Beedrill (Pokémon)

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Beedrill スピアー Spear #015
Artwork from FR/LG
Type Bug Poison Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Poison Bee Pokémon
Ability Swarm Blue-Striped -----	Exp. at Lv. 100 1,000,000
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #015 Johto #029 Hoenn #217 Sinnoh — Unova Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R— Almia R— Oblivia
Height 3′03″ Imperial 1.0 m Metric 3′03″/1.0 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 65.0 lbs. Imperial 29.5 kg Metric 65.0 lbs./29.5 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color Yellow	Catch rate 45 (5.9%)
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown Gender unknown
Breeding Bug group 1 cycles (255 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 Base Exp.: 159 Battle Exp.: 1591*
External links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation I Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Beedrill (Japanese: スピアー Spear) is a Bug/Poison-type Pokémon.

Biology

Physiology

Gender differences

None.

Behavior

It is hightly territorial. The way it behaves makes it often appear in the anime and even a fair few fanfictions, making for tense runaway scenes: Beedrill is quick, so it's extremely hard to avoid its beatings after approaching its nest.

Habitat

Beedrill nest in forests and misty wooded areas.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

In the anime

File:JimmysBeedrill.jpg

Jimmy's Beedrill

Beedrill's first non-cameo appearance was in Challenge of the Samurai, where a swarm of them stole Ash's Metapod.

In The Fourth Round Rumble a trainer named Jeanette Fisher used a Beedrill against Ash's Bulbasaur.

In The Lost Lapras, an obnoxious trainer who was attacking a Lapras had a Beedrill.

Ash captured a Beedrill in the Bug-Catching Contest, but gave it to Casey.

Jimmy of New Bark Town owns a Beedrill.

During Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea, The Phantom used two of these Poison Bee Pokémon to chase our heroes.

A Beedrill is used in the PokéRinger Contest in That's Just Swellow.

Beedrill also has many other roles in the anime and has appeared in a lot of episodes, mostly portraying an antagonist to Ash and crew. They are usually attacked by a swarm and end up running for their lives.

In the manga

In Pokémon Special one of Giovanni's 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 Ground-type.

In the TCG

Six Beedrill cards have been released.

• Base Set: Beedrill
• Gym Challenge: Koga's Beedrill
• Neo Discovery: Beedrill
• Skyridge: Beedrill and Beedrill
• EX FireRed and LeafGreen: Beedrill

In the TFG

One Beedrill figure has been released.

• Next Quest: Beedrill

Other appearances

Super Smash Bros.

Beedrill was in the first Super Smash Bros. game. When a Pokéball 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 Unown.

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I Red 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 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.
Generation III 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 Beedrill is extremely territorial. No one should ever approach its nest - this is for their own safety. If angered, they will attack in a furious swarm. Emerald A Beedrill is extremely territorial. For safety reasons, no one should ever approach its nest. If angered, they will attack in a swarm. FireRed May appear in a swarm. Flies at violent speeds, all the while stabbing with the toxic stinger on its rear. LeafGreen It flies at high speed and attacks using the large venomous stingers on its forelegs and tail.
Generation IV Diamond Its best attack involves flying around at high speed, striking with poison needles, then flying off. Pearl Its best attack involves flying around at high speed, striking with poison needles, then flying off. Platinum {{{platinumdex}}} HeartGold {{{heartgolddex}}} SoulSilver {{{soulsilverdex}}}
Generation V Black {{{blackdex}}} White {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 {{{black2dex}}} White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X Unknown Y Unknown

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I Red Blue None Evolve from Kakuna Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow None Trade
Generation II Gold Silver Rare (Gold) Uncommon (Silver) Bug-Catching Contest (Gold) Bug-Catching Contest, Route 2, Headbutted trees (Silver) Crystal Uncommon Bug-Catching Contest, Headbutted trees
Generation III Ruby Sapphire None Trade Emerald None Trade FireRed LeafGreen None Evolve from Kakuna Colosseum None Trade XD One Cipher Key Lair (Shadow)
Generation IV Diamond Pearl None Evolve from Kakuna Platinum None Trade HeartGold SoulSilver None Trade Pal Park Forest Pokéwalker None
Generation V Black White None Trade Black 2 White 2 None Trade Dream World None
Generation VI X Y None Trade

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Channel	Viridian Forest
Pokémon Trozei	Endless Level 2 Endless Level 19 Forever Level 51 Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon	Evolve from Kakuna
Pokémon Ranger	Lyra Forest

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 65		125 - 172	240 - 334
Attack: 80		76 - 145	148 - 284
Defense: 40		40 - 101	76 - 196
Sp. Atk: 45		45 - 106	85 - 207
Sp. Def: 80		76 - 145	148 - 284
Speed: 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.

Of the first generation Bug Pokémon, Beedrill ties with Butterfree, Parasect and Scyther for highest base SpDef.

Type effectiveness

In Generation I, the effectiveness of Bug-type moves is 200, and of Poison-type is 100.

Learnset

By leveling up

Level	Generation I	Generation II	Generation III	Generation IV
Previous	Poison Sting String Shot Harden	Poison Sting String Shot Harden	Poison Sting String Shot Harden	Poison Sting String Shot Harden
10		Fury Attack	Fury Attack	Fury Attack
12	Fury Attack
13				Focus Energy
15		Focus Energy	Focus Energy
16	Focus Energy			Twineedle
19				Rage
20	Twineedle	Twineedle	Twineedle
22				Pursuit
25	Rage	Rage	Rage	Toxic Spikes
28				Pin Missile
30	Pin Missile	Pursuit	Pursuit
31				Agility
34				Assurance
35	Agility	Pin Missile	Pin Missile
37				Poison Jab
40		Agility	Agility	Endeavor
45			Endeavor

By TM/HM

Number	Generation I	Generation II	Generation III	Generation IV
TM03	Swords Dance	Curse
TM06	Toxic	Toxic	Toxic	Toxic
TM09	Take Down
TM10	Double-Edge	Hidden Power	Hidden Power	Hidden Power
TM11		Sunny Day	Sunny Day	Sunny Day
TM12		Sweet Scent
TM13		Snore
TM15	Hyper Beam	Hyper Beam	Hyper Beam	Hyper Beam
TM17		Protect	Protect	Protect
TM20	Rage	Endure
TM21	Mega Drain	Frustration	Frustration	Frustration
TM22			Solarbeam	Solarbeam
TM27	Fissure	Return	Return	Return
TM31	Mimic		Brick Break	Brick Break
TM32	Double Team	Double Team	Double Team	Double Team
TM33	Reflect
TM34	Bide	Swagger
TM35		Sleep Talk
TM36		Sludge Bomb	Sludge Bomb	Sludge Bomb
TM39	Swift	Swift
TM40	Skull Bash		Aerial Ace	Aerial Ace
TM42			Facade	Facade
TM43			Secret Power	Secret Power
TM44	Rest	Rest	Rest	Rest
TM45		Attract	Attract	Attract
TM46			Thief	Thief
TM50	Substitute
TM51				Roost
TM54				False Swipe
TM58				Endure
TM62				Silver Wind
TM66				Payback
TM68				Giga Impact
TM70				Flash
TM75				Swords Dance
TM78				Captivate
TM81				X-Scissor
TM82				Sleep Talk
TM83				Natural Gift
TM84				Poison Jab
TM87				Swagger
TM89				U-turn
TM90				Substitute
HM01	Cut	Cut	Cut	Cut
HM05				Defog
HM06			Rock Smash	Rock Smash

By tutoring

In Pokémon FireRed, Pokémon LeafGreen, and Pokémon Emerald:

• Double-Edge
• Mimic
• Substitute
• Swords Dance

In Pokémon Emerald Only:

• Endure
• Fury Cutter
• Sleep Talk
• Snore
• Swagger
• Swift

Special moves

In Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness, Beedrill knows Shadow Blitz and Shadow Hold as a Shadow Pokémon, and learns Baton Pass after being purified.

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow		Red (Ja)	Green	Back
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal				Back
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald		FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum		HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
	File:Spr 4d 015 m.png		File:Spr 4p 015 m.png		File:Spr 4h 015 m.png		File:Spr b 4d 015 m.png
	File:Spr 4d 015 f.png		File:Spr 4p 015 f.png		File:Spr 4h 015 f.png		File:Spr b 4d 015 f.png
	File:Spr 4d 015 m s.png		File:Spr 4p 015 m s.png		File:Spr 4h 015 m s.png		File:Spr b 4d 015 m s.png
	File:Spr 4d 015 f s.png		File:Spr 4p 015 f s.png		File:Spr 4h 015 f s.png		File:Spr b 4d 015 f s.png
V	Black	White	Black 2	White 2			Back
	File:Spr 5b 015 m.png		File:Spr 5b2 015 m.png				File:Spr b 5b 015 m.png
	File:Spr 5b 015 f.png		File:Spr 5b2 015 f.png				File:Spr b 5b 015 f.png
	File:Spr 5b 015 m s.png		File:Spr 5b2 015 m s.png				File:Spr b 5b 015 m s.png
	File:Spr 5b 015 f s.png		File:Spr 5b2 015 f s.png				File:Spr b 5b 015 f s.png

For other sprites and images, please see Beedrill images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• Beedrill's English name was originally going to be spelled with only one "l" instead of two.

Origin

Its design appears to simply be a stylized bee or wasp. However, it has a much closer resemblence to an Asian giant hornet.

Name origin

Beedrill's name is a combination of bee and drill, indicating the needlelike arms it wields. Spear also refers to its stingers.

In other languages

• German: Bibor - "Biene" means bee, "Bohrer" means drill.
• French: Dardargnan - From D'Artagnan and dard, french for sting.
• Korean: 독침붕 Dokchimbung
• Chinese (Taiwan and Hong Kong): 大針蜂 Dái Zhen Feng ("giant stinger hornet")

Related articles

• Casey's Beedrill

External links

• Article on Wikipedia

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