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'''Beedrill''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''スピアー''' ''Spear'') is a dual-type {{2t|Bug|Poison}} Pokémon.
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'''Beedrill''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''スピアー''' ''Spear'') is a dual-type {{2t|Bug|Poison}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation I]].


It [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Kakuna}} starting at [[level]] 10. It is the final form of {{p|Weedle}}.
It [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Kakuna}} starting at [[level]] 10. It is the final form of {{p|Weedle}}.
Beedrill can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into '''Mega Beedrill''' using the [[Beedrillite]].


==Biology==
==Biology==
===Physiology===
Beedrill is an {{wp|insect}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} which mostly resembles a bipedal, yellow wasp; however, it only has four legs instead of six and lacks {{wp|Simple eye in invertebrates|pigment pits}}. Beedrill's head is round with a slightly pointed mouth, large, red eyes, and black antennae with a sharp bend in the middle. Its forelegs are tipped with long, conical stingers. It stands on its other two legs, which are long, segmented, and insectoid in shape. Beedrill has two pairs of rounded, veined wings and another stinger on its yellow-and-black striped abdomen. The abdominal stinger contains Beedrill's most potent poison.
Beedrill mostly resembles a bipedal wasp, however it only has four legs instead of six. Beedrill's head is round with a slightly pointed mouth, with large, shiny red eyes and antennae in the shape of the number 7. Its legs are connected to its body by its thorax, and the first two are tipped with long, conical stingers. It stands on its other two legs, which are long, segmented and insectoid in shape. Beedrill has rounded, veined wings, and another stinger on its striped abdomen.
====Gender differences====
None.


====Special abilities====
Beedrill is highly territorial and unlike real bees, Beedrill live in colonies rather than true "hives", and they work together to solve basic problems regarding food, territory, and reproduction (a behavior more similar to that of {{wp|wasp}}s than of bees). As seen in the ''[[Pokémon the Series]]'' episode ''[[EP004|Challenge of the Samurai]]'', Beedrill seems to be especially concerned with the welfare of {{p|Weedle}} and {{p|Kakuna}}, responding aggressively to those that disturb them. Disturbing one Beedrill will cause the whole colony to attack. It flies at high speed and attacks using the large venomous stingers on its forelegs and abdomen. It will then take the victims of its attacks back to its nest for food. Beedrill nests in {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Forest Pokémon|temperate forests}} and misty wooded areas. It is known to collect pollen, which {{p|Teddiursa}} combines with fruits to concoct [[honey]]. Beedrill [[PS012|have been seen]] living in hives and producing honey. Prior to [[Generation V]], {{m|Twineedle}} was its [[signature move]].
They have incredibly painful {{m|Poison Sting|stings}}, and {{m|Agility|move extremely fast}}. They chase after intruders relentlessly in a swarm.


===Behavior===
===Forms===
They are highly territorial and normally live in colonies. Disturbing a swarm of Beedrill will cause the whole colony to attack. Beedrill is depicted as being very quick, so it's extremely difficult to avoid its attack after approaching its nest.
Beedrill can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into Mega Beedrill.


===Habitat===
As Mega Beedrill, it gains more defined features. The antennae are shorter and T-shaped. Its eyes become longer and sleeker. It now has three pairs of wings; the uppermost pair is larger with black trim along the top. Its stingers become longer and larger, resembling lances. Additional conical, black-and-yellow stingers with white tips take the place of its legs. Its abdomen becomes larger, grooved, and is attached to its thorax by a black structure. A similar black structure connects its head and thorax. The stinger on its abdomen is now a pale yellow, with black stripes over its entire body. Fast-acting poison is stored in the stingers on its limbs, while the tail stinger produces a slow-acting poison used to finish opponents. The instantaneous poisons are instead used to prevent the foe from fleeing.<ref name= "Mega">[https://web.archive.org/web/20141016185128/http://www.pokemonrubysapphire.com:80/en-us/pokemon/new-mega-evolutions/mega-beedrill Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire site | Mega Beedrill (archived)]</ref>
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Most Beedrill nest in forests and misty wooded areas. They can be encountered in [[Kanto]] and [[Johto]].
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===Diet===
===Evolution===
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Beedrill evolves from {{p|Kakuna}} and is the final form of {{p|Weedle}}.
Like bees, it might be possible that it collects nectar, but it is also described to use sharp, poisonous stings to defeat prey, then taking the victim back to its nest for food.


==In the anime==
(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data&rarr;Evolution data]].)
[[Image:Beedrill DP099.png|thumb|right|210px|A swarm of Beedrill in the anime]]
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===Major appearances===
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====[[Casey's Beedrill]]====
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====[[Jimmy's Beedrill]]====
==Game data==
{{jo|Jimmy}} of [[New Bark Town]] owns a Beedrill which was seen in ''[[The Legend of Thunder!]]''
===NPC appearances===
 
*{{g|Super Mystery Dungeon}}: Two Beedrill and three female Combee act as bosses of Nectar Meadow, having misinterpreted {{p|Budew}}, the player, and the partner as honey thieves. One of the Beedrill also helps guard Revelation Mountain against intruders.
====Other====
Beedrill's first non-cameo appearance was in ''[[EP004|Challenge of the Samurai]]'', where a swarm of them stole [[Ash's Butterfree|Ash's Metapod]] after evolving from {{p|Kakuna}}. The reason for this was to avenge Ash for failing to capture the {{p|Weedle}} (and startling it), which subsequently fled after Samurai arrived.
 
In ''[[EP077|The Fourth Round Rumble]]'' a trainer named [[Jeanette Fisher]] used a Beedrill against [[Ash's Bulbasaur]].
 
During ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]'', [[The Phantom]] used two of these Poison Bee Pokémon to chase Ash and friends.
 
===Minor appearances===
Beedrill has appeared in a lot of episodes, mostly having an antagonistic role to Ash and {{ashfr|friends}} who are usually attacked by a swarm of Beedrill and end up running away.
 
In ''[[EP084|The Lost Lapras]]'', an obnoxious trainer who was attacking a Lapras had a Beedrill.
 
A Beedrill was used by one of the students of the [[Pokémon Trainer's School]] in ''[[AG015|Gonna Rule The School!]]''.
 
A Beedrill is used in the [[PokéRinger]] Contest in ''[[AG080|That's Just Swellow]]''.


===Pokédex entries===
===Pokédex entries===
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{{Animedexbody|EP004|Beedrill|Ash's Pokédex|Beedrill. This Pokémon is an evolved form of {{p|Weedle}}, following its {{p|Kakuna}} stage. Its {{m|Poison Sting|sting}} is highly poisonous.}}
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{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium|t=FFF|color=000|entry=Flies at high speeds and attacks with three stingers: one on its rear and one on each of its two forelegs. May appear in swarms.}}
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{{Dex/Entry1|v=Silver|entry=It has three poison barbs. The barb on its tail secretes the most powerful poison.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Crystal|entry=It uses sharp, poisonous stings to defeat prey, then takes the victim back to its nest for food.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium 2|t=FFF|color=000|entry=It can take down any opponent with its powerful poison stingers. It sometimes attacks in swarms. <small>''(Pokémon Red, Silver, or Crystal inserted)''</small><br>It has three poison barbs. The barb on its tail secretes the most powerful poison. <small>''(Pokémon Blue, Gold, or Yellow inserted)''</small>}}
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{{Dex/Entry2|v=Ruby|v2=Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|entry=<sc>Beedrill</sc> 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.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=A <sc>Beedrill</sc> is extremely territorial. For safety reasons, no one should ever approach its nest. If angered, they will attack in a swarm.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=FireRed|entry=May appear in a swarm. Flies at violent speeds, all the while stabbing with the toxic stinger on its rear.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=LeafGreen|entry=It flies at high speed and attacks using the large venomous stingers on its forelegs and tail.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|reg2=Johto|num2=029}}
{{Dex/Entry3|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|v3=Platinum|entry=Its best attack involves flying around at high speed, striking with poison needles, then flying off.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=HeartGold|entry=It can take down any opponent with its powerful poison stingers. It sometimes attacks in swarms.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=SoulSilver|entry=It has three poison barbs. The barb on its tail secretes the most powerful poison.}}
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{{Dex/Entry2|v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|entry=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.}}
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{{Dex/Form|[[Mega Evolution|Mega]] Beedrill}}
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==In the manga==
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===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
====In side games====
A herd of angry Beedrill attacked {{adv|Red}} because [[Saur]] accidentally hit their hive. Both the trainer and his Pokémon were badly stung afterwards.
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Later, [[Giovanni]] shows that one of his most treasured and strongest team members is a Beedrill he caught in his childhood from [[Viridian Forest]]. It is also one of the few members of his team that isn't a {{type2|Ground}}.
===Held items===
 
Pokémon caught in [[Generation I]] must be traded to a [[Generation II]] game in order for a held item to appear.
==In the TCG==
{{main|Beedrill (TCG)}}


==In the TFG==
{{HeldItems/header|type=Bug|type2=Poison}}
One Beedrill figure has been released.
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{{HeldItems/Items1|Poison Barb|2|rows=2}}
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{{HeldItems/Games1|XD|tcolor=FFF|Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness}}
{{HeldItems/Items1|Poison Barb|100}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|HeartGold|SoulSilver|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions}}
{{HeldItems/Items1|Poison Barb|5|rows=4}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Black|White|tcolor1=FFF|gcolor2=FFF|tcolor2={{White color}}|Pokémon Black and White Versions}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Black 2|White 2|tcolor1=FFF|gcolor2=FFF|tcolor2={{White 2 color}}|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Ultra Sun|Ultra Moon|tcolor1=FFF|tcolor2=FFF|Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}
|}


*{{TFG|Next Quest}}: {{TFG ID|Next Quest|Beedrill|26}}
===Stats===
 
====Base stats====
==Other appearances==
=====Beedrill=====
===Super Smash Bros.===
======Generations I-V======
Beedrill was in the first [[Super Smash Bros.]] game. When a [[Poké Ball]] was opened, one would come out and fly away. A few seconds later a whole swarm would fly by and attack everyone on the field except the user. It did not appear again in [[Super Smash Bros. Melee]] and its role was taken over by {{p|Unown}}.
{{Stats
 
|type=Bug
==Game data==
|type2=Poison
===Pokédex entries===
|HP=65
{{Dex
|Attack=80
|type=bug
|Defense=40
|type2=poison
|SpAtk=45
|gen=1
|SpDef=80
|redbluedex=Flies at high speed and attacks using its large venomous stingers on its forelegs and tail.
|Speed=75
|yellowdex=It has 3 poisonous stingers on its forelegs and its tail. They are used to jab its enemy repeatedly.
|Special=45
|golddex=It can take down any opponent with its powerful poison stingers. It sometimes attacks in swarms.
|silverdex=It has three poison barbs. The barb on its tail secretes the most {{m|Toxic|powerful poison}}.
|crystaldex=It uses sharp, poisonous stings to defeat prey, then takes the victim back to its nest for food.
|rsdex=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 {{a|swarm}}.
|emeralddex=A Beedrill is extremely territorial. For safety reasons, no one should ever approach its nest. If angered, they will attack in a swarm.
|firereddex=May appear in a swarm. Flies at violent speeds, all the while stabbing with the toxic stinger on its rear.
|leafgreendex=It flies at high speed and attacks using the large venomous stingers on its forelegs and tail.
|stadiumdex=Flies at high speeds and attacks with three stingers: one on its rear and one on each of its two forelegs. May appear in swarms.
|stadium2dex=It can take down any opponent with its powerful poison stingers. It sometimes attacks in swarms.
|dpptdex=Its best attack involves flying around at high speed, striking with {{m|Twineedle|poison needles}}, then flying off.
|heartgolddex=It can take down any opponent with its powerful poison stingers. It sometimes attacks in swarms.
|soulsilverdex=It has three poison barbs. The barb on its tail secretes the most powerful poison.
|bwdex={{tt|こうそくで　とびまわり　どくバリで　こうげきしたあと　すぐに　とびさる　せんぽうが　とくいわざだ。|Its best attack involves flying around at high speed, striking with poison needles, then flying off.}}
|}}
 
===Game locations===
{{Availability|
type=bug |
type2=poison |
gen=1 |
rbarea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Kakuna}} |
gsrarity=Rare |
gsarea=[[Bug-Catching Contest]] (Gold)<br>{{rt|2|Kanto}}, [[Bug-Catching Contest]], {{m|Headbutt}} trees (Silver) |
crarity=Rare |
carea=[[Bug-Catching Contest]], {{m|Headbutt}} trees |
gen3ex=frlg|
frlgarea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Kakuna}} |
xdrarity=One |
xdarea=[[Cipher Key Lair]] |
xdshadow=yes |
dparea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Kakuna}} |
ptarea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Kakuna}} |
hgssrarity=Rare |
hgssarea=[[Bug-Catching Contest]] (HeartGold)<br>{{rt|2|Kanto}}, [[Bug-Catching Contest]], [[Viridian Forest]], {{m|Headbutt}} trees (SoulSilver) |
palarea=Forest |
bwrarity=Rare |
bwarea={{rt|12|Unova}} (Shaking Grass) |
gen5ex=black |
}}
}}


====In side games====
======Generation VI onward======
{{SidegameAvail
{{Stats
|type=bug
|type=Bug
|type2=poison
|type2=Poison
|channel={{OBP|Viridian Forest|Channel}}
|HP=65
|pinball=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Kakuna}}
|Attack=90
|trozei=Endless Level 2<br>Endless Level 19<br>Forever Level 51<br>[[Mr. Who's Den]]
|Defense=40
|md=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Kakuna}}
|SpAtk=45
|ranger=[[Lyra Forest]]
|SpDef=80
|md2=[[Apple Woods]] (8F) (Darkness)<br>[[Midnight Forest]] (B1-B21) (Darkness)<br>[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Kakuna}}
|Speed=75
|ranger2=[[Vien Forest]]<br>[[Chroma Highlands]]
|scramble=[[Silent Forest]]
}}
}}


===Held items===
=====Mega Beedrill=====
{{HeldItems
{{Base Stats
|type=bug|type2=poison
|type=Bug
|gsc1=Poison Barb|gsc1type=Type-enhancing item|gscrar=8
|type2=Poison
|xd1=Poison Barb|xd1type=Type-enhancing item|xd1rar=100
|HP=65
|Attack=150
|Defense=40
|SpAtk=15
|SpDef=80
|Speed=145
}}
}}
===Stats===
==== Base stats ====
{{BaseStats with RBY|
HP=    65 |
Attack= 80 |
Defense=40 |
SpAtk=  45 |
SpDef=  80 |
Special=45 |
Speed=  75 |
type=Bug |
type2=Poison }}


====Pokéathlon stats====
====Pokéathlon stats====
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===Type effectiveness===
===Type effectiveness===
{{Type effectiveness|
{{TypeEffectiveness
type1=bug|
|type1=Bug
type2=poison|
|type2=Poison
Normal= 100 |
|Normal=100
Fighting= 25 |
|Fighting=25
Flying= 200 |
|Flying=200
Poison=   50 |
|Poison=50
Ground= 100 |
|Ground=100
Rock=   200 |
|Rock=200
Bug=     50 |
|Bug=50
Ghost=   100 |
|Ghost=100
Steel=   100 |
|Steel=100
 
|Fire=200
Fire=   200 |
|Water=100
Water=   100 |
|Grass=25
Grass=   25 |
|Electric=100
Electric=100 |
|Psychic=200
Psychic= 200 |
|Ice=100
Ice=     100 |
|Dragon=100
Dragon= 100 |
|Dark=100
Dark=   100 |
|Fairy=50
 
|notes=yes
notes=yes|
|gen1bug=yes
gen1bug=yes|
|gen1poison=yes
gen1poison=yes|
|oldbug=2
oldgrass=¼|
|oldpoison=1
oldbug=2|
}}
oldpoison=1}}


===Learnset===
===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/MoveNA|Beedrill|Bug|Poison|1|IX}}
{{learnlist/levelh|Beedrill|Bug|Poison|5|1}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Fury Attack|Normal|Physical|15|85|20}}
{{learnlist/level5|10|Fury Attack|Normal|Physical|15|85|20}}
{{learnlist/level5|13|Focus Energy|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|30}}
{{learnlist/level5|16|Twineedle|Bug|Physical|25|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|19|Rage|Normal|Physical|20|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level5|22|Pursuit|Dark|Physical|40|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level5|25|Toxic Spikes|Poison|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|20}}
{{learnlist/level5|28|Pin Missile|Bug|Physical|14|85|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|31|Agility|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|30}}
{{learnlist/level5|34|Assurance|Dark|Physical|50|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level5|37|Poison Jab|Poison|Physical|80|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|40|Endeavor|Normal|Physical|&mdash;|100|5}}
{{learnlist/levelf|Beedrill|Bug|Poison|5|1}}


====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
====[[Animated series move errors|Animated series-only moves]]====
{{learnlist/tmh|Beedrill|Bug|Poison|5|1}}
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background: #{{bug color}}; border: 3px solid #{{poison color dark}}"
{{learnlist/tm5|TM06|Toxic|Poison|Status|&mdash;|90|10}}
! style="background: #{{bug color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Move
{{learnlist/tm5|TM09|Venom Shock|Poison|Special|65|100|10||'''}}
! style="background: #{{bug color light}}" | Type
{{learnlist/tm5|TM10|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|&mdash;|100|15}}
! style="background: #{{bug color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Episode
{{learnlist/tm5|TM11|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|5}}
|-
{{learnlist/tm5|TM15|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{m|Tackle}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM17|Protect|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10}}
| style="background:#{{normal color}}" | {{typecolor|Normal}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM21|Frustration|Normal|Physical|&mdash;|100|20}}
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | ''[[EP077|The Fourth Round Rumble]]''
{{learnlist/tm5|TM22|SolarBeam|Grass|Special|120|100|10}}
|}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM27|Return|Normal|Physical|&mdash;|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM31|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM32|Double Team|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM36|Sludge Bomb|Poison|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM40|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|&mdash;|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM42|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM44|Rest|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM45|Attract|Normal|Status|&mdash;|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM46|Thief|Dark|Physical|40|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM48|Round|Normal|Special|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM54|False Swipe|Normal|Physical|40|100|40}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM62|Acrobatics|Flying|Physical|55|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM66|Payback|Dark|Physical|50|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM68|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM70|Flash|Normal|Status|&mdash;|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM75|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|30}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM76|Struggle Bug|Bug|Special|30|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM81|X-Scissor|Bug|Physical|80|100|15|||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM84|Poison Jab|Poison|Physical|80|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM87|Swagger|Normal|Status|&mdash;|90|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM89|U-turn|Bug|Physical|70|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM90|Substitute|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM94|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM01|Cut|Normal|Physical|50|95|30}}
{{learnlist/tmf|Beedrill|Bug|Poison|5|1}}


====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
===Side game data===
{{learnlist/breedh|Beedrill|bug|poison|5|1}}
====Beedrill====
{{learnlist/breed5null}}
{{Spindata/Head|type=Bug|type2=Poison}}
{{learnlist/breedf|Beedrill|bug|poison|5|1}}
{{Spindata/Pinball|col=3|type=Bug|ndex=015|acquisition=Evolve|evolved=yes}}
{{Spindata/Trozei|col=3|type=Bug|ndex=015|rarity=Rare}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDRB|col=6|type=Bug|ndex=015
|body=1
|rate=Evolve
|area=Mist-Rise Forest
|P1=Count on me for speediness!
|P2=My health dropped to half...
|P3=I'm about done. My {{m|Poison Sting}} might fail...
|PL=Hah! Leveled up! My Poison Sting's gotten sharper!
}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Bug|ndex=015
|body=1
|rate=5
|IQ=A
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Bug|ndex=015
|coset=6
|conto={{p|Combee|Combee (♀)}}, {{p|Vespiquen}}
|recruitment=Raise the {{DL|Rank (Mystery Dungeon)|Expedition Rank}} to Silver
|P1=I'm busy today! I'll be busy tomorrow! Bee!
|P2=Really close to fainting…
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger|col=6|type=Bug
|group=Bug
|assist=Poison
|fieldpower=1
|field=Crush
|loop=3
|MinEXP=32
|MaxEXP=46
|num=025
|browser=Beedrill shoots sharp needles that can shatter large rocks.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger SoA|col=6|type=Bug
|group=Bug
|assist=Bug
|field=Crush
|fieldpower=2
|num=058
|browser=It attacks with poison stingers while flying around at high speed.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Rumble|col=3|type=Bug
|att=3
|def=2
|speed=3
}}
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=3|type=Bug
|att=3
|def=2
|speed=3
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Bug|ndex=015
|walk=1.67
|hp=52
|attack=74
|defense=51
|speed=60
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Conquest|col=6|type=Bug|ndex=015
|HP=3
|atk=2
|def=2
|spd=3
|range=3
|move=Twineedle
|ability1=Vanguard
|ability2=Mountaineer
|ability3=Swarm
|evo=Does not evolve into or from anything in this game
|link=[[Masatsuna]], [[Omi]], and [[Sena]]
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=6|type=Bug|ndex=015
|power=2
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=6|type=Bug|ndex=015|stype=Poison|num=425
|mega=1
|stone=Beedrillite
|min=60
|max=105
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Block Smash
|skilldesc=Clears one unbreakable-block disruption without fail.
|swapper=Swap++
|megaspeedup=12
|effectdesc=Erases Pokémon and disruptions around a spot you tap.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Bug|ndex=015
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=1
|candy=Weedle
|evolution={{Mega Energy|Beedrill}}{{tt|100|First time}}/{{tt|20|1st Mega Level}}/{{tt|10|2nd Mega Level}}/{{tt|5|3rd Mega Level}}
|stamina=163
|attack=169
|defense=130
|fast={{m|Infestation}}{{tt|*|From February 16, 2017 onward}}, {{m|Poison Jab}}, {{m|Bug Bite}}{{tt|†|Prior to February 16, 2017}}
|special={{m|Sludge Bomb}}, {{m|Aerial Ace}}, {{m|X-Scissor}}, {{m|Fell Stinger}}{{tt|*|From December 11, 2019 onward}}, {{m|Drill Run}}{{tt|†|Event-exclusive from Weedle Community Day}}, {{m|Frustration}}[[File:GO Shadow icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Shadow Pokémon]], {{m|Return}}[[File:GO Purified icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Purified Pokémon]]
}}
|}


====By [[Move tutor|tutoring]]====
====Mega Beedrill====
{{learnlist/tutorh|Beedrill|bug|poison|5|1}}
{{Spindata/Head|type=Bug|type2=Poison}}
{{learnlist/tutor5null}}
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Bug|ndex=015M
{{learnlist/tutorf|Beedrill|bug|poison|5|1}}
|coset=6
|conto={{p|Combee|Combee (♀)}}, {{p|Vespiquen}}
|recruitment=Raise the {{DL|Rank (Mystery Dungeon)|Expedition Rank}} to Silver
|P1=I'm busy today! I'll be busy tomorrow! Bee!
|P2=Really close to fainting…
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Bug|ndex=015M
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=1
|candy=Weedle
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=163
|attack=303
|defense=148
|fast={{m|Infestation}}{{tt|*|From February 16, 2017 onward}}, {{m|Poison Jab}}, {{m|Bug Bite}}{{tt|†|Prior to February 16, 2017}}
|special={{m|Sludge Bomb}}, {{m|Aerial Ace}}, {{m|X-Scissor}}, {{m|Fell Stinger}}{{tt|*|From December 11, 2019 onward}}, {{m|Drill Run}}{{tt|†|Event-exclusive from Weedle Community Day}}, {{m|Return}}[[File:GO Purified icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Purified Pokémon]]
}}
|}


====Special moves====
===Form data===
{{Shadow moves|015|30|Shadow Blitz|Shadow Hold|--|--|Baton Pass|Normal|Sludge Bomb|Poison|Twineedle|Bug|Swords Dance|Normal|xd|bug|poison}}
====Mega Evolution====
 
{{Evobox/Formes
===Side game data===
|sprite1=0015Beedrill
{{Sidegame|
|name1=Beedrill
type=bug |
|type1-1=Bug
type2=poison |
|type2-1=Poison
ndex=015 |
|forme1=Beedrill
pinball=Evolve |
|loc1=Default
Trozei=yes |
|item1=Beedrillite
rarity=Rare |
|itemfile1=Dream Beedrillite Sprite.png
Dungeon=yes |
|itemsize1=40px
body=1 |
|sprite2=0015Beedrill-Mega
rate=Evolve |
|type1-2=Bug
area=Mist-Rise Forest |
|type2-2=Poison
P1=Count on me for speediness! |
|forme2=Mega Beedrill
P2=My health dropped to half... |
|loc2={{color2|000|Held item|Held}} Beedrillite
P3=I'm about done. My {{m|Poison Sting}} might fail... |
PL=Hah! Leveled up! My Poison Sting's gotten sharper! |
Ranger=yes |
group=Bug |
assist=Poison |
fieldpower=1 |
field=Crush |
loop=3 |
MinEXP=32 |
MaxEXP=46 |
browser=Beedrill shoots sharp needles that can shatter large rocks. |
Dungeon2=yes |
body2=1 |
rate2=5 |
iq=A |
Ranger2=yes |
group2=Bug |
assist2=Bug |
field2=Crush |
field2power=2 |
browser2=It attacks with poison stingers while flying around at high speed. |
}}
}}


===Evolution===
===Evolution data===
{{evobox
{{Evobox-3
|family=Normal
|type1=Bug
|sprite1=013
|type2=Poison
|pictype=art
|no1=0013
|name1=Weedle
|name1=Weedle
|type1-1=Bug
|type1-1=Bug
|type2-1=Poison
|type2-1=Poison
|evotype1=Level
|evo1={{Bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}}<br>{{color2|000|Level|Level 7}}
|level1=7
|no2=0014
|sprite2=014
|name2=Kakuna
|name2=Kakuna
|type1-2=Bug
|type1-2=Bug
|type2-2=Poison
|type2-2=Poison
|evotype2=Level
|evo2={{Bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}}<br>{{color2|000|Level|Level 10}}
|level2=10
|no3=0015
|sprite3=015
|name3=Beedrill
|name3=Beedrill
|type1-3=Bug
|type1-3=Bug
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===Sprites===
===Sprites===
{{Sprite|
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Bug|type2=Poison}}
type=bug|
{{Spritebox/1|ndex=015}}
type2=poison|
{{Spritebox/2|ndex=015}}
gen=1|
{{Spritebox/3|ndex=015}}
gender=none|
{{Spritebox/4|ndex=015}}
ndex=015|
{{Spritebox/5|ndex=015}}
name=Beedrill|
{{Spritebox/6/2FormsORAS|ndex=015|form1=M|crop=86}}
}}
{{Spritebox/7/2Forms/PE|ndex=015|form1=M|crop=85|PEcrop=183}}
<!--{{Spritebox/8/BDSP|ndex=015}}-->
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=IX|is=yes}}
{{Spritebox/HOME/2Forms|ndex=0015|form1=M}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|015|Beedrill}}
 
==In the anime==
===Main series===
[[File:Goh Beedrill.png|thumb|250px|Beedrill in ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'']]
[[File:M19 Mega Beedrill.png|thumb|250px|Mega Beedrill in ''[[M19|Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel]]'']]
====Major appearances====
=====[[Casey's Beedrill]]=====
{{Ash}} {{pkmn2|caught}} a Beedrill in the [[Bug-Catching Contest]] in ''[[EP161|The Bug Stops Here]]'', but gave it to {{an|Casey}} because of her affinity for yellow and black Pokémon. It was one of several Beedrill that appeared in the episode.
 
=====[[Goh's Beedrill]]=====
In ''[[JN006|Working My Way Back to Mew!]]'', [[Goh]] caught a Beedrill. It has since made further appearances in ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]''.
 
=====Other=====
In ''[[EP004|Challenge of the Samurai]]'', multiple Beedrill stole [[Ash's Metapod]] after evolving from {{p|Kakuna}}. The reason for this was to take revenge on Ash for startling a {{p|Weedle}} while attempting to catch it. They reappeared in a flashback in ''[[EP015|Battle Aboard the St. Anne]]''.
 
In ''[[EP077|The Fourth Round Rumble]]'', [[Jeanette Fisher]]'s Beedrill battled [[Ash's Bulbasaur]] during the [[Indigo Plateau Conference]], but was defeated. It reappeared in a flashback in ''[[EP080|Friends to the End]]''.
 
In ''[[EP084|The Lost Lapras]]'', [[Three punks|a punk]] used a Beedrill to attack a {{AP|Lapras}}. When Ash and {{AP|Pikachu}} came to Lapras's defense, Beedrill battled Pikachu, only for it and its {{pkmn|Trainer}} to flee after {{Tracey}} appeared, sketched them, and began comparing them in terms of how they were trained. According to Tracey, Beedrill's coloring was poor.
 
In ''[[The Legend of Thunder!]]'', {{jo|Jimmy}}'s Beedrill battled {{jo|Marina}}'s {{p|Jigglypuff}}, [[nickname]]d Pink, which Beedrill won. It has exceptional speed and agility that Jimmy relies on for situations.
 
In ''[[BW124|Danger, Sweet as Honey!]]'', multiple Beedrill evolved from a group of Kakuna at [[Honey Island]].
 
In ''[[XY003|A Battle of Aerial Mobility!]]'', multiple Beedrill chased Ash, {{an|Clemont}}, and {{an|Bonnie}} because Clemont's phonograph attracted the Poison Bee Pokémon instead of the {{AP|Fletchling}} he was trying to attract.
 
In ''[[XY016|A Jolting Switcheroo!]]'', multiple Beedrill chased [[Lyn]] and {{TP|Clemont|Dedenne}}, but they all were defeated by {{AP|Pikachu}} and Dedenne.
 
In ''[[XY041|Foggy Pokémon Orienteering!]]'', {{an|Bonnie}} and {{AP|Pikachu}} accidentally disturbed a Beedrill, the former of whom accidentally hit its head with a big twig. However, it quickly got away before Pikachu was about to attack it.
 
In ''[[XY045|Splitting Heirs!]]'', three Beedrill tried to attack Clemont and Bonnie.
 
In ''[[XY069|Defending the Homeland!]]'' and ''[[XY070|Beyond the Rainbow!]]'', multiple Beedrill were some of {{an|Florges}}'s minions, who were ordered to attack {{AP|Goodra}}'s homeland. Two of them appeared again in ''[[XY139|Facing the Needs of the Many!]]'', and then three of them appeared in the [[XY140|following episode]].
 
In ''[[XY104|A Windswept Encounter!]]'', three Beedrill were the followers of a {{pkmn2|wild}} male {{p|Breloom}} that was in love with an Orange Flower {{p|Floette}}.
 
In ''[[M19|Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel]]'', a Beedrill that can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] was under the control of [[Levi]] and [[Cherie]]'s Mega Wave. Beedrill was used to battle [[Ash's Noivern]], {{AP|Greninja}}, and [[Clemont's Chespin]]. It was later freed when [[Alva]]'s Mega Wave Crystal was destroyed, and it escaped.
 
====Minor appearances====
Beedrill debuted in ''[[EP003|Ash Catches a Pokémon]]''.
 
In ''[[EP008|The Path to the Pokémon League]]'', [[A.J.]]'s Beedrill was training with his {{p|Butterfree}} in his Gym.
 
A Beedrill appeared in a fantasy in ''[[EP031|Dig Those Diglett!]]''.
 
In a flashback in ''[[EP053|The Purr-fect Hero]]'', it was revealed {{OBP|Timmy|EP053}} had been saved from a Beedrill by a {{p|Meowth}}.
 
In ''[[EP065|Showdown at the Po-ké Corral]]'', multiple Beedrill attacked {{TRT}}.
 
In ''[[PK01|Pikachu's Vacation]]'', a Beedrill was at the [[Pokémon Theme Park]].
 
A Trainer's Beedrill appeared in a flashback in ''[[EP095|A Shipful of Shivers]]''.
 
In ''[[EP097|Tracey Gets Bugged]]'', a Beedrill was one of the {{type|Bug}} Pokémon on [[Murcott Island]]. It approached and blew up Team Rocket's balloon.
 
In ''[[M02|The Power of One]]'', a Beedrill sensed the disturbance caused by [[Lawrence III]].
 
A Beedrill appeared in the Japanese credits of ''[[PK04|Pikachu's Rescue Adventure]]''.
 
A Beedrill appeared in a fantasy in ''[[EP116|The Rivalry Revival]]''.
 
A Beedrill appeared in a fantasy in ''[[EP118|The Double Trouble Header]]''.
 
In ''[[EP121|Illusion Confusion!]]'', a group of {{p|Haunter}} and {{p|Gengar}} created a Beedrill illusion.
 
In ''[[EP132|For Crying Out Loud]]'', multiple Beedrill attacked Ash and {{ashfr}}.
 
In ''[[EP143|Going Apricorn!]]'', multiple Beedrill attacked Ash and his friends while they were looking for [[Apricorn]]s.
 
In ''[[EP152|Hot Matches!]]'', multiple Beedrill attacked Ash and his friends.
 
In ''[[EP170|A Better Pill to Swallow]]'', eight Beedrill were attracted by the {{p|Shuckle}}-made [[Berry Juice]] that Team Rocket drank. Three additional Beedrill appeared in {{an|Brock}}'s fantasy.
 
In ''[[Mewtwo Returns]]'', multiple Beedrill were residents of [[Mount Quena]].
 
A Beedrill appeared in a fantasy in ''[[EP196|Control Freak!]]''.
 
In ''[[EP200|Turning Over A New Bayleef]]'', six Beedrill attacked [[Ash's Bayleef]] after she kicked a rock into the bush they were residing in.
 
Multiple Beedrill appeared in the opening scene of ''[[M04|Celebi: The Voice of the Forest]]'', which was reused for ''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias]]''.
 
In ''[[EP207|Got Miltank?]]'', three Beedrill were inhabitants of a Pokémon-exclusive oasis.
 
A Beedrill appeared in ''[[EP228|Extreme Pokémon!]]'', under the ownership of a participant in the [[Extreme Pokémon Race]].
 
In ''[[AG005|In the Knicker of Time!]]'', a Trainer's Beedrill battled Pikachu and was defeated with {{m|Thunderbolt}}.
 
In ''[[AG006|A Poached Ego!]]'', multiple Beedrill attacked Team Rocket.
 
A Beedrill appeared in ''[[AG012|The Lotad Lowdown]]''.
 
Multiple Beedrill appeared in ''[[AG014|All in a Day's Wurmple]]''.
 
In ''[[AG015|Gonna Rule The School!]]'', the [[Pokémon Trainers' School]] lent a Beedrill to the school's underage students for use in lessons.
 
In ''[[AG080|That's Just Swellow]]'', a Beedrill participated in the [[Crossgate PokéRinger]] competition.
 
Multiple Beedrill appeared in ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]''.
 
In ''[[AG089|A Scare to Remember!]]'', a Beedrill was scared off by Pikachu's {{m|Thunderbolt}}.
 
In ''[[AG134|A Real Cleffa-Hanger]]'', three Beedrill scared {{an|Misty}} and caused her to run off with [[Max]] and the group's Pokémon.
 
In ''[[AG137|Hooked on Onix]]'', multiple Beedrill chased [[Ash's Phanpy]] and [[May's Squirtle]] before being warded away by Pikachu and {{AP|Corphish}}.
 
Three Beedrill appeared in ''[[AG151|Weekend Warrior]]''.
 
A Beedrill appeared in ''[[AG155|The Green Guardian]]''.
 
A {{pkmn|Coordinator}}'s Beedrill appeared in ''[[AG160|Harley Rides Again]]''.
 
Multiple Beedrill appeared in ''[[AG163|Cutting the Ties that Bind!]]''.
 
Multiple Beedrill appeared in ''[[AG168|Three Jynx and a Baby!]]''.
 
In ''[[AG169|Talking a Good Game!]]'', two Beedrill attacked Ash and Pikachu, but were calmed down by [[Anabel]] after she deduced they were protecting their offspring.
 
In ''[[AG170|Second Time's the Charm!]]'', multiple Beedrill attacked Ash, Anabel, Pikachu, Corphish, and {{AP|Tauros}}, eventually forcing them into a lake.
 
A Coordinator's Beedrill appeared in ''[[AG181|Thinning the Hoard!]]''.
 
In ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]'', [[Galen]] used two Beedrill to chase Ash and his friends.
 
In ''[[DP006|Different Strokes for Different Blokes]]'', multiple Beedrill were residents of [[Bewilder Forest]].
 
In ''[[DP031|The Grass-Type Is Always Greener!]]'', multiple Beedrill evolved from a hive of Kakuna.
 
A Beedrill appeared in ''[[DP032|An Angry Combeenation!]]''.
 
Multiple Beedrill appeared in ''[[DP045|Ill-Will Hunting!]]''.
 
In ''[[DP062|Tanks for the Memories!]]'', multiple Beedrill tried to attack {{OBP|Autumn|DP062}}. However, she was protected by her {{p|Miltank}}, [[nickname]]d Ilta.
 
In ''[[DP099|A Trainer and Child Reunion!]]'', multiple Beedrill were disturbed by [[James]] and attacked Team Rocket as a result.
 
A Beedrill appeared in a flashback in ''[[XY013|Kindergarten Chaos!]]''.
 
In ''[[XY019|A Conspiracy to Conquer!]]'', a Beedrill was mind-controlled by an evil, psychopathic {{an|Malamar}}.
 
A Beedrill that can Mega Evolve into Mega Beedrill appeared in the ending segment of ''[[XYS02|Mega Evolution Special II]]''.
 
Multiple Beedrill appeared in a flashback in ''[[XY063|A Fork in the Road! A Parting of the Ways!]]''.
 
Multiple Beedrill appeared in a flashback in ''[[JN001|Enter Pikachu!]]''.
 
Multiple Beedrill appeared alongside Goh's in ''[[JN006|Working My Way Back to Mew!]]''.
 
A Trainer's Beedrill appeared in ''[[JN070|Take My Thief! Please!]]''.
 
A Beedrill appeared in a flashback in ''[[JN120|Infinite Possibilities!]]''.
 
Multiple Beedrill appeared in ''[[JNS05|Distant Blue Sky!]]''.
 
A Beedrill appeared in ''[[JN137|The Road Most Traveled!]]''. Having evolved from a Kakuna after Ash saved it from hitting the ground, it led to some tense moments where the Beedrill contemplated whether to attack Ash or fly away before ultimately deciding to do the latter.
 
====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Kanto}}
{{Animedexbody|EP004|Beedrill|Ash's Pokédex|Beedrill. This Pokémon is an evolved form of {{p|Weedle}}, following its {{p|Kakuna}} stage. Its {{m|Poison Sting|sting}} is highly poisonous.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Kanto}}
{{Animedexheader|Unova}}
{{Animedexbody|BW124|Beedrill|Ash's Pokédex|Beedrill, the Poison Bee Pokémon. Beedrill fly quickly and attack using poison stingers on their forelegs and tail.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Unova}}
 
===Pokémon Origins===
In ''[[PO01|File 1: Red]]'', a Beedrill was one of the Pokémon seen in [[Professor Oak]]'s introduction.
 
===Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer===
[[File:Mega Beedrill ORAS Trailer.png|thumb|250px|Mega Beedrill in the animated trailer]]
In the [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer]], a [[Mega Evolution|Mega]] Beedrill battled a Mega {{p|Camerupt}}.
 
===POKÉTOON===
A Beedrill appeared in ''[[PT03|Blossom's Dream]]''.
{{-}}
 
==In the manga==
[[File:Giovanni Beedrill Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Beedrill in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
[[File:Giovanni Mega Beedrill Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Mega Beedrill in Pokémon Adventures]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
====Major appearances====
=====[[Giovanni's Beedrill]]=====
{{adv|Giovanni}} owns a Beedrill that appeared in multiple chapters. This Beedrill debuted in Giovanni's battle against {{adv|Red}} at the [[Viridian Gym]] in ''[[PS037|Golly, Golem!]]'' and ''[[PS038|Long Live the Nidoqueen!?]]'' of the {{MangaArc|Red, Green & Blue}}. Giovanni has said it is one of his most treasured and strongest team members, as he {{pkmn2|caught}} him in his childhood at the [[Viridian Forest]]. Beedrill later helped {{adv|Yellow}} when facing [[Lance]] at [[Cerise Island]] in the {{MangaArc|Yellow}}. In [[PS616]], [[Giovanni's Beedrill]] was revealed to be able to [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into Mega Beedrill. He is also one of the few members of Giovanni's team that isn't a {{t|Ground}} type.
 
====Minor appearances====
In ''[[PS012|Wake Up—You're Snorlax!]]'', multiple Beedrill attacked {{adv|Red}} because [[Saur]] had accidentally hit their hive. Both the {{pkmn|Trainer}} and his Pokémon were badly stung afterwards.
 
A Beedrill appeared as a silhouette when {{adv|Green}} talks about {{p|Mew}} in ''[[PS017|The Jynx Jinx]]''.
 
In ''[[PS119|A Flaaffy Kerfuffle]]'', a Beedrill appeared as one of the Pokémon in {{adv|Professor Oak}}'s fantasy when he explained that Trainers should only have six Pokémon with them.
 
A Beedrill appeared in ''[[PS179|The Last Battle XIII]]'' as one of the Pokémon sent to participate in the fight in [[Ilex Forest]].
 
A Beedrill appeared in ''[[PS442|Out-Odding Oddish]]'', under the ownership of a [[Pokéathlon]] participant.
 
===Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire===
A Beedrill appeared in ''[[PMRS51|Clefairy's New Power!]]''.
 
===The Electric Tale of Pikachu===
{{main|Casey's Beedrill|Ash's Beedrill}}
In ''[[ET03|Clefairy Tale]]'', {{OBP|Ash Ketchum|EToP|Ash}} {{pkmn2|caught}} a Beedrill, it being part of a swarm that he had disturbed when he caught a {{AP|Mankey|Primeape}}. He thought this Beedrill, along with Mankey, would help him to raise his Trainer level, but it couldn't.
 
In ''[[ET12|Welcome to the Big Leagues]]'', [[Ash's Bulbasaur]] fought [[Jeanette Fisher]]'s Beedrill at the [[Indigo Plateau Conference|Pokémon League]] and won.
 
===Pokémon Zensho===
A Beedrill appeared in [[PZ03]], under the ownership of a {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}}.
 
===Pokémon: Yeah! I Got Pokémon!===
A Beedrill appeared in [[GDZ19]].
 
Multiple Beedrill appeared in [[GDZ27]].
 
A Beedrill appeared in [[GDZ48]].
 
===Ash & Pikachu===
A Beedrill appeared in ''[[SP27|Tale Of The Friendship Between Pikachu And Meowth]]''.
 
===Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl===
Multiple Beedrill appeared in [[PDP07]].
 
===Pokémon + Nobunaga's Ambition ~ Ranse's Color Picture Scroll ~===
A Beedrill appeared in [[PNA5]].
 
===Pokémon Journeys: The Series===
{{main|Goh's Beedrill}}
[[Goh]] caught a Beedrill in ''[[JNM03|Battle Frontier Challenge: The Flute Cup!]]'', just like he does in the [[Pokémon Journeys: The Series|animated series]].
 
==In the TCG==
{{main|Beedrill (TCG)}}
 
==In the TFG==
One Beedrill figure has been released.
 
*{{TFG|Next Quest}}: {{TFG ID|Next Quest|Beedrill|26}}
 
==Other appearances==
===[[Super Smash Bros.]]===
Beedrill was in the first Super Smash Bros. game. When a {{i|Poké Ball}} was opened, one would come out and fly away. A few seconds later, a whole swarm would fly by and attack everyone on the field with {{m|Take Down}} except the user. Its role was taken over by {{p|Unown}} in [[Super Smash Bros. Melee]].


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* Beedrill's English name was originally going to be spelled with only one "L" instead of two.
* Beedrill's English name was [[Pokémon Red and Green beta#Pokémon names|originally]] going to be spelled ''Beedril''.
* Beedrill is the first Pokémon in National Pokédex order that can learn a [[signature move]], in its case {{m|Twineedle}}. However, in Gen V Beedrill lost this status, due to {{p|Shubarugo}} also being able to learn it via level-up. This status now belongs to {{p|Meowth}} (with [[Pay Day (move)|Pay Day]])
* Beedrill can be seen as a parallel to {{p|Butterfree}}. Both of their unevolved stages evolve into their respective first evolutionary stages at level 7, which then evolve into their respective final forms at level 10. They both also go through metamorphosis-like evolution and share a base stat total of 395. Also, while Beedrill is a version exclusive of Black and Black 2, Butterfree is exclusive to White and White 2. Both also have an alternate form only available in-battle (Mega Beedrill and Gigantamax Butterfree, respectively).
* Although Beedrill clearly flies, it is not part {{type2|Flying}} nor does it have the ability {{a|Levitate}}. It shares this trait with {{p|Venomoth}}, {{p|Heracross}}, {{p|Dustox}}, {{p|Volbeat}}, {{p|Illumise}} and {{p|Ulgamoth}}.
* In [[Pokémon Conquest]], Beedrill is the only Pokémon that is featured without its evolutionary relatives.
* While Beedrill cannot learn {{m|Iron Defense}} itself, it can be taught as a Kakuna before [[evolution|evolving]] it. This trait is shared with {{p|Butterfree}}, {{p|Dustox}}, {{p|Beautifly}}, {{p|Huntail}}, {{p|Gorebyss}}, and {{p|Salamence}}.
* Mega Beedrill has the highest base {{stat|Attack}} and {{stat|Speed}} stats of all {{type|Poison}} Pokémon. It also has the lowest base {{stat|Special Attack}} stat of all Poison-type Pokémon.
* In ''[[The Legend of Thunder!]]'', when {{jo|Marina}}'s {{p|Jigglypuff}} uses {{m|Sing}}, it has no affect on Beedrill. Jimmy states that its wings beat so fast that they blocks all sound waves before they reach its ears. Despite this statement, Beedrill cannot have the ability {{a|Soundproof}}.
* Beedrill and its pre-evolved form, {{p|Kakuna}}, are the only {{DL|List of Pokémon by color|yellow}} Poison-type Pokémon.
* As of [[Generation V]], Beedrill's [[Effort values|EV Yield]] (2 Attack, 1 Sp. Def) is unique.
 
===Concept and development===
Beedrill and its pre-evolutions were designed by [[Atsuko Nishida]].<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/19980121112202fw_/http://www.gamefreak.co.jp/POKEMON/INTER/ATSUKO/INTER_AT.HTM Interview with Atsuko Nishida on Game Freak's website]</ref>
 
[[Mega Evolution|Mega]] Beedrill was designed by [[Hitoshi Ariga]].<ref>[https://twitter.com/ariga_megamix/status/548085137955508224 Tweet by ありがひとし/ArigaHitoshi (@ariga_megamix).] Posted on December 25, 2014.</ref>


===Origin===
===Origin===
Its design appears to simply be a stylized bee or {{wp|wasp}}. However, it has a much closer resemblance to an {{wp|Asian giant hornet}}. Its {{shiny}} form may be based on the {{wp|Agapostemon}}, as both are green in color.
Beedrill seems to be based on a {{wp|bee}} or {{wp|wasp}}, possibly the {{wp|Apis cerana japonica|Japanese honey bee}}, {{wp|Asian giant hornet}}, or {{wp|yellowjacket}}. Its pointed arms resemble {{wp|spears}}, while Mega Beedrill swaps them for {{wp|lance}}s. Its {{Shiny}} color scheme is similar to metallic green {{wp|Agapostemon|sweat bees}}.
 
Beedrill's parallels to {{p|Butterfree}} could possibly be a reference to the phrase "Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee", which was coined by American boxer {{wp|Muhammad Ali}}. This is further backed by the phrase being used in [[AG061|two]] [[BW106|episodes]] of the English dub of the [[Pokémon anime|anime]] as "floating like a Butterfree and stinging like a Beedrill".


====Name origin====
====Name origin====
Beedrill's name is a combination of ''{{wp|bee}}'' and ''drill'', indicating the needle-like arms it wields. ''Spear'' also refers to its stingers. In addition, its Japanese name could contain a reversal of ''Apis'', the name for the {{wp|honey bee}} genus.
Beedrill may be a combination of ''{{wp|bee}}'' and ''{{wp|drill}}''.
 
Spear is literally ''spear''. It may also be derived from アピス ''Apis'' (the genus name of the honey bee) spelled backwards.


==In other languages==
==In other languages==
*[[List of German Pokémon names|German]]: Bibor - From ''Biene'' (bee) and ''Bohrer'' (drill).
{{Other languages|type=Bug|type2=Poison
*[[List of French Pokémon names|French]]: Dardargnan - From ''{{wp|d'Artagnan}}'' and ''dard'' (sting).
|ja=スピアー ''Spear''|jameaning=From ''spear'' and possibly {{tt|''Apis''|genus of the honey bee}} spelled backwards
*[[List of Korean Pokémon names|Korean]]: 독침붕 ''Dokchimbung'' - From ''dokchim'' stinger (lit. venom needle) and ''bung'' (buzz).
|fr=Dardargnan|frmeaning=From ''{{wp|d'Artagnan}}'', ''{{tt|dard|sting}}'', and ''{{tt|dare-dare|hastily}}''
*[[List of Chinese Pokémon names|Chinese (Taiwan) & (Hong Kong)]]: 大針蜂 ''Dà Zhēn Fēng'' - "Giant stinger hornet".
|es=Beedrill|esmeaning=Same as English name
*Hungarian: Óriásméh - "Giant bee". Only in Mewtwo Returns, where it was mistakenly translated.
|de=Bibor|demeaning=From ''{{tt|Biene|bee}}'' and ''{{tt|Bohrer|drill}}''
|it=Beedrill|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=독침붕 ''Tokchimbung''|komeaning=From {{tt|독침 (毒針) ''dokchim''|stinger; poison needle}} and {{tt|붕 ''bung''|onomatopoeia for buzzing}} or {{tt|봉 (蜂) ''bong''|bee}}
|zh_cmn=大針蜂 / 大针蜂 ''Dàzhēnfēng''|zh_cmnmeaning=From {{tt|大 ''dà''|big}}, {{tt|蜂針 / 蜂针 ''fēngzhēn''|stinger}}, and {{tt|蜜蜂 ''mìfēng''|bee}}
|zh_yue=大針蜂 ''Daaihjāmfūng''|zh_yuemeaning=From {{tt|大 ''daaih''|big}}, {{tt|蜂針 ''fūngjām''|stinger}}, and {{tt|蜜蜂 ''mahtfūng''|bee}}
|he=בידריל ''Beedril''|hemeaning=Transcription of English name
|hi=बीड्रिल ''Beedrill''|himeaning=Transcription of English name
|hu=Óriásméh{{tt|*|Mewtwo Returns only, where it was mistakenly translated}}|humeaning="Giant bee"
|lt=Bitrilė|ltmeaning=From English name
|ru=Бидрилл ''Bidrill''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=สเปียร์ ''Sapia''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}
{{-}}


==Related articles==
==Related articles==
* [[Casey's Beedrill]]
* [[Casey's Beedrill|Ash's/Casey's Beedrill]]
* [[Goh's Beedrill]]
* [[Giovanni's Beedrill]]
* [[Mega Evolution]]
* [[Weaponry in the Pokémon world]]
 
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==


==Notes==
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Bug Poison
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Abilities
Swarm
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Adaptability
Mega Beedrill 		Cacophony
Gender ratio
Unknown
50% male, 50% female
Catch rate
45 (11.9%)
Breeding
Egg Group
Bug
Hatch time
15 cycles
Height
3'03" 1.0 m
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4'07" 1.4 m
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Base experience yield
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Base friendship
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Beedrill (Japanese: スピアー Spear) is a dual-type Bug/Poison Pokémon introduced in Generation I.

It evolves from Kakuna starting at level 10. It is the final form of Weedle.

Beedrill can Mega Evolve into Mega Beedrill using the Beedrillite.

Biology

Beedrill is an insect Pokémon which mostly resembles a bipedal, yellow wasp; however, it only has four legs instead of six and lacks pigment pits. Beedrill's head is round with a slightly pointed mouth, large, red eyes, and black antennae with a sharp bend in the middle. Its forelegs are tipped with long, conical stingers. It stands on its other two legs, which are long, segmented, and insectoid in shape. Beedrill has two pairs of rounded, veined wings and another stinger on its yellow-and-black striped abdomen. The abdominal stinger contains Beedrill's most potent poison.

Beedrill is highly territorial and unlike real bees, Beedrill live in colonies rather than true "hives", and they work together to solve basic problems regarding food, territory, and reproduction (a behavior more similar to that of wasps than of bees). As seen in the Pokémon the Series episode Challenge of the Samurai, Beedrill seems to be especially concerned with the welfare of Weedle and Kakuna, responding aggressively to those that disturb them. Disturbing one Beedrill will cause the whole colony to attack. It flies at high speed and attacks using the large venomous stingers on its forelegs and abdomen. It will then take the victims of its attacks back to its nest for food. Beedrill nests in temperate forests and misty wooded areas. It is known to collect pollen, which Teddiursa combines with fruits to concoct honey. Beedrill have been seen living in hives and producing honey. Prior to Generation V, Twineedle was its signature move.

Forms

Beedrill can Mega Evolve into Mega Beedrill.

As Mega Beedrill, it gains more defined features. The antennae are shorter and T-shaped. Its eyes become longer and sleeker. It now has three pairs of wings; the uppermost pair is larger with black trim along the top. Its stingers become longer and larger, resembling lances. Additional conical, black-and-yellow stingers with white tips take the place of its legs. Its abdomen becomes larger, grooved, and is attached to its thorax by a black structure. A similar black structure connects its head and thorax. The stinger on its abdomen is now a pale yellow, with black stripes over its entire body. Fast-acting poison is stored in the stingers on its limbs, while the tail stinger produces a slow-acting poison used to finish opponents. The instantaneous poisons are instead used to prevent the foe from fleeing.[1]

Mega Beedrill
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Evolution

Beedrill evolves from Kakuna and is the final form of Weedle.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)

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Unevolved
Weedle
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First Evolution
Kakuna
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Second Evolution
Beedrill
 Bug  Poison 

Game data

NPC appearances

  • Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon: Two Beedrill and three female Combee act as bosses of Nectar Meadow, having misinterpreted Budew, the player, and the partner as honey thieves. One of the Beedrill also helps guard Revelation Mountain against intruders.

Pokédex entries

Generation I Kanto
#015
Red(JPN) (This entry was originally untranslated in English until it was reused in Pokémon FireRed.)
Green
Red(ENG) Flies at high speed and attacks using its large venomous stingers on its forelegs and tail.
Blue
Yellow It has 3 poisonous stingers on its forelegs and its tail. They are used to jab its enemy repeatedly.
Stadium Flies at high speeds and attacks with three stingers: one on its rear and one on each of its two forelegs. May appear in swarms.
Generation II Johto
#029
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 its tail secretes the most powerful poison.
Crystal It uses sharp, poisonous stings to defeat prey, then takes the victim back to its nest for food.
Stadium 2 It can take down any opponent with its powerful poison stingers. It sometimes attacks in swarms. (Pokémon Red, Silver, or Crystal inserted)
It has three poison barbs. The barb on its tail secretes the most powerful poison. (Pokémon Blue, Gold, or Yellow inserted)
Generation III Hoenn
#— 		Kanto
#015
Ruby 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.
Sapphire
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.
Generation IV Sinnoh
#— 		Johto
#029
Diamond Its best attack involves flying around at high speed, striking with poison needles, then flying off.
Pearl
Platinum
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.
Generation V Unova
#—
Black Its best attack involves flying around at high speed, striking with poison needles, then flying off.
White
Black 2 Its best attack involves flying around at high speed, striking with poison needles, then flying off.
White 2
Generation VI Kalos
Central #028 		Hoenn
#—
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 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.
Alpha Sapphire
Generation VII Alola
#— 		Kanto
#015
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon.
Let's Go Pikachu It has three poisonous stingers on its forelegs and its tail. They are used to jab its enemy repeatedly.
Let's Go Eevee
Mega Beedrill
Let's Go Pikachu 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.
Let's Go Eevee
Generation VIII Galar
#— 		Sinnoh
#— 		Hisui
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Sword, Shield, and Legends: Arceus.
Brilliant Diamond Its best attack involves flying around at high speed, striking with poison needles, then flying off.
Shining Pearl
Generation IX Paldea
#— 		Kitakami
#— 		Blueberry
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation IX.


Game locations

Generation I
Red Blue
Evolve Kakuna
Blue (Japan)
Evolve Kakuna
Yellow
Trade
Generation II
Gold
National Park (Bug-Catching Contest)TuThSa
Silver
Route 2Morning
National Park (Bug-Catching Contest)TuThSa
Routes 26, 27, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, and 39, Azalea Town, Ilex Forest, Lake of Rage (Headbutt trees)
Crystal
National Park (Bug-Catching Contest)TuThSa
Ilex Forest (Headbutt trees)
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire
Trade
Emerald
Trade
FireRed LeafGreen
Evolve Kakuna
Colosseum
Trade
XD
Cipher Key Lair (Shadow)
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl
Evolve Kakuna
Platinum
Evolve Kakuna
HeartGold
National Park (Bug-Catching Contest)TuThSa
SoulSilver
Route 2MorningNight
Viridian ForestMorning
National Park (Bug-Catching Contest)TuThSa
Route 47, Ilex Forest (Headbutt trees)
Pal Park
Forest
Generation V
Black
Route 12 (rustling grass)
White
Trade
Black 2
Pinwheel Forest (Hidden Grotto)*
White 2
Trade
Dream World
Dream Park
Generation VI
X Y
Evolve Kakuna
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Evolve Kakuna
Generation VII
Sun Moon
Trade
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Route 4 (Island Scan)Th
Let's Go Pikachu
Evolve Kakuna
Let's Go Eevee
Viridian Forest
Generation VIII
Sword Shield
Unobtainable
Brilliant Diamond
Trade
Shining Pearl
Evolve Kakuna
Legends: Arceus
Unobtainable
Generation IX
Scarlet Violet
Unobtainable


In side games

Generation I
Pinball
Evolve Kakuna
Generation II
This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.
Generation III
Channel
Viridian Forest
Trozei!
Endless Level 2, Endless Level 19, Forever Level 51, Mr. Who's Den
MD Red MD Blue
Evolve Kakuna
Ranger
Lyra Forest
Generation IV
MD Time
Evolve Kakuna
MD Darkness
Apple Woods (8F-12F), Midnight Forest (B1-B21)
MD Sky
Apple Woods (8F-12F), Midnight Forest (B1-B21)
Ranger: SoA
Vien Forest, Chroma Highlands
Rumble
Silent Forest (Normal Mode A & S)
Generation V
Rumble Blast
Forest: Misty Edgewater
Conquest
Chrysalia, Viperia
Rumble U
Model Train Room: All Aboard!, Variety Battle: It's Drill Time!,
Chill Battle: The Forest of Memories (First Boss)
Generation VI
Battle Trozei
Safari Jungle: Stage 3Su
Rumble World
Dewdrop Bay: Castle Farm (All Areas)
Picross
Area 26: Stage 04
Generation VII
Rumble Rush
Mewtwo Sea, Bulbasaur Sea, Mewtwo SeaFinal
Generation VIII
MD DX
Silent Chasm (8F-9F), Joyous Tower (31F-35F), Purity Forest (31F-35F)
Fainted Pokémon: Tiny Woods
Mystery House: Silver Trench
Cross-Generation
Shuffle
Event: Beedrill Appears
Masters EX
Sync pair scout: Bugsy & Beedrill (Mega Beedrill)
Evolution: Scottie/Bettie & KakunaEgg


Held items

Pokémon caught in Generation I must be traded to a Generation II game in order for a held item to appear.

Games Held items
Red Blue
Bitter Berry Bitter Berry (100%)
Yellow
Gold Silver
Crystal
XD
Poison Barb Poison Barb (100%)
HeartGold SoulSilver
Black White
Black 2 White 2
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon

Stats

Base stats

Beedrill
Generations I-V
Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
65
125 - 172 240 - 334
80
76 - 145 148 - 284
40
40 - 101 76 - 196
45
45 - 106 85 - 207
80
76 - 145 148 - 284
75
72 - 139 139 - 273
Total:
385
 Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
  • This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 45.
Generation VI onward
Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
65
125 - 172 240 - 334
90
85 - 156 166 - 306
40
40 - 101 76 - 196
45
45 - 106 85 - 207
80
76 - 145 148 - 284
75
72 - 139 139 - 273
Total:
395
 Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
Mega Beedrill
Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
65
125 - 172 240 - 334
150
139 - 222 274 - 438
40
40 - 101 76 - 196
15
18 - 73 31 - 141
80
76 - 145 148 - 284
145
135 - 216 265 - 427
Total:
495
 Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed
3/4 ★★★☆
Power
1/4 ★☆☆☆
Skill
3/4 ★★★☆
Stamina
2/2 ★★
Jump
5/5 ★★★★★
Total
14/19 ★★☆


Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal 1×
Fighting ¼×
Flying 2×
Poison ½×
Ground 1×
Rock 2×
Bug ½×
Ghost 1×
Steel 1×
Fire 2×
Water 1×
Grass ¼×
Electric 1×
Psychic 2×
Ice 1×
Dragon 1×
Dark 1×
Fairy ½×
None
Weak to:
Normal 1×
Fighting ¼×
Flying 2×
Poison ½×
Ground 1×
Rock 2×
Bug ½×
Ghost 1×
Steel 1×
Fire 2×
Water 1×
Grass ¼×
Electric 1×
Psychic 2×
Ice 1×
Dragon 1×
Dark 1×
Fairy ½×
None
Immune to:
Normal 1×
Fighting ¼×
Flying 2×
Poison ½×
Ground 1×
Rock 2×
Bug ½×
Ghost 1×
Steel 1×
Fire 2×
Water 1×
Grass ¼×
Electric 1×
Psychic 2×
Ice 1×
Dragon 1×
Dark 1×
Fairy ½×
None
Resistant to:
Normal 1×
Fighting ¼×
Flying 2×
Poison ½×
Ground 1×
Rock 2×
Bug ½×
Ghost 1×
Steel 1×
Fire 2×
Water 1×
Grass ¼×
Electric 1×
Psychic 2×
Ice 1×
Dragon 1×
Dark 1×
Fairy ½×
None
Notes:

Learnset

Generation IX
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII - IX
This Pokémon is unavailable within Generation IX.
Click on the generation numbers above to see Beedrill's learnsets from other generations.


Animated series-only moves

Move Type Episode
Tackle  Normal  The Fourth Round Rumble

Side game data

Beedrill

Pokémon Pinball
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Acquisition: Evolve
Pokémon Trozei!
Trozeiani015.png
Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
Body size: 1
Recruit rate: Evolve
Friend Area: Mist-Rise Forest
Phrases
51%-100% HP Count on me for speediness!
26%-50% HP My health dropped to half...
1%-25% HP I'm about done. My Poison Sting might fail...
Level up Hah! Leveled up! My Poison Sting's gotten sharper!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky
MDP E 015.png Body size: 1
Recruit rate: 5%
IQ group: A
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon
MDP 3DS 015.png

Body size: Standard (1 tile)
How to Recruit: Raise the Expedition Rank to Silver
Connected to: Combee (♀), Vespiquen
Connection Orb Set: 6

Phrases
Normal I'm busy today! I'll be busy tomorrow! Bee!
Low HP (< 50%) Really close to fainting…
Pokémon Ranger
Group:
Bug
Poké Assist: Poison PA.png
Poison
Field move: Crush fm.png
(Crush ×1)
Loops: 3 Min. exp.: 32 Max. exp.: 46
Browser entry R-025
Beedrill shoots sharp needles that can shatter large rocks.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia
Group:
Bug
Poké Assist: Bug PA.png
Bug
Field move: Crush 2 field move.png
(Crush ×2)
Browser entry R-058
It attacks with poison stingers while flying around at high speed.
Pokémon Rumble
Attack ●●●
Defense ●●
Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Blast
Attack ●●●
Defense ●●
Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush
Rush015Body.png Walking Speed: 1.67 seconds Base HP: 52
Base Attack: 74 Base Defense: 51 Base Speed: 60
Pokémon Conquest
PCP015.png HP: ★★★ Move: Twineedle
Attack: ★★ Ability 1: Vanguard
Ability 2: Mountaineer
Ability 3: Swarm
Defense: ★★
Speed: ★★★
Does not evolve into or from anything in this game
Range: 3 Perfect Links: Masatsuna, Omi, and Sena
Pokémon Battle Trozei
Bug
Attack Power: ★★★★★

BT015.png

Pokémon Shuffle
Beedrillite Shuffle.png
Poison
None Shuffle.png Attack Power: 60 - 105 Raise Max Level.png 5

#425
Shuffle015.png
Shuffle015M.png

Block Smash
Clears one unbreakable-block disruption without fail.
Skill Swapper.png Swappable Skill(s): Swap++
Mega Effects Mega Speedup.png 12
Erases Pokémon and disruptions around a spot you tap.
Pokémon GO
GO015.png Base HP: 163 Base Attack: 169 Base Defense: 130
Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 1 km Evolution Requirement: Beedrill Mega Energy100/20/10/5
Fast Attacks: Infestation*, Poison Jab, Bug Bite†
Charged Attacks: Sludge Bomb, Aerial Ace, X-Scissor, Fell Stinger*, Drill Run†, FrustrationAs Shadow Pokémon, ReturnAs Purified Pokémon

Mega Beedrill

Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon
MDP 3DS 015M.png

Body size: Standard (1 tile)
How to Recruit: Raise the Expedition Rank to Silver
Connected to: Combee (♀), Vespiquen
Connection Orb Set: 6

Phrases
Normal I'm busy today! I'll be busy tomorrow! Bee!
Low HP (< 50%) Really close to fainting…
Pokémon GO
GO015M.png Base HP: 163 Base Attack: 303 Base Defense: 148
Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 1 km Evolution Requirement: N/A
Fast Attacks: Infestation*, Poison Jab, Bug Bite†
Charged Attacks: Sludge Bomb, Aerial Ace, X-Scissor, Fell Stinger*, Drill Run†, ReturnAs Purified Pokémon

Form data

Mega Evolution

Default
Beedrill
Beedrill
Beedrill
 Bug  Poison 

Beedrillite
Beedrillite


↔

Held Beedrillite
Beedrill
Mega Beedrill
Beedrill
 Bug  Poison 

Evolution data

0013Weedle.png
Unevolved
Weedle
 Bug  Poison 
Rare Candy
Level 7
→
0014Kakuna.png
First Evolution
Kakuna
 Bug  Poison 
Rare Candy
Level 10
→
0015Beedrill.png
Second Evolution
Beedrill
 Bug  Poison 


Sprites

Generation I
Red Green Red Blue Yellow
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Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation II
Gold Silver Crystal
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Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen
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Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver
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Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V
Black White Black 2 White 2
Spr 5b 015.png Spr b 5b 015.png Spr 5b2 015.png Spr b 5b2 015.png
Spr 5b 015 s.png Spr b 5b 015 s.png Spr 5b2 015 s.png Spr b 5b2 015 s.png
Front Back Front Back
Generation VI
X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Spr 6x 015.png
Spr b 6x 015.png
Spr 6o 015.png
Spr b 6o 015.png
Spr 6o 015M.png
Spr b 6o 015M.png
Spr 6x 015 s.png
Spr b 6x 015 s.png
Spr 6o 015 s.png
Spr b 6o 015 s.png
Front Back
Spr 6o 015M s.png
Spr b 6o 015M s.png
Front Back
Generation VII
Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Spr 7s 015.png
Spr b 7s 015.png
Spr 7s 015.png
Spr b 7s 015.png
Spr 7s 015M.png
Spr b 7s 015M.png
Spr 7s 015M.png
Spr b 7s 015M.png
Spr 7s 015 s.png
Spr b 7s 015 s.png
Spr 7s 015 s.png
Spr b 7s 015 s.png
Spr 7s 015M s.png
Spr b 7s 015M s.png
Spr 7s 015M s.png
Spr b 7s 015M s.png
Front Back Front Back
Let's Go, Pikachu! Let's Go, Eevee!
Spr 7p 015.png
Spr 7p 015 s.png
Spr 7p 015M.png
Spr 7p 015M s.png
This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation IX.
Cross-Generation
HOME
HOME0015.png HOME0015 s.png
HOME0015M.png HOME0015M s.png
015MS.png For other sprites and images, please see Beedrill images on the Bulbagarden Archives.


In the anime

Main series

Beedrill in Pokémon Journeys: The Series
Mega Beedrill in Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel

Major appearances

Casey's Beedrill

Ash caught a Beedrill in the Bug-Catching Contest in The Bug Stops Here, but gave it to Casey because of her affinity for yellow and black Pokémon. It was one of several Beedrill that appeared in the episode.

Goh's Beedrill

In Working My Way Back to Mew!, Goh caught a Beedrill. It has since made further appearances in Pokémon Journeys: The Series.

Other

In Challenge of the Samurai, multiple Beedrill stole Ash's Metapod after evolving from Kakuna. The reason for this was to take revenge on Ash for startling a Weedle while attempting to catch it. They reappeared in a flashback in Battle Aboard the St. Anne.

In The Fourth Round Rumble, Jeanette Fisher's Beedrill battled Ash's Bulbasaur during the Indigo Plateau Conference, but was defeated. It reappeared in a flashback in Friends to the End.

In The Lost Lapras, a punk used a Beedrill to attack a Lapras. When Ash and Pikachu came to Lapras's defense, Beedrill battled Pikachu, only for it and its Trainer to flee after Tracey appeared, sketched them, and began comparing them in terms of how they were trained. According to Tracey, Beedrill's coloring was poor.

In The Legend of Thunder!, Jimmy's Beedrill battled Marina's Jigglypuff, nicknamed Pink, which Beedrill won. It has exceptional speed and agility that Jimmy relies on for situations.

In Danger, Sweet as Honey!, multiple Beedrill evolved from a group of Kakuna at Honey Island.

In A Battle of Aerial Mobility!, multiple Beedrill chased Ash, Clemont, and Bonnie because Clemont's phonograph attracted the Poison Bee Pokémon instead of the Fletchling he was trying to attract.

In A Jolting Switcheroo!, multiple Beedrill chased Lyn and Dedenne, but they all were defeated by Pikachu and Dedenne.

In Foggy Pokémon Orienteering!, Bonnie and Pikachu accidentally disturbed a Beedrill, the former of whom accidentally hit its head with a big twig. However, it quickly got away before Pikachu was about to attack it.

In Splitting Heirs!, three Beedrill tried to attack Clemont and Bonnie.

In Defending the Homeland! and Beyond the Rainbow!, multiple Beedrill were some of Florges's minions, who were ordered to attack Goodra's homeland. Two of them appeared again in Facing the Needs of the Many!, and then three of them appeared in the following episode.

In A Windswept Encounter!, three Beedrill were the followers of a wild male Breloom that was in love with an Orange Flower Floette.

In Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel, a Beedrill that can Mega Evolve was under the control of Levi and Cherie's Mega Wave. Beedrill was used to battle Ash's Noivern, Greninja, and Clemont's Chespin. It was later freed when Alva's Mega Wave Crystal was destroyed, and it escaped.

Minor appearances

Beedrill debuted in Ash Catches a Pokémon.

In The Path to the Pokémon League, A.J.'s Beedrill was training with his Butterfree in his Gym.

A Beedrill appeared in a fantasy in Dig Those Diglett!.

In a flashback in The Purr-fect Hero, it was revealed Timmy had been saved from a Beedrill by a Meowth.

In Showdown at the Po-ké Corral, multiple Beedrill attacked Team Rocket.

In Pikachu's Vacation, a Beedrill was at the Pokémon Theme Park.

A Trainer's Beedrill appeared in a flashback in A Shipful of Shivers.

In Tracey Gets Bugged, a Beedrill was one of the Bug-type Pokémon on Murcott Island. It approached and blew up Team Rocket's balloon.

In The Power of One, a Beedrill sensed the disturbance caused by Lawrence III.

A Beedrill appeared in the Japanese credits of Pikachu's Rescue Adventure.

A Beedrill appeared in a fantasy in The Rivalry Revival.

A Beedrill appeared in a fantasy in The Double Trouble Header.

In Illusion Confusion!, a group of Haunter and Gengar created a Beedrill illusion.

In For Crying Out Loud, multiple Beedrill attacked Ash and his friends.

In Going Apricorn!, multiple Beedrill attacked Ash and his friends while they were looking for Apricorns.

In Hot Matches!, multiple Beedrill attacked Ash and his friends.

In A Better Pill to Swallow, eight Beedrill were attracted by the Shuckle-made Berry Juice that Team Rocket drank. Three additional Beedrill appeared in Brock's fantasy.

In Mewtwo Returns, multiple Beedrill were residents of Mount Quena.

A Beedrill appeared in a fantasy in Control Freak!.

In Turning Over A New Bayleef, six Beedrill attacked Ash's Bayleef after she kicked a rock into the bush they were residing in.

Multiple Beedrill appeared in the opening scene of Celebi: The Voice of the Forest, which was reused for Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias.

In Got Miltank?, three Beedrill were inhabitants of a Pokémon-exclusive oasis.

A Beedrill appeared in Extreme Pokémon!, under the ownership of a participant in the Extreme Pokémon Race.

In In the Knicker of Time!, a Trainer's Beedrill battled Pikachu and was defeated with Thunderbolt.

In A Poached Ego!, multiple Beedrill attacked Team Rocket.

A Beedrill appeared in The Lotad Lowdown.

Multiple Beedrill appeared in All in a Day's Wurmple.

In Gonna Rule The School!, the Pokémon Trainers' School lent a Beedrill to the school's underage students for use in lessons.

In That's Just Swellow, a Beedrill participated in the Crossgate PokéRinger competition.

Multiple Beedrill appeared in Destiny Deoxys.

In A Scare to Remember!, a Beedrill was scared off by Pikachu's Thunderbolt.

In A Real Cleffa-Hanger, three Beedrill scared Misty and caused her to run off with Max and the group's Pokémon.

In Hooked on Onix, multiple Beedrill chased Ash's Phanpy and May's Squirtle before being warded away by Pikachu and Corphish.

Three Beedrill appeared in Weekend Warrior.

A Beedrill appeared in The Green Guardian.

A Coordinator's Beedrill appeared in Harley Rides Again.

Multiple Beedrill appeared in Cutting the Ties that Bind!.

Multiple Beedrill appeared in Three Jynx and a Baby!.

In Talking a Good Game!, two Beedrill attacked Ash and Pikachu, but were calmed down by Anabel after she deduced they were protecting their offspring.

In Second Time's the Charm!, multiple Beedrill attacked Ash, Anabel, Pikachu, Corphish, and Tauros, eventually forcing them into a lake.

A Coordinator's Beedrill appeared in Thinning the Hoard!.

In Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea, Galen used two Beedrill to chase Ash and his friends.

In Different Strokes for Different Blokes, multiple Beedrill were residents of Bewilder Forest.

In The Grass-Type Is Always Greener!, multiple Beedrill evolved from a hive of Kakuna.

A Beedrill appeared in An Angry Combeenation!.

Multiple Beedrill appeared in Ill-Will Hunting!.

In Tanks for the Memories!, multiple Beedrill tried to attack Autumn. However, she was protected by her Miltank, nicknamed Ilta.

In A Trainer and Child Reunion!, multiple Beedrill were disturbed by James and attacked Team Rocket as a result.

A Beedrill appeared in a flashback in Kindergarten Chaos!.

In A Conspiracy to Conquer!, a Beedrill was mind-controlled by an evil, psychopathic Malamar.

A Beedrill that can Mega Evolve into Mega Beedrill appeared in the ending segment of Mega Evolution Special II.

Multiple Beedrill appeared in a flashback in A Fork in the Road! A Parting of the Ways!.

Multiple Beedrill appeared in a flashback in Enter Pikachu!.

Multiple Beedrill appeared alongside Goh's in Working My Way Back to Mew!.

A Trainer's Beedrill appeared in Take My Thief! Please!.

A Beedrill appeared in a flashback in Infinite Possibilities!.

Multiple Beedrill appeared in Distant Blue Sky!.

A Beedrill appeared in The Road Most Traveled!. Having evolved from a Kakuna after Ash saved it from hitting the ground, it led to some tense moments where the Beedrill contemplated whether to attack Ash or fly away before ultimately deciding to do the latter.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry
EP004 Beedrill Ash's Pokédex Beedrill. This Pokémon is an evolved form of Weedle, following its Kakuna stage. Its sting is highly poisonous.
Episode Pokémon Source Entry
BW124 Beedrill Ash's Pokédex Beedrill, the Poison Bee Pokémon. Beedrill fly quickly and attack using poison stingers on their forelegs and tail.

Pokémon Origins

In File 1: Red, a Beedrill was one of the Pokémon seen in Professor Oak's introduction.

Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer

Mega Beedrill in the animated trailer

In the Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer, a Mega Beedrill battled a Mega Camerupt.

POKÉTOON

A Beedrill appeared in Blossom's Dream.

In the manga

Beedrill in Pokémon Adventures
Mega Beedrill in Pokémon Adventures

Pokémon Adventures

Major appearances

Giovanni's Beedrill

Giovanni owns a Beedrill that appeared in multiple chapters. This Beedrill debuted in Giovanni's battle against Red at the Viridian Gym in Golly, Golem! and Long Live the Nidoqueen!? of the Red, Green & Blue arc. Giovanni has said it is one of his most treasured and strongest team members, as he caught him in his childhood at the Viridian Forest. Beedrill later helped Yellow when facing Lance at Cerise Island in the Yellow arc. In PS616, Giovanni's Beedrill was revealed to be able to Mega Evolve into Mega Beedrill. He is also one of the few members of Giovanni's team that isn't a Ground type.

Minor appearances

In Wake Up—You're Snorlax!, multiple Beedrill attacked Red because Saur had accidentally hit their hive. Both the Trainer and his Pokémon were badly stung afterwards.

A Beedrill appeared as a silhouette when Green talks about Mew in The Jynx Jinx.

In A Flaaffy Kerfuffle, a Beedrill appeared as one of the Pokémon in Professor Oak's fantasy when he explained that Trainers should only have six Pokémon with them.

A Beedrill appeared in The Last Battle XIII as one of the Pokémon sent to participate in the fight in Ilex Forest.

A Beedrill appeared in Out-Odding Oddish, under the ownership of a Pokéathlon participant.

Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire

A Beedrill appeared in Clefairy's New Power!.

The Electric Tale of Pikachu

Main article: Ash's Beedrill

In Clefairy Tale, Ash caught a Beedrill, it being part of a swarm that he had disturbed when he caught a Mankey. He thought this Beedrill, along with Mankey, would help him to raise his Trainer level, but it couldn't.

In Welcome to the Big Leagues, Ash's Bulbasaur fought Jeanette Fisher's Beedrill at the Pokémon League and won.

Pokémon Zensho

A Beedrill appeared in PZ03, under the ownership of a Team Rocket Grunt.

Pokémon: Yeah! I Got Pokémon!

A Beedrill appeared in GDZ19.

Multiple Beedrill appeared in GDZ27.

A Beedrill appeared in GDZ48.

Ash & Pikachu

A Beedrill appeared in Tale Of The Friendship Between Pikachu And Meowth.

Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl

Multiple Beedrill appeared in PDP07.

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A Beedrill appeared in PNA5.

Pokémon Journeys: The Series

Main article: Goh's Beedrill

Goh caught a Beedrill in Battle Frontier Challenge: The Flute Cup!, just like he does in the animated series.

In the TCG

Main article: Beedrill (TCG)

In the TFG

One Beedrill figure has been released.

Other appearances

Super Smash Bros.

Beedrill was in the first Super Smash Bros. game. When a Poké Ball was opened, one would come out and fly away. A few seconds later, a whole swarm would fly by and attack everyone on the field with Take Down except the user. Its role was taken over by Unown in Super Smash Bros. Melee.

Trivia

  • Beedrill's English name was originally going to be spelled Beedril.
  • Beedrill can be seen as a parallel to Butterfree. Both of their unevolved stages evolve into their respective first evolutionary stages at level 7, which then evolve into their respective final forms at level 10. They both also go through metamorphosis-like evolution and share a base stat total of 395. Also, while Beedrill is a version exclusive of Black and Black 2, Butterfree is exclusive to White and White 2. Both also have an alternate form only available in-battle (Mega Beedrill and Gigantamax Butterfree, respectively).
  • In Pokémon Conquest, Beedrill is the only Pokémon that is featured without its evolutionary relatives.
  • Mega Beedrill has the highest base Attack and Speed stats of all Poison-type Pokémon. It also has the lowest base Special Attack stat of all Poison-type Pokémon.
  • Beedrill and its pre-evolved form, Kakuna, are the only yellow Poison-type Pokémon.

Concept and development

Beedrill and its pre-evolutions were designed by Atsuko Nishida.[2]

Mega Beedrill was designed by Hitoshi Ariga.[3]

Origin

Beedrill seems to be based on a bee or wasp, possibly the Japanese honey bee, Asian giant hornet, or yellowjacket. Its pointed arms resemble spears, while Mega Beedrill swaps them for lances. Its Shiny color scheme is similar to metallic green sweat bees.

Beedrill's parallels to Butterfree could possibly be a reference to the phrase "Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee", which was coined by American boxer Muhammad Ali. This is further backed by the phrase being used in two episodes of the English dub of the anime as "floating like a Butterfree and stinging like a Beedrill".

Name origin

Beedrill may be a combination of bee and drill.

Spear is literally spear. It may also be derived from アピス Apis (the genus name of the honey bee) spelled backwards.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning
Japan Flag.png Japanese スピアー Spear From spear and possibly Apis spelled backwards
France Flag.png French Dardargnan From d'Artagnan, dard, and dare-dare
Spain Flag.png Spanish Beedrill Same as English name
Germany Flag.png German Bibor From Biene and Bohrer
Italy Flag.png Italian Beedrill Same as English name
South Korea Flag.png Korean 독침붕 Tokchimbung From 독침 (毒針) dokchim and 붕 bung or 봉 (蜂) bong
China and Taiwan Flags.png Mandarin Chinese 大針蜂 / 大针蜂 Dàzhēnfēng From 大 dà, 蜂針 / 蜂针 fēngzhēn, and 蜜蜂 mìfēng
Hong Kong Flag.png Cantonese Chinese 大針蜂 Daaihjāmfūng From 大 daaih, 蜂針 fūngjām, and 蜜蜂 mahtfūng


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References

  1. ↑ Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire site | Mega Beedrill (archived)
  2. ↑ Interview with Atsuko Nishida on Game Freak's website
  3. ↑ Tweet by ありがひとし/ArigaHitoshi (@ariga_megamix). Posted on December 25, 2014.

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