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PokemonLore Pokédex
#015
POKÉDEX No. #015
Beedrill
Poison Bee Pokémon
Flies at high speed and attacks using its large venomous stingers on its forelegs and tail.
Weak to
Flying
Rock
Fire
Psychic
Height1.0 m
Weight29.5 kg
AbilitiesSwarm
Varieties2
Evolution Chain
Base Stats
Lv.100 Range- HP65240–334
- Attack90166–306
- Defense4076–196
- Sp. Atk4585–207
- Sp. Def80148–284
- Speed75139–273
Total395
/ 720
BST395
37 percentile (1025)-13 vs Gen 1 avg (408)
Stat Radar
This PokémonAverage
Species Identity
Core species facts, alternate varieties, and Pokédex placements at a glance.
Generation
Generation 1
Habitat
Forest
Color
Yellow
Shape
Bug Wings
Gender Difference
No
Forms Switchable
Yes
Evolves From
Kakuna#14Regional Pokédex Numbers
| National | #15 |
| Champions | #15 |
| Conquest Gallery | #177 |
| Kalos Central | #28 |
| Kanto | #15 |
| Letsgo Kanto | #15 |
| Lumiose City | #20 |
| Original Johto | #29 |
| Updated Johto | #29 |
Training Profile
Battle-ready training facts pulled from EV yield, growth curve, and wild held item data.
Base Experience
178
EV Yield
+2 Attack+1 Sp. Def
Growth Curve
Medium Fast
x³Exp at Lv. 50
125,000
Exp at Lv. 100
1,000,000
Wild Held Items
Poison Barb
Max rarity: 100%Versions: Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Firered
Evolution Chain
Type Matchups
Understanding damage taken from different types is crucial for battles. Plan your team accordingly!
Tip: Build your team with Pokémon that cover each other's weaknesses!
Full Type Defense Chart
Damage multipliers from all 18 attacking types
Battle Strategy
Grass
Psychic
Dark
Fairy
Offensive Coverage
Beedrill's Bug / Poison typing gives it 4 weaknesses but strong offensive coverage against grass, psychic, dark, fairy types
Recommended NaturesBased on stat distribution
Adamant
+Attack−Sp. Atk
Jolly
+Speed−Sp. Atk
In-Depth Analysis
With a base stat total of 395, Beedrill plays as a balanced Pokémon with a flexible stat spread. Its standout stat is Attack at 90, while Defense (40) is the clear soft spot — build sets that protect that weakness.
Defensively, the Bug, Poison combination gives Beedrill 5 resistances and 4 weaknesses to plan around. Notably, it carries no 4× weaknesses, which makes it harder to punish. Offensively it pressures 4 types with super-effective STAB coverage.
A low catch rate of 45 makes Beedrill a genuinely tough catch; bring strong balls and status moves. It levels on the Medium experience curve. Defeating it grants Attack +2, Special Defense +1 EVs, which is worth remembering when EV-training your own team.
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Pokédex Data
Height
1.0 m
Weight
29.5 kg
TypeBugPoison
Abilities
Strengthens Bug moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
Strengthens critical hits to inflict 3× damage rather than 2×.
Breeding Information
Breeding Information
🥚
Egg Groups
Bug
⚧
Gender Ratio
♂
50%
♀
50%
🐣
Hatch Steps
3,825
Hatch Counter: 15
⚪
Capture Rate
45
Higher values mean easier to catch
❤️
Base Happiness
70
Initial friendship level
📈
Growth Rate
Medium Fast
Experience points needed to level up
Move Name
Pokédex Entries
Frequently Asked Questions
What type is Beedrill?
Beedrill is a dual-type Bug, Poison Pokémon.
What are Beedrill's weaknesses?
Beedrill takes 2× damage from Flying, Rock, Fire, Psychic type moves.
How does Beedrill evolve?
Beedrill is the final form of the Weedle → Kakuna → Beedrill evolution line.
What are Beedrill's base stats?
Beedrill has a base stat total of 395: HP 65, Attack 90, Defense 40, Sp. Atk 45, Sp. Def 80, Speed 75. Its highest stat is Attack (90).
