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Beedrill overview

Beedrill, the Poison Bee Pokémon, is a dual Bug and Poison type Pokémon registered at National Pokédex number 15.

It stands 1 m tall and weighs 29.5 kg, and it was first introduced in Generation I where it is typically found in Forest habitats.

It has three poisonous stingers on its forelegs and its tail. They are used to jab its enemy repeatedly. 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. May appear in a swarm. Flies at violent speeds, all the while stabbing with the toxic stinger on its rear.

Beedrill base stats

Across six base stats Beedrill totals 395 points, led by Attack at 90.

Its stats are fairly balanced, leaning toward physical offense.

Beedrill base stats

Stat	Base value	Relative
HP	65
Attack	90
Defense	40
Sp. Attack	45
Sp. Defense	80
Speed	75
Total	395

Beedrill abilities

Beedrill's standard ability is Swarm.

Its hidden ability, Sniper, is only available from special encounters and breeding.

Beedrill type matchups

Defensively, Beedrill takes super-effective damage from Flying, Rock, Fire and Psychic moves.

It resists Fighting, Grass, Poison, Bug and Fairy attacks.

Attacking type	Damage taken
Flying	×2
Rock	×2
Fire	×2
Psychic	×2
Fighting	×0.25
Grass	×0.25
Poison	×0.5
Bug	×0.5
Fairy	×0.5

Beedrill evolution

Beedrill belongs to a 3-stage evolution line: Weedle → Kakuna (Level 7) → Beedrill (Level 10).

Beedrill training and breeding

With a capture rate of 45, Beedrill is hard to catch and levels on the Medium experience curve.

For breeding it belongs to the Bug egg group.

Early level-up moves include Bug Bite, Fury Attack and Harden, and it can learn 93 moves in total across all methods.

Level-up moves

Level	Move
1	Bug Bite
1	Fury Attack
1	Harden
1	Peck
1	Poison Sting
1	String Shot
1	Twineedle
11	Fury Cutter
13	Focus Energy
13	Rage
14	Laser Focus
17	Pursuit

Frequently asked questions about Beedrill