N°0015 · Generation 6
Mega Beedrill
Mega Beedrill is the Mega Evolution of Beedrill, known in Japanese as スピアー. This Mega form completely transforms the Pokémon's offensive potential, making it one of the fastest physical sweepers of its generation. Through the Beedrillite, Mega Beedrill obtains exceptional attack power and becomes an immediate threat in competitive battle.
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Characteristics
- Height:
- 1.40
- Weight:
- 40.50
Base stats
Total: 495Combat strengths and weaknesses
Damage multiplier taken by Mega Beedrill depending on the attacking move's type. ×2 and ×4 are the attacks to avoid.
Resistances - weak attacks
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Detailed information
General overview of Mega Beedrill
Of the Bug and Poison type, Mega Beedrill retains the strategic foundation of Beedrill but drastically improves its offensive stats. Its description highlights its two enormous stingers capable of inflicting massive damage in a single attack. In return, its defense remains fragile, which requires thoughtful team usage.
Stats and strategic role
In Mega form, the base stats change drastically. Attack reaches a very high level, close to the maximum for a non-legendary Pokémon, while Speed becomes one of its greatest assets. This combination allows Mega Beedrill to almost always strike first and eliminate a target in one turn.
Type: Bug / Poison
Ability: Adaptability
Primary role: Physical sweeper
Major weaknesses: Fire, Flying, Rock, Psychic
Its Adaptability ability doubles the same-type attack bonus, considerably increasing the damage of its Bug and Poison attacks. A move like Poison Jab or X-Scissor can thus knock out an opponent in one hit if the EVs are well distributed in Attack and Speed.
Learned moves and attacks
Among the most commonly used moves:
Poison Jab for an extremely powerful Poison STAB
X-Scissor to exploit the Bug type
U-turn to maintain momentum
Protect to Mega Evolve safely
In advanced strategy, a Jolly nature is preferred to maximize Speed, with perfect IVs in Attack and Speed. In Shiny hunting or competitive battle, every point counts to secure a KO before the opponent.
Use in Pokémon GO
In Pokémon GO, Mega Beedrill is one of the most accessible Mega Evolutions. Mega Beedrill can be obtained through specific raids or limited research tasks. Its maximum CP exceeds 2,400 at the optimal level, making it an excellent choice to boost Bug type attacks during a raid against a Psychic or Dark type boss.
Mega Evolution grants an attack bonus to all Pokémon of the same type present in the raid. This increases the team's overall damage output and reduces the time needed to defeat a boss. Even if its defense remains weak, its role as offensive support is valuable.
Appeal in the main games
In Sun and Moon or in Let's Go, Mega Beedrill can surprise many opponents. Thanks to its Speed, it can eliminate a key Pokémon before it even attacks. On the other hand, it must avoid any super effective attack or risk being knocked out immediately.
Its light weight in kg and its slender frame reflect its purely offensive orientation. This Mega form is often used as a lead to immediately apply pressure to the opponent and control the pace of battle.
Presence in the Pokémon TCG
In the Trading Card Game, cards featuring Mega Beedrill highlight a high-damage attack for a relatively low energy cost. These cards are often played in aggressive decks based on poison or speed.
Collectors particularly appreciate the ultra rare versions and illustrations showcasing its giant stingers. Some cards display additional effects such as automatically poisoning the opponent, reinforcing its strategic identity.
Mega Beedrill thus remains an iconic Mega Evolution for players seeking immediate offensive power, whether in the main games, in Pokémon GO raids, or through a well-built competitive card.
