level).
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fury Attack | Normal | 15 | 85 |
Egg moves
Beedrill does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl.
Moves learnt by TM
Beedrill is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Sunny Day | Fire | — | — | |
| 15 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| 17 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 19 | Giga Drain | Grass | 75 | 100 | |
| 22 | Solar Beam | Grass | 120 | 100 | |
| 31 | Brick Break | Fighting | 75 | 100 | |
| 32 | Double Team | Normal | — | — | |
| 36 | Sludge Bomb | Poison | 90 | 100 | |
| 40 | Aerial Ace | Flying | 60 | ∞ | |
| 42 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 44 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
| 45 | Attract | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 46 | Thief | Dark | 60 | 100 | |
| 51 | Roost | Flying | — | — | |
| 54 | False Swipe | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
| 58 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
| 66 | Payback | Dark | 50 | 100 | |
| 68 | Giga Impact | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| 70 | Flash | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 75 | Swords Dance | Normal | — | — | |
| 81 | X-Scissor | Bug | 80 | 100 | |
| 82 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
| 84 | Poison Jab | Poison | 80 | 100 | |
| 87 | Swagger | Normal | — | 85 | |
| 89 | U-turn | Bug | 70 | 100 | |
| 90 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
| 93 | Cut | Normal | 50 | 95 | |
| 97 | Defog | Flying | — | — | |
| 98 | Rock Smash | Fighting | 40 | 100 |
Beedrill sprites
| Type | Generation 1 | Generation 2 | Generation 3 | Generation 4 | Generation 5 | Generation 6 | Generation 7 | Generation 8 | Generation 9 |
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Where to find Beedrill
| Red Blue |
Evolve Weedle/Kakuna |
|---|---|
| Yellow | Trade/migrate from another game |
| Gold | National Park |
| Silver | Route 2, 26, 27, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, Azalea Town, Ilex Forest, Lake of Rage, National Park |
| Crystal | Ilex Forest, National Park |
| Ruby Sapphire |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| FireRed LeafGreen |
Evolve Weedle/Kakuna |
| Emerald | Trade/migrate from another game |
| Diamond Pearl Platinum |
Evolve Weedle/Kakuna |
| HeartGold | National Park |
| SoulSilver | Route 2, 47, Ilex Forest, National Park, Viridian Forest |
| Black | Route 12 |
| White Black 2 White 2 |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Evolve Weedle/Kakuna |
| Sun Moon |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Ultra Sun Ultra Moon |
Route 4 |
| Let's Go Pikachu | Evolve Weedle/Kakuna |
| Let's Go Eevee | Viridian Forest |
| Sword Shield |
Not available in this game |
| Brilliant Diamond | Trade/migrate from another game |
| Shining Pearl | Evolve Weedle/Kakuna |
| Legends: Arceus | Not available in this game |
| Scarlet Violet Legends: Z-A |
Location data not yet available |
Answers to Beedrill questions
- What is a good moveset for Beedrill?
- Beedrill or Butterfree?
- Can you get Sniper Beedrill by catching Kakuna in the Friend Safari?
- Is it physically possible to get Sniper Beedrill in XY / ORAS?
- Adamant or Jolly for Mega Beedrill?
- What is wrong with my Beedrill?
- Pin Missile or Twin Needle for my Beedrill?
- Is Beedrill a viable Bug-type for Red and Blue?
- Twineedle or Pin Missile for Beedrill in Gold/Silver playthroughs?
View more questions on PokéBase »
Other languages
| English | Beedrill |
|---|---|
| Japanese | スピアー (Spear) |
| German | Bibor |
| French | Dardargnan |
| Italian | Beedrill |
| Spanish | Beedrill |
| Korean | 독침붕 (dokchimbung) |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 大针蜂 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 大針蜂 |
| English |
Poison Bee Pokémon |
|---|---|
| Japanese | どくばちポケモン |
| German | Giftbienen-Pokémon |
| French | Pokémon Guêpoison |
| Italian | Pokémon Velenape |
| Spanish | Pokémon Abeja Veneno |
| Korean | 독벌포켓몬 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 毒蜂宝可梦 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 毒蜂寶可夢 |
Name origin
- bee
- a species of flying insect
- drill
- pointed tool


