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The name Beedrill originates from the words bee and drill. Its name in the English beta version of Red/Blue was “Beedril”. It evolves from Kakuna. This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... A child using an electric drill with a screwdriver bit mounted in the chuck. ... A software release refers to the distribution, whether public or private, of an initial or new and upgraded version of a computer software product. ... Pokémon Red and Pokémon Blue are the first two installments of the Pokémon series of role-playing video games, released for the Game Boy in Japan in 1996 and they are two of the best-selling video games of all time. ... Pokémon Red and Pokémon Blue are the first two installments of the Pokémon series of role-playing video games, released for the Game Boy in Japan in 1996 and they are two of the best-selling video games of all time. ... Kakuna , Cocoon in original Japanese language versions) are one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon creatures from the multi-billion-dollar[1] Pokémon media franchise—a collection of video games, anime, manga, books, trading cards, and other media created by Satoshi Tajiri. ...

Biological characteristics

Beedrill resembles an enormous hornet (most likely inspired by the Asian giant hornet that is native to Japan) with four legs (instead of six like real hornets). It has a pair of large, sharp stingers at the end of its forelegs, and a large striped abdomen with an equally imposing stinger (which secretes its most powerful venom). The rare, shiny version of Beedrill is a green-yellow, like its pre-evolved form, Kakuna. Binomial name Vespa mandarinia Smith, 1852 For general information see hornet, and the related European hornet. ... Kakuna , Cocoon in original Japanese language versions) are one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon creatures from the multi-billion-dollar[1] Pokémon media franchise—a collection of video games, anime, manga, books, trading cards, and other media created by Satoshi Tajiri. ...

Beedrill are known to collect pollen which they use to make honey. Beedrill's nest is often attacked by Ursaring for their precious honey. It is rumored that Vespiquen live in their hive. In the fictional Pokémon universe, Ursaring Ringuma in original Japanese language versions) is a bear Pokémon that evolves from Teddiursa. ... Vespiquen , Beequeen in original Japanese language versions) are one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon creatures from the multi-billion-dollar[1] Pokémon media franchise – a collection of video games, anime, manga, books, trading cards and other media created by Satoshi Tajiri. ...

No one who values his or her life should ever approach a Beedrill nest, for Beedrill are extremely territorial. If angered, they will attack in a furious swarm, and the sharp ends of their stingers and the poison stored in their abdomens will definitely be put to use.

In the video games

Beedrill are not generally found in the wild, appearing only in a few locations within the Johto region. In GSC, Beedrill can be caught in the Bug Catching Contest in the National Park. Otherwise, Beedrill must be evolved from Kakuna. In Pokémon XD, a Shadow Beedrill can be snagged from Cipher Peon Lok. It is one of very few evolved Pokémon to reach its final form as early as level 10, many of which are Bug-type Pokémon. This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... Kakuna , Cocoon in original Japanese language versions) are one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon creatures from the multi-billion-dollar[1] Pokémon media franchise—a collection of video games, anime, manga, books, trading cards, and other media created by Satoshi Tajiri. ... Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness is an upcoming role-playing game from Nintendos Pokémon franchise for the Nintendo GameCube. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards and the Pokémon Collaborative Projects article style, this Pokémon-related article or section may require cleanup. ...

As both a Bug-type and Poison-type, Beedrill is vulnerable to Fire, Flying, Psychic, Rock (and in Red, Blue and Yellow Bug) attacks. It is strong against Grass and Fighting, as it is twice as resistant to those types, as well as Psychic and Poison type Pokémon. // Pokémon types are special attributes, based partly on, and expanded from, the Classical elements, which determine the strengths and weaknesses of different Pokémon species. ... // Pokémon types are special attributes, based partly on, and expanded from, the Classical elements, which determine the strengths and weaknesses of different Pokémon species. ... // Pokémon types are special attributes, based partly on, and expanded from, the Classical elements, which determine the strengths and weaknesses of different Pokémon species. ... // Pokémon types are special attributes, based partly on, and expanded from, the Classical elements, which determine the strengths and weaknesses of different Pokémon species. ... // Pokémon types are special attributes, based partly on, and expanded from, the Classical elements, which determine the strengths and weaknesses of different Pokémon species. ... // Pokémon types are special attributes, based partly on, and expanded from, the Classical elements, which determine the strengths and weaknesses of different Pokémon species. ... // Pokémon types are special attributes, based partly on, and expanded from, the Classical elements, which determine the strengths and weaknesses of different Pokémon species. ... // Pokémon types are special attributes, based partly on, and expanded from, the Classical elements, which determine the strengths and weaknesses of different Pokémon species. ...

Beedrill has poor defense and special attack, and, due to its dual type, it is weak to many types. Therefore, it usually does not last very long in battle. Its attack and special defense are its highest stats, these are average, capping at 80.

Beedrill does have the Swarm ability, however, which boosts the power of its bug type moves when its health drops below the 1/3 maximum. When used in accordance with multiple hitting moves Twineedle and Pin Missile, Beedrill can rack up serious damage on an opponent. This, along with its x4 resistance to grass attacks, makes Beedrill ideal for taking down grass type pokemon (especially the popular Exeggutor, Shiftry, and Cacturne, which due to their dual types, have a x4 weakness to the bug type). Exeggutor , Nassy in original Japanese language versions) is one of 493 fictional species of the Pokémon franchise. ... Shiftry , Dirtengu in original Japanese language versions) is a fictional character from the Pokémon franchise. ... Cacturne (ノクタス Noctus in Japanese, Cacturne in French, Noktuska in German) is a fictional character from the Pokémon franchise. ...

In Pokémon Diamond and Pearl, Beedrill can learn two new bug attacks via X-Scissor, a powerful move with no additional effect, and U-Turn, which switches out the attacker after inflicting damage. U-Turn, combined with Beedrill's decent speed rating, allows Beedrill to "hit and run" before it can get knocked out by a powerful physical attack. Beedrill can also learn Toxic Spikes, which poisons any Pokémon the opponent switches onto the field. Pokémon Diamond , Pocket Monsters Diamond) and Pokémon Pearl , Pocket Monsters Pearl) are the two fourth-generation Pokémon role-playing video games developed by Game Freak and published by Nintendo. ...

Additionally, Beedrill has a cameo in Super Smash Bros., occasionally emerging from thrown Poké Balls and summoning a swarm of its brethren to attack opponents. Super Smash Bros. ...

In the Pokémon anime

Beedrill first appeared in the Pokémon anime in the Viridian Forest. A swarm of Beedrill terrorized Ash Ketchum, even abducting his poor Metapod. They were finally defeated when it evolved into Butterfree and used its Sleep Powder. Beedrill appear occasionally throughout the series to chase the main characters or Team Rocket. Original run Original Series: April 1, 1997 – November 14, 2002 September 8, 1998 – October 25, 2003 Advanced Generation: November 21, 2002 – September 14, 2006 November 1, 2003 – March 3, 2007 Diamond & Pearl: September 28, 2006 – April 20, 2007/June 4, 2007 – No. ... Ash Ketchum is the protagonist of the anime Pokémon. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... Butterfree ) is one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon in the Pokémon franchise (a series of video games, anime, manga, trading cards and other media created by Satoshi Tajiri). ... Team Rocket ) is a fictional syndicate in the metaseries Pokémon. ...

In the Indigo Pokémon League competition, Ash faced a competitor named Jeanette Fisher, who had a highly trained Beedrill, but his Bulbasaur managed to beat it without too much trouble. The Pokémon League is an organization within the fictional Pokémon World whose feature members are the Elite Four and which is led by the Elite Four Champion. ... Bulbasaur , Fushigidane in original Japanese language versions) is one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon creatures from the Pokémon media franchise. ...

During the Bug-catching Contest at the National Park in Johto, Ash caught a Beedrill. He won first place with it, and received a Sun Stone. At the end of the episode, he gave the Beedrill to his friend Casey (a minor recurring character best known for her love of baseball), knowing she collects yellow-and-black Pokémon. This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... Abra (ケーシィ KÄ“shÄ« in Japanese, also called Abra in both France and Germany) is a Psychic Pokémon from the Pokémon series of games. ...

Two Beedril make a brief appaerence in the 9th movie.

In the Pokémon Chronicles adventure “The Legend of Thunder”, Jimmy has a Beedrill, which he has apparently been training since it was a Weedle, one of his first catches. He uses it in a match against Marina, and it later helps him rescue her and thwart Team Rocket. Jimmy's bee' Pin Needle is strong enough to destroy machine and can avoid sound-based attacks by drowning out the noise with its wings. Pokémon Chronicles, known in Japan as ShÅ«kan Pokémon Hōsōkyoku (週刊ポケモン放送局) (Weekly Pokémon Broadcast), is a spin-off series of the Pokémon anime, revolving around characters other than Ash. ... Weedle (ビードル, Beedle in Japanese, Hornliu in German and Aspicot in French) is a basic bug-type Pokémon that evolves into Kakuna at level 7 and Beedrill at level 10. ...

Beedrill in the Pokémon Trading Card Game.

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In other media

In the manga Pokémon: The Electric Tale of Pikachu! and Electric Pikachu Boogaloo, which (very) loosely parallel the storyline of the anime, Ash chased a pack of Mankey using his Fearow, accidentally knocking one into a Beedrill hive. The swarm emerged to give chase, and Ash apparently caught one off-panel, though he was never seen to use it. Later, in the Indigo League tounament, Bulbasaur took down Jeanette’s Beedrill with Leech Seed, just as in the anime. In Pokémon Adventures, Giovanni owns a Beedrill. It nearly killed Red during their confrontation, but was knocked out by his Aerodactyl. Years later, Giovanni returned and used Beedrill to battle Lance of the Elite Four. To meet Wikipedias quality standards and the Pokémon Collaborative Projects article style, this Pokémon-related article or section may require cleanup. ... Mankey ) are one of the 493 (see TFD) fictional species of Pokémon creatures from the multi-billion-dollar[1] Pokémon media franchise—a collection of video games, anime, manga, books, trading cards, and other media created by Satoshi Tajiri. ... Fearow , Onidrill in original Japanese language versions) is one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon in the Pokémon franchise. ... This article or section is incomplete and may require expansion and/or cleanup. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... Red is a name used to refer to two related, but distinct, fictional characters in the Pokémon franchise, the protagonists of the series in their respective media. ... Aerodactyl , Ptera in original Japanese language versions) is one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon creatures from the multi-billion-dollar[1] Pokémon media franchise – a collection of video games, anime, manga, books, trading cards and other media created by Satoshi Tajiri. ... Lance ) is a fictional character in the Pokémon video game series. ... This does not cite any references or sources. ...

Beedrill also has a healthy showing in the Pokémon Trading Card Game. Its appearances, all as stage 2 grass-type cards (save the most recent), were in: the Base Set, Gym Challenge (as Koga’s Beedrill), Neo Discovery, Pokémon *VS twice (as Bugsy’s Beedrill and Janine’s Beedrill, both basic Pokémon), Skyridge, EX FireRed and LeafGreen, and EX Delta Species (as Beedrill δ, a Steel/Grass-type). The Neo Discovery Beedrill was the first Pokémon to inflict a special kind of Poison condition that does 30 damage each turn instead of the usual 10. All Beedrill cards are rare, printed in limited quantities. This article is about the card game. ... Koga (Kyō) is a character in the Pokémon video game series. ... Bugsy is a character in the Pokémon video game series. ... Janine is a character in the Pokémon video game series. ...

References

• The following games and their instruction manuals: Pokémon Red and Blue; Pokémon Yellow; Pokémon Stadium and Pokémon Stadium 2; Super Smash Bros.; Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal; Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald; Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen; Pokémon Colosseum and Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness

Publications

• Barbo, Maria. The Official Pokémon Handbook. Scholastic Publishing, 1999. ISBN 0-439-15404-9.
• Loe, Casey, ed. Pokémon Special Pikachu Edition Official Perfect Guide. Sunnydale, CA: Empire 21 Publishing, 1999. ISBN 1-930206-15-1.
• Nintendo Power. Official Nintendo Pokémon FireRed & Pokémon LeafGreen Player’s Guide. Nintendo of America Inc., August 2004. ISBN 1-930206-50-X
• Mylonas, Eric. Pokémon Pokédex Collector’s Edition: Prima’s Official Pokémon Guide. Prima Games, September 21 2004. ISBN 0-7615-4761-4
• Nintendo Power. Official Nintendo Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness Player’s Guide. Nintendo of America Inc., September 22 2005. ISBN 1-59812-002-6

Manga volumes

• Ono, Toshihiro. Pokémon: The Electric Tale of Pikachu! Graphic Novel. VIZ Media LLC, September 9 1999. ISBN 1-56931-378-4
• Ono, Toshihiro. Pokémon: Electric Pikachu Boogaloo Graphic Novel. VIZ Media LLC, April 5 2000. ISBN 1-56931-436-5
• Kusaka, Hidenori, & Mato. Pokémon Adventures, Volume 3: Saffron City Siege. VIZ Media LLC, August 5 2001. ISBN 1-56931-560-4
• Kusaka, Hidenori, & Mato. Pokémon Adventures, Volume 7: The Yellow Caballero: The Pokémon Elite. VIZ Media LLC, January 2003. ISBN 1-56931-851-4

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External links

• Official Pokémon website
• Beedrill at Bulbapedia, a Pokémon-centric wiki
  • Bulbapedia’s article about Casey’s Beedrill
• Beedrill’s fourth-generation Pokédex entry at Serebii.net
• Pokémon Dungeon Pokédex entry, full of statistics analysis
• PsyPoke Pokédex entry
• PokeRealm Battle Analysis
• WikiKnowledge.net’s entry for Beedrill Previously hosted by Wikibooks