Beedrill Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Beedrill in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Beedrill
Beedrill is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Bug/Poison typing. The best counter is Shadow Mewtwo (Shadow) with Confusion and Psystrike, dealing 53.765 DPS.
Beedrill can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Beedrill is weak to Fire, Flying, Psychic, Rock -type attacks. Avoid using Fighting, Grass, Bug-type moves as Beedrill resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Top 3 counters: The strongest lineup against Beedrill is Shadow Mewtwo (53.765 DPS), Mega Alakazam (51.778 DPS), and Mega Blaziken (50.947 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Beedrill: After defeating Beedrill, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1019 and 1081 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1267-1345 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Beedrill from raids will have exactly 1081 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Beedrill?
The best counter for Beedrill is Shadow Mewtwo with Confusion and Psystrike, dealing 53.765 DPS. Other top options include Mega Alakazam (51.778 DPS) and Mega Blaziken (50.947 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Beedrill?
Beedrill can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Beedrill weak to?
Beedrill is weak to Fire, Flying, Psychic, Rock-type attacks. It resists Fighting, Grass, Bug, Fairy, Poison-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Beedrill be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Beedrill's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Beedrill from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Beedrill from raids will have 1081 CP at level 20, or 1345 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1019. If you see 1081 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Beedrill worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Beedrill is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Beedrill?
For the best moveset for Beedrill itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Beedrill stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
Can I beat Beedrill without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Beedrill can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Blacephalon (50.333 DPS) and Mewtwo (45.059 DPS). You may need 5-6 trainers instead of the minimum 2 when using budget teams. Check the Budget Counters section above for the full F2P-friendly list.
What weather boosts Beedrill in raids?
Weather boost information for Beedrill is not currently available. Bug-type Pokemon are typically boosted in specific weather conditions. When weather boosted, the raid is harder but the catch encounter is level 25 with higher CP.