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Beedrill (Japanese: スピアー, HepburnSpear) (BEE-dril[1]) is a Bug/Poison-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I.

Biology[]

Physiology[]

Beedrill is an insect-like Pokémon with the appearance of a very large wasp. However, unlike a wasp, Beedrill only has four limbs, with the front-most limbs featuring two large, lance-like stingers. A third stinger is located on its rear end. The shiny version of a Beedrill is a light green color with blue eyes instead of red.

A Mega evolved Beedrill's antennae now resemble the letter 'T', and its eyes become longer and sleeker. It gains a third pair of wings with black markings on top. Its stingers now resemble javelins now, and its only 2 legs were also turned into conical stingers with the same pattern as its abdomen. A similar structure joins its head and thorax and its third stinger has turned pale yellow.

Behavior[]

Beedrill is extremely territorial and will attack anyone who gets too close to their hive. They are aggressive Pokémon and collectively attack the people around them. As seen in "Challenge of the Samurai", they are also concerned with the welfare of their previous forms. Beedrill are also vital to the ecosystems of Kantonian and Johtonian forests, helping prevent populations of Pokémon such as Paras and Pidgey from growing uncontrollably. Trainers traveling in Beedrill territory are strongly advised to bring along Pokémon that can handle Beedrill and their attacks, such as Twineedle and Poison Jab, as well as to bring along a number Pecha Berries and Antidotes.

Natural abilities[]

Beedrill has the ability Swarm, which increases any Bug-type attacks by 1.5 if the user's HP drops below 1/3 its max amount. Its hidden ability, Sniper, makes critical hits dealt by it stronger.

According to the Pokédex, Beedrill can fly at great speeds and can attack in swarms. Additionally, its three stingers all secrete a toxic poison, with the stinger on its rear being the most venomous.

Mega Beedril's arms secrete fast acting poison, used to immobilize foes, then finishes them off with its long acting poison from its abdomen.

Evolution[]

Beedrill is the final evolution of Weedle and evolves from Kakuna at level 10. Beedrill gains a Mega Evolution in Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire.

Game info[]

Locations[]

Locations
Version(s) Area(s) Rarity
Red and Blue Evolve Kakuna None
Yellow Trade None
Gold and Silver Bug-Catching Contest(Gold only)
Bug-Catching Contest, Route 2, Trees
Rare(Gold)
Uncommon(Silver)
Crystal Bug-Catching Contest, Trees Uncommon
Ruby and Sapphire Trade None
FireRed and LeafGreen Evolve Kakuna None
Emerald Trade None
Diamond and Pearl Evolve Kakuna None
Platinum Evolve Kakuna None
HeartGold and SoulSilver Route 2, Bug-Catching Contest, Viridian Forest, Headbutt trees Rare
Black and White Route 12 (Black only) Rare
X and Y Evolve Kakuna None
Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Evolve Kakuna None
Sun and Moon Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon None
Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon Route 4 (Alola) - Island Scan None
Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! Evolve Kakuna Common
Sword and Shield Trade None

Spin-off game locations[]

Locations
Game(s) Area(s)
Pokémon Channel Viridian Forest
Pokémon Trozei! Endless Level 2,
Endless Level 19,
Forever Level 51,
Mr. Who's Den
Red Rescue Team & Blue Rescue Team Evolve Kakuna
Explorers of Time & Explorers of Darkness Apple Woods (8F) (Darkness)
Midnight Forest (B1F-B21F) (Darkness)
Evolve Kakuna
Pokémon Ranger Lyra Forest
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Vien Forest
Chroma Highlands
Pokémon Rumble Silent Forest


Pokédex entries[]

  • Red and Blue

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

  • 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

    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.

  • 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

    Its best attack involves flying around at high speed, striking with poison needles, then flying off.

  • Pearl

    Its best attack involves flying around at high speed, striking with poison needles, then flying off.

  • 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

    Its best attack involves flying around at high speed, striking with poison needles, then flying off.

  • White

    Its best attack involves flying around at high speed, striking with poison needles, then flying off.

  • Black 2

    Its best attack involves flying around at high speed, striking with poison needles, then flying off.

  • 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

    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.

  • 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!

    It has three poisonous stingers on its forelegs and its tail. They are used to jab its enemy repeatedly.
    Mega Evolution: 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.

  • Let's Go, Eevee!

    It has three poisonous stingers on its forelegs and its tail. They are used to jab its enemy repeatedly.
    Mega Evolution: 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.

  • Brilliant Diamond

    Its best attack involves flying around at high speed, striking with poison needles, then flying off.

  • Shining Pearl

    Its best attack involves flying around at high speed, striking with poison needles, then flying off.


Stats[]

Beedrill[]

Stats
HP
65
Attack
90
Defense
40
Sp. Atk
45
Sp. Def
80
Speed
75
Total
395

Stats
HP
65
Attack
80
Defense
40
Sp. Atk
45
Sp. Def
80
Speed
75
Total
385

Mega Beedrill[]

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

Learnset[]

Leveling[]

LevelingGeneration VII
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
1 Twineedle 25 100% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical
1 Fury Attack 15 85% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
11 Fury Attack 15 85% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
14 Rage 20 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
17 Pursuit 40 100% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
20 Focus Energy —% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
23 Venoshock 65 100% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Special
26 Assurance 60 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
29 Toxic Spikes —% 20 Type Poison HOME Poison Status
32 Pin Missile 25 95% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical
35 Poison Jab 80 100% 20 Type Poison HOME Poison Physical
38 Agility —% 30 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
41 Endeavor 100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
44 Fell Stinger 50 100% 25 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration VI
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
10 Fury Attack 15 85% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cool 1 0 ♥
13 Focus Energy —% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cool 1 0 ♥
16 Twineedle 25 100% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical Cool 2 1 ♥
19 Rage 20 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 1 3 ♥
22 Pursuit 40 100% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Clever 2 1 ♥
25 Toxic Spikes —% 20 Type Poison HOME Poison Status Clever 2 0 ♥
28 Pin Missile 14 85% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical Cool 1 0 ♥
31 Agility —% 30 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Cool 3 0 ♥
34 Assurance 50 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Clever 1 0 ♥
37 Poison Jab 80 100% 20 Type Poison HOME Poison Physical Tough 4 0 ♥
40 Endeavor 100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 2 0 ♥
45 Fell Stinger 30 100% 25 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical Cool 1 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration V
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
10 Fury Attack 15 85% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
13 Focus Energy —% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
16 Twineedle 25 100% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical
19 Rage 20 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
22 Pursuit 40 100% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
25 Toxic Spikes —% 20 Type Poison HOME Poison Status
28 Pin Missile 14 85% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical
31 Agility —% 30 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
34 Assurance 50 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
37 Poison Jab 80 100% 20 Type Poison HOME Poison Physical
40 Endeavor 100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration IV
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal
10 Fury Attack 15 85% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cool 2
13 Focus Energy —% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cool 0
16 Twineedle 25 100% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical Cool 2
19 Rage 20 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cool 0
22 Pursuit 40 100% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Smart 1
25 Toxic Spikes —% 20 Type Poison HOME Poison Status Smart 2
28 Pin Missile 14 85% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical Cool 2
31 Agility —% 30 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Cool 2
34 Assurance 50 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Beauty 2
37 Poison Jab 80 100% 20 Type Poison HOME Poison Physical Smart 2
40 Endeavor 100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 2
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration III
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
10 Fury Attack 15 85% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Cool 2 1 ♥
15 Focus Energy —% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Cool 1 3 ♥
20 Twineedle 25 100% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Cool 2 3 ♥
25 Rage 20 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Cool 3 0 ♥
30 Pursuit 40 100% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Smart 2 1 ♥
35 Pin Missile 14 85% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Cool 2 1 ♥
40 Agility —% 30 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Cool 3 0 ♥
45 Endeavor 100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Tough 2 0 ♥

LevelingGeneration II
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type
10 Fury Attack 15 85% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
15 Focus Energy —% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal
20 Twineedle 25 100% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug
25 Rage 20 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
30 Pursuit 40 100% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark
35 Pin Missile 14 85% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug
40 Agility —% 30 Type Psychic HOME Psychic
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration I
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type
12 Fury Attack 15 85% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
16 Focus Energy —% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal
20 Twineedle 25 100% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug
25 Rage 25 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
30 Pin Missile 14 85% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug
35 Agility —% 30 Type Psychic HOME Psychic
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TM/HM[]

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VII
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
TM06 Toxic 90% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status
TM09 Venoshock 65 100% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Special
TM10 Hidden Power 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Status
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM19 Roost —% 10 Type Flying HOME Flying Status
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM22 Solar Beam 120 100% 10 Type Grass HOME Grass Special
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM31 Brick Break 75 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM36 Sludge Bomb 90 100% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Special
TM40 Aerial Ace 60 —% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM46 Thief 60 100% 25 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM54 False Swipe 40 100% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM59 Brutal Swing 60 100% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
TM62 Acrobatics 55 100% 15 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
TM66 Payback 50 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
TM68 Giga Impact 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM75 Swords Dance —% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM81 X-Scissor 80 100% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical
TM83 Infestation 20 100% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Special
TM84 Poison Jab 80 100% 20 Type Poison HOME Poison Physical
TM87 Swagger 85% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM88 Sleep Talk —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM89 U-turn 70 100% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM100 Confide —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VI
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
TM06 Toxic 90% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status Clever 3 0 ♥
TM09 Venoshock 65 100% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Special Beautiful 2 0 ♥
TM10 Hidden Power 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Clever 3 0 ♥
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Status Beautiful 1 0 ♥
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cool 4 4 ♥
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
TM19 Roost —% 10 Type Flying HOME Flying Status Clever 4 0 ♥
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2 3 ♥
TM22 Solar Beam 120 100% 10 Type Grass HOME Grass Special Cool 3 0 ♥
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 4 0 ♥
TM31 Brick Break 75 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Cool 4 0 ♥
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cool 1 0 ♥
TM36 Sludge Bomb 90 100% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Special Tough 2 1 ♥
TM40 Aerial Ace 60 —% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical Cool 2 0 ♥
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2 0 ♥
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Cute 1 0 ♥
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
TM46 Thief 60 100% 25 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Tough 1 0 ♥
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Beautiful 2 0 ♥
TM54 False Swipe 40 100% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cool 4 0 ♥
TM62 Acrobatics 55 100% 15 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical Cool 1 0 ♥
TM66 Payback 50 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Tough 2 0 ♥
TM68 Giga Impact 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 4 4 ♥
TM70 Flash 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Beautiful 3 0 ♥
TM75 Swords Dance —% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Beautiful 1 0 ♥
TM76 Struggle Bug 50 100% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Special Cute 2 0 ♥
TM81 X-Scissor 80 100% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical Cool 2 1 ♥
TM83 Infestation 20 100% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Special Cute 3 0 ♥
TM84 Poison Jab 80 100% 20 Type Poison HOME Poison Physical Tough 4 0 ♥
TM87 Swagger 90% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 3 0 ♥
TM88 Sleep Talk —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 1 0 ♥
TM89 U-turn 70 100% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical Cute 4 0 ♥
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
TM94XY Rock Smash 40 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Tough 4 0 ♥
TM94ORAS Secret Power 10 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Clever 1 0 ♥
TM100 Confide —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 3 0 ♥
HM01 Cut 50 95% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cool 4 0 ♥
HM06ORAS Rock Smash 40 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Tough 4 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation V
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
TM06 Toxic 90% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status
TM09 Venoshock 65 100% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Special
TM10 Hidden Power 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Status
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM22 Solar Beam 120 100% 10 Type Grass HOME Grass Special
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM31 Brick Break 75 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM36 Sludge Bomb 90 100% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Special
TM40 Aerial Ace 60 —% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM46 Thief 40 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM54 False Swipe 40 100% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM62 Acrobatics 55 100% 15 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
TM66 Payback 50 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
TM68 Giga Impact 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM70 Flash 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM75 Swords Dance —% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM76 Struggle Bug 30 100% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Special
TM81 X-Scissor 80 100% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical
TM82 Sleep Talk —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM83 Natural Gift 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM84 Poison Jab 80 100% 20 Type Poison HOME Poison Physical
TM87 Swagger 90% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM89 U-turn 70 100% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM94 Rock Smash 40 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
HM01 Cut 50 95% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation IV
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal
TM06 Toxic 85% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status Smart 2
TM10 Hidden Power 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Smart 1
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Status Beauty 2
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cool 2
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 0
TM19 Giga Drain 60 100% 10 Type Grass HOME Grass Special Smart 1
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2
TM22 Solar Beam 120 100% 10 Type Grass HOME Grass Special Cool 1
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2
TM31 Brick Break 75 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Cool 3
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cool 2
TM36 Sludge Bomb 90 100% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Special Tough 2
TM40 Aerial Ace 60 —% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical Cool 2
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2
TM43 Secret Power 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Smart 2
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Cute 0
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2
TM46 Thief 40 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Tough 0
TM51 Roost —% 10 Type Flying HOME Flying Status Cool 0
TM54 False Swipe 40 100% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cool 0
TM58 Endure —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Tough 2
TM62 Silver Wind 60 100% 5 Type Bug HOME Bug Special Beauty 2
TM66 Payback 50 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Cool 1
TM68 Giga Impact 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Beauty 2
TM70 Flash 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Beauty 2
TM75 Swords Dance —% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Beauty 2
TM78 Captivate 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Beauty 2
TM81 X-Scissor 80 100% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical Beauty 2
TM82 Sleep Talk —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 3
TM83 Natural Gift 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cool 2
TM84 Poison Jab 80 100% 20 Type Poison HOME Poison Physical Smart 2
TM87 Swagger 90% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2
TM89 U-turn 70 100% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical Cute 0
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Smart 1
HM01 Cut 50 95% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cool 3
HM05DPPt Defog —% 15 Type Flying HOME Flying Status Beauty 2
HM06 Rock Smash 20 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Tough 2
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation III
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
TM06 Toxic 85% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Smart 3 0 ♥
TM10 Hidden Power 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Smart 3 0 ♥
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Beauty 1 0 ♥
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Cool 4 4 ♥
TM19 Giga Drain 60 100% 5 Type Grass HOME Grass Smart 2 1 ♥
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 1 0 ♥
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 1 0 ♥
TM22 Solar Beam 120 100% 10 Type Grass HOME Grass Cool 4 0 ♥
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 1 0 ♥
TM31 Brick Break 75 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Cool 1 4 ♥
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Cool 2 0 ♥
TM36 Sludge Bomb 90 100% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Tough 2 1 ♥
TM40 Aerial Ace 60 —% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Cool 2 0 ♥
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 2 0 ♥
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Cute 2 0 ♥
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 2 0 ♥
TM46 Thief 40 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Tough 1 0 ♥
HM01 Cut 50 95% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Cool 2 1 ♥
HM06 Rock Smash 20 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Tough 1 3 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation II
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type
TM03 Curse —% 10 Type ??? HOME ???
TM06 Toxic 85% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison
TM10 Hidden Power 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire
TM12 Sweet Scent 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM13 Snore 40 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM20 Endure —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM34 Swagger 90% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM35 Sleep Talk —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM36 Sludge Bomb 90 100% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison
TM39 Swift 60 —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
HM01 Cut 50 95% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation I
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type
TM03 Swords Dance —% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM06 Toxic 85% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison
TM09 Take Down 90 85% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM20 Rage 20 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM21 Mega Drain 40 100% 10 Type Grass HOME Grass
TM31 Mimic —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM33 Reflect —% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic
TM34 Bind —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM39 Swift 60 —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM40 Skull Bash 100 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic
TM50 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal
HM01 Cut 50 95% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Egg Moves[]

Beedrill learns no moves via breeding.


Tutoring[]

Tutoring Generation VII
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
Bug Bite USUM 60 100% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical
Defog USUM —% 15 Type Flying HOME Flying Status
Drill Run USUM 80 95% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical
Electroweb USUM 55 95% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
Endeavor USUM 100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Giga Drain USUM 75 100% 10 Type Grass HOME Grass Special
Knock Off USUM 65 100% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
Laser Focus USUM —% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Snore USUM 50 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
Tailwind USUM —% 15 Type Flying HOME Flying Status
Throat Chop USUM 80 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation VI
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
Bug Bite ORAS 60 100% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical Cute 3 0 ♥
Drill Run ORAS 80 95% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical Tough 3 0 ♥
Electroweb ORAS 55 95% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Special Beautiful 2 1 ♥
Endeavor ORAS 100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Tough 2 0 ♥
Giga Drain ORAS 75 100% 10 Type Grass HOME Grass Special Clever 1 4 ♥
Knock Off ORAS 65 100% 25 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Clever 2 3 ♥
Snore ORAS 50 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cute 4 0 ♥
Tailwind ORAS —% 15 Type Flying HOME Flying Status Cool 3 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation V
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
Bug Bite  60 100% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical
Drill Run  80 95% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical
Electroweb  55 95% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
Endeavor  100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Giga Drain  75 100% 10 Type Grass HOME Grass Special
Knock Off  20 100% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
Roost  —% 10 Type Flying HOME Flying Status
Sleep Talk  —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Snore  40 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
Tailwind  —% 30 Type Flying HOME Flying Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation IV
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal
Air Cutter  55 95% 25 Type Flying HOME Flying Special Cool 3
Bug Bite HGSS 60 100% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical Tough 0
Endure  —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 2
Fury Cutter  10 95% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical Cool 2
Knock Off  20 100% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Smart 3
Ominous Wind  60 100% 5 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Special Smart 0
Snore  40 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cute 3
String Shot HGSS 95% 40 Type Bug HOME Bug Status Smart 2
Swift  60 —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cool 2
Tailwind HGSS —% 30 Type Flying HOME Flying Status Smart 2
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation III
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
Double-Edge  120 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Tough 6 0 ♥
Endure E —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Tough 2 0 ♥
Fury Cutter E 10 95% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Cool 3 0 ♥
Mimic  —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 1 0 ♥
Sleep Talk E —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 3 0 ♥
Snore E 40 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 4 0 ♥
Substitute  —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Smart 2 0 ♥
Swagger EXD 90% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Cool 2 0 ♥
Swift E 60 —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Cool 2 0 ♥
Swords Dance FRLGE —% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Beauty 1 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Sprites[]

Mega Evolution Sprites[]

MBeedrill ORAS
Front
MBeedrill Back ORAS
Back
MBeedrill Shiny ORAS
Front (Shiny)
MBeedrill Back Shiny ORAS
Back (Shiny)

Appearances[]

Anime[]

Beedrill first appeared at the end of Ash Catches a Pokemon where one flies right by Misty's head, and she freaks out and hurries after Ash. Their first feature episode was Challenge of the Samurai, where a number of Beedrill evolved from Kakuna and took Ash Ketchum's Metapod.

A running gag throughout the course of the series features characters disturbing a Beedrill's hive and then being chased by the swarm of Beedrill.

Ash owned a Beedrill for one episode in The Bug Stops Here. He caught this Pokémon during a Bug-Catching Contest. It was then given to Casey, since she is a fan of yellow-black striped Pokémon. Casey is seen using this Beedrill in the episode Those Darn Electabuzz.

Trivia[]

  • Originally, Beedrill's name was supposed to have one letter "L", rather than two.
  • Despite being able to fly, Beedrill is not a Flying-type nor does it have the ability Levitate, making it susceptible to Ground-type moves.
  • Beedrill is the only member of its evolution family to be featured in the spin-off crossover game Pokémon Conquest.
  • In Super Smash Bros., Beedrill is one of the Pokémon that can be freed from Poké Balls. During this time, it uses the move Take Down.
  • Beedrill can be seen as a parallel to Butterfree. Both of their unevolved stages evolve at the same levels, and have metamorphosis-like evolution.
    • Also, while Beedrill is a version exclusive of Black and Black 2, Butterfree is exclusive to White and White 2.
  • The both share a base stat total of 395.
  • Despite having "bee" in its name, Beedrill more closely resembles a wasp.
  • Mega Beedrill has the highest Attack and Speed base stats of all Poison-type Pokémon. It also has the lowest Special Attack base stat of all Poison-type and Mega Evolved Pokémon, the lowest Defense of all Mega Evolved Pokémon, and the lowest single base stat of any Mega Evolved Pokémon.
  • Mega Beedrill is the only Mega Evolved Pokémon whose Special Attack is lower than that of its base form.

Origin[]

Beedrill is based on different types of stinging insects, namely bees, hornets, or wasps. It most resembles the Asian Giant Hornet. It's arms resembles lances or spears (with the latter being it's Japanese name). The lance-like appearance is also more noticeable in its Mega Evolution. It's Mega Evolution also gains a more mecha-like designs, possibly making it appear like a construction machine given it's yellow, black, and red coloration and the 'drill' part of its English name.

Etymology[]

Beedrill is a combination of the words "bee" and "drill".

Its Japanese name, "Spear", is in reference to its spear-like stingers. By reversing the name without romanization, it is pronounced similar to Apis, the genus of the honey bee.

Names in other languages[]

  • French: "Dardargnan" is a combination of the word "dard" (sting) and the name "D'artagnan" from the famous fencer appearing in Alexandre Dumas' novel The Three Musqueteers.
  • German: "Bibor" comes from "Biene" (bee) and "Bohrer" (drill).

Gallery[]

See also[]

  1. ^ Silvestri, Cris (2015). Pokémon Deluxe Essential Handbook [Book]. p. 37. Scholastic. ISBN 978-0-545-79566-1.
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