15: Beedrill

Essentials

Beedrill

Poison Bee Pokémon

Abilities

Swarm: Strengthens Bug moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.

Hidden Ability

Sniper: Strengthens critical hits to inflict 3× damage rather than 2×.

Damage Taken

Pokédex Numbers

Introduced in
National: 15
Kanto: 15
Original Johto: 29
Updated Johto: 29
Central Kalos: 28

Names

Japanese: スピアー (supiaa)
: スピアー
Official roomaji: Spear
Korean: 독침붕
Chinese: 大針蜂
: 大针蜂
French: Dardargnan
German: Bibor
Spanish: Beedrill
Italian: Beedrill

Breeding

Gender

½ male, ½ female

Egg groups

Hatch counter

Steps to hatch

4080 / 2295

Compatibility

Training

Base EXP

178

Effort points

2 Attack
1 Special Defense

Capture rate

Base happiness

Growth rate

medium

Wild held items

	5%	Poison Barb
		nothing
	5%	Poison Barb
	5%	Poison Barb
	5%	Poison Barb
		nothing
	5%	Poison Barb

Evolution

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Baby	Basic	Stage 1	Stage 2
	Weedle	Kakuna Level up, starting at level 7	Beedrill Level up, starting at level 10

Beedrill Forms

Stats

			Level
			Effort
		Pctile	Min IVs	Max IVs
HP	65	48.0	303	334
Attack	90	65.1	248	279
Defense	40	10.6	148	179
Special Attack	45	21.0	158	189
Special Defense	80	64.0	228	259
Speed	75	58.8	218	249
Total	395	35.5

Pokéathlon Performance

Minimum; Base; Maximum

Speed
Power
Skill
Stamina
Jump
Total: 10/14/19

Flavor

Detailed flavor page covering all versions

Flavor Text

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

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

Sprites

Miscellany

Species: Poison Bee Pokémon
Color: Yellow
Cry
Habitat: forest
Footprint
Shape: Lepidopterous

Height

3'3.4"
1.0 m

Weight

295

65.0 lb
29.5 kg

Locations

Ridiculously detailed breakdown

Silver

Route 2, south, towards Viridian City

SoulSilver

Black

Route 12

Pal Park

Area: Forest
Score: 70
Rate: 20

Moves

Bug and Poison moves get STAB, and have their type highlighted in green.

Physical moves better suit Beedrill's higher Attack, and have their class highlighted in green.

										Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Level up: Learned when a Pokémon reaches a certain level.
									0	Twineedle			20	25	100%		Hits twice in the same turn. Has a 20% chance to poison the target.
									—	Twineedle			20	25	100%		Hits twice in the same turn. Has a 20% chance to poison the target.
—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	Fury Attack			20	15	85%		Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
12	10	10	10	10	10	10	10	10	11	Fury Attack			20	15	85%		Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
									14	Rage			20	20	100%		If the user is hit after using this move, its Attack rises by one stage.
									17	Pursuit			20	40	100%		Has double power against, and can hit, Pokémon attempting to switch out.
16	15	15	13	13	13	13	13	13	20	Focus Energy			30	—	—		Increases the user's chance to score a critical hit.
									23	Venoshock			10	65	100%		Inflicts double damage if the target is Poisoned.
									26	Assurance			10	60	100%		Power is doubled if the target has already received damage this turn.
20	20	20	16	16	16	16	16	16		Twineedle			20	25	100%		Hits twice in the same turn. Has a 20% chance to poison the target.
25	25	25	19	19	19	19	19	19		Rage			20	20	100%		If the user is hit after using this move, its Attack rises by one stage.
	30	30	22	22	22	22	22	22		Pursuit			20	40	100%		Has double power against, and can hit, Pokémon attempting to switch out.
			25	25	25	25	25	25	29	Toxic Spikes			20	—	—		Scatters poisoned spikes, poisoning opposing Pokémon that switch in.
30	35	35	28	28	28	28	28	28	32	Pin Missile			20	25	95%		Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
35	40	40	31	31	31	31	31	31		Agility			30	—	—		Raises the user's Speed by two stages.
			34	34	34	34	34	34		Assurance			10	60	100%		Power is doubled if the target has already received damage this turn.
			37	37	37	37	37	37	35	Poison Jab			20	80	100%		Has a 30% chance to poison the target.
									38	Agility			30	—	—		Raises the user's Speed by two stages.
		45	40	40	40	40	40	40	41	Endeavor			5	*	100%		Lowers the target's HP to equal the user's.
							45	45	44	Fell Stinger			25	50	100%		Raises the user's Attack by two stages if it KOs the target.
Level up, learned by Kakuna but not Beedrill
—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	0	Harden			30	—	—		Raises the user's Defense by one stage.
	7	7	7	7	7	7	7	7	—	Harden			30	—	—		Raises the user's Defense by one stage.
Level up, learned by Weedle but not Beedrill
—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	Poison Sting			35	15	100%		Has a 30% chance to poison the target.
—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	String Shot			40	—	95%		Lowers the target's Speed by two stages.
				15	15	15	15	15	9	Bug Bite			20	60	100%		If target has a berry, inflicts double damage and uses the berry.
										Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Tutor: Can be taught at any time by an NPC.
										Air Cutter			25	60	95%		Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
										Bug Bite			20	60	100%		If target has a berry, inflicts double damage and uses the berry.
										Double-Edge			15	120	100%		User receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.
										Drill Run			10	80	95%		Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
										Electroweb			15	55	95%		Lowers the target's Speed by one stage.
										Endeavor			5	*	100%		Lowers the target's HP to equal the user's.
										Endure			10	—	—	4	Prevents the user's HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
										Fury Cutter			20	40	95%		Power doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, maxing out after five turns.
										Giga Drain			10	75	100%		Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.
										Knock Off			20	65	100%		Target drops its held item.
										Mimic			10	—	—		Copies the target's last used move.
										Ominous Wind			5	60	100%		Has a 10% chance to raise all of the user's stats by one stage.
										Roost			10	—	—		Heals the user by half its max HP.
										Sleep Talk			10	—	—		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
										Snore			15	50	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.
										String Shot			40	—	95%		Lowers the target's Speed by two stages.
										Substitute			10	—	—		Transfers 1/4 of the user's max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.
										Swagger			15	—	85%		Raises the target's Attack by two stages and confuses the target.
										Swift			20	60	—		Never misses.
										Swords Dance			20	—	—		Raises the user's Attack by two stages.
										Tailwind			15	—	—		For three turns, friendly Pokémon have doubled Speed.
Tutor, learned by Kakuna but not Beedrill
										Iron Defense			15	—	—		Raises the user's Defense by two stages.
										Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Machine: Can be taught at any time by using a TM or HM.
	03									Curse			10	—	—		Ghosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.
03										Swords Dance			20	—	—		Raises the user's Attack by two stages.
06	06	06	06	06	06	06	06	06	06	Toxic			10	—	90%		Badly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.
						09	09	09	09	Venoshock			10	65	100%		Inflicts double damage if the target is Poisoned.
09										Take Down			20	90	85%		User receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.
	10	10	10	10	10	10	10	10	10	Hidden Power			15	60	100%		Power and type depend upon user's IVs. Power can range from 30 to 70.
	11	11	11	11	11	11	11	11	11	Sunny Day			5	—	—		Changes the weather to sunny for five turns.
	12									Sweet Scent			20	—	100%		Lowers the target's evasion by one stage.
	13									Snore			15	50	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.
10										Double-Edge			15	120	100%		User receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.
15	15	15	15	15	15	15	15	15	15	Hyper Beam			5	150	90%		User foregoes its next turn to recharge.
20										Rage			20	20	100%		If the user is hit after using this move, its Attack rises by one stage.
21										Mega Drain			15	40	100%		Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.
31										Mimic			10	—	—		Copies the target's last used move.
	17	17	17	17	17	17	17	17	17	Protect			10	—	—	4	Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.
							19	19	19	Roost			10	—	—		Heals the user by half its max HP.
	19	19	19	19	19					Giga Drain			10	75	100%		Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.
	20									Endure			10	—	—	4	Prevents the user's HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
	21	21	21	21	21	21	21	21	21	Frustration			20	*	100%		Power increases as happiness decreases, up to a maximum of 102.
		22	22	22	22	22	22	22	22	Solar Beam			10	120	100%		Requires a turn to charge before attacking.
	27	27	27	27	27	27	27	27	27	Return			20	*	100%		Power increases with happiness, up to a maximum of 102.
		31	31	31	31	31	31	31	31	Brick Break			15	75	100%		Destroys Reflect and Light Screen.
32	32	32	32	32	32	32	32	32	32	Double Team			15	—	—		Raises the user's evasion by one stage.
	34									Swagger			15	—	85%		Raises the target's Attack by two stages and confuses the target.
	35									Sleep Talk			10	—	—		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
	36	36	36	36	36	36	36	36	36	Sludge Bomb			10	90	100%		Has a 30% chance to poison the target.
		40	40	40	40	40	40	40	40	Aerial Ace			20	60	—		Never misses.
		42	42	42	42	42	42	42	42	Facade			20	70	100%		Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
		43	43	43	43					Secret Power			20	70	100%		Has a 30% chance to inflict a status effect which depends upon the terrain.
33										Reflect			20	—	—		Reduces damage from physical attacks by half.
34										Bide			10	*	—	1	User waits for two turns, then hits back for twice the damage it took.
39	39									Swift			20	60	—		Never misses.
40										Skull Bash			10	130	100%		Raises the user's Defense by one stage. User charges for one turn before attacking.
44	44	44	44	44	44	44	44	44	44	Rest			10	—	—		User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.
	45	45	45	45	45	45	45	45	45	Attract			15	—	100%		Target falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.
	49									Fury Cutter			20	40	95%		Power doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, maxing out after five turns.
		46	46	46	46	46	46	46	46	Thief			25	60	100%		Takes the target's item.
			51	51	51					Roost			10	—	—		Heals the user by half its max HP.
						48	48	48	48	Round			15	60	100%		Has double power if it's used more than once per turn.
			54	54	54	54	54	54	54	False Swipe			40	40	100%		Cannot lower the target's HP below 1.
									59	Brutal Swing			20	60	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
			58	58	58					Endure			10	—	—	4	Prevents the user's HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
						62	62	62	62	Acrobatics			15	55	100%		Has double power if the user has no held item.
			62	62	62					Silver Wind			5	60	100%		Has a 10% chance to raise all of the user's stats by one stage.
			66	66	66	66	66	66	66	Payback			10	50	100%		Power is doubled if the target has already moved this turn.
			68	68	68	68	68	68	68	Giga Impact			5	150	90%		User foregoes its next turn to recharge.
			70	70	70	70	70	70		Flash			20	—	100%		Lowers the target's accuracy by one stage.
			75	75	75	75	75	75	75	Swords Dance			20	—	—		Raises the user's Attack by two stages.
			78	78	78					Captivate			20	—	100%		Lowers the target's Special Attack by two stages if it's the opposite gender.
						76	76	76		Struggle Bug			20	50	100%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Special Attack by one stage.
			81	81	81	81	81	81	81	X-Scissor			15	80	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
							83	83	83	Infestation			20	20	100%		Prevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.
			82	82	82					Sleep Talk			10	—	—		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
			83	83	83					Natural Gift			15	*	100%		Power and type depend on the held berry.
			84	84	84	84	84	84	84	Poison Jab			20	80	100%		Has a 30% chance to poison the target.
			87	87	87	87	87	87	87	Swagger			15	—	85%		Raises the target's Attack by two stages and confuses the target.
							88	88	88	Sleep Talk			10	—	—		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
			89	89	89	89	89	89	89	U-turn			20	70	100%		User must switch out after attacking.
50			90	90	90	90	90	90	90	Substitute			10	—	—		Transfers 1/4 of the user's max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.
								94		Secret Power			20	70	100%		Has a 30% chance to inflict a status effect which depends upon the terrain.
						94	94			Rock Smash			15	40	100%		Has a 50% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.
							100	100	100	Confide			20	—	—		Lowers the target's Special Attack by one stage.
H1	H1	H1	H1	H1	H1	H1	H1	H1		Cut			30	50	95%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
			H5	H5						Defog			15	—	—		Lowers the target's evasion by one stage. Removes field effects from the enemy field.
		H6	H6	H6	H6			H6		Rock Smash			15	40	100%		Has a 50% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.