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    Shadow Beedrill

    Shadow Pokemon BackgroundOfficial artwork of Shadow BeedrillBug Poison

    Shadow Beedrill is a Bug and Poison-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO, with a maximum Combat Power of 2087 CP. Shadow Beedrill best moveset in Pokémon GO is Bug Bite and Sludge Bomb.

    Shadow Beedrill is weak to Fire, Flying, Psychic, and Rock moves. It is strong against Bug, Fairy, Poison, Fighting, and Grass moves. Shiny Shadow Beedrill is not available in Pokémon GO. Shadow Beedrill is boosted by Rain and Cloudy weather.

    Stats

    Max CP2087 CP
    Attack169 ATK
    Defense130 DEF
    Stamina163 STA
    Weather Boost
    • rainRain
    • cloudyCloudy
    ReleasedYes Yes
    Shiny releasedNo No
    Buddy distance1 km
    Pokédex informationPokédex information
    Pokédex Number#15
    Height1 m
    Weight29.5 kg
    RegionKanto Generation 1
    Can be tradedAllowed
    Pokémon Home transferAllowed
    Base Catch Rate12.5%
    Base Flee Rate6%
    Catch rewards
    10 Candy
    500 Stardust
    Additional Move Cost
    25 Candy
    10000 Candy
    Mega Energy reward
    For walking as a Buddy    		5 Mega Energy

    Shadow Beedrill type chart

    Weaknesses
    FireFire160.0%
    FlyingFlying160.0%
    PsychicPsychic160.0%
    RockRock160.0%
    Resistances
    FightingFighting39.1%
    GrassGrass39.1%
    BugBug62.5%
    FairyFairy62.5%
    PoisonPoison62.5%

    Type chart shows the percentage (%) of damage taken from an incoming attack of a particular type.

    Shadow Beedrill's best moveset

    Moves

    Shadow Beedrill's best moveset is Bug Bite and Sludge Bomb, with 14.49 DPS (damage per second) and 216.3 TDO (total damage output). These moves are boosted by Rain and Cloudy weather.You need an Elite Fast TM to teach Shadow Beedrill Bug Bite.

    Best Shadow Beedrill moves
    BugBug Bite *
    PoisonSludge Bomb
    DPS14.49
    TDO216.35
    Score20.2
    Weather Boost
    • rain
    • cloudy
    Pro tip by Professor WillowIf you are unable to get Shadow Beedrill with its best moveset, we recommend to use Poison Jab/Sludge Bomb. You will lose around 4.5% DPS and TDO, which makes these moves a viable alternative to Shadow Beedrill's strongest moveset (Bug Bite/Sludge Bomb).

    Shadow Beedrill moves comparison

    The following chart shows Shadow Beedrill's DPS and TDO for every fast and charge attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Shadow Beedrill's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

        #
        Fast Attack
        Charged Attack
        DPS
        TDO
        Score 🔽
        1.BugBug Bite *PoisonSludge Bomb 14.49216.320.2
        2.PoisonPoison Jab PoisonSludge Bomb 14.14211.119.3
        3.BugInfestation PoisonSludge Bomb 13.62203.317.9
        4.BugBug Bite *BugX-Scissor 13.06194.916.4
        5.PoisonPoison Jab BugX-Scissor 12.95193.316.2
        6.BugInfestation BugX-Scissor 12.20182.114.7
        7.PoisonPoison Jab BugFell Stinger 12.08180.314.6
        8.BugBug Bite *BugFell Stinger 12.05179.914.5
        9.PoisonPoison Jab GroundDrill Run *11.93178.114.4
        10.BugBug Bite *GroundDrill Run *11.90177.614.4
        11.BugInfestation BugFell Stinger 11.32168.913.7
        12.BugInfestation GroundDrill Run *11.07165.213.4
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        Fast Attacks

        • BugBug Bite *Damage5Energy6Duration0.5s
          Toggle more information for move: Bug Bite
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • GrassGrass
            • PsychicPsychic
            • DarkDark
          • 62.5%
            • FightingFighting
            • FlyingFlying
            • PoisonPoison
            • GhostGhost
            • SteelSteel
            • FireFire
            • FairyFairy
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage5
          Energy6
          Weather boost
          • rainRain
          Duration0.5s
          Damage window0.3s - 0.5s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage3
          Energy3

          Effects
          Bug Bite has no special effects.
          See Bug Bite details page ↗
        • PoisonPoison JabDamage10Energy7Duration0.8s
          Toggle more information for move: Poison Jab
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • GrassGrass
            • FairyFairy
          • 62.5%
            • PoisonPoison
            • GroundGround
            • RockRock
            • GhostGhost
          • 39.1%
            • SteelSteel
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage10
          Energy7
          Weather boost
          • cloudyCloudy
          Duration0.8s
          Damage window0.2s - 0.8s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage7
          Energy7

          Effects
          Poison Jab has no special effects.
          See Poison Jab details page ↗
        • BugInfestationDamage10Energy14Duration1.1s
          Toggle more information for move: Infestation
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • GrassGrass
            • PsychicPsychic
            • DarkDark
          • 62.5%
            • FightingFighting
            • FlyingFlying
            • PoisonPoison
            • GhostGhost
            • SteelSteel
            • FireFire
            • FairyFairy
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage10
          Energy14
          Weather boost
          • rainRain
          Duration1.1s
          Damage window0.8s - 1.1s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage6
          Energy12

          Effects
          Infestation has no special effects.
          See Infestation details page ↗

        Charged Moves

        • FlyingAerial AceDamage55Energy33Duration2.4s
          Toggle more information for move: Aerial Ace
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • FightingFighting
            • BugBug
            • GrassGrass
          • 62.5%
            • RockRock
            • SteelSteel
            • ElectricElectric
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage55
          Energy33
          Weather boost
          • windyWindy
          Duration2.4s
          Damage window1.9s - 2.2s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage55
          Energy40

          Effects
          Aerial Ace has no special effects.
          See Aerial Ace details page ↗
        • GroundDrill Run *Damage80Energy50Duration2.8s
          Toggle more information for move: Drill Run
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • PoisonPoison
            • RockRock
            • SteelSteel
            • FireFire
            • ElectricElectric
          • 62.5%
            • BugBug
            • GrassGrass
          • 39.1%
            • FlyingFlying
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage80
          Energy50
          Weather boost
          • sunnySunny
          Duration2.8s
          Damage window1.7s - 2.6s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage80
          Energy45

          Effects
          Drill Run has no special effects.
          See Drill Run details page ↗
        • PoisonSludge BombDamage80Energy50Duration2.3s
          Toggle more information for move: Sludge Bomb
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • GrassGrass
            • FairyFairy
          • 62.5%
            • PoisonPoison
            • GroundGround
            • RockRock
            • GhostGhost
          • 39.1%
            • SteelSteel
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage80
          Energy50
          Weather boost
          • cloudyCloudy
          Duration2.3s
          Damage window1.1s - 2.1s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage80
          Energy50

          Effects
          Sludge Bomb has no special effects.
          See Sludge Bomb details page ↗
        • BugX-ScissorDamage45Energy33Duration1.6s
          Toggle more information for move: X-Scissor
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • GrassGrass
            • PsychicPsychic
            • DarkDark
          • 62.5%
            • FightingFighting
            • FlyingFlying
            • PoisonPoison
            • GhostGhost
            • SteelSteel
            • FireFire
            • FairyFairy
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage45
          Energy33
          Weather boost
          • rainRain
          Duration1.6s
          Damage window1.2s - 1.4s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage65
          Energy40

          Effects
          X-Scissor has no special effects.
          See X-Scissor details page ↗
        • BugFell StingerDamage50Energy33Duration2.2s
          Toggle more information for move: Fell Stinger
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • GrassGrass
            • PsychicPsychic
            • DarkDark
          • 62.5%
            • FightingFighting
            • FlyingFlying
            • PoisonPoison
            • GhostGhost
            • SteelSteel
            • FireFire
            • FairyFairy
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage50
          Energy33
          Weather boost
          • rainRain
          Duration2.2s
          Damage window1.8s - 2.0s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage20
          Energy35

          Effects
          Special effectsSpecial

          Fell Stinger has a 100.0% chance to:

          • Increase User's Attack by 25.0%
          See Fell Stinger details page ↗
        • NormalFrustrationDamage10Energy33Duration2.0s
          Toggle more information for move: Frustration
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 62.5%
            • RockRock
            • SteelSteel
          • 39.1%
            • GhostGhost
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage10
          Energy33
          Weather boost
          • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
          Duration2.0s
          Damage window1.0s - 1.8s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage10
          Energy70

          Effects
          Frustration has no special effects.
          See Frustration details page ↗
        Legacy Elite Fast and Charge Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charge TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Shadow Beedrill has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

        Shadow Beedrill Special CP Values

        CP Chart

        Max CP values in Raids, Eggs, Field Research

        Shadow Beedrill's has 2087 max CP (at Level 50). A Shadow Beedrill obtained from Raids can be encountered from 946 CP to 1054 CP, or if weather boosted, in the 1183 CP to 1318 CP range. In Field and Special Research, Shadow Beedrill can be found in the 745 CP to 791 CP range.

        Max CPMax CP2087 CP
        Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
        Field ResearchResearch745 CP - 791 CP
        Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
        Pokémon EggEggs994 CP - 1054 CP
        Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
        Raid catchRaids946 CP - 1054 CP
        Level 20, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
        Raid catchRaidsWeather Boost
        • rainRain
        • cloudyCloudy
        		1183 CP - 1318 CP
        Weather boosted, Level 25, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
        InfoMore information
        • Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
        • Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
        • Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have 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. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
          • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
        • Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
        • Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaraneed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

        Shadow Beedrill Max CP Chart

        CP Chart

        Max Combat Power per Level chart

        Shadow Beedrill Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50.

        LVLCPLVLCPLVLCP
        126 CP281 CP3137 CP
        4193 CP5249 CP6304 CP
        7360 CP8416 CP9471 CP
        10527 CP11580 CP12633 CP
        13685 CP14738 CP15791 CP
        16844 CP17896 CP18949 CP
        191002 CP201054 CP211107 CP
        221160 CP231213 CP241266 CP
        251318 CP261371 CP271424 CP
        281477 CP291529 CP301582 CP
        311608 CP321635 CP331661 CP
        341688 CP351714 CP361740 CP
        371767 CP381793 CP391819 CP
        401846 CP411869 CP421893 CP
        431917 CP441940 CP451964 CP
        461989 CP472013 CP482037 CP
        492062 CP502087 CP

        Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Beedrill

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        A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Beedrill's Bug and Poison-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Shadow Beedrill.

        Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega VenusaurMega Pokémon iconMega Venusaur
        GrassPoison
        Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega BeedrillMega Pokémon iconMega Beedrill
        BugPoison
        Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega GengarMega Pokémon iconMega Gengar
        GhostPoison
        Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega PinsirMega Pokémon iconMega Pinsir
        BugFlying
        Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega ScizorMega Pokémon iconMega Scizor
        BugSteel
        Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega HeracrossMega Pokémon iconMega Heracross
        BugFighting
        Pokédex informationMore information

        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 and Groudon
        • Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
        • Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.

        Shadow Beedrill Catch Rates

        Catch Rates

        The base catch rate for Shadow Beedrill in Pokémon GO is 15.28%, calculated for catching a Level 20 with no berries. Curved Great throw has a 34.47% chance to catch, and adding a Razz Berry raises that to 46.96%.

        CogConfigure
                  NormalNiceGreatExcellent
                  No Berry
                  		-15.28%17.36%22.01%26.41%
                  Curve24.56%27.68%34.47%40.63%
                  Razz BerryRazz Berry
                  		-22.01%24.87%31.13%36.87%
                  Curve34.47%38.50%46.96%54.25%
                  Silver Pinap BerrySilver Pinap Berry
                  		- 25.80%29.05%36.08%42.42%
                  Curve39.78%44.20%53.27%60.87%
                  Golden Razz BerryGolden Razz Berry
                  		- 33.93%37.91%46.29%53.54%
                  Curve50.56%55.52%65.24%72.84%
                  InfoMore information

                  Catch probability with multiple throws

                  In order to help Trainers understand their overall odds when catching Shadow Beedrill, we enable the functionality to showing the total chance to catch it depending on the number of available throws. We calculate this chance as if you repeated the same throw N-number of times.

                  To activate this functionality, change the number of Number of throws to a value greater than 1. The Number of throws option is available in the configuration options above the chart

                  Catch rate formula

                  Pokémon GO catch rate formula can be expressed as follows:

                  • CATCH_MULTIPLIERS = ball * curve * berry * throwType * (type1Medal + type2Medal / 2)
                  • CATCH_RATE = 1 - Math.pow(1 - baseCatchRate / (2 * cpm), CATCH_MULTIPLIERS)

                  There are different multipliers that come into play when calculating catch rate.

                  Curved throws are more effective than regular throws, stronger types of Poké Ball have a higher catch rate, and using a Razz Berry or a Golden Razz Berry also improves your chances.

                  Catch rate multipliers

                  The following table shows all the different catch rate multipliers in Pokémon GO:

                  MultiplierAmount
                  Razz Berry1.5
                  Silver Pinap Berry1.8
                  Golden Razz Berry2.5
                  Curveball1.7
                  Nice Throw1.15
                  Great Throw1.5
                  Excellent Throw1.85
                  PokéBall1.0
                  Premier Ball1.0
                  Great Ball1.5
                  Ultra Ball2.0
                  Bronze medal1.1
                  Silver medal1.2
                  Gold medal1.3

                  List of Shadow Beedrill costumes

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                  A list of Shadow Beedrill costumes available in Pokémon GO.

                  No costume sprites available

                  Shadow Beedrill high resolution sprites

                  Photobomb

                  A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Shadow Beedrill. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.

                  Wallpaper

                  Shadow BeedrillShadow Beedrill

                  Shadow Beedrill Pokédex entries

                  Kanto
                  VersionsPokédex entry
                  Red, BlueFlies at high speed and attacks using its large venomous stingers on its forelegs and tail.
                  YellowIt has 3 poisonous stingers on its forelegs and its tail. They are used to jab its enemy repeatedly.
                  GoldIt can take down any opponent with its powerful poi­ son stingers. It sometimes attacks in swarms.
                  SilverIt has three poison barbs. The barb on its tail secretes the most powerful poison.
                  CrystalIt uses sharp, poisonous stings to defeat prey, then takes the victim back to its nest for food.
                  Ruby, SapphireBEEDRILL 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.
                  EmeraldA BEEDRILL is extremely territorial. For safety reasons, no one should ever approach its nest. If angered, they will attack in a swarm.
                  FireRedMay appear in a swarm. Flies at violent speeds, all the while stabbing with the toxic stinger on its rear.
                  LeafGreenIt flies at high speed and attacks using the large venomous stingers on its forelegs and tail.
                  Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Black, White, Black 2, White 2Its best attack involves flying around at high speed, striking with poison needles, then flying off.
                  HeartGoldIt can take down any opponent with its powerful poison stingers. It sometimes attacks in swarms.
                  SoulSilverIt has three poison barbs. The barb on its tail secretes the most powerful poison.
                  XIt has three poisonous stingers on its forelegs and its tail. They are used to jab its enemy repeatedly.
                  YMay appear in a swarm. Flies at violent speeds, all the while stabbing with the toxic stinger on its rear.
                  Omega Ruby, Alpha SapphireBeedrill 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.