Beedrill (#0015) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP65125–172240–334

Atk9085–156166–306

Def4040–10176–196

SpA4545–10685–207

SpD8076–145148–284

Spe7572–139139–273

Total395Higher than 37% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 Atk, 1 SpD.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 75). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+139Max127No SP95Min85Scarf208Tailwind278

At max Speed, Beedrill outspeeds 13 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Fire2×Flying2×Psychic2×Rock2×

Resists

Fighting¼×Grass¼×Bug½×Fairy½×Poison½×

Takes normal damage from 9 types

NormalGroundGhostSteelWaterElectricIceDragonDark

Abilities

Swarm
Strengthens Bug moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
SniperHidden ability
Strengthens critical hits to inflict 3× damage rather than 2×.

Competitive

National DexRU

Ranked ladder · in-game

Doubles

#170 of 262 used

▼ 1 place since Oct 22

Oct 22Oct 28

Same as Oct 21

Oct 21Oct 28

Beedrillite (97.2%) · Sniper (59.8%) · Jolly (64.1%) · HP 2 / Atk 32 / Spe 32 (47.1%)

Moves Poison Jab, Protect, U-turn, Drill Run

Singles

#161 of 262 used

Same as Oct 22

Oct 22Oct 28

▲ 1 place since Oct 21

Oct 21Oct 28

Beedrillite (97.6%) · Swarm (52.4%) · Jolly (82.3%) · HP 2 / Atk 32 / Spe 32 (51.1%)

Moves Poison Jab, Drill Run, U-turn, Fell Stinger

Daily usage rank on the Pokémon Champions ladder, updated Oct 28. Battle data provided by Pokémon Champions Battle Data.

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Evolution

#0013WeedleBugPoison
1. Level 7#0014KakunaBugPoison
  1. Level 10#0015BeedrillBugPoison

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 18

EvoFury AttackHits 2-5 times in one turn.NormalPhys1585%20

1Bug BiteIf target has a berry, inflicts double damage and uses the berry.BugPhys60100%20

1Fury AttackHits 2-5 times in one turn.NormalPhys1585%20

1HardenRaises the user’s Defense by one stage.NormalStatus——30

1Poison StingHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys15100%35

1String ShotLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.BugStatus—95%40

11Fury CutterPower doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, maxing out after five turns.BugPhys4095%20

14Laser FocusGuarantees a critical hit with the user’s next move.NormalStatus——30

17Poison StingHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys15100%35

20Focus EnergyIncreases the user’s chance to score a critical hit.NormalStatus——30

23VenoshockInflicts double damage if the target is Poisoned.PoisonSpec65100%10

26AssurancePower is doubled if the target has already received damage this turn.DarkPhys60100%10

29Toxic SpikesScatters poisoned spikes, poisoning opposing Pokémon that switch in.PoisonStatus——20

32Pin MissileHits 2-5 times in one turn.BugPhys2595%20

35Poison JabHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys80100%20

38AgilityRaises the user’s Speed by two stages.PsychicStatus——30

41EndeavorLowers the target’s HP to equal the user’s.NormalPhys—100%5

44Fell StingerRaises the user’s Attack by two stages if it KOs the target.BugPhys50100%25

TM / HM / TR 29

HM01CutInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys5095%30

HM05DefogLowers the target’s evasion by one stage. Removes field effects from the enemy field.FlyingStatus——15

HM06Rock SmashHas a 50% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.FightingPhys40100%15

TMSwords DanceRaises the user’s Attack by two stages.NormalStatus——20

TMHyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5

TMSolar BeamRequires a turn to charge before attacking.GrassSpec120100%10

TMDouble TeamRaises the user’s evasion by one stage.NormalStatus——15

TMFlashLowers the target’s accuracy by one stage.NormalStatus—100%20

TMRestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TMSubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TMThiefTakes the target’s item.DarkPhys60100%25

TMProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TMSludge BombHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonSpec90100%10

TMGiga DrainDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.GrassSpec75100%10

TMEndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TMFalse SwipeCannot lower the target’s HP below 1.NormalPhys40100%40

TMSwaggerRaises the target’s Attack by two stages and confuses the target.NormalStatus—85%15

TMAttractTarget falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.NormalStatus—100%15

TMSleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TMSunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5

TMFacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TMBrick BreakDestroys Reflect and Light Screen.FightingPhys75100%15

TMAerial AceNever misses.FlyingPhys60—20

TMRoostHeals the user by half its max HP.FlyingStatus——5

TMU-turnUser must switch out after attacking.BugPhys70100%20

TMPaybackPower is doubled if the target has already moved this turn.DarkPhys50100%10

TMPoison JabHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys80100%20

TMX-ScissorInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.BugPhys80100%15

TMGiga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5

Pokédex entries

Category: Poison Bee Pokémon
Debut: Kanto · Red & Green (JP)
Color: Yellow
Shape
Habitat: Forest
Pal Park area: Forest

Kanto#015Original Johto#029Updated Johto#029Central Kalos#028Let’s Go Kanto#015Lumiose#020

It has three poisonous stingers on its forelegs and its tail. They are used to jab its enemy repeatedly.
X · Let’s Go, Pikachu! · Let’s Go, Eevee!
Its best attack involves flying around at high speed, striking with poison needles, then flying off.
Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2
It flies at high speed and attacks using the large venomous stingers on its forelegs and tail.
LeafGreen
May appear in a swarm. Flies at violent speeds, all the while stabbing with the toxic stinger on its rear.
FireRed · Y
A BEEDRILL is extremely territorial. For safety reasons, no one should ever approach its nest. If angered, they will attack in a swarm.
Emerald
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.
Ruby · Sapphire · Omega Ruby · Alpha Sapphire
It uses sharp, poisonous stings to defeat prey, then takes the victim back to its nest for food.
Crystal
It has three poison barbs. The barb on its tail secretes the most powerful poison.
Silver · SoulSilver
It can take down any opponent with its powerful poi son stingers. It sometimes attacks in swarms.
Gold · HeartGold
It has 3 poisonous stingers on its forelegs and its tail. They are used to jab its enemy repeatedly.
Yellow
Flies at high speed and attacks using its large venomous stingers on its forelegs and tail.
Red · Blue

Names around the world

Japanese: スピアー
Japanese (romaji): Spear
Korean: 독침붕
Chinese (Traditional): 大針蜂
Chinese (Simplified): 大针蜂
French: Dardargnan
German: Bibor
Spanish: Beedrill
Italian: Beedrill

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation I

Generation II

Generation III

Generation IV

Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield: 2 Atk, 1 SpD
Catch rate: 45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 70
Base experience: 178
Growth rate: Medium

Breeding

Egg groups: Bug
Gender: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time: 15 egg cycles ≈4,080 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Let’s Go, Eevee! 1 area

Viridian ForestWalking in the overworld · Lv 3–6

Ultra Moon 1 area

Route 4Island Scan · Lv 14

Ultra Sun 1 area

Route 4Island Scan · Lv 14

Black 2 1 area

Pinwheel Forest (Hidden Grotto – Inner area)Finding a Pokemon in a Hidden Grotto · Lv 55–59

XD 1 area

Cipher Key Lair 3FSnagging a Pokemon from a trainer in Pokemon Colosseum or Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness. · Lv 30

Black 1 area

Road 12Walking in rustling grass · Lv 50

SoulSilver 6 areas

Ilex ForestHeadbutting trees · Lv 6–8
National ParkWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 12–30
Road 2 (north, towards Pewter City)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 7–10
Road 2 (south, towards Viridian City)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 7–10
Road 47Headbutting trees · Lv 25–28
Viridian ForestWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 7

HeartGold 1 area

National ParkWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 12–30

Crystal 1 area

Ilex ForestHeadbutting a low encounter rate tree, Headbutting a normal encounter rate tree · Lv 10

Silver 12 areas

Azalea TownHeadbutting a high encounter rate tree, Headbutting a low encounter rate tree, Headbutting a normal encounter rate tree · Lv 10
Ilex ForestHeadbutting a high encounter rate tree, Headbutting a low encounter rate tree, Headbutting a normal encounter rate tree · Lv 10
Lake of RageHeadbutting a high encounter rate tree, Headbutting a low encounter rate tree, Headbutting a normal encounter rate tree · Lv 10
Road 2 (south, towards Viridian City)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 7
Road 26Headbutting a high encounter rate tree, Headbutting a low encounter rate tree, Headbutting a normal encounter rate tree · Lv 10
Road 27Headbutting a high encounter rate tree, Headbutting a low encounter rate tree, Headbutting a normal encounter rate tree · Lv 10
Road 34Headbutting a high encounter rate tree, Headbutting a low encounter rate tree, Headbutting a normal encounter rate tree · Lv 10
Road 35Headbutting a high encounter rate tree, Headbutting a low encounter rate tree, Headbutting a normal encounter rate tree · Lv 10
Road 36Headbutting a high encounter rate tree, Headbutting a low encounter rate tree, Headbutting a normal encounter rate tree · Lv 10
Road 37Headbutting a high encounter rate tree, Headbutting a low encounter rate tree, Headbutting a normal encounter rate tree · Lv 10
Road 38Headbutting a high encounter rate tree, Headbutting a low encounter rate tree, Headbutting a normal encounter rate tree · Lv 10
Road 39Headbutting a high encounter rate tree, Headbutting a low encounter rate tree, Headbutting a normal encounter rate tree · Lv 10

Beedrill

Weak to

Resists

Ranked ladder · in-game

Doubles

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Level up 18

TM / HM / TR 29