In HeartGold & SoulSilver, Beedrill has a 385 base stat total and ranks as D-Tier: outclassed by other options available in HeartGold & SoulSilver. It works best as a balanced.

Does Beedrill mega evolve?

Mega Evolution isn't available in HeartGold & SoulSilver, but Beedrill does have a Mega form in Gen 6-7 games (X/Y, ORAS, Sun/Moon). Mega Beedrill hits 485 BST.

What is Beedrill weak to?

In HeartGold & SoulSilver, watch for Arcanine (Fire), Dodrio (Flying), and Starmie (Psychic) when using Beedrill. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Rock-type attackers are also a problem.

What is the best ability for Beedrill?

Swarm strengthens bug moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less. That's the one you want on Beedrill. Sniper is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses.

What role does Beedrill play in battle?

In HeartGold & SoulSilver, Beedrill fills the balanced role. It's a physical attacker with base 80 Attack. Base 75 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many.

Beedrill - Weakness, Evolution, Moveset, EVs & Stats

Physical

Balanced

DTier

75Speed · Below Avg

Stats & Training

Beedrill's spread isn't flashy. Attack leads, Defense trails, 2 stats clear the bar. Tough to catch and worth 3 Attack and Sp. Def EVs, on a medium-fast 1M XP curve.

Base Stats

Avg

HP65

Attack80

Defense40

Sp. Atk45

Sp. Def80

Speed75

Total385

Details

Catch Rate

Challenging45 / 255

Growth Rate

Medium Fast1M XP

Height1.0 m

Weight29.5 kg

Base XP178

Abilities

Swarm

Strengthens bug moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.

SniperHANot in game

Strengthens critical hits to inflict 3× damage rather than 2×.

EV Yield

HPAtk+2DefSpASpD+1Spe

Strong Attack training target

Pokedex Entries

It can take down any opponent with its powerful poison stingers. It sometimes attacks in swarms.

Beedrill Weakness

Beedrill's Bug/Poison typing leaves it vulnerable to Fire, Flying, Psychic, and Rock. It resists 4 types, giving it decent defensive coverage. Beedrill's special bulk (base 80 Sp.Def) helps absorb special-type weaknesses, though physical moves exploit the lower Defense.

Beedrill Weakness and Resistance Chart
Damage	Types
2x (Weak)	Fire, Flying, Psychic, Rock
0.5x (Resist)	Poison, Bug
0.25x (Resist)	Grass, Fighting

Type ChartAvg

4Weak

4Resist

0Immune

Score-2

Gen IV Type Chart

Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)

4xCritical

None

2xWeak

Fire Flying Psychic Rock

½xResist

Poison Bug

¼xResist

Grass Fighting

0xImmune

None

STAB (3)

Grass Psychic Dark

How to Beat Beedrill in HeartGold & SoulSilver (Best Counters)

Magmar Fire	C
Available Moves Moves Fire BlastTM38 FlamethrowerTM35 EmberLv. 7 Fire SpinLv. 19 Damage vs Beedrill Fire Blast 2x 112-132%KO Flamethrower 2x 91-108%KO Ember 2x 44-52% Fire Spin 2x 40-48% View Magmar builds →
Bronzor SteelPsychic	D
Available Moves Moves ExtrasensoryLv. 19 Rock TombTM39 ConfusionLv. 1 Damage vs Beedrill Extrasensory 2x 33-40% Rock Tomb 2x 27-32% Confusion 2x 23-28% View Bronzor builds →
Golbat PoisonFlying	D
Available Move Moves Wing AttackLv. 17 Damage vs Beedrill Wing Attack 2x 84-100%KO View Golbat builds →
Numel FireGround	D
Available Moves Moves Fire BlastTM38 FlamethrowerTM35 Rock TombTM39 EmberLv. 5 Damage vs Beedrill Fire Blast 2x 81-96% Flamethrower 2x 68-80% Rock Tomb 2x 45-53% Ember 2x 33-40% View Numel builds →
Chatot NormalFlying	D
Available Moves Moves ChatterLv. 21 PeckLv. 1 Damage vs Beedrill Chatter 2x 64-76% Peck 2x 44-52% View Chatot builds →

HeartGold & SoulSilver Evolution

Beedrill is the final form in a three-stage chain from Weedle through Kakuna. Breeding this form produces Weedle eggs (quick to hatch). Evolving from Weedle gave Beedrill the biggest boost in Sp.Def (+60), bringing the total to 385 stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.

How to Evolve

3 Forms

#013Weedle

Level 7

#014Kakuna

Level 10

#015Beedrill

Stat Comparison 3 Stages

Weedle

BugPoison

Kakuna

BugPoison

Beedrill

BugPoison

45+5

65+20

ATK

25-10

90+65

DEF

50+20

40-10

SP.ATK

25+5

45+20

SP.DEF

25+5

80+55

SPE

35-15

75+40

BST

195D-Tier

205D-Tier+10

395C-Tier+190

ROLE

Balanced

TYPE

Utility

Physical

Breeding

Very Easy

Breed with Beedrill to get Weedle eggs easily using 48 partners from the Bug egg group.

Egg Groups

Bug

Gender

♂50.0%♀50.0%

Hatch Time

15 cycles·3,855 steps

Quick~4 min with Flame Body

Breed With (best first)

HeartGold & SoulSilver Beedrill Best Moveset

Best Build

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Moves

Without TMs, Beedrill's movepool is bare bones. With them, you get Normal and Dark coverage and more on top of Sludge Bomb and Poison Jab for STAB. The natural kit handles basics, but TMs are doing the real work.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1

Fury Attack

D158520Normal

Lv 10

Fury Attack

D158520Normal

Lv 13

Focus Energy

———30Normal

Lv 16

Twineedle

—2510020Bug

Lv 19

Rage

D2010020Normal

Lv 22

Pursuit

D4010020Dark

Lv 25

Toxic Spikes

C——20Poison

Lv 28

Pin Missile

—149520Bug

Lv 31

Agility

C——30Psychic

Lv 34

Assurance

—5010010Dark

Lv 37

Poison Jab

C8010020Poison

Lv 40

Endeavor

D—1005Normal

TM Moves

TM40

Aerial Ace

D60—20Flying

TM45

Attract

——10015Normal

TM31

Brick Break

C7510015Fighting

TM78

Captivate

——10020Normal

HM01

Cut

—509530Normal

TM32

Double Team

———15Normal

TM58

Endure+4

———10Normal

TM42

Facade

D7010020Normal

TM54

False Swipe

—4010040Normal

TM70

Flash

D—10020Normal

TM21

Frustration

D—10020Normal

TM19

Giga Drain

D6010010Grass

TM68

Giga Impact

C150905Normal

TM10

Hidden Power

—6010015Normal

TM15

Hyper Beam

C150905Normal

TM83

Natural Gift

D—10015Normal

TM66

Payback

D5010010Dark

TM84

Poison Jab

C8010020Poison

TM17

Protect+4

C——10Normal

TM44

Rest

C——10Psychic

TM27

Return

D—10020Normal

HM06

Rock Smash

D4010015Fighting

TM51

Roost

C——10Flying

TM43

Secret Power

—7010020Normal

TM62

Silver Wind

D601005Bug

TM82

Sleep Talk

C——10Normal

TM36

Sludge Bomb

C9010010Poison

TM22

Solar Beam

D12010010Grass

TM90

Substitute

C——10Normal

TM11

Sunny Day

C——5Fire

TM87

Swagger

——9015Normal

TM75

Swords Dance

C——30Normal

TM46

Thief

—6010025Dark

TM06

Toxic

C—8510Poison

TM89

U-turn

C7010020Bug

TM81

X-Scissor

C8010015Bug

Egg Moves

Beedrill doesn't have any Egg moves

Tutor Moves

Tut

Tutor

Air Cutter

D559525Flying

Tutor

Bug Bite

C6010020Bug

Tutor

Endeavor

D—1005Normal

Tutor

Fury Cutter

—109520Bug

Tutor

Knock Off

D6510020Dark

Tutor

Ominous Wind

D601005Ghost

Tutor

Snore

D4010015Normal

Tutor

String Shot

——9540Bug

Tutor

Swift

—60—20Normal

Tutor

Tailwind

D——15Flying

Reminder Moves

Rem

Bug Bite

C6010020Bug

Rem

Harden

———30Normal

Rem

Iron Defense

D——15Steel

Rem

Poison Sting

—1510035Poison

Rem

String Shot

——9540Bug

Transfer Moves

Gen

Gen 3

Double-Edge

C12010015Normal

Gen 3

Mimic

———10Normal

How to Get Beedrill in HeartGold & SoulSilver

decent spawn rates across 12 locations for Beedrill in early-game routes. Scroll the sorted list below and pick whichever spot sits closest to your current route. The rate differences between locations are worth comparing.

Where To Catch Beedrill in HeartGold & SoulSilver

The path to Beedrill starts with Weedle at Lv. 3-36 via walking and headbutt encounters. 3 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.

Step 1Catch Weedle
Ilex Forest
SoulSilverHeadbutting trees Lv.3-5 Forest
30%Early
Route 30
SoulSilverGrass Lv.3-4 Route
CommonEarly
Morning/day
Route 2 - North
SoulSilverGrass Lv.3-4 Route
CommonEarly
Day
Route 2 - South
SoulSilverGrass Lv.3-4 Route
CommonEarly
Day
Viridian Forest
SoulSilverGrass Lv.3 Forest
CommonEarly
Morning/day
Route 31
SoulSilverGrass Lv.4 Route
CommonEarly
Morning
Route 31
SoulSilverGrass Lv.4-5 Route
CommonEarly
Day
Ilex Forest
SoulSilverGrass Lv.5-6 Forest
CommonEarly
Morning/day
National Park
SoulSilverGrass Lv.10 Facility
CommonEarly
Day
National Park
SoulSilverGrass Lv.10-12 Facility
CommonEarly
Morning
Route 2 - North
SoulSilverGrass Lv.3-4 Route
UncommonEarly
Morning
Route 2 - South
SoulSilverGrass Lv.3-4 Route
UncommonEarly
Morning
Route 2 - North
SoulSilverGrass Lv.4-5 Route
UncommonEarly
Night
Route 2 - South
SoulSilverGrass Lv.4-5 Route
UncommonEarly
Night
National Park - Bug Catching Contest
HeartGoldGrass Lv.7-18 Facility
UncommonEarly
Before post-game
National Park - Bug Catching Contest
SoulSilverGrass Lv.7-18 Facility
UncommonEarly
Before post-game
National Park - Bug Catching Contest
HeartGoldGrass Lv.24-36 Facility
UncommonMid
Post-game (Tue)
National Park - Bug Catching Contest
SoulSilverGrass Lv.24-36 Facility
UncommonMid
Post-game (Tue)
Train until Level 7
Step 2Catch or Evolve Kakuna
Viridian Forest
SoulSilverGrass Lv.3-5 Forest
CommonEarly
Morning/day
Ilex Forest
SoulSilverGrass Lv.5-6 Forest
CommonEarly
Day
Ilex Forest
SoulSilverGrass Lv.6 Forest
CommonEarly
Morning
National Park
SoulSilverGrass Lv.10 Facility
CommonEarly
Morning/day
Route 2 - North
SoulSilverGrass Lv.3-7 Route
UncommonEarly
Night
Route 2 - South
SoulSilverGrass Lv.3-7 Route
UncommonEarly
Night
Route 30
SoulSilverGrass Lv.4 Route
UncommonEarly
Morning/day
Route 31
SoulSilverGrass Lv.5 Route
UncommonEarly
Morning/day
Route 2 - North
SoulSilverGrass Lv.5 Route
UncommonEarly
Morning
Route 2 - South
SoulSilverGrass Lv.5 Route
UncommonEarly
Morning/day
National Park - Bug Catching Contest
HeartGoldGrass Lv.9-18 Facility
UncommonEarly
Before post-game
National Park - Bug Catching Contest
SoulSilverGrass Lv.9-18 Facility
UncommonEarly
Before post-game
Ilex Forest
SoulSilverHeadbutting trees Lv.3-5 Forest
10%Early
National Park - Bug Catching Contest
SoulSilverGrass Lv.26-36 Facility
UncommonMid
Post-game (Tue)
National Park - Bug Catching Contest
HeartGoldGrass Lv.26-36 Facility
UncommonMid
Post-game (Tue)
Route 47
SoulSilverHeadbutting special trees Lv.25-28 Route
LimitedMid
or evolve from Weedle (Step 1)
Train until Level 10
Step 3Beedrill ✓
Route 2 - North
SoulSilverGrass Lv.7 Route
UncommonEarly
Morning
Route 2 - North
SoulSilverGrass Lv.7-10 Route
UncommonEarly
Day
Route 2 - South
SoulSilverGrass Lv.7 Route
UncommonEarly
Morning
Viridian Forest
SoulSilverGrass Lv.7 Forest
UncommonEarly
Morning
Ilex Forest
SoulSilverHeadbutting trees Lv.6-8 Forest
10%Early
Route 2 - North
SoulSilverGrass Lv.10 Route
RareEarly
Night
Route 2 - South
SoulSilverGrass Lv.10 Route
RareEarly
Night
National Park - Bug Catching Contest
HeartGoldGrass Lv.12-15 Facility
RareEarly
Before post-game
National Park - Bug Catching Contest
SoulSilverGrass Lv.12-15 Facility
RareEarly
Before post-game
National Park - Bug Catching Contest
HeartGoldGrass Lv.27-30 Facility
RareMid
Post-game (Tue)
National Park - Bug Catching Contest
SoulSilverGrass Lv.27-30 Facility
RareMid
Post-game (Tue)
Route 47
SoulSilverHeadbutting special trees Lv.25-28 Route
LimitedMid
or evolve from Kakuna (Step 2)

Beedrill Guide

In HeartGold & SoulSilver, Beedrill has a 385 base stat total and ranks as D-Tier: outclassed by other options available in HeartGold & SoulSilver. It works best as a balanced.
Mega Evolution isn't available in HeartGold & SoulSilver, but Beedrill does have a Mega form in Gen 6-7 games (X/Y, ORAS, Sun/Moon). Mega Beedrill hits 485 BST.
In HeartGold & SoulSilver, watch for Arcanine (Fire), Dodrio (Flying), and Starmie (Psychic) when using Beedrill. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Rock-type attackers are also a problem.
Swarm strengthens bug moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less. That's the one you want on Beedrill. Sniper is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses.
In HeartGold & SoulSilver, Beedrill fills the balanced role. It's a physical attacker with base 80 Attack. Base 75 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many.

Game Availability

Beedrill first appeared in Red & Blue and spans 19 games across 10 generations. It later gained a Mega form in Generation 7, adding new dimensions to its competitive identity.

Click a game to view version-specific details

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Chatot NormalFlying	D
Available Move Moves PeckLv. 1 Damage vs Beedrill Peck 2x 45-55% View Chatot builds →
Hoothoot NormalFlying	D
Available Move Moves PeckLv. 9 Damage vs Beedrill Peck 2x 36-45% View Hoothoot builds →
Pidgey NormalFlying	D
Available Move Moves GustLv. 9 Damage vs Beedrill Gust 2x 30-36% View Pidgey builds →
Meditite FightingPsychic	D
Available Move Moves ConfusionLv. 8 Damage vs Beedrill Confusion 2x 36-45% View Meditite builds →
Cyndaquil Fire	D
Obtain MethodNew Bark Town Gift Upcoming Move Moves EmberLv. 10 Learns Ember at Level 10 View Cyndaquil builds →

Bronzor SteelPsychic	D
Available Moves Moves Rock TombTM39 ConfusionLv. 1 Damage vs Beedrill Rock Tomb 2x 29-35% Confusion 2x 24-29% View Bronzor builds →
Chatot NormalFlying	D
Available Move Moves PeckLv. 1 Damage vs Beedrill Peck 2x 43-53% View Chatot builds →
Natu PsychicFlying	D
Available Move Moves PeckLv. 1 Damage vs Beedrill Peck 2x 39-47% View Natu builds →
Cyndaquil Fire	D
Obtain MethodNew Bark Town Gift Available Move Moves EmberLv. 10 Damage vs Beedrill Ember 2x 33-41% View Cyndaquil builds →
Numel FireGround	D
Available Moves Moves Rock TombTM39 EmberLv. 5 Damage vs Beedrill Rock Tomb 2x 45-55% Ember 2x 33-41% View Numel builds →

Bronzor SteelPsychic	D
Available Moves Moves ExtrasensoryLv. 19 Rock TombTM39 ConfusionLv. 1 Damage vs Beedrill Extrasensory 2x 35-44% Rock Tomb 2x 27-32% Confusion 2x 24-29% View Bronzor builds →
Golbat PoisonFlying	D
Available Move Moves Wing AttackLv. 17 Damage vs Beedrill Wing Attack 2x 85-102%KO View Golbat builds →
Numel FireGround	D
Available Moves Moves Fire BlastTM38 FlamethrowerTM35 Rock TombTM39 EmberLv. 5 Damage vs Beedrill Fire Blast 2x 82-97% Flamethrower 2x 69-82% Rock Tomb 2x 45-55% Ember 2x 32-39% View Numel builds →
Chatot NormalFlying	D
Available Move Moves PeckLv. 1 Damage vs Beedrill Peck 2x 45-53% View Chatot builds →
Natu PsychicFlying	D
Available Move Moves PeckLv. 1 Damage vs Beedrill Peck 2x 40-48% View Natu builds →

Magmar Fire	C
Available Moves Moves Fire BlastTM38 FlamethrowerTM35 Fire PunchLv. 28 EmberLv. 7 Damage vs Beedrill Fire Blast 2x 106-126%KO Flamethrower 2x 88-104%KO Fire Punch 2x 114-135%KO Ember 2x 41-49% View Magmar builds →
Noctowl NormalFlying	C
Available Moves Moves Sky AttackLv. 1 FlyHM02 Air SlashLv. 32 PluckTM88 Damage vs Beedrill Sky Attack 2x 133-156%KO Fly 2x 86-101%KO Air Slash 2x 67-80% Pluck 2x 59-70% View Noctowl builds →
Bronzor SteelPsychic	D
Available Moves Moves ExtrasensoryLv. 19 Rock TombTM39 ConfusionLv. 1 Damage vs Beedrill Extrasensory 2x 31-37% Rock Tomb 2x 26-31% Confusion 2x 20-24% View Bronzor builds →
Golbat PoisonFlying	D
Available Moves Moves FlyHM02 Wing AttackLv. 17 Air CutterLv. 27 PluckTM88 Damage vs Beedrill Fly 2x 119-141%KO Wing Attack 2x 81-95% Air Cutter 2x 44-52% Pluck 2x 81-95% View Golbat builds →
Numel FireGround	D
Available Moves Moves Fire BlastTM38 FlamethrowerTM35 Lava PlumeLv. 31 Rock TombTM39 Damage vs Beedrill Fire Blast 2x 78-92% Flamethrower 2x 64-77% Lava Plume 2x 57-67% Rock Tomb 2x 45-53% View Numel builds →

Skarmory SteelFlying	B
Available Moves Moves FlyHM02 Air SlashLv. 39 Air CutterLv. 23 Rock TombTM39 Damage vs Beedrill Fly 2x 123-145%KO Air Slash 2x 39-47% Air Cutter 2x 33-39% Rock Tomb 2x 54-65% View Skarmory builds →
Gligar GroundFlying	C
Available Moves Moves Aerial AceTM40 Rock TombTM39 Damage vs Beedrill Aerial Ace 2x 78-92% Rock Tomb 2x 52-61% View Gligar builds →
Bronzor SteelPsychic	D
Available Moves Moves Future SightLv. 37 ExtrasensoryLv. 19 Rock TombTM39 ConfusionLv. 1 Damage vs Beedrill Future Sight 2x 46-55% Extrasensory 2x 31-37% Rock Tomb 2x 25-30% Confusion 2x 22-26% View Bronzor builds →
Golbat PoisonFlying	D
Available Moves Moves FlyHM02 Wing AttackLv. 17 Air CutterLv. 27 PluckTM88 Damage vs Beedrill Fly 2x 123-145%KO Wing Attack 2x 82-97% Air Cutter 2x 45-53% Pluck 2x 82-97% View Golbat builds →
Numel FireGround	D
Available Moves Moves Fire BlastTM38 FlamethrowerTM35 Lava PlumeLv. 31 Rock TombTM39 Damage vs Beedrill Fire Blast 2x 78-92% Flamethrower 2x 64-76% Lava Plume 2x 58-68% Rock Tomb 2x 45-53% View Numel builds →

Gliscor GroundFlying	B
Recommended Build AbilityHypercutter ItemLeftovers NatureJolly Moves EarthquakeSTAB RoostRecovery TauntUtility Ice Fang Damage vs Beedrill Earthquake 78-92% Ice Fang 34-40% View Gliscor builds →
Aerodactyl RockFlying	B
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemFocus Sash NatureJolly Moves Earthquake Stealth Rock TauntUtility Stone Edge Damage vs Beedrill Earthquake 70-83% Stone Edge 2x 211-249%KO View Aerodactyl builds →
Celebi PsychicGrass	B
Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves RecoverRecovery Thunder Wave Grass Knot Hidden Power Fire View Celebi builds →
Charizard FireFlying	C
Recommended Build AbilityBlaze ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves Air Slash FlamethrowerSTAB Solar Beam Hidden Power Grass Damage vs Beedrill Air Slash 2x 126-148%KO Flamethrower 2x 152-178%KO View Charizard builds →
Salamence DragonFlying	C
Flying is super effective against BeedrillView Salamence →