Pokemon GO Mega Beedrill Raid: Effective Counters and Weaknesses Explained

If you’re eager to conquer the formidable Mega Beedrill in Pokémon GO, mark your calendars! This Bug/Poison-type raid boss will make its comeback from November 18 to 27, 2024, sharing the stage with Mega Ampharos. While its appearance may be daunting, with a well-planned strategy and the right counters, you can take it down with relative ease.

Key Stats of Mega Beedrill in Pokémon GO

Mega Beedrill boasts an impressive attack but has weaker defensive attributes. Here are its critical stats:

Stats	Value
Raid CP	49,724
Raid HP	15,000
Attack	303
Defense	148
Stamina	163
Max CP (Level 40)	3,383
Max CP (Level 50)	3,824
Minimum Catch IVs	10/10/10

Mega Beedrill Stats Overview

Weaknesses and Resistances of Mega Beedrill

Knowing Mega Beedrill’s weaknesses is essential for assembling a powerful raid team. Here’s a breakdown of its vulnerabilities and strengths:

Weaknesses (160% damage):

Flying
Rock
Fire
Psychic

Resistances:

Poison (63% damage)
Bug (63% damage)
Fairy (63% damage)
Fighting (39% damage)
Grass (39% damage)

Top Counters to Mega Beedrill in Pokémon GO

To effectively defeat Mega Beedrill, focus on utilizing Pokémon that can exploit its specific weaknesses. Below are some of the best counters:

Pokemon	Image	Fast Move	Charged Move
Mega Rayquaza	Air Slash	Dragon Ascent
Shadow Salamence	Fire Fang	Fly
touch	Confusion	Psychic
Shadow Mewtwo	Psycho Cut	Psystrike
Reshiram	Fire Fang	Fusion Flare
Mega Blaziken	Fire Spin	Blast Burn
Shadow Moltres	Fire Spin	Sky Attack

How to Obtain Mega Beedrill in Pokémon GO

Mega Beedrill will appear in Pokémon GO through Mega Raids from November 18 to 27, 2024. Upon successfully defeating this raid boss, you will have the opportunity to catch its standard form, which is eligible for mega evolution with Mega Energy.

This raid boss boasts an imposing CP of 49,724, yet its catchable range falls between 1,846-1,933, or 2,308-2,416 under favorable weather conditions like Rainy or Cloudy. To mega evolve your newly caught Beedrill, you will need 100 Mega Energy for the first evolution and only 20 for each subsequent transformation.

Is Shiny Mega Beedrill Available?

Shiny Mega Beedrill Pokémon GO — Image Credit: Niantic (via Pokémon GO, Edited by: Ash Singh/Beebom)

Indeed! You can find shiny Beedrill during raids. This variant features a unique green body instead of its traditional yellow, making it easily distinguishable from its non-shiny counterpart.

Don’t forget to strategize with fellow trainers and use effective counters tailored to your Pokémon inventory. With the right preparation, you’ll be well on your way to adding this exciting Pokémon to your Pokédex.

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