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Beedrill(JP) is a species of Pokémon in the series of the same name. It is a dual-type Bug/Poison Pokémon that made its first appearance in the first generation games Red and Blue. It can Mega Evolve into Mega Beedrill using the Beedrillite.

Physiology and Behaviour[]

Appearances[]

Main Pokémon games[]

Other Pokémon games[]

Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon: Two Beedrill and three female Combee act as bosses of Nectar Meadow, having misinterpreted Budew, the player, and the partner as honey thieves. One of the Beedrill also helps guard Revelation Mountain against intruders.

Super Smash Bros. series[]

Beedrill was in the first Super Smash Bros. game. When a Poké Ball was opened, one would come out and fly away. A few seconds later, a whole swarm would fly by and attack everyone on the field with Take Down except the user. Its role was taken over by Unown in Super Smash Bros. Melee.

Trophy descriptions[]

In the anime[]

Origin and inspiration[]

In-game information[]

Pokédex entries[]

Title Entry
First Pokémon generation
Pokémon Red and Blue Flies at high speed and attacks using its large venomous stingers on its forelegs and tail.
Pokémon Yellow It has 3 poisonous stingers on its forelegs and its tail. They are used to jab its enemy repeatedly.
Pokémon Stadium Flies at high speeds and attacks with three stingers: one on its rear and one on each of its two forelegs. May appear in swarms.
Second Pokémon generation
Pokémon Gold It can take down any opponent with its powerful poison stingers. It sometimes attacks in swarms.
Pokémon Silver It has three poison barbs. The barb on its tail secretes the most powerful poison.
Pokémon Crystal It uses sharp, poisonous stings to defeat prey, then takes the victim back to its nest for food.
Third Pokémon generation
Pokémon Ruby 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.
Pokémon 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.
Pokémon Emerald A Beedrill is extremely territorial. For safety reasons, no one should ever approach its nest. If angered, they will attack in a swarm.
Pokémon FireRed May appear in a swarm. Flies at violent speeds, all the while stabbing with the toxic stinger on its rear.
Pokémon LeafGreen It flies at high speed and attacks using the large venomous stingers on its forelegs and tail.
Fourth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Diamond Its best attack involves flying around at high speed, striking with poison needles, then flying off.
Pokémon Pearl Its best attack involves flying around at high speed, striking with poison needles, then flying off.
Pokémon Platinum Its best attack involves flying around at high speed, striking with poison needles, then flying off.
Pokémon HeartGold It can take down any opponent with its powerful poison stingers. It sometimes attacks in swarms.
Pokémon SoulSilver It has three poison barbs. The barb on its tail secretes the most powerful poison.
Fifth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Black Its best attack involves flying around at high speed, striking with poison needles, then flying off.
Pokémon White Its best attack involves flying around at high speed, striking with poison needles, then flying off.
Pokémon Black 2 Its best attack involves flying around at high speed, striking with poison needles, then flying off.
Pokémon White 2 Its best attack involves flying around at high speed, striking with poison needles, then flying off.
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X May appear in a swarm. Flies at violent speeds, all the while stabbing with the toxic stinger on its rear.
Pokémon Y It has three poisonous stingers on its forelegs and its tail. They are used to jab its enemy repeatedly.
Pokémon Omega Ruby 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.
Pokémon 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.
Seventh Pokémon generation
Pokémon Let's Go
Pikachu
It has three poisonous stingers on its forelegs and its tail. They are used to jab its enemy repeatedly.
Mega Beedrill - 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.
Pokémon 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 - 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.
Eighth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond Its best attack involves flying around at high speed, striking with poison needles, then flying off.
Pokémon Shining Pearl Its best attack involves flying around at high speed, striking with poison needles, then flying off.
Pokémon Legends: Z-A They may appear in a swarm. Beedrill flies at violent speeds, all the while stabbing with the toxic stinger on its rear.
Mega Beedrill - 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.


Game locations[]

Title Location(s)
First Pokémon generation
Pokémon Red and Blue
Evolve Kakuna
Second Pokémon generation
Pokémon Gold
Bug-Catching ContestTu/Th/Sa
Pokémon Silver
Route 2Morn
Bug-Catching ContestTu/Th/Sa Azalea Town, Ilex Forest, Lake of Rage, Route 26, 27, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39 (Headbutt)
Pokémon Crystal
Bug-Catching ContestTu/Th/Sa
Ilex Forest (Headbutt)
Third Pokémon generation
Pokémon Ruby
Trade
Pokémon FireRed
Evolve Kakuna
Pokémon LeafGreen
Evolve Kakuna
Fourth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Diamond
Evolve Kakuna
Pokémon Pearl
Evolve Kakuna
Pokémon Platinum
Evolve Kakuna
Pokémon HeartGold
Bug-Catching Contest
Pokémon SoulSilver
Route 2, Bug-Catching Contest, Viridian Forest
Route 47, Ilex Forest (Headbutt trees)
Fifth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Black
Route 12(rustling grass)
Pokémon Black 2
Pinwheel Forest (Hidden Grotto)
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X
Evolve Kakuna
Pokémon Y
Evolve Kakuna
Pokémon Omega Ruby
Evolve Kakuna
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire
Evolve Kakuna
Seventh Pokémon generation
Pokémon Ultra Sun
Route 4 (Island Scan) Th
Pokémon Ultra Moon
Route 4 (Island Scan) Th
Pokémon Let's Go
Pikachu
Evolve Kakuna
Pokémon Let's Go
Eevee
Viridian Forest
Eighth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond
Trade
Pokémon Shining Pearl
Evolve Kakuna
Pokémon Legends: Z-A
Wild Zone 15, Bleu District, Jaune District, Magenta District, Rouge District, Vert District

Evolution[]

Weedle
Reach level 7.
Kakuna
Reach level 10.
Beedrill
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Form Change[]

Beedrill
Mega Evolve
Holding Beedrillite
Beedrill
Mega Form
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Base Stats[]

Normal[]

I - V[]
Base Stats
HP 65
Attack 80
Defense 40
Sp. Attack 45
Sp. Defense 80
Speed 75
Total 385
Generation VI+[]
Base Stats
HP 65
Attack 90
Defense 40
Sp. Attack 45
Sp. Defense 80
Speed 75
Total 395

Mega[]

Base Stats
HP 65
Attack 150
Defense 40
Sp. Attack 15
Sp. Defense 80
Speed 145
Total 495

Moveset[]

Main article: Beedrill/moveset

Gallery[]

Sprites[]

Sprites and renders
Red Green
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Red Blue
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Yellow
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Gold
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Silver
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Emerald
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Heart Soul
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Black White
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X Y
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Pikachu Eevee
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Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl
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Legends: Z-A
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Trivia[]

  • Mega Beedrill has the highest base Attack and Speed stats of all Poison-type Pokémon. It also has the lowest base Special Attack stat of all Poison-type Pokémon.