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No. 0015 · Generation I · Kanto

Beedrill

The Poison Bee Pokémon
Bug Poison
Weak to Fire Flying Psychic Rock
All matchups
Beedrill
Sprite

TL;DR. Beedrill is a bug/poison-type Pokémon from Generation I. Base Stat Total: 395. Flies at high speed and attacks using its large venomous stingers on its forelegs and tail.

Bug Poison

Flies at high speed and attacks using its large venomous stingers on its forelegs and tail.

Height1.0 m
Weight29.5 kg
AbilitiesSwarm
HiddenSniper
Watch the video
Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 395. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 65
Attack 90
Defense 40
Sp. Attack 45
Sp. Defense 80
Speed 75
Total395
395 base stat total, the 640th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 87th among Bug-types.
90 base Attack, Beedrill's strongest stat, ranking 39th of 163 Bug-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Daily Pokémon · Video

Beedrill on Daily Pokémon

Beedrill was featured once as the Pokémon of the day. Tap a cover to play the short.

Pokémon GO

Beedrill in Pokémon GO.

Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Beedrill reaches 1,846 CP at level 40 and 2,112 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack169
GO Defense130
GO Stamina163
Max CP (L40)1,846
Max CP (L50)2,087
Best buddy (L51)2,112
Raid catch CP 994–1,054 (L20). Weather boosted 1,242–1,318 (L25).

Run the numbers: CP & HP calculator · PvP IV optimizer · Catch CP calculator

Shiny release

The first Shiny in the Weedle family appeared on June 20, 2020.

  1. Weedle
  2. Beedrill by encounter; Mega Beedrill
  3. Kakuna by encounter
  4. Shadow

Recent raid runs

Last in raids: Sep 8 to Sep 16, 2026, Mega (Mega Beedrill).

DatesRaidEvent
Sep 8 to Sep 16, 2026MegaMega BeedrillRegular rotation
Sep 5, 2026MegaMega BeedrillPokémon GO Fest 2026: Mega Finale
Jul 11 to Jul 12, 2026MegaMega BeedrillPokémon GO Fest 2026: Global
Nov 4 to Nov 10, 2025MegaMega BeedrillRegular rotation
Jun 23 to Jun 30, 2025MegaMega BeedrillRegular rotation
Mar 26 to Mar 30, 20253-starBug Out

Full Beedrill GO history

Competitive

Beedrill in competitive play.

Recommended builds and battle rankings for Beedrill across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #529 in the Great League.

Pokémon GO Battle League
Great League #529 75 score
Ultra League #728 60.7 score

Build around it: GO PvP IV optimizer · Team builder · Ask Dia

Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.

Quick answers

Common questions about Beedrill.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Beedrill, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Beedrill?

Beedrill is a Bug/Poison-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.

What is Beedrill weak to?

Beedrill takes 2× damage from Fire, Flying, Psychic, Rock. It has no 4× weaknesses.

What is Beedrill resistant to?

Beedrill resists Poison, Bug, Fairy, Grass, Fighting. It has no full immunities.

How does Beedrill evolve?

Beedrill evolves from Kakuna (Level 10). Beedrill evolves into Mega Beedrill (Mega Evolve with Beedrillite (battle-only)).

What generation is Beedrill from?

Beedrill was introduced in Generation I (the Kanto region). Its Pokédex number is #0015.

What are Beedrill's base stats?

Beedrill has HP 65, Attack 90, Defense 40, Special Attack 45, Special Defense 80, and Speed 75. Total base stat total: 395.

What are Beedrill's abilities?

Beedrill can have the ability Swarm, plus the Hidden Ability Sniper.

Is Beedrill legendary or mythical?

No. Beedrill is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.

What is Beedrill's best stat?

Beedrill's highest base stat is Attack at 90, which ranks 39th of 163 Bug-type Pokémon.

Is Beedrill good?

Beedrill has a base stat total of 395, the 640th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 87th among Bug-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.

See the full Q&A page for Beedrill →
Alternate forms

This Pokémon has forms.

Mega Beedrill
Mega
Mega Beedrill
Sprites · Sound

Through the generations.

Beedrill as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.

Beedrill in Red / Blue
Gen I Red / Blue
Beedrill in Gold
Gen II Gold
Beedrill in Emerald
Gen III Emerald
Beedrill in HeartGold / SoulSilver
Gen IV HeartGold / SoulSilver
Beedrill in Black / White
Gen V Black / White
Beedrill in X / Y
Gen VI X / Y
Beedrill in Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon
Gen VII Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon
Beedrill 3D render in Pokémon HOME
HOME Modern 3D render
Type matchups

In battle.

Damage multipliers when Beedrill is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.

2× Weak to
Fire Flying Psychic Rock
½× Resists
Poison Bug Fairy
¼× Strongly resists
Grass Fighting
Comparison

Beedrill vs. the average Bug-type.

Each base stat measured against the mean across all 163 Bug-type Pokémon.

Stat Beedrill Bug avg Difference
HP 65 62 +3
Attack 90 70 +20
Defense 40 68 -28
Special Attack 45 65 -20
Special Defense 80 67 +13
Speed 75 64 +11
Total 395 396 -1
Ask Dia about Beedrill Compare it, check weaknesses, or get a quick competitive verdict.
Game appearances

Beedrill appears in 29 games.

Every mainline release where Beedrill is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.

Gen I
  • 1998 Blue
  • 1998 Red
  • 1999 Yellow
Gen II
  • 2000 Gold
  • 2000 Silver
  • 2001 Crystal
Gen III
  • 2003 Ruby
  • 2003 Sapphire
  • 2004 FireRed
  • 2004 LeafGreen
  • 2005 Emerald
Gen IV
  • 2007 Diamond
  • 2007 Pearl
  • 2009 Platinum
  • 2010 HeartGold
  • 2010 SoulSilver
Gen V
  • 2011 Black
  • 2011 White
  • 2012 Black 2
  • 2012 White 2
Gen VI
  • 2013 X
  • 2013 Y
  • 2014 Alpha Sapphire
  • 2014 Omega Ruby
Gen VII
  • 2018 Let's Go, Eevee!
  • 2018 Let's Go, Pikachu!
Gen IX
  • 2025 Legends: Z-A
  • 2026 Pokémon Champions
Side games + live service
  • 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get it

How to get Beedrill.

Every main-series game Beedrill is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.

Generation IXObtainableNot in the game
  • Scarlet · VioletNot in the game
  • Legends: Z-AObtainable
    • WildVert District: Vert Sector 9
    • WildMagenta District: Magenta Sector 4, Magenta Sector 6
    • WildRouge District: Rouge Sector 2
    • WildJaune District: Wild Zone 15
    • WildHyperspace Lumiose (4★ Bug-type & Poison-type wild zones) (Mega Dimension)
Generation VIIIObtainableTradeNot in the game
  • Sword · Shield · Legends: ArceusNot in the game
  • Brilliant DiamondTrade

    Shining Pearl exclusive

  • Shining PearlObtainable

    Shining Pearl exclusive

Generation VIIObtainableTrade
  • Sun · MoonTrade
  • Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonObtainable
    • WildRoute 4 (Island Scan) (Thursdays)
  • Let's Go, Pikachu!Obtainable
  • Let's Go, Eevee!Obtainable
    • WildViridian Forest
Generation VIObtainable
  • X · Y · Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireObtainable
Generation VObtainableTrade
  • BlackObtainable
    • WildRoute 12 (rustling grass)

    Black exclusive

  • WhiteTrade

    Black exclusive

  • Black 2Obtainable
    • WildPinwheel Forest (Hidden Grotto) (Pinwheel Forest interior, near the lake)

    Black 2 exclusive

  • White 2Trade

    Black 2 exclusive

Generation IVObtainable
  • Diamond · Pearl · PlatinumObtainable
  • HeartGoldObtainable
    • WildNational Park (Bug-Catching Contest) (Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays)
  • SoulSilverObtainable
    • WildRoute 2 (morning) (night)
    • WildViridian Forest (morning)
    • WildNational Park (Bug-Catching Contest) (Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays)
    • WildRoute 47, Ilex Forest (Headbutt trees)
Generation IIIObtainableTrade
  • Ruby · Sapphire · EmeraldTrade
  • FireRed · LeafGreenObtainable
Generation IIObtainable
  • GoldObtainable
    • WildNational Park (Bug-Catching Contest) (Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays)
  • SilverObtainable
    • WildRoute 2 (morning)
    • WildNational Park (Bug-Catching Contest) (Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays)
    • WildRoutes 26, 27, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, Azalea Town, Ilex Forest, Lake of Rage (Headbutt trees)
  • CrystalObtainable
    • WildNational Park (Bug-Catching Contest) (Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays)
    • WildIlex Forest (Headbutt trees)
Generation IObtainableTrade
  • Red · BlueObtainable
  • YellowTrade
Pokémon HOME
Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank; Let's Go, Pikachu!; Let's Go, Eevee!; Shining Pearl; Legends: Z-A; FireRed; and LeafGreen. From HOME it can move into Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl and Legends: Z-A.
Pokémon Champions
Legal in Regulation M-A, M-B and M-C. Mega Beedrill: Regulation M-A, M-B and M-C. It can be brought in from HOME.
Pokémon anime

Beedrill appears in 70 episodes.

From EP003 (1997-04-15) through JN107 (2022-04-22).

Browse them on the anime guide

Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs

Beedrill partners with 1 trainer in Masters EX.

Each card is a canon Trainer + Beedrill partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.

Bugsy & Beedrill sync pair
Bugsy
Strike 3★

Browse every Sync Pair in Masters EX.

TCG Pocket appearances

Beedrill in TCG Pocket.

Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.

Beedrill ex TCG Pocket card from Deluxe Pack: ex
Beedrill ex
◆◆◆◆ Rare EX
Deluxe Pack: ex #010
Beedrill ex TCG Pocket card from Shining Revelry
Beedrill ex
◆◆◆◆ Rare EX
Shining Revelry #003
Beedrill ex TCG Pocket card from Shining Revelry
Beedrill ex
☆☆ Full Art EX
Shining Revelry #079
Beedrill ex TCG Pocket card from Shining Revelry
Beedrill ex
✦✦ Shiny EX
Shining Revelry #107
Beedrill TCG Pocket card from Genetic Apex
Beedrill
◆◆◆ Rare
Genetic Apex #010

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