Mega Beedrill Pokemon GO — Mega Raids Raid, Catch CP 1,893-1,981

Q: Is Mega Beedrill good in Pokemon GO?

Mega Beedrill is a Tier A Poison-type attacker in Pokemon GO, ranked #4 at 17.5 DPS — worth the Stardust for raids. Power it to level 40 first; XL Candy to 50 only matters once you have a full team of six.

Q: What is the best moveset for Mega Beedrill in Pokemon GO?

Mega Beedrill's best moveset in Pokemon GO is Poison Jab and Sludge Bomb. This combination provides the highest damage output for raids and gym battles. Use a Charged TM or Fast TM to get the optimal moves.

Q: What are Mega Beedrill's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Mega Beedrill is a Bug/Poison-type Pokemon weak to Fire, Flying, Psychic, Rock-type moves in Pokemon GO. When battling against Mega Beedrill, use attackers with these move types for super effective damage. On the other hand, Mega Beedrill resists Fighting, Grass, Bug, Fairy, Poison-type moves.

Q: What is Mega Beedrill's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Mega Beedrill's maximum CP is 3,824 at level 50 (requires XL Candy), or 3,383 at level 40. Its base stats are 303 Attack, 148 Defense, and 163 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 614. Power up costs from level 20 to 50 total approximately 135,000 Stardust.

Q: What CP is a 100% IV Mega Beedrill?

A perfect 15/15/15 IV Mega Beedrill has 1933 CP at level 20 (from raids or eggs), 2416 CP at level 25 (weather boosted catch), and 3,824 CP at level 50 fully powered up. If you catch a Mega Beedrill showing 1933 CP from a raid, it has perfect IVs — definitely keep it and invest.

Q: How do you get Mega Beedrill in Pokemon GO?

Mega Beedrill can be obtained in Pokemon GO through several methods: wild encounters, defeating it as a Mega Raids raid boss, and trading with other trainers. Walking Mega Beedrill as your buddy earns 1 candy every 1.0 km.

Q: Can Mega Beedrill be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Shiny Mega Beedrill availability in Pokemon GO depends on whether Niantic has released its shiny form. Check the current events page for any boosted shiny rates during special events.

Best moveset

Raids & gyms: Poison Jab Sludge Bomb 17.5 DPS

Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Sludge Bomb costs 50 energy for 85 power.

Type effectiveness

Damage Mega Beedrill takes from each attacking type

Weak to

Fire1.6× Flying1.6× Psychic1.6× Rock1.6×

Resists

Fighting0.39× Grass0.39× Bug0.625× Fairy0.625× Poison0.625×

Base stats

Attack 303

Defense 148

Stamina 163

Stat total: 614
Buddy distance: 1.0 km per candy
Second charged move: 10,000 Dust + 25 Candy
Mega Energy (buddy): 5 per km
100% IV at Lv 20: 1,933 CP

Editor's notes

Is Mega Beedrill worth building?

Yes — this is worth powering up. Mega Beedrill is a Bug/Poison-type Pokémon that caps at 3,824 CP. Its best all-round moveset is Poison Jab paired with Sludge Bomb.

Toni Ramón

Founder & lead editor

PvP at a glance

Mega Beedrill is not ranked in any GO Battle League.

Mega Beedrill moves

4 fast · 5 charged

Fast moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DUR	DPS	EPS
Infestation STAB	Bug	9	13	1.0s	9	13
Poison Jab Best STAB	Poison	13	9	1.0s	13	9
Poison Sting STAB	Poison	4	6	0.5s	8	12
Bug Bite STAB Elite	Bug	5	6	0.5s	10	12

Charged moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DUR	DPS	DPE
Aerial Ace	Flying	55	33	2.5s	22	1.67
Fell Stinger STAB	Bug	45	33	2.0s	22.5	1.36
Sludge Bomb Best STAB	Poison	85	50	2.5s	34	1.70
X Scissor STAB	Bug	45	33	1.5s	30	1.36
Drill Run Elite	Ground	85	50	3.0s	28.3	1.70

Fast moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	Turns	DPT	EPT
Infestation	Bug	6	12	2	3.00	6.00
Poison Jab	Poison	7	7	1	7.00	7.00
Poison Sting	Poison	4	9	1	4.00	9.00
Bug Bite	Bug	4	3	—	—	—

Charged moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DPE	Effect
Aerial Ace	Flying	60	45	1.33	—
Fell Stinger	Bug	20	35	0.57	Buff / debuff
Sludge Bomb	Poison	80	50	1.60	—
X Scissor	Bug	65	40	1.63	—
Drill Run	Ground	70	40	1.75	—

Moveset analysis

For raids and gyms, Mega Beedrill runs Poison Jab with Sludge Bomb — 17.5 DPS and 299 TDO as a Poison-type attacker. It also covers the Bug slot with Bug Bite and X Scissor.

The highest-damage fast move is Poison Jab (13 DPS); Infestation builds energy fastest (13 EPS). Drill Run is an Elite TM move and cannot be taught with a regular Charged TM.

Rankings

Where Mega Beedrill places in raids and PvP

Raid attacker

Type	Rank	Tier	DPS	TDO	Moveset
Poison	#4	A	17.5	299	Poison Jab Sludge Bomb
Bug	#10	B	15.8	269	Bug Bite X Scissor

Evolution

Weedle 12 Candy

Kakuna 50 Candy

Beedrill

Mega Evolution

Beedrill

100 Mega Energy First time; cheaper as Mega Level rises

Mega Beedrill

Family

Weedle

Kakuna

Beedrill

Mega Beedrill This page Mega

Shadow forms Shadow Weedle Shadow Kakuna Shadow Beedrill

Raids

In raids now

Raid tier: Mega
Shiny: Can be shiny after the raid
Raid guide: Full Mega Beedrill raid guide

Best counters against Mega Beedrill

1

Shadow MewtwoShadow ConfusionPsystrike 47.3DPS 534TDO 2

Mega AlakazamMega ConfusionPsychic 45.7DPS 479TDO 3

Mega BlazikenMega Fire SpinBlast Burn 44.7DPS 496TDO 4

Blacephalon Incinerate491 44.2DPS 323TDO 5

Mega Charizard YMega Fire SpinBlast Burn 43.3DPS 589TDO 6

Shadow SalamenceShadow Fire FangFly 42.4DPS 444TDO

Counters carrying Fire, Flying, Psychic, Rock moves deal the most damage. See all 10 counters

Use Mega Beedrill against

Raid bosses where it ranks as a top counter

Morelull Tier 5 #1rank

Shiinotic Tier 5 #1rank

Cottonee Tier 5 #1rank

Whimsicott Tier 5 #1rank

Comfey Tier 5 #4rank

Azurill Tier 5 #4rank

Cleffa Tier 5 #4rank

Igglybuff Tier 5 #4rank

Jigglypuff Tier 5 #4rank

Snubbull Tier 5 #4rank

How to get Mega Beedrill

Evolve from: Beedrill · Candy
Raids: Mega raid boss
Mega Evolution: 200 Mega Energy the first time, less afterwards as your Mega Level rises

Catch CP

Source	Level	Min CP	Max CP (100% IV)
Wild Catch	Lv 1–30	85	2,924
Wild (Weather Boost)	Lv 1–35	85	3,165
Raid Catch	Lv 20	1,893	1,981
Raid (Weather Boost)	Lv 25	2,354	2,464
Egg Hatch	Lv 20	1,893	1,981
Research Encounter	Lv 15	1,431	1,498
GO Battle League	Lv 20	1,893	1,981

Is Mega Beedrill good in Pokemon GO?

Worth powering up

Power up	Stardust	Candy	XL Candy
Lv 20 → 40	135,000	15	—

Mega Beedrill is a Tier A Poison-type attacker at rank #4, so the Stardust pays for itself in raid damage. Take it to level 40 first; XL Candy to 50 only matters once you already have a full team of six.

Attack is its highest stat (303), so it hits harder than it survives — a glass-cannon raid slot rather than a gym defender.
A second charged move costs 10,000 Dust and 25 Candy, and with 5 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
Its moves get a damage boost in Cloudy and Rainy weather — worth timing raids around.

CP by level

Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level

Level	Max CP
Lv 1	47
Lv 2	149
Lv 3	252
Lv 4	354
Lv 5	456
Lv 6	558
Lv 7	660
Lv 8	762
Lv 9	864
Lv 10	966
Lv 11	1,063
Lv 12	1,160
Lv 13	1,256

Level	Max CP
Lv 14	1,353
Lv 15	1,450
Lv 16	1,546
Lv 17	1,643
Lv 18	1,739
Lv 19	1,836
Lv 20	1,933
Lv 21	2,029
Lv 22	2,126
Lv 23	2,223
Lv 24	2,319
Lv 25	2,416
Lv 26	2,513

Level	Max CP
Lv 27	2,609
Lv 28	2,706
Lv 29	2,803
Lv 30	2,899
Lv 31	2,948
Lv 32	2,996
Lv 33	3,044
Lv 34	3,093
Lv 35	3,141
Lv 36	3,189
Lv 37	3,238
Lv 38	3,286
Lv 39	3,334

Level	Max CP
Lv 40	3,383
Lv 41	3,426
Lv 42	3,469
Lv 43	3,512
Lv 44	3,556
Lv 45	3,600
Lv 46	3,644
Lv 47	3,689
Lv 48	3,734
Lv 49	3,779
Lv 50	3,824

Pokedex info

Pokedex number: #0015
Form: Mega
Height: 1.00 m
Weight: 29.50 kg
Buddy size: Flying
Family forms: 7 released forms
Game ID: V0015_POKEMON_BEEDRILL_MEGA

FAQ

What is the best moveset for Mega Beedrill in Pokemon GO?

Mega Beedrill's best moveset is Poison Jab (fast) with Sludge Bomb (charged), worth 17.5 DPS as a Poison-type attacker. Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.

What are Mega Beedrill's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Mega Beedrill takes super effective damage from Fire, Flying, Psychic, Rock-type moves. It resists Fighting, Grass, Bug, Fairy, Poison, so avoid those types against it.

What is Mega Beedrill's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Mega Beedrill reaches 3,824 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 3,383 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.

What CP is a 100% IV Mega Beedrill?

A perfect 15/15/15 Mega Beedrill shows 1,933 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 2,416 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.

How do you get Mega Beedrill in Pokemon GO?

Evolve it from Beedrill ( Candy). It is currently a Mega Raids raid boss.

Can Mega Beedrill be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Shiny Mega Beedrill depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.

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