In Black 2 & White 2, Beedrill has a 385 base stat total and ranks as C-Tier: a niche pick in Black 2 & White 2's meta. It works best as a balanced. Drillrun with Focus Sash is the standard set.

Does Beedrill mega evolve?

Mega Evolution isn't available in Black 2 & White 2, 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 Black 2 & White 2, 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 Black 2 & White 2, 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

CTier

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

SwarmNiche

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

SniperHATop Pick

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

EV Yield

HPAtk+2DefSpASpD+1Spe

Strong Attack training target

Pokedex Entries

Its best attack involves flying around at high speed, striking with poison needles, then flying off.

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 V 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 Black 2 & White 2 (Best Counters)

In Black 2 & White 2, Dragonite can KO Beedrill with Outrage (165-195%). Volcarona's Fire Blast also KOs at 165-194%.

Dragonite DragonFlying	A
Recommended Build AbilityMultiscale ItemLum Berry NatureAdamant Moves Dragon Dance Extreme Speed OutrageSTAB Fire Punch Damage vs Beedrill Extreme Speed 73-87% Outrage 165-195%KO View Dragonite builds →
Jirachi SteelPsychic	A
Recommended Build AbilitySerenegrace ItemLeftovers NatureCareful Moves Iron Head U Turn Ice Punch Healing Wish Damage vs Beedrill U Turn 19-22% View Jirachi builds →
Volcarona BugFire	A
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemLum Berry NatureTimid Moves Quiver Dance Bug Buzz Giga Drain Fire Blast Damage vs Beedrill Giga Drain 9-11% Fire Blast 2x 165-194%KO View Volcarona builds →
Terrakion RockFighting	A
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemFocus Sash NatureJolly Moves Close Combat Stone Edge Quick Attack X Scissor Damage vs Beedrill Close Combat 37-43% Stone Edge 2x 245-288%KO View Terrakion builds →
Charizard FireFlying	C
Recommended Build AbilityBlaze ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves FlamethrowerSTAB Air Slash Fire Blast Focus Blast Damage vs Beedrill Flamethrower 2x 115-136%KO Air Slash 2x 97-114%KO Fire Blast 2x 141-166%KO Focus Blast 13-15% View Charizard builds →

Black 2 & White 2 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 65 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)

Black 2 & White 2 Beedrill Best Moveset

One guaranteed turn is all Beedrill needs. Focus Sash buys it, max Attack and Speed EVs make it count, and Sniper adds something extra. The goal: deal early damage and deal damage with Drillrun. Normal coverage gives it play beyond just the lead turn.

Best Build

Experimental

Physical Sweeper

Ability

Sniper

Item

Focus SashSURVIVAL

Best Nature for Beedrill

Jolly+SPE

Beedrill best EVs are Attack and Speed

EVs

Atk

SpD

Spe

Physical Sweeper Moveset

Drill Run
Poison JabSTAB
EndeavorCoverage
Brick Break

Recommended Teammates

FerrothornDecent

ConkeldurrDecent

GothitelleDecent

Moves

Without TMs, Beedrill's movepool is bare bones. With them, you get coverage across 8 types 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

—2010020Normal

Lv 22

Pursuit

D4010020Dark

Lv 25

Toxic Spikes

A——20Poison

Lv 28

Pin Missile

—149520Bug

Lv 31

Agility

C——30Psychic

Lv 34

Assurance

—5010010Dark

Lv 37

Poison Jab

A8010020Poison

Lv 40

Endeavor

A—1005Normal

TM Moves

TM62

Acrobatics

D5510015Flying

TM40

Aerial Ace

D60—20Flying

TM45

Attract

C—10015Normal

TM31

Brick Break

A7510015Fighting

HM01

Cut

—509530Normal

TM32

Double Team

———15Normal

TM42

Facade

D7010020Normal

TM54

False Swipe

—4010040Normal

TM70

Flash

D—10020Normal

TM21

Frustration

——10020Normal

TM68

Giga Impact

C150905Normal

TM10

Hidden Power

—6010015Normal

TM15

Hyper Beam

C150905Normal

TM66

Payback

D5010010Dark

TM84

Poison Jab

A8010020Poison

TM17

Protect+4

C——10Normal

TM44

Rest

C——10Psychic

TM27

Return

D—10020Normal

TM94

Rock Smash

D4010015Fighting

TM48

Round

—6010015Normal

TM36

Sludge Bomb

C9010010Poison

TM22

Solar Beam

D12010010Grass

TM76

Struggle Bug

—3010020Bug

TM90

Substitute

C——10Normal

TM11

Sunny Day

C——5Fire

TM87

Swagger

——9015Normal

TM75

Swords Dance

C——30Normal

TM46

Thief

—6010010Dark

TM06

Toxic

A—9010Poison

TM89

U-turn

B7010020Bug

TM09

Venoshock

—6510010Poison

TM81

X-Scissor

A8010015Bug

Egg Moves

Beedrill doesn't have any Egg moves

Tutor Moves

Tut

Tutor

Bug Bite

C6010020Bug

Tutor

Drill Run

S809510Ground

Tutor

Electroweb

D559515Electric

Tutor

Endeavor

A—1005Normal

Tutor

Giga Drain

D7510010Grass

Tutor

Knock Off

D6510020Dark

Tutor

Roost

C——10Flying

Tutor

Sleep Talk

D——10Normal

Tutor

Snore

—4010015Normal

Tutor

Tailwind

C——30Flying

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 4

Air Cutter

D559525Flying

Gen 4

Captivate

——10020Normal

Gen 4

Defog

D——15Flying

Gen 3

Double-Edge

C12010015Normal

Gen 4

Endure+4

D——10Normal

Gen 4

Fury Cutter

—209520Bug

Gen 3

Mimic

———10Normal

Gen 4

Natural Gift

——10015Normal

Gen 4

Ominous Wind

—601005Ghost

Gen 4

Secret Power

—7010020Normal

Gen 4

Silver Wind

D601005Bug

Gen 4

Swift

—60—20Normal

How to Get Beedrill in Black 2 & White 2

Beedrill can't be caught in Black 2 & White 2. Transfer Weedle from Red, Gold, or FireRed and evolve through the 3-stage chain to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.

How to Obtain Beedrill in Black 2 & White 2

Step 1Obtain Weedle
Also found in:
Red Gold Crystal FireRed
Train until Level 7
Step 2Evolve into Kakuna
Also found in:
Red Gold Crystal FireRed
Train until Level 10
Step 3Beedrill ✓

Beedrill Guide

In Black 2 & White 2, Beedrill has a 385 base stat total and ranks as C-Tier: a niche pick in Black 2 & White 2's meta. It works best as a balanced. Drillrun with Focus Sash is the standard set.
Mega Evolution isn't available in Black 2 & White 2, but Beedrill does have a Mega form in Gen 6-7 games (X/Y, ORAS, Sun/Moon). Mega Beedrill hits 485 BST.
In Black 2 & White 2, 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 Black 2 & White 2, 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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