Beedrill is a Bug, Poison-type Pokémon from the Kanto region. It evolves from Kakuna after being fed 50 candies. Beedrill is the final evolution of Weedle. It can Mega Evolve into Mega Beedrill initially after being given 100 Mega Energy.
Pokédex description
Poison Bee Pokémon
Standard Pokédex description
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.
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.
- Beedrill's cry
Mega Beedrill Pokédex description
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.
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.
- Mega Beedrill's cry
Possible attacks
Fast attacks
9 (9) / 6
13 (13) / 7
Charged attacks
45 (23) / 20
85 (34) / 80
45 (30) / 65
Attack availability
- Infestation: added on February 16th, 2017
- Fell Stinger: added on December 11th, 2019
- Bug Bite: removed on February 16th, 2017
- Drill Run: available during events: Jun, Dec 2020, Dec 2021 Community Day
Evolution family
Beedrill is part of a three-member family.
Availability
Beedrill
- Beedrill was released along with the game launch on July 6th, 2016.
- Shiny form of Beedrill was released at the start of the June 2020 Community Day on June 20th, 2020.
- Shadow form of Beedrill was released at the start of Halloween 2019 on October 17th, 2019.
Method | Maximum CP | Details |
---|---|---|
Wild |
1,582 1,714 (weather boosted) |
In wild since 2016 Jul 6
|
Raid Battles |
1,054 1,318 (weather boosted) |
Tier 3 CP 13,293
Visit List of Raid Bosses changes for complete appearance |
Research tasks |
791 | Field Research: Make 3 Excellent Curveball Throws: 2022 Oct Special Research/Timed Research: Wonder Ticket Part 1 - 3rd part: Use 5 Incense or Daily Adventure Incense Bug Out! Catch Challenge - 1st part: Walk 2 km Collection Challenge: Bug Out Collection Challenge 1 |
GO Snapshot |
1,582 | Obtainable during: Mega Buddy Challenge: 2020 Sep 22 - 28 (1 per day) |
Team GO Rocket |
416 685 (weather boosted) |
Rescuing from Grunts: 2021 Nov 9 - 2024 Jan 26 |
Mega Beedrill
- Mega Beedrill was released along with Mega Evolution on August 27th, 2020.
- Shiny form of Mega Beedrill was released on the same day.
Mega Energy required: | ||||
Initial | Base | High | Max | |
100 | 20 | 10 | 5 |
Energy Sources | Details |
---|---|
Mega Raid Battles |
Obtain Mega Energy from Mega Raid Battle Boss CP 38,516 Catch CP 1,054/1,318 (weather boosted) |
Research tasks |
Field Research: 10× - Power up Pokémon 5 times: Since 2020 Oct 25× - Evolve 3 Pokémon: Bug Out 2024 25× - Power up Pokémon 5 times; 70× - Power up Pokémon 10 times: A Mega Moment 20× - Catch 3 Pokémon: December 2021 Community Day 20× - Power up Pokémon 10 times: 2021 May 10× - Power up Pokémon 7 times: Charge Up 5× - Catch 7 Pokémon; 10× - Defeat a Team GO Rocket Grunt; 20× - Mega Evolve a Beedrill: Mega Buddy Challenge 5× - Catch 5 Bug-type Pokémon; 10× - Defeat a Team GO Rocket Grunt; 20× - Mega Evolve a Beedrill: Mega Battle Challenge Special Research/Timed Research: 50× - Glittering Garden: Timed Research 50× - Bug Out! Catch Challenge 135× - Mega Buddy Challenge 135× - Mega Battle Challenge 175× - A Mega Discovery Collection Challenge: 50× - Bug Out Collection Challenge 1 |
Spinning Gym Photo Discs |
2020 Aug 27 - 2024 Aug |
Gallery
Trivia
- Normally, evolved stages of Pokémon cannot be shiny in encounter screen, but after its Mega Evolution release, Beedrill could.
- Before the release of Mega Levels, Beedrill could Mega Evolve into Mega Beedrill initially after being given 100 Mega Energy, and 20 afterwards.
- Beedrill is a tier 3 Raid Boss most recently. However, it used to be a tier 4 before.