#0015 · black white · gen 5
Beedrill
Poison Bee Pokémon
Its best attack involves flying around at high speed, striking with poison needles, then flying off.
- Gender:
- ♀ 50% · ♂ 50%
- Catch rate:
- 45/255
- Base happiness:
- 70
- Egg cycles:
- 15
- Height:
- 1.0 m
- Weight:
- 29.5 kg
- Egg groups:
- Bug
- Growth rate:
- Medium
- Body shape:
- Lepidopterous
Base stats
HP65
Atk80
Def40
Sp.Atk45
Sp.Def80
Speed75
Total: 385
Weaknesses & resistances
×2
FlyingRockFirePsychic
×½
PoisonBug
×¼
FightingGrass
Abilities
Swarm
Strengthens Bug moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
Sniper (hidden)
Strengthens critical hits to inflict 3× damage rather than 2×.
EV yield (current): +2 ATK · +1 SPD
Wild held items: Poison Barb (5%)
Evolution
Galeria de sprites
Through the eras
Historical changes
- G5
swarm swarm, sniper
- G6
Atk 80→90
Where to find
| Location | Method | Chance | Levels |
|---|---|---|---|
| Road 12 (black) | Walking in rustling grass | 5% | 50 |
Moves — By level
| Level | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fury AttackThe target is jabbed repeatedly with a horn or beak two to five times in a row.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 15 | 85% | |
| 10 | Fury AttackThe target is jabbed repeatedly with a horn or beak two to five times in a row.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 15 | 85% | |
| 13 | Focus EnergyThe user takes a deep breath and focuses so that critical hits land more easily.▶ User | Normal | — | — | |
| 16 | TwineedleThe user damages the target twice in succession by jabbing it with two spikes. It may also poison the target.▶ Selected Pokémon | Bug | 25 | 100% | |
| 19 | RageAs long as this move is in use, the power of rage raises the Attack stat each time the user is hit in battle.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 20 | 100% | |
| 22 | PursuitAn attack move that inflicts double damage if used on a target that is switching out of battle.▶ Selected Pokémon | Dark | 40 | 100% | |
| 25 | Toxic SpikesThe user lays a trap of poison spikes at the opponent’s feet. They poison opponents that switch into battle.▶ Opponent’s field | Poison | — | — | |
| 28 | Pin MissileSharp spikes are shot at the target in rapid succession. They hit two to five times in a row.▶ Selected Pokémon | Bug | 14 | 85% | |
| 31 | AgilityThe user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. It sharply boosts the Speed stat.▶ User | Psychic | — | — | |
| 34 | AssuranceIf the target has already taken some damage in the same turn, this attack’s power is doubled.▶ Selected Pokémon | Dark | 50 | 100% | |
| 37 | Poison JabThe target is stabbed with a tentacle or arm steeped in poison. It may also poison the target.▶ Selected Pokémon | Poison | 80 | 100% | |
| 40 | EndeavorAn attack move that cuts down the target’s HP to equal the user’s HP.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 100% |
Moves — By TM/HM
| TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM06 | ToxicA move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.▶ Selected Pokémon | Poison | — | 90% | |
| TM09 | VenoshockThe user drenches the target in a special poisonous liquid. Its power is doubled if the target is poisoned.▶ Selected Pokémon | Poison | 65 | 100% | |
| TM10 | Hidden PowerA unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 1 | 100% | |
| TM11 | Sunny DayThe user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.▶ Entire field | Fire | — | — | |
| TM15 | Hyper BeamThe target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user must rest on the next turn to regain its energy.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 150 | 90% | |
| TM17 | ProtectIt enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.▶ User | Normal | — | — | |
| TM21 | FrustrationA full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 100% | |
| TM22 | Solar BeamA two-turn attack. The user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the second turn.▶ Selected Pokémon | Grass | 120 | 100% | |
| TM27 | ReturnA full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 100% | |
| TM31 | Brick BreakThe user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break any barrier such as Light Screen and Reflect.▶ Selected Pokémon | Fighting | 75 | 100% | |
| TM32 | Double TeamBy moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.▶ User | Normal | — | — | |
| TM36 | Sludge BombUnsanitary sludge is hurled at the target. It may also poison the target.▶ Selected Pokémon | Poison | 90 | 100% | |
| TM40 | Aerial AceThe user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. The attack lands without fail.▶ Selected Pokémon | Flying | 60 | — | |
| TM42 | FacadeAn attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 70 | 100% | |
| TM44 | RestThe user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.▶ User | Psychic | — | — | |
| TM45 | AttractIf it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 100% | |
| TM46 | ThiefThe user attacks and steals the target’s held item simultaneously. It can’t steal if the user holds an item.▶ Selected Pokémon | Dark | 40 | 100% | |
| TM48 | RoundThe user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 60 | 100% | |
| TM54 | False SwipeA restrained attack that prevents the target from fainting. The target is left with at least 1 HP.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 40 | 100% | |
| TM62 | AcrobaticsThe user nimbly strikes the target. If the user is not holding an item, this attack inflicts massive damage.▶ Selected Pokémon | Flying | 55 | 100% | |
| TM66 | PaybackIf the user moves after the target, this attack’s power will be doubled.▶ Selected Pokémon | Dark | 50 | 100% | |
| TM68 | Giga ImpactThe user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user must rest on the next turn.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 150 | 90% | |
| TM70 | FlashThe user flashes a bright light that cuts the target’s accuracy. It can also be used to illuminate caves.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 100% | |
| TM75 | Swords DanceA frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. It sharply raises the user’s Attack stat.▶ User | Normal | — | — | |
| TM76 | Struggle BugWhile resisting, the user attacks the opposing Pokémon. The targets’ Sp. Atk stat is reduced.▶ All opponents | Bug | 30 | 100% | |
| TM81 | X-ScissorThe user slashes at the target by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors.▶ Selected Pokémon | Bug | 80 | 100% | |
| TM84 | Poison JabThe target is stabbed with a tentacle or arm steeped in poison. It may also poison the target.▶ Selected Pokémon | Poison | 80 | 100% | |
| TM87 | SwaggerThe user enrages and confuses the target. However, it also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 90% | |
| TM89 | U-turnAfter making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.▶ Selected Pokémon | Bug | 70 | 100% | |
| TM90 | SubstituteThe user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.▶ User | Normal | — | — | |
| TM94 | Rock SmashThe user attacks with a punch that can shatter a rock. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat.▶ Selected Pokémon | Fighting | 40 | 100% | |
| HM01 | CutThe target is cut with a scythe or a claw. It can also be used to cut down thin trees.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 50 | 95% |
