Beedrill
Beedrill is a Bug/Poison type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1. It is known as the Poison Bee Pokémon
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Beedrill has a Mega Evolution, available from Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire onwards.
Pokédex data
National № | 015 |
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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 № | 015 (Red/Blue/Yellow) 029 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 015 (FireRed/LeafGreen) 029 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) 028 (X/Y — Central Kalos) 015 (Let's Go Pikachu/Let's Go Eevee) |
Training
EV yield | 2 Attack, 1 Special Defense |
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Catch rate | 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
Base Exp. | 178 |
Growth Rate | Medium Fast |
Breeding
Egg Groups | Bug |
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Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
Egg cycles | 15 (3,599–3,855 steps) |
Base stats
HP | 65 | 240 | 334 | |
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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 № | 015 |
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Type | Bug Poison |
Species | Poison Bee Pokémon |
Height | 1.4 m (4′07″) |
Weight | 40.5 kg (89.3 lbs) |
Abilities | 1. Adaptability |
Local № | 015 (Red/Blue/Yellow) 029 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 015 (FireRed/LeafGreen) 029 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) 028 (X/Y — Central Kalos) 015 (Let's Go Pikachu/Let's Go Eevee) |
Training
EV yield | 2 Attack, 1 Special Defense |
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Catch rate | 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
Base Exp. | 223 |
Growth Rate | Medium Fast |
Breeding
Egg Groups | Bug |
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Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
Egg cycles | 15 (3,599–3,855 steps) |
Base stats
HP | 65 | 240 | 334 | |
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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. |
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 Let's Go Pikachu & Let's Go Eevee at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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1 | Peck | Flying | ![]() | 35 | 100 |
1 | Twineedle | Bug | ![]() | 25 | 100 |
13 | Rage | Normal | ![]() | 20 | 100 |
16 | Fury Attack | Normal | ![]() | 15 | 85 |
19 | Focus Energy | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
22 | Poison Jab | Poison | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
25 | Agility | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
28 | Pin Missile | Bug | ![]() | 25 | 95 |
31 | Outrage | Dragon | ![]() | 120 | 100 |
Moves learnt on evolution
Beedrill learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu & Let's Go Eevee (regardless of level).
Moves learnt by TM
Beedrill is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu & Let's Go Eevee:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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01 | Headbutt | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
05 | Rest | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
07 | Protect | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
08 | Substitute | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
09 | Reflect | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
12 | Facade | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
13 | Brick Break | Fighting | ![]() | 75 | 100 |
18 | U-turn | Bug | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
24 | X-Scissor | Bug | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
26 | Poison Jab | Poison | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
27 | Toxic | Poison | ![]() | — | 90 |
39 | Outrage | Dragon | ![]() | 120 | 100 |
45 | Solar Beam | Grass | ![]() | 120 | 100 |
48 | Hyper Beam | Normal | ![]() | 150 | 90 |
50 | Roost | Flying | ![]() | — | — |
52 | Sludge Bomb | Poison | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
53 | Mega Drain | Grass | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
58 | Drill Run | Ground | ![]() | 80 | 95 |
Moves learnt by level up
Beedrill learns the following moves in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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1 | Fury Attack | Normal | ![]() | 15 | 85 |
1 | Twineedle | Bug | ![]() | 25 | 100 |
11 | Fury Attack | Normal | ![]() | 15 | 85 |
14 | Rage | Normal | ![]() | 20 | 100 |
17 | Pursuit | Dark | ![]() | 40 | 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 Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon (regardless of level).
Egg moves
Beedrill does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.
Move Tutor moves
Beedrill can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon from move tutors (details):
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Bug Bite | Bug | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
Defog | Flying | ![]() | — | — |
Drill Run | Ground | ![]() | 80 | 95 |
Electroweb | Electric | ![]() | 55 | 95 |
Endeavor | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
Giga Drain | Grass | ![]() | 75 | 100 |
Knock Off | Dark | ![]() | 65 | 100 |
Laser Focus | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
Snore | Normal | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
Tailwind | Flying | ![]() | — | — |
Throat Chop | Dark | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
Pre-evolution moves
These moves can only be learned in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon by a previous evolution of Beedrill. Check the respective Pokédex for the exact details.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | Method |
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Bug Bite | Bug | ![]() | 60 | 100 | Level up |
Harden | Normal | ![]() | — | — | Level up |
Poison Sting | Poison | ![]() | 15 | 100 | Level up |
String Shot | Bug | ![]() | — | 95 | Level up |
Iron Defense | Steel | ![]() | — | — | Move tutor |
Harden | Normal | ![]() | — | — | Evolution |
Moves learnt by TM
Beedrill is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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06 | Toxic | Poison | ![]() | — | 90 |
09 | Venoshock | Poison | ![]() | 65 | 100 |
10 | Hidden Power | Normal | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
11 | Sunny Day | Fire | ![]() | — | — |
15 | Hyper Beam | Normal | ![]() | 150 | 90 |
17 | Protect | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
19 | Roost | Flying | ![]() | — | — |
21 | Frustration | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
22 | Solar Beam | Grass | ![]() | 120 | 100 |
27 | Return | Normal | ![]() | — | 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 |
48 | Round | Normal | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
54 | False Swipe | Normal | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
59 | Brutal Swing | Dark | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
62 | Acrobatics | Flying | ![]() | 55 | 100 |
66 | Payback | Dark | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
68 | Giga Impact | Normal | ![]() | 150 | 90 |
75 | Swords Dance | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
81 | X-Scissor | Bug | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
83 | Infestation | Bug | ![]() | 20 | 100 |
84 | Poison Jab | Poison | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
87 | Swagger | Normal | ![]() | — | 85 |
88 | Sleep Talk | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
89 | U-turn | Bug | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
90 | Substitute | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
100 | Confide | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
Transfer-only moves
Beedrill can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.
Note: Generation 1 and 2 refer to the 3DS Virtual Console titles, not the physical cartridges.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | Method |
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Bide | Normal | ![]() | — | — | Generation 1 — TM |
Mega Drain | Grass | ![]() | 40 | 100 | Generation 1 — TM |
Reflect | Psychic | ![]() | — | — | Generation 1 — TM |
Skull Bash | Normal | ![]() | 130 | 100 | Generation 1 — TM |
Take Down | Normal | ![]() | 90 | 85 | Generation 1 — TM |
Curse | Ghost | ![]() | — | — | Generation 2 — TM |
Sweet Scent | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 | Generation 2 — TM |
Double-Edge | Normal | ![]() | 120 | 100 | Generation 3 — Move tutor |
Mimic | Normal | ![]() | — | — | Generation 3 — Move tutor |
Captivate | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 | Generation 4 — TM |
Endure | Normal | ![]() | — | — | Generation 4 — TM |
Natural Gift | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 | Generation 4 — TM |
Silver Wind | Bug | ![]() | 60 | 100 | Generation 4 — TM |
Air Cutter | Flying | ![]() | 60 | 95 | Generation 4 — Move tutor |
Fury Cutter | Bug | ![]() | 40 | 95 | Generation 4 — Move tutor |
Ominous Wind | Ghost | ![]() | 60 | 100 | Generation 4 — Move tutor |
Swift | Normal | ![]() | 60 | ∞ | Generation 4 — Move tutor |
Flash | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 | Generation 6 — TM |
Rock Smash | Fighting | ![]() | 40 | 100 | Generation 6 — TM |
Secret Power | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 | Generation 6 — TM |
Struggle Bug | Bug | ![]() | 50 | 100 | Generation 6 — TM |
Cut | Normal | ![]() | 50 | 95 | Generation 6 — HM |
Beedrill sprites
Type | Generation 1 | Generation 2 | Generation 3 | Generation 4 | Generation 5 | Generation 6 | Generation 7 | Generation 8 |
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Shiny | — |
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Where to find Beedrill
Red Blue |
Evolve Weedle/Kakuna |
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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 |
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?
- Need a filler for my bug team?
- 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?
View more questions on PokéBase »
Other languages
English, Spanish, Italian | Beedrill |
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Japanese | スピアー (Spear) |
German | Bibor |
French | Dardargnan |
Name origin
- bee
- a species of flying insect
- drill
- pointed tool