Beedrill is a Bug and Poison-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 1,846 CP and is weak to Fire, Flying, Psychic, and Rock-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Poison Jab / Sludge Bomb. It is boosted by Rain and Cloudy weather. Its shiny form is available.
| 1. | 8.84 | 10.46 | 141.7 | ||
| 2. | 8.79 | 10.39 | 140.7 | ||
| 3. | 8.42 | 9.96 | 134.9 | ||
| 4. | 8.30 | 9.81 | 132.9 | ||
| 5. | 8.30 | 9.81 | 132.9 | ||
| 6. | 8.21 | 9.71 | 131.5 | ||
| 7. | 7.76 | 9.18 | 124.3 | ||
| 8. | 7.66 | 9.05 | 122.7 |
| Damage | 5 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 6 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 0.5s |
| Damage window | 0.3s - 0.5s |
| Damage | 4 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 3 |
| Damage | 9 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 13 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 1.0s |
| Damage window | 0.8s - 0.9s |
| Damage | 10 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 12 |
| Damage | 13 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 9 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 1.0s |
| Damage window | 0.4s - 1.0s |
| Damage | 7 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 7 |
| Damage | 4 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 6 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 0.5s |
| Damage window | 0.3s - 0.5s |
| Damage | 4 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 9 |
| Damage | 45 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 33 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 1.5s |
| Damage window | 1.1s - 1.3s |
| Damage | 65 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 40 |
| Damage | 45 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 33 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 2.0s |
| Damage window | 1.6s - 1.8s |
| Damage | 20 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 35 |
Fell Stinger has a 100.0% chance to:
| Damage | 85 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 3.0s |
| Damage window | 1.9s - 2.8s |
| Damage | 70 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 40 |
| Damage | 85 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 2.5s |
| Damage window | 1.3s - 2.3s |
| Damage | 80 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
The following chart shows Beedrill's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Beedrill's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.
Legacy Elite Fast and Charged Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charged TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Beedrill has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).
Beedrill reaches a maximum of 1,846 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 994–1,054 CP, rising to 1,242–1,318 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 745–791 CP.
| 1846 CP | |
| Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs | |
| 745 CP - 791 CP | |
| Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
| 994 CP - 1054 CP | |
| Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
| 994 CP - 1054 CP | |
| Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
| 1242 CP - 1318 CP | |
| Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs |
Beedrill Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. CP Calculator
| LVL | Max CP | LVL | Max CP | LVL | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26 CP | 2 | 81 CP | 3 | 137 CP |
| 4 | 193 CP | 5 | 249 CP | 6 | 304 CP |
| 7 | 360 CP | 8 | 416 CP | 9 | 471 CP |
| 10 | 527 CP | 11 | 580 CP | 12 | 633 CP |
| 13 | 685 CP | 14 | 738 CP | 15 | 791 CP |
| 16 | 844 CP | 17 | 896 CP | 18 | 949 CP |
| 19 | 1002 CP | 20 | 1054 CP | 21 | 1107 CP |
| 22 | 1160 CP | 23 | 1213 CP | 24 | 1266 CP |
| 25 | 1318 CP | 26 | 1371 CP | 27 | 1424 CP |
| 28 | 1477 CP | 29 | 1529 CP | 30 | 1582 CP |
| 31 | 1608 CP | 32 | 1635 CP | 33 | 1661 CP |
| 34 | 1688 CP | 35 | 1714 CP | 36 | 1740 CP |
| 37 | 1767 CP | 38 | 1793 CP | 39 | 1819 CP |
| 40 | 1846 CP | 41 | 1869 CP | 42 | 1893 CP |
| 43 | 1917 CP | 44 | 1940 CP | 45 | 1964 CP |
| 46 | 1989 CP | 47 | 2013 CP | 48 | 2037 CP |
| 49 | 2062 CP | 50 | 2087 CP |
A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Beedrill's Bug and Poison-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Beedrill.
Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.
Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.
Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza| Pokédex Number | #15 |
|---|---|
| Height | 1 m |
| Weight | 29.5 kg |
| Region | Generation 1 |
| Can be traded | Allowed |
| Gender | ♂ 50% Male ♀ 50% Female |
| Buddy distance | 1 km |
| Released | Yes |
| Shiny released | Yes |
| Pokémon Home transfer | Allowed |
| Base Flee Rate | 0% |
| Catch rewards | |
| Additional Move Cost | |
| Mega Energy reward For walking as a Buddy |
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
Weedle |
| Kakuna |
Kakuna |
| Beedrill |
Beedrill |
| Mega Beedrill |
A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Beedrill in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.
Weedle
Kakuna
Beedrill
Mega Beedrill
Shadow Weedle
Shadow Kakuna
Shadow BeedrillBeedrill's height ranges from 0.49 m to 1.75 m, with the average being 1 m. The illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.
| XXS | XS | M | XL | XXL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 0.49 m | 0.5 m | 1 m | 1.5 m | 1.75 m |
This table shows the size bounds of Beedrill in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.
| Size | Lower bound | Upper bound |
|---|---|---|
| XXS | 0.49 m | 0.5 m |
| 1′07″ | 1′08″ | |
| XS | 0.5 m | 1 m |
| 1′08″ | 3′03″ | |
| M | 0.75 m | 1.25 m |
| 2′06″ | 4′01″ | |
| XL | 1.25 m | 1.5 m |
| 4′01″ | 4′11″ | |
| XXL | 1.5 m | 1.75 m |
| 4′11″ | 5′09″ |
| Movement type | MOVEMENT_ELECTRIC |
|---|---|
| Movement Timer | 6s |
| Jump Time | 1s |
| Attack Probability | 40.0% |
| Attack Timer | 17s |
| Dodge Probability | 20.0% |
| Dodge Duration | 0.0s |
| Dodge Distance | 0.125 |
| Min Action Frequency | 1s |
| Max Action Frequency | 2s |
| LVL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | 520,000 | 304 | 296 |
| 40 | 280,000 | 304 | 10 |
| 35 | 190,000 | 196 | - |
| 30 | 125,000 | 126 | - |
| 25 | 80,000 | 87 | - |
| 20 | 47,500 | 58 | - |
| 15 | 25,500 | 38 | - |
| 10 | 11,000 | 19 | - |
| 5 | 3,000 | 9 | - |
Beedrill Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Beedrill from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy, and 296 Candy XL to fully power up Beedrill in Pokémon GO.
A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Beedrill. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.

| Versions | Pokédex entry |
|---|---|
| Red, Blue | Flies at high speed and attacks using its largevenomous stingers on its forelegs and tail. |
| Yellow | It has 3 poisonous stingers on its forelegs and itstail. 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 itstail 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, 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. |
| Emerald | A BEEDRILL is extremely territorial. For safety reasons, no one should ever approach its nest. If angered, they will attack in a 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. |
| Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Black, White, Black 2, White 2 | 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. |
| 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, 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!, Let's Go, Eevee! | It has three poisonous stingers on its forelegs and its tail. They are used to jab its enemy repeatedly. |
The best moves for Beedrill in Pokémon GO are Poison Jab and Sludge Bomb. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 10.39 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 140.7.
Values use the default battle settings. Results vary with the opponent and weather.
Bug and Poison-type Pokémon are weak to Fire, Flying, Psychic, and Rock-type moves. They take reduced damage from Bug, Fairy, Poison, Fighting, and Grass-type moves.
Beedrill’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 1,846 CP and 2,087 CP at Level 50.
Beedrill can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.
Beedrill cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.
The following Mega Pokémon boost Beedrill: Mega Beedrill, Mega Pinsir, Mega Scizor, Mega Heracross, Primal Kyogre, Mega Venusaur, Mega Victreebel, and Mega Gengar.