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Beedrill

Beedrill

#29 in the HeartGold & SoulSilver Pokédex • Poison Bee Pokémon

Beedrill

#29 in the HeartGold & SoulSilver Pokédex • Poison Bee Pokémon

Stats

Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.

Min

Max

HP

65

240

334

Attack

90

166

306

Defense

40

76

196

Sp. Atk

45

85

207

Sp. Def

80

148

284

Speed

75

139

273

Total

395

Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.

Kakuna

Pidgey

Beedrill normal sprite

Normal

Shiny Beedrill sprite

Shiny

Beedrill

Poison Bee Pokémon

#29
BugPoison

Height

1 m (3'03")

Weight

29.5 kg (65 lbs)

Abilities

Swarm

It's Super Effective

Damage multipliers Beedrill takes from each attacking type, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance.

Weak to

Fire

Flying

Psychic

Rock

Resists

Grass

0.25×

Fighting

0.25×

Poison

0.5×

Bug

0.5×

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
Updated Johto #29
EV yield
2 Atk, 1 SpD
Catch rate
45
Base Exp.
178

Eggs

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg Groups
Bug
Gender
50% male
50% female
Egg cycles
15 (3,840 steps)

Lore

Version-specific Pokédex entries for this Pokémon.
Pokémon HeartGold box art

HeartGold

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

Pokémon SoulSilver box art

SoulSilver

It has three poison barbs. The barb on its tail secretes the most powerful poison.

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Weedle

Weedle

#27

Level 7

Kakuna

Kakuna

#28

Kakuna

Kakuna

#28

Level 10

Beedrill

Beedrill

#29

Encounters

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.
SoulSilver
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Route 2

Road 2 (south, towards Viridian City)

Walking in tall grass or a cave75%

In the morning

Route 2

Road 2 (south, towards Viridian City)

Walking in tall grass or a cave75%

In the morning

Route 2

Road 2 (south, towards Viridian City)

Walking in tall grass or a cave104%

At night

Route 2

Road 2 (north, towards Pewter City)

Walking in tall grass or a cave75%

In the morning

Route 2

Road 2 (north, towards Pewter City)

Walking in tall grass or a cave75%

In the morning

Route 2

Road 2 (north, towards Pewter City)

Walking in tall grass or a cave104%

At night

Viridian Forest

Walking in tall grass or a cave75%

In the morning

Viridian Forest

Walking in tall grass or a cave75%

In the morning

Held Items

Items this Pokémon may hold when encountered in the wild.
Poison BarbPoison Barb
HeartGold
5%
SoulSilver
5%

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
Description
StartFury AttackNormalPhysical158520

The foe is jabbed repeatedly with a horn or beak two to five times in a row.

10Fury AttackNormalPhysical158520

The foe is jabbed repeatedly with a horn or beak two to five times in a row.

13Focus EnergyNormalStatus--30

The user takes a deep breath and focuses to raise the critical-hit ratio of its attacks.

16TwineedleBugPhysical2510020

The foe is stabbed twice by a pair of stingers. It may also poison the target.

19RageNormalPhysical2010020

While this move is in use, it gains attack power each time the user is hit in battle.

22PursuitDarkPhysical4010020

An attack move that inflicts double damage if used on a foe that is switching out of battle.

25Toxic SpikesPoisonStatus--20

The user lays a trap of poison spikes at the foe’s feet. They poison foes that switch into battle.

28Pin MissileBugPhysical148520

Sharp pins are shot at the foe in rapid succession. They hit two to five times in a row.

31AgilityPsychicStatus--30

The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. It sharply boosts the Speed stat.

34AssuranceDarkPhysical5010010

If the foe has already taken some damage in the same turn, this attack’s power is doubled.

37Poison JabPoisonPhysical8010020

The foe is stabbed with a tentacle or arm steeped in poison. It may also poison the foe.

40EndeavorNormalPhysical-1005

An attack move that cuts down the foe’s HP to equal the user’s HP.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver.
Class
Description
TM06ToxicPoisonStatus-8510

A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.

TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial110015

A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.

TM11Sunny DayFireStatus--5

The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.

TM15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial150905

The foe is attacked with a powerful beam. The user must rest on the next turn to regain its energy.

TM17ProtectNormalStatus--10

It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TM19Giga DrainGrassSpecial6010010

A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.

TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical-10020

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.

TM22Solar BeamGrassSpecial12010010

A two-turn attack. The user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the second turn.

TM27ReturnNormalPhysical-10020

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.

TM31Brick BreakFightingPhysical7510015

The user attacks with tough fists, etc. It can also break any barrier such as Light Screen and Reflect.

TM32Double TeamNormalStatus--15

By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.

TM36Sludge BombPoisonSpecial9010010

The user attacks by hurling filthy sludge at the foe. It may also poison the target.

TM40Aerial AceFlyingPhysical60-20

The user confounds the foe with speed, then slashes. The attack lands without fail.

TM42FacadeNormalPhysical7010020

An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, paralyzed, or has a burn.

TM43Secret PowerNormalPhysical7010020

The user attacks with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user’s environment.

TM44RestPsychicStatus--5

The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.

TM45AttractNormalStatus-10015

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.

TM46ThiefDarkPhysical4010010

The user attacks and steals the foe’s held item simultaneously. It can’t steal if the user holds an item.

TM51RoostFlyingStatus--5

The user lands and rests its body. It restores the user’s HP by up to half of its max HP.

TM54False SwipeNormalPhysical4010040

A restrained attack that prevents the foe from fainting. The target is left with at least 1 HP.

TM58EndureNormalStatus--10

The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TM62Silver WindBugSpecial601005

The foe is attacked with powdery scales blown by wind. It may also raise all the user’s stats.

TM66PaybackDarkPhysical5010010

If the user can use this attack after the foe attacks, its power is doubled.

TM68Giga ImpactNormalPhysical150905

The user charges at the foe using every bit of its power. The user must rest on the next turn.

TM70FlashNormalStatus-10020

The user flashes a light that cuts the foe’s accuracy. It can also be used to illuminate caves.

TM75Swords DanceNormalStatus--30

A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. It sharply raises the user’s Attack stat.

TM78CaptivateNormalStatus-10020

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe is charmed into sharply lowering its Sp. Atk stat.

TM81X-ScissorBugPhysical8010015

The user slashes at the foe by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors.

TM82Sleep TalkNormalStatus--10

While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.

TM83Natural GiftNormalPhysical-10015

The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.

TM84Poison JabPoisonPhysical8010020

The foe is stabbed with a tentacle or arm steeped in poison. It may also poison the foe.

TM87SwaggerNormalStatus-9015

The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also sharply raises the foe’s Attack stat.

TM89U-turnBugPhysical7010020

After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.

TM90SubstituteNormalStatus--10

The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.

HM01CutNormalPhysical509530

The foe is cut with a scythe or a claw. It can also be used to cut down thin trees.

HM06Rock SmashFightingPhysical4010015

The user hits with a punch that may lower the target’s Defense. It can also smash cracked boulders.

Tutors

Moves this Pokémon can learn from move tutors in this game.
Class
Description
Air CutterFlyingSpecial559525

The user launches razorlike wind to slash the foe. It has a high critical-hit ratio.

Bug BiteBugPhysical6010020

The user bites the foe. If the foe is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.

EndeavorNormalPhysical-1005

An attack move that cuts down the foe’s HP to equal the user’s HP.

Fury CutterBugPhysical109520

The foe is slashed with scythes or claws. Its power increases if it hits in succession.

Knock OffDarkPhysical2010020

The user slaps down the foe’s held item, preventing the item from being used during the battle.

Ominous WindGhostSpecial601005

The user creates a gust of repulsive wind. It may also raise all the user’s stats at once.

SnoreNormalSpecial4010015

An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the foe flinch.

String ShotBugStatus-9540

The foe is bound with silk blown from the user’s mouth. It reduces the target’s Speed stat.

SwiftNormalSpecial60-20

Star-shaped rays are shot at the foe. This attack never misses.

TailwindFlyingStatus--30

The user whips up a turbulent whirlwind that ups the Speed of all party Pokémon for three turns.

Traits

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Swarm

Ability Slot 1

Powers up Bug-type moves in a pinch.

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

#28

Kakuna

#10

Pidgey

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