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Beedrill is a classic Bug and Poison-type Pokemon from the original Kanto games, known for its hardened shell, limited movement and role as the final stage of the Weedle evolution line. This guide covers Beedrill’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, Mega Evolution, typing, weaknesses, locations and general Pokemon game information.
Normal Form
Shiny Form
Mega Evolution
Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Beedrill guide supports current Pokemon games, Mega Beedrill and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.
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Beedrill is the final evolution of Weedle and Kakuna. It is a Bug and Poison-type Pokemon known for its sharp stingers, fast offensive style and Mega Evolution in games where Mega Evolution is available.
Competitive Overview
Beedrill is usually a niche competitive Pokemon in standard formats because its bulk is low and it can struggle to take neutral hits. Its best value comes from speed, utility and Bug or Poison-type pressure.
Mega Beedrill is much more threatening in formats where Mega Evolution is available. It can use high Speed, strong Attack, Adaptability-boosted STAB moves and pivoting options like U-turn to pressure opponents.
Here are the key facts to know about Beedrill, including its type, ability, height, weight and species information.
Name
Beedrill
National Dex
#0015
Type
Bug / Poison
Species
Poison Bee Pokemon
Height
3’03” / 1.0 m
100 cm
Weight
65.0 lbs / 29.5 kg
29.5 kg
Abilities
Swarm, Sniper
Beedrill is built around Attack and Speed rather than bulk. Regular Beedrill is frail, while Mega Beedrill becomes a much faster and more dangerous physical attacker when Mega Evolution is available.
Beedrill’s best moves usually focus on Bug and Poison-type attacks, pivoting, setup and utility. Mega Beedrill especially benefits from fast physical attacks and moves that keep momentum.
A reliable physical Poison-type attack that gives Beedrill strong STAB damage against Grass and Fairy-type Pokemon.
A dependable Bug-type attack that gives Beedrill consistent damage without locking it into a move.
A strong pivot move that lets Beedrill deal damage and switch into a better matchup.
Important Ground-type coverage that helps Beedrill hit Poison, Rock, Steel, Fire and Electric-type Pokemon.
A setup move that boosts Beedrill’s Attack and can turn it into a dangerous late-game attacker.
A Bug-type attack that can sharply boost Beedrill’s Attack if it knocks out the target.
A useful entry hazard option that can poison grounded opponents as they switch in.
A useful Dark-type utility move that removes the target’s held item when available in a game.
Beedrill can learn Bug, Poison, Normal, Ground, Flying and utility moves across different Pokemon games. Use the section below to view Beedrill’s move list by learn method.
Move data shown from: Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu and Let’s Go Eevee
Beedrill is a Bug and Poison-type Pokemon. This gives it weaknesses to Fire, Flying, Psychic and Rock-type moves, while resisting Fighting, Poison, Bug, Grass and Fairy-type moves.
Type
Bug / Poison
Weaknesses
Fire, Flying, Psychic and Rock
Resistances
Fighting, Poison, Bug, Grass and Fairy
Immunity
None
Beedrill’s abilities support its offensive role by boosting Bug-type moves or increasing direct contact damage when its hidden ability is available.
Powers up Beedrill’s Bug-type moves when its HP is low. This can make moves like X-Scissor, U-turn and Fell Stinger hit harder in dangerous situations.
Increases the damage of Beedrill’s critical hits when available as its hidden ability. This can reward critical-hit focused strategies in games that support them.
Beedrill evolves from Kakuna, which evolves from Weedle. The full Beedrill evolution line is Weedle, Kakuna and Beedrill.
Stage 1
Starting form
Stage 2
Evolves from Weedle at Level 7
Stage 3
Evolves from Kakuna at Level 10
Beedrill’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. In many games, Beedrill is obtained by catching it directly or by evolving Kakuna at Level 10 after Weedle evolves into Kakuna at Level 7.
| Game | Where to Find Beedrill |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Red |
Evolve Kakuna at Level 10. |
 Pokemon Blue |
Evolve Kakuna at Level 10. |
 Pokemon Yellow |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
| Game | Where to Find Beedrill |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Gold |
National Park. Beedrill can also be obtained by evolving Kakuna at Level 10. |
 Pokemon Silver |
Routes 2, 26, 27, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38 and 39, Azalea Town, Ilex Forest, Lake of Rage and National Park. Beedrill can also be obtained by evolving Kakuna at Level 10. |
 Pokemon Crystal |
Ilex Forest and National Park. Beedrill can also be obtained by evolving Kakuna at Level 10. |
| Game | Where to Find Beedrill |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Ruby |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Sapphire |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Emerald |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon FireRed |
Evolve Kakuna at Level 10. |
 Pokemon LeafGreen |
Evolve Kakuna at Level 10. |
| Game | Where to Find Beedrill |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Diamond |
Evolve Kakuna at Level 10. |
 Pokemon Pearl |
Evolve Kakuna at Level 10. |
 Pokemon Platinum |
Evolve Kakuna at Level 10. |
 Pokemon HeartGold |
National Park. Beedrill can also be obtained by evolving Kakuna at Level 10. |
 Pokemon SoulSilver |
Routes 2 and 47, Ilex Forest, National Park and Viridian Forest. Beedrill can also be obtained by evolving Kakuna at Level 10. |
| Game | Where to Find Beedrill |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Black |
Route 12. |
 Pokemon White |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Black 2 |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon White 2 |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
| Game | Where to Find Beedrill |
|---|---|
 Pokemon X |
Evolve Kakuna at Level 10. |
 Pokemon Y |
Evolve Kakuna at Level 10. |
 Pokemon Omega Ruby |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Alpha Sapphire |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
| Game | Where to Find Beedrill |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sun |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Moon |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Ultra Sun |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Ultra Moon |
Route 4. Beedrill can also be obtained by evolving Kakuna at Level 10. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu |
Evolve Kakuna at Level 10. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee |
Viridian Forest. Beedrill can also be obtained by evolving Kakuna at Level 10. |
| Game | Where to Find Beedrill |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sword |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Shield |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Brilliant Diamond |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Shining Pearl |
Evolve Kakuna at Level 10. |
 Pokemon Legends: Arceus |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Beedrill |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Scarlet |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Violet |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Legends Z-A |
Found in Wild Zone 15 during the day. Available as an Alpha Pokemon at the center of Wild Zone 15, and can appear in 4-Star Hyperspace Wild Zones with the Mega Dimension DLC. |
| Game | Where to Find Beedrill |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Winds and Waves |
Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed. |
Mega Beedrill is Beedrill’s Mega Evolution. It keeps Beedrill’s Bug and Poison typing while becoming a much faster and stronger physical attacker in games where Mega Evolution is available.
Category
Poison Bee Pokemon
Type
Bug / Poison
Height
4’07”
Weight
89.3 lbs
Mega Beedrill is known for its very high Attack and Speed. In formats that include Mega Evolution, it can become a dangerous momentum Pokemon with Poison Jab, U-turn and other physical coverage moves.
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Here are quick answers to common questions about Beedrill. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.
Beedrill is a Bug and Poison-type Pokemon.
Beedrill is weak to Fire, Flying, Psychic and Rock-type moves.
Beedrill evolves from Kakuna at Level 10. Kakuna evolves from Weedle at Level 7.
Beedrill’s abilities are Swarm and Sniper. Swarm is its standard ability, while Sniper is its hidden ability in many games.
Beedrill’s best moves often include Poison Jab, X-Scissor, U-turn, Drill Run, Swords Dance, Fell Stinger, Toxic Spikes and Knock Off.
Regular Beedrill is often niche because of its low bulk, but Mega Beedrill can be very dangerous in formats where Mega Evolution is available.
The most common way to get Beedrill is to evolve Kakuna at Level 10 after evolving Weedle into Kakuna at Level 7.
Yes, Beedrill has Mega Beedrill in games and formats where Mega Evolution is available.
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