Damage	5
Energy	6
Weather boost	Rain
Duration	0.5s
Damage window	0.3s - 0.5s

Damage	4
Energy	3

Damage	9
Energy	13
Weather boost	Rain
Duration	1.0s
Damage window	0.8s - 0.9s

Damage	10
Energy	12

Damage	13
Energy	9
Weather boost	Cloudy
Duration	1.0s
Damage window	0.4s - 1.0s

Damage	7
Energy	7

Damage	4
Energy	6
Weather boost	Cloudy
Duration	0.5s
Damage window	0.3s - 0.5s

Damage	4
Energy	9

Damage	45
Energy	33
Weather boost	Rain
Duration	1.5s
Damage window	1.1s - 1.3s

Damage	65
Energy	40

Damage	140
Energy	100
Weather boost	Rain
Duration	2.0s
Damage window	1.6s - 1.8s

Damage	40
Energy	35

Damage	45
Energy	33
Weather boost	Rain
Duration	2.0s
Damage window	1.6s - 1.8s

Damage	20
Energy	35

Damage	55
Energy	33
Weather boost	Windy
Duration	2.5s
Damage window	2.0s - 2.3s

Damage	60
Energy	45

Damage	85
Energy	50
Weather boost	Sunny
Duration	3.0s
Damage window	1.9s - 2.8s

Damage	70
Energy	40

Damage	85
Energy	50
Weather boost	Cloudy
Duration	2.5s
Damage window	1.3s - 2.3s

Damage	80
Energy	50

Mega Beedrill

Mega Beedrill is a Bug- and Poison-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. At level 50, Mega Beedrill has a maximum CP of 3,824. It is weak to Fire, Flying, Psychic, and Rock-type attacks. The best raid moveset for Mega Beedrill is Bug Bite and Fell Stinger+.

Mega Beedrill Stats and Max CP

303 ATK

148 DEF

163 HP

Lvl 50 Max CP

3824 CP

Lvl 40

3383 CP

Lvl 25 Weather Boost

2416 CP

Lvl 20 Raids/Eggs

1933 CP

Lvl 15 Research

1450 CP

Mega Beedrill's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

Read meta analysis

Raid Attacker

#86

Bug-type

#1

Poison-type

#4

Great League: Mega Edition

#581

Ultra League: Mega Edition

#387

Master League: Mega Edition

#141

Mega Beedrill Type Chart

Mega Beedrill takes increased damage from:

Fire160.0%

Flying160.0%

Psychic160.0%

Rock160.0%

Mega Beedrill takes reduced damage from:

Fighting39.1%

Grass39.1%

Bug62.5%

Fairy62.5%

Poison62.5%

Mega Beedrill best moveset

Bug Bite + Fell Stinger+

Bug Bite

Fell Stinger+

The best Bug-type moveset for Mega Beedrill is Bug Bite and Fell Stinger+ (22.24 DPS, 347.3 TDO). In raids, Mega Beedrill ranks #1 among Bug-type attackers (SS Tier).

Poison Jab + Sludge Bomb

Poison Jab

Sludge Bomb

The best Poison-type moveset for Mega Beedrill is Poison Jab and Sludge Bomb (18.16 DPS, 283.6 TDO). In raids, Mega Beedrill ranks #4 among Poison-type attackers (SS Tier).

24 of 24 matches

Data table

1.	Bug Bite	Fell Stinger+	19.26	22.24	347.3
2.	Infestation	Fell Stinger+	18.54	21.42	334.6
3.	Poison Jab	Fell Stinger+	18.15	20.97	327.4
4.	Poison Sting	Fell Stinger+	17.95	20.74	324.0
5.	Poison Jab	Sludge Bomb	15.71	18.16	283.6
6.	Bug Bite	Sludge Bomb	15.62	18.05	281.9
7.	Infestation	Sludge Bomb	15.10	17.45	272.6
8.	Poison Jab	X-Scissor	14.71	17.01	265.6

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Fast Attacks

Bug Bite *560.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Grass160%
Psychic160%
Dark160%
Resisted by
Fighting62.5%
Flying62.5%
Poison62.5%
Ghost62.5%
Steel62.5%
Fire62.5%
Fairy62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 5
Energy 6
Weather boost
Rain
Duration 0.5s
Damage window 0.3s - 0.5s
Trainer Battles
Damage 4
Energy 3

Effects
Bug Bite has no special effects.
See Bug Bite details page ↗
Infestation9131.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Grass160%
Psychic160%
Dark160%
Resisted by
Fighting62.5%
Flying62.5%
Poison62.5%
Ghost62.5%
Steel62.5%
Fire62.5%
Fairy62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 9
Energy 13
Weather boost
Rain
Duration 1.0s
Damage window 0.8s - 0.9s
Trainer Battles
Damage 10
Energy 12

Effects
Infestation has no special effects.
See Infestation details page ↗
Poison Jab1391.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Grass160%
Fairy160%
Resisted by
Poison62.5%
Ground62.5%
Rock62.5%
Ghost62.5%
Steel39.1%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 13
Energy 9
Weather boost
Cloudy
Duration 1.0s
Damage window 0.4s - 1.0s
Trainer Battles
Damage 7
Energy 7

Effects
Poison Jab has no special effects.
See Poison Jab details page ↗
Poison Sting460.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Grass160%
Fairy160%
Resisted by
Poison62.5%
Ground62.5%
Rock62.5%
Ghost62.5%
Steel39.1%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 4
Energy 6
Weather boost
Cloudy
Duration 0.5s
Damage window 0.3s - 0.5s
Trainer Battles
Damage 4
Energy 9

Effects
Poison Sting has no special effects.
See Poison Sting details page ↗

Damage	5
Energy	6
Weather boost	Rain
Duration	0.5s
Damage window	0.3s - 0.5s

Damage	4
Energy	3

Damage	9
Energy	13
Weather boost	Rain
Duration	1.0s
Damage window	0.8s - 0.9s

Damage	10
Energy	12

Damage	13
Energy	9
Weather boost	Cloudy
Duration	1.0s
Damage window	0.4s - 1.0s

Damage	7
Energy	7

Damage	4
Energy	6
Weather boost	Cloudy
Duration	0.5s
Damage window	0.3s - 0.5s

Damage	4
Energy	9

Charged Attacks

X-Scissor45331.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Grass160%
Psychic160%
Dark160%
Resisted by
Fighting62.5%
Flying62.5%
Poison62.5%
Ghost62.5%
Steel62.5%
Fire62.5%
Fairy62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 45
Energy 33
Weather boost
Rain
Duration 1.5s
Damage window 1.1s - 1.3s
Trainer Battles
Damage 65
Energy 40

Effects
X-Scissor has no special effects.
See X-Scissor details page ↗
Fell Stinger+1401002.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Grass160%
Psychic160%
Dark160%
Resisted by
Fighting62.5%
Flying62.5%
Poison62.5%
Ghost62.5%
Steel62.5%
Fire62.5%
Fairy62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 140
Energy 100
Weather boost
Rain
Duration 2.0s
Damage window 1.6s - 1.8s
Trainer Battles
Damage 40
Energy 35

Effects
Special
Fell Stinger+ has a 100.0% chance to:
Increase User's Attack by 25.0%
See Fell Stinger+ details page ↗
Fell Stinger45332.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Grass160%
Psychic160%
Dark160%
Resisted by
Fighting62.5%
Flying62.5%
Poison62.5%
Ghost62.5%
Steel62.5%
Fire62.5%
Fairy62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 45
Energy 33
Weather boost
Rain
Duration 2.0s
Damage window 1.6s - 1.8s
Trainer Battles
Damage 20
Energy 35

Effects
Special
Fell Stinger has a 100.0% chance to:
Increase User's Attack by 25.0%
See Fell Stinger details page ↗
Aerial Ace55332.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Fighting160%
Bug160%
Grass160%
Resisted by
Rock62.5%
Steel62.5%
Electric62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 55
Energy 33
Weather boost
Windy
Duration 2.5s
Damage window 2.0s - 2.3s
Trainer Battles
Damage 60
Energy 45

Effects
Aerial Ace has no special effects.
See Aerial Ace details page ↗
Drill Run *85503.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Poison160%
Rock160%
Steel160%
Fire160%
Electric160%
Resisted by
Flying39.1%
Bug62.5%
Grass62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 85
Energy 50
Weather boost
Sunny
Duration 3.0s
Damage window 1.9s - 2.8s
Trainer Battles
Damage 70
Energy 40

Effects
Drill Run has no special effects.
See Drill Run details page ↗
Sludge Bomb85502.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Grass160%
Fairy160%
Resisted by
Poison62.5%
Ground62.5%
Rock62.5%
Ghost62.5%
Steel39.1%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 85
Energy 50
Weather boost
Cloudy
Duration 2.5s
Damage window 1.3s - 2.3s
Trainer Battles
Damage 80
Energy 50

Effects
Sludge Bomb has no special effects.
See Sludge Bomb details page ↗

Damage	45
Energy	33
Weather boost	Rain
Duration	1.5s
Damage window	1.1s - 1.3s

Damage	65
Energy	40

Damage	140
Energy	100
Weather boost	Rain
Duration	2.0s
Damage window	1.6s - 1.8s

Damage	40
Energy	35

Damage	45
Energy	33
Weather boost	Rain
Duration	2.0s
Damage window	1.6s - 1.8s

Damage	20
Energy	35

Damage	55
Energy	33
Weather boost	Windy
Duration	2.5s
Damage window	2.0s - 2.3s

Damage	60
Energy	45

Damage	85
Energy	50
Weather boost	Sunny
Duration	3.0s
Damage window	1.9s - 2.8s

Damage	70
Energy	40

Damage	85
Energy	50
Weather boost	Cloudy
Duration	2.5s
Damage window	1.3s - 2.3s

Damage	80
Energy	50

More information

DPS and TDO for every Fast and Charged Attack combination Mega Beedrill can learn. Change the weather or the opponent to see how the order shifts.

Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). You get them at special events or with an Elite Fast TM or Elite Charged TM. The table above lists every move Mega Beedrill can learn, with its DPS and TDO.

Mega Beedrill CP Chart

At Level 50, Mega Beedrill maxes out at 3,824 CP. Raid catches are 1,846 to 1,933 CP, or 2,308 to 2,416 CP weather boosted. Field and Special Research catches are 1,385 to 1,450 CP. The top of each range is a hundo.

Max CP	3824 CP
Max CP	Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Research	1385 CP - 1450 CP
Research	Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Eggs	1846 CP - 1933 CP
Eggs	Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raids	1846 CP - 1933 CP
	Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
	2308 CP - 2416 CP
	Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs

Max Combat Power per Level chart

Mega Beedrill’s max CP at every level from 1 to 50. CP Calculator

LVL	Max CP	LVL	Max CP	LVL	Max CP
1	47 CP	2	149 CP	3	252 CP
4	354 CP	5	456 CP	6	558 CP
7	660 CP	8	762 CP	9	864 CP
10	966 CP	11	1063 CP	12	1160 CP
13	1256 CP	14	1353 CP	15	1450 CP
16	1546 CP	17	1643 CP	18	1739 CP
19	1836 CP	20	1933 CP	21	2029 CP
22	2126 CP	23	2223 CP	24	2319 CP
25	2416 CP	26	2513 CP	27	2609 CP
28	2706 CP	29	2803 CP	30	2899 CP
31	2948 CP	32	2996 CP	33	3044 CP
34	3093 CP	35	3141 CP	36	3189 CP
37	3238 CP	38	3286 CP	39	3334 CP
40	3383 CP	41	3426 CP	42	3469 CP
43	3512 CP	44	3556 CP	45	3600 CP
46	3644 CP	47	3689 CP	48	3734 CP
49	3779 CP	50	3824 CP

More information

Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15, with a 10/10/10 IV floor.
Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20, with a 10/10/10 IV floor.
Raid Bosses caught without a weather boost are always Level 20, with a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25, with a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
Wild encounters range from Level 1 to 30, with no IV floor.
Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5-level boost, to Level 6 to 35, and a 4/4/4 IV floor.

Mega Pokémon that boost Mega Beedrill

Mega Pokémon that boost Mega Beedrill’s Bug and Poison-type moves and give extra Candy and Candy XL when you catch Mega Beedrill.

Bug

Poison

More information

Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –In raids, an active Mega gives every other Pokémon a 10% damage boost, or 30% for attacks that share its type. Boosts from several Megas don’t stack; only the highest one applies.

Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While you have a Mega out, you get extra XP and Candy for catching Pokémon that share its type, and for any raid boss. These bonuses don’t stack. At High and Max Mega Level, same-type catches also have a better chance of giving Candy XL.

Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza

Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

Pokédex information

Pokédex Number	#15
Height	1.4 m
Weight	40.5 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	6%
Catch rewards	10 500
Additional Move Cost	25 10000
Mega Energy reward For walking as a Buddy	5 Mega Energy

Family and Evolution

Evolution Chart

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Weedle	12 Candy	Kakuna
Kakuna	50 Candy	Beedrill
Beedrill	100 / 20 Energy (Mega Evolution)	Mega Beedrill

Weedle evolves into Kakuna which costs 12 Candy.
Kakuna evolves into Beedrill which costs 50 Candy.
Beedrill can transform into Mega Beedrill through Mega Evolution. This costs 100 energy the first time and 20 energy each subsequent time.

Mega Beedrill family

Mega Beedrill’s evolutions, regional forms and other variants in Pokémon GO.

Size information

The illustration compares it with a 1.70 m (5′07″) Trainer.

XXS	XS	M	XL	XXL

0.69 m	0.7 m	1.4 m	2.1 m	2.17 m

Size bounds

Mega Beedrill's height ranges from 0.686 m to 2.17 m, with the average being 1.4 m.

Size	Lower bound	Upper bound
XXS	0.686 m2′03″	0.7 m2′04″
XS	0.7 m2′04″	1.05 m3′05″
M	1.05 m3′05″	1.75 m5′09″
XL	1.75 m5′09″	2.1 m6′11″
XXL	2.1 m6′11″	2.17 m7′01″

Encounter data

Movement type: Electric
Movement Timer: 6s
Jump Time: 1s
Attack Probability: 40%
Attack Timer: 17s
Dodge Probability: 20%
Dodge Duration: 0.6s
Dodge Distance: 0.125
Action Frequency: 0.2–1.6s

Power-up costs

LVL	Stardust	Candy	Candy XL
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	-

Stardust, Candy and Candy XL to power up Mega Beedrill from Level 1 to 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40 and 50. Maxing it out costs 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy and 296 Candy XL.

Power-Up Cost Calculator

Sprites

Regular and Shiny Mega Beedrill

Mega Beedrill high resolution sprites

High-resolution Pokémon HOME sprites for Mega Beedrill. Labels are our best match for each sprite. Click one to download it at 512×512.

Artwork and Wallpaper

Official Artwork

Wallpaper

Mega Beedrill Pokédex entries

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best moves for Mega Beedrill in Pokémon GO?

Mega Beedrill’s best moves are Bug Bite and Fell Stinger+, for 22.24 DPS and 347.3 TDO.

Values use the default battle settings. Results vary with the opponent and weather.

What are Mega Beedrill’s strengths and weaknesses?

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.

How does Mega Beedrill perform in Raids?

Mega Beedrill ranks #1 among Bug-type attackers (SS Tier).

Mega Beedrill ranks #4 among Poison-type attackers (SS Tier).

What is Mega Beedrill’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Mega Beedrill tops out at 3,383 CP at Level 40 and 3,824 CP at Level 50.

Can Mega Beedrill be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Mega Beedrill can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Mega Beedrill Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Mega Beedrill cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.

What Mega Pokémon boost Mega Beedrill?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Mega Beedrill: Mega Beedrill, Mega Pinsir, Mega Scizor, Mega Heracross, Primal Kyogre, Mega Venusaur, Mega Victreebel, and Mega Gengar.