Beedrillin Pokémon Polished Crystal

bugpoison

Pokédex Entry

Poison Bee Pokémon

It uses sharp, poisonous stings to defeat prey, then takes the victim back to its nest for food.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

Type

BugPoison

Dex

#029 Johto Dex · #015 National

Abilities

Swarm(Primary)

Boosts Bug moves in a pinch.

Sniper(Secondary)

Powers up critical hits.

Adaptability(Hidden)

Powers up sametype moves.

Growth Rate

Medium Fast

Gender Ratio

50% Male, 50% Female

Egg Groups

bug

Hatch Rate

Fast (15 cycles)

Catch Rate

Poké Ball5.3%

Great Ball7.5%

Ultra Ball8.9%

Base Exp

184

EV Yield

2 Attack1 SpecialDefense

Wild Held Items

Shedshell(50%)Poisonbarb(5%)

Weak To

fire ×2flying ×2psychic ×2rock ×2

Resists

grass ×0.25fighting ×0.25poison ×0.5bug ×0.5fairy ×0.5

Evolution Chain

Note, you can always call Professor Elm with the Pokemon you are trying to evolve as first in your party. This was a feature that was added specifically to Polished Crystal. If the information on this page seems incorrect, please try calling Professor Elm.

Weedle

Base form

→

Kakuna

Level up Weedle to Lv. 7

→

Beedrill

Level up Kakuna to Lv. 10

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How to Obtain

Beedrill can be found common in Cerulean Cape in the morning and day-time, common in Noisy Forest in the day-time, and common in Route 24 in the morning and day-time, among six other areas. Wild ones range from level 10 to 57, unless in a badge-dependent area.

Wild Encounters (13)

Evolution Moves (1)

Moves learned upon evolving into Beedrill.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.	PP
U TurnU Turn	bug		PWR70	ACC100	PP20
U TurnU Turn	Switches out after making its attack.

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Evolution Items
Find all Evolution Item locations and their requirements

Level Up Moves (14)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	Poison StingLevel: 1Poison Sting	poison	PWR15	ACC100	PP35
1	Poison StingLevel: 1Poison Sting	An attack that may poison the foe.
1	String ShotLevel: 1String Shot	bug	PWR0	ACC95	PP40
1	String ShotLevel: 1String Shot	A move that lowers the foe's Speed.
1	Fury StrikesLevel: 1Fury Strikes	normal	PWR20	ACC85	PP15
1	Fury StrikesLevel: 1Fury Strikes	Scratches or jabs 2-5 times.
14	RageLevel: 14Rage	normal	PWR20	ACC100	PP20
14	RageLevel: 14Rage	Raises Attack if the user is hit.
17	PursuitLevel: 17Pursuit	dark	PWR40	ACC100	PP20
17	PursuitLevel: 17Pursuit	Heavily strikes switching Pokémon.
20	Focus EnergyLevel: 20Focus Energy	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP30
20	Focus EnergyLevel: 20Focus Energy	Raises the critical hit ratio.
23	VenoshockLevel: 23Venoshock	poison	PWR65	ACC100	PP10
23	VenoshockLevel: 23Venoshock	Damage doubles if foe is poisoned.
26	Feint AttackLevel: 26Feint Attack	dark	PWR60	ACC100	PP20
26	Feint AttackLevel: 26Feint Attack	An attack that never misses.
29	Toxic SpikesLevel: 29Toxic Spikes	poison	PWR0	ACC100	PP20
29	Toxic SpikesLevel: 29Toxic Spikes	Poisons foes when they switch in.
32	Pin MissileLevel: 32Pin Missile	bug	PWR25	ACC95	PP20
32	Pin MissileLevel: 32Pin Missile	Fires pins that strike 2-5 times.
35	Poison JabLevel: 35Poison Jab	poison	PWR80	ACC100	PP20
35	Poison JabLevel: 35Poison Jab	An attack that may poison the foe.
38	AgilityLevel: 38Agility	psychic	PWR0	ACC100	PP30
38	AgilityLevel: 38Agility	Sharply raises the user's Speed.
41	Swords DanceLevel: 41Swords Dance	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP20
41	Swords DanceLevel: 41Swords Dance	Sharply raises the user's Attack.
44	OutrageLevel: 44Outrage	dragon	PWR120	ACC100	PP10
44	OutrageLevel: 44Outrage	Works 2-3 turns and confuses user.

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Pre-evolution-only Moves (2)

These moves must be learned before evolving; Beedrill cannot learn them through its own level-up, TM/HM, tutor, egg, wild, or evolution moves.

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP	Learned from
1	Defense CurlLevel: 1(Kakuna · Level 1)Defense Curl	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP40	Kakuna · Level 1
1	Defense CurlLevel: 1(Kakuna · Level 1)Defense Curl	Raises the user's Defense.
9	Bug BiteLevel: 9(Weedle · Level 9)Bug Bite	bug	PWR60	ACC100	PP20	Weedle · Level 9
9	Bug BiteLevel: 9(Weedle · Level 9)Bug Bite	Bites the foe and eats a held Berry.

TM/HM Moves (31)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
CurseCurse	ghost	PWR0	ACC100	PP10	TM03TM03
CurseCurse	Works differently for Ghost-types.
ToxicToxic	poison	PWR0	ACC90	PP10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	A Poison move with increasing damage.
VenoshockVenoshock	poison	PWR65	ACC100	PP10	TM09TM09
VenoshockVenoshock	Damage doubles if foe is poisoned.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	typeless	PWR70	ACC100	PP15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the Pokémon.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	PWR0	ACC100	PP5	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	Boosts Fire-type moves for 5 turns.
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	normal	PWR150	ACC90	PP5	TM15TM15
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	1st turn: Attack 2nd turn: Rest
ProtectProtect	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Foils attack that turn. It may fail.
Giga DrainGiga Drain	grass	PWR75	ACC100	PP10	TM19TM19
Giga DrainGiga Drain	Steals 1/2 of the damage inflicted.
Solar BeamSolar Beam	grass	PWR120	ACC100	PP10	TM22TM22
Solar BeamSolar Beam	1st turn: Prepare 2nd turn: Attack
ReturnReturn	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that is based on loyalty.
Brick BreakBrick Break	fighting	PWR75	ACC100	PP15	TM31TM31
Brick BreakBrick Break	Removes Reflect and Light Screen.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Raises the user's evasiveness.
Sludge BombSludge Bomb	poison	PWR90	ACC100	PP10	TM36TM36
Sludge BombSludge Bomb	An attack that may poison the foe.
SwiftSwift	normal	PWR60	ACC100	PP20	TM39TM39
SwiftSwift	An attack that never misses.
Aerial AceAerial Ace	flying	PWR60	ACC100	PP20	TM40TM40
Aerial AceAerial Ace	An attack that never misses.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP10	TM41TM41
SubstituteSubstitute	Makes a decoy with 1/4 user's max HP.
FacadeFacade	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Double damage with Psn, Brn, or Prz.
RestRest	psychic	PWR0	ACC100	PP5	TM44TM44
RestRest	Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover.
AttractAttract	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender infatuated.
ThiefThief	dark	PWR60	ACC100	PP25	TM46TM46
ThiefThief	An attack that may steal a held item.
Leech LifeLeech Life	bug	PWR80	ACC100	PP10	TM50TM50
Leech LifeLeech Life	Steals 1/2 of the damage inflicted.
RoostRoost	flying	PWR0	ACC100	PP5	TM51TM51
RoostRoost	Lands to restore 1/2 the max HP.
False SwipeFalse Swipe	normal	PWR40	ACC100	PP40	TM54TM54
False SwipeFalse Swipe	Leaves the foe with at least 1HP.
X ScissorX Scissor	bug	PWR80	ACC100	PP15	TM56TM56
X ScissorX Scissor	Slashes foe with scythes or claws.
AcrobaticsAcrobatics	flying	PWR55	ACC100	PP15	TM62TM62
AcrobaticsAcrobatics	Damage doubles if user has no item.
Poison JabPoison Jab	poison	PWR80	ACC100	PP20	TM66TM66
Poison JabPoison Jab	An attack that may poison the foe.
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	normal	PWR150	ACC90	PP5	TM68TM68
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	1st turn: Attack 2nd turn: Rest
U TurnU Turn	bug	PWR70	ACC100	PP20	TM69TM69
U TurnU Turn	Switches out after making its attack.
FlashFlash	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP20	TM70TM70
FlashFlash	A move that lowers the foe's accuracy.
Swords DanceSwords Dance	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP20	TM75TM75
Swords DanceSwords Dance	Sharply raises the user's Attack.
CutCut	steel	PWR60	ACC100	PP30	HM01HM01
CutCut	Cuts using claws, scythes, etc.

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Type Matchup Strategies
Master type advantages and STAB moves

Move Tutor Moves (7)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP	Location
Agility (Mahogany Mart 1F)Agility	psychic	PWR0	ACC100	PP30	Mahogany Mart 1F	TutorTutor
Agility (Mahogany Mart 1F)Agility	Sharply raises the user's Speed.
Baton Pass (Goldenrod Museum 2F)Baton Pass	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP40	Goldenrod Museum 2F	TutorTutor
Baton Pass (Goldenrod Museum 2F)Baton Pass	Switches while keeping effects.
Double Edge (Safari Zone North)Double Edge	normal	PWR120	ACC100	PP15	Safari Zone North	TutorTutor
Double Edge (Safari Zone North)Double Edge	A tackle that also hurts the user.
Endure (Warm Beach Shack)Endure	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP10	Warm Beach Shack	TutorTutor
Endure (Warm Beach Shack)Endure	Endures any hit with at least 1HP.
Knock Off (Route 40)Knock Off	dark	PWR65	ACC100	PP20	Route 40	TutorTutor
Knock Off (Route 40)Knock Off	Slaps down the foe's held item.
Sleep Talk (Route 31)Sleep Talk	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP10	Route 31	TutorTutor
Sleep Talk (Route 31)Sleep Talk	Randomly attacks while asleep.
Swagger (Celadon City)Swagger	normal	PWR0	ACC85	PP15	Celadon City	TutorTutor
Swagger (Celadon City)Swagger	Causes confusion but raises Attack.

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Type Summary

Weaknesses

Resistances

Immunities

Neutral

Weaknesses

Types that deal increased damage to Beedrill. Use these types to counter it effectively.

fire2×flying2×psychic2×rock2×

Resistances & Immunities

Types that Beedrill resists or is immune to. Avoid using these types against it.

grass0.25×fighting0.25×poison0.5×bug0.5×fairy0.5×

Best Counters

Pokémon that have type advantages against Beedrill, either offensively or defensively.

Beedrillin Pokémon Polished Crystal

Pokédex Entry