DEXERTOBeedrill might not be an outstanding fighter, but its Mega Evolution is a whole different story. If you want to go up against Mega Beedrill in Pokemon Go, here are its weaknesses to properly counter it in battle.
Bug-type creatures have always been cast aside, but Mega Beedrill‘s powerful Attack and Speed combination changed the story for this Pokemon, mostly when you play it as a full Poison type.
That’s why players should take the opportunity to add Mega Beedrill to their Pokedex whenever they see it being featured in Mega Raids. However, keep in mind it won’t go down without a proper fight. So, to help you be ready, here are the best counters you can use in battle.
Mega Beedrill weaknesses in Pokemon Go
As a dual Bug/Poison-type Pokemon, Mega Beedrill is weak to Fire, Flying, Psychic, and Rock-type attacks. That means your team should focus on those four to deal super effective damage and take down this gigantic bug quickly.
However, you must be aware of its resistances. To secure your win or at least your survival, stay away from Bug, Fairy, Poison, Fighting, and Grass-type moves, as they won’t deal much damage.
Mega Beedrill best counters
These are some of the best counters you can use to defeat Mega Beedrill in Niantic’s game:
| POKEMON | SPRITE | BEST MOVESET |
|---|---|---|
| Mega Rayquaza |  | Air Slash & Dragon Ascent |
| Mega Charizard Y |  | Fire Spin & Blast Burn |
| Shadow Salamence |  | Fire Fang & Fly |
| Shadow Mewtwo |  | Psycho Cut & Psystrike |
| Heatran |  | Fire Spin & Magma Storm |
| Moltres |  | Fire Spin & Sky Attack |
| Blaziken |  | Fire Spin & Blast Burn |
| Alakazam |  | Confusion & Psychic |
| Gallade |  | Confusion & Psychic |
| Rhyperior |  | Smack Down & Rock Wrecker |
We’ve included a mix of Megas, Legendaries, Shadow, and more common Pokemon in the table above, so there should be something for every trainer to use.
If you don’t have any of the Pokemon mentioned, you can go for their alternative/regular forms or just get your strongest Pokemon that target Mega Beedrill’s weaknesses with matching movesets. Keep in mind that they must be properly leveled up if you want to avoid getting instantly killed.
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How to get Mega Beedrill in Pokemon Go
As with all the other Mega Evolutions in Pokemon Go, the only way players can get Mega Beedrill in the game is through Mega Raids.
The strong Mega Beedrill will return to Pokemon Go’s Mega Raids from June 23, 2025, until June 30, 2025. During those days, it will share the spotlight with Cobalion, and once its time is up, it will be replaced by Mega Aggron.
DEXERTOIt’s worth noting that, just like with all the other Mega Evolutions, you cannot catch Mega Beedrill in its Mega Evolved form. Instead, you’ll have to defeat it for a chance to catch its regular form with the Premier Balls you are given after the encounter.
Once you have have, you can stock up on Mega Energy to temporarily Mega Evolve your strongest standard Beedrill.
How to evolve Beedrill into Mega Beedrill
As mentioned above, when a trainer defeats and catches a Mega Evolved Pokemon, it returns to its regular form. This means that every time they want to trigger a Mega Evolution, they must use Mega Energy.
The first time they Mega Evolve Beedrill into Mega Beedrill, they will require 100 Mega Energy. After the first transformation is done, the energy cost will drop to 20, 10, and eventually 5.
NIANTIC/DEXERTOMega Energy
Players can gather Mega Energy by constantly defeating Mega Evolved Pokemon in Mega Raids. Additionally, they can earn some more by completing Field Research Tasks and by setting their Pokemon (in this case, Beedrill) as their Buddy and going out for a spin.
It’s worth noting that for Beedrill to be able to collect Mega Energy while walking around, it must have been Mega Evolved at least once before.
Mega Beedrill CP in Pokemon Go
As with every Raid Boss in the game, the CP Mega Beedrill has during a Mega Raid battle won’t be the same once you manage to catch its regular form. Plus, certain types of weather can increase such CP.
| Raid Boss CP | 38,516 |
| CP range once captured | 1846 – 1933 |
| Rain/Cloudy weather CP range | 2308 – 2416 |
| Max CP (Level 50) | 3824 |
Mega Beedrill stats & moves
As a dual Bug/Poison–type Pokemon, Mega Beedrill has the following stats:
| ATTACK | DEFENSE | STAMINA | CP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 303 | 148 | 163 | 3824 |
Fast Moves
- Bug Bite (Bug/STAB/Legacy Move)
- Poison Jab (Poison/STAB)
- Poisong Sting (Poison/STAB)
- Infestation (Bug/STAB)
Charged Moves
- Aerial Ace (Flying)
- Drill Run (Ground/Legacy Move)
- Sludge Bomb (Poison/STAB)
- X-Scissor (Bug/STAB)
- Fell Stinger (Bug/STAB)
Can Mega Beedrill be Shiny?
Yes, Mega Beedrill can be Shiny in Pokemon Go, as it was released on the same day the Mega form debuted in the game.
NIANTIC/DEXERTOShiny Mega Beedrill will be easy to spot thanks to its bright green body and huge blue eyes, which are usually yellow and red, respectively.
Keep in mind, though, that the odds of encountering a Shiny Mega Evolution are very low. However, the more Mega Beedrill Raids you take on, the more chances you’ll have of coming across one.
Those who cannot find a Mega Beedrill can just take a regular Shiny Beedrill and follow the Mega Evolution process to get what they are looking for.
That’s everything you need to counter Mega Beedrill in Pokemon Go. Check out some more guides, including the Spotlight Hour schedule and event calendar, and for more on Mega Evolutions, check the costs and bonuses, as well as the Mega Evolutions missing from the game.