#0015 · Gen 1 · 395 BST
Beedrill
An early-evolution Bug/Poison-type Pokémon from Generation 1 with solid 90 base Attack. Common ability: Swarm.
Base stats
Level 50, min EVs/IVs, − nature
140/99/54/58/90/85
Level 50, 252 EVs, 31 IVs, + nature
172/156/101/106/145/139
Abilities
Type effectiveness
Takes 2× damage from
Takes ½× damage from
Takes ¼× damage from
Use the type chart for the full 18×18 matchup grid.
About Beedrill
Beedrill is a Bug/Poison-type Pokémon from Generation 1 with a Base Stat Total of 395. An early-evolution Bug/Poison-type Pokémon from Generation 1 with solid 90 base Attack. Common ability: Swarm.
Best stat: Attack (90 base)
Beedrill's standout stat informs its competitive role. With 90 base Attack and 75 base Speed, the standard offensive set will invest 252 EVs into Attack and 252 into Speed — though its low Speed often warrants Trick Room support instead.
Abilities
- Swarm
- Sniper
How to use Beedrill competitively
Open the damage calculator with Beedrill selected to test offensive matchups. For an EV spread that hits key benchmarks, use the EV calculator — Beedrill appears in the species dropdown. Drop Beedrill into the team builder to check coverage with five teammates.
Pokédex data summary
| National Dex # | #0015 |
|---|---|
| Generation | Gen 1 |
| Type | Bug / Poison |
| Abilities | Swarm, Sniper |
| Base Stat Total | 395 |
| HP / Atk / Def / SpA / SpD / Spe | 65 / 90 / 40 / 45 / 80 / 75 |