Mega Beedrill Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Mega Beedrill in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Mega Beedrill
Mega 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 47.294 DPS.
Mega 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: Mega Beedrill is weak to Fire, Flying, Psychic, Rock -type attacks. Avoid using Fighting, Grass, Bug-type moves as Mega 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 Mega Beedrill is Shadow Mewtwo (47.294 DPS), Mega Alakazam (45.667 DPS), and Mega Blaziken (44.737 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Mega Beedrill: After defeating Mega Beedrill, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1893 and 1981 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 2354-2464 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Mega Beedrill from raids will have exactly 1981 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 Mega Beedrill?
The best counter for Mega Beedrill is Shadow Mewtwo with Confusion and Psystrike, dealing 47.294 DPS. Other top options include Mega Alakazam (45.667 DPS) and Mega Blaziken (44.737 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Mega Beedrill?
Mega 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 Mega Beedrill weak to?
Mega Beedrill is weak to Fire, Flying, Psychic, Rock-type attacks. It resists Fighting, Grass, Bug, Fairy, Poison-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Mega Beedrill be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Mega 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 Mega Beedrill from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Mega Beedrill from raids will have 1981 CP at level 20, or 2464 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1893. If you see 1981 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Mega Beedrill worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Mega 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 Mega Beedrill?
For the best moveset for Mega Beedrill itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Mega 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 Mega Beedrill without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Mega Beedrill can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Blacephalon (44.222 DPS) and Mewtwo (39.176 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 Mega Beedrill in raids?
Weather boost information for Mega 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.