In Pokémon GO you can encounter Mega Beedrill in raids. Which counters are effective against Mega Beedrill? We summarize it for you.
What kind of Pokémon is Mega Beedrill? Beedrill evolves from Kakuna and Weedle, and Mega Beedrill is an additional form. The Mega variant of Beedrill is of Bug and Poison types.
When does Mega Beedrill appear? The Pokémon appears in Mega Raids from September 8th to 15th, 2025.
We will show you which counters you should use against Mega Beedrill and which types it is weak against.
Strong Counters against Mega Beedrill in Pokémon GO
Type Weaknesses: Mega Beedrill is particularly weak against Fire, Rock, Flying, and Psychic. Therefore, you are particularly well-prepared with attackers of these types. Examples include:
- Mega Mewtwo Y with Psycho Cut and Future Sight+
- Mega Rayquaza with Air Slash and Dragon Ascent
- Mega Mewtwo X with Confusion and Psystrike
- Mega Delphox with Fire Spin and Mystical Fire+
- Mega Skarmory with Air Slash and Drill Peck+
- Shadow Reshiram with Fire Fang and Fusion Flare
- Shadow Salamence with Fire Fang and Fly
- Shadow Mewtwo with Psycho Cut and Psystrike
- Mega Charizard Y with Fire Spin and Blast Burn
- Shadow Moltres with Fire Spin and Fly
- Mega Salamence with Fire Fang and Fly
- Shadow Heatran with Fire Spin and Magma Storm
- Blacephalon with Incinerate and Mind Blown
- Mega Blaziken with Fire Spin and Blast Burn
- Rayquaza with Air Slash and Dragon Ascent
- Mewtwo with Psycho Cut and Psystrike
- Reshiram with Fire Fang and Fusion Flare
- Shadow Toucannon with Peck and Beak Blast
- Shadow Rhyperior with Smack Down and Rock Wrecker
- Mega Latios with Zen Headbutt and Psychic
Note: Many of these Pokémon have Shadow forms, which are much stronger than the regular variant. Use them when you have the opportunity.
Is there a Shiny Mega Beedrill? Yes, if you’re lucky, you can catch Beedrill as a Shiny after the raid.
How many trainers do I need against Mega Beedrill? Mega Beedrill can actually be defeated alone if you have strong counters with you.
How do I evolve Mega Beedrill? After the battle against Mega Beedrill, you will only receive a regular Beedrill. At the same time, you will receive Mega Energy: The faster you win, the more Mega Energy you will receive. Defeat Mega Beedrill as often as necessary to collect enough Mega Energy. The Mega Evolution requires 100 Mega Energy. You can read more about Mega Evolution here.
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