Beedrill Counters, Weaknesses & Best Builds — Pokémon Champions
Type: Bug / Poison · BST: 395 · Role: Physical Attacker
Beedrill is a Bug / Poison-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions that takes super-effective damage from Fire, Flying, Psychic, Rock. This guide lists the top 8 counters for Beedrill, its defensive matchups, base stats, abilities, best Tera Types, competitive role, and how to beat it in ranked play. The best picks are Charizard, Mega Charizard X, Mega Charizard Y plus 5 more ranked below.
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With a 395 base stat total, Beedrill plays as a Physical Attacker. Its highest stat is Attack (90), and at base 75 Speed it sits faster than 41% of the Pokémon Champions roster. Use this profile when building a counter-team: a bulky Physical wall like Skarmory or Hippowdon can switch in safely.
What counters Beedrill in Pokémon Champions?
The top counters are picked using STAB type coverage + defensive safety across the entire Pokémon Champions roster. Click any Pokémon below to open its own counter page.
Top counters vs Beedrill
- Charizard (Fire / Flying)
- Mega Charizard X (Fire / Dragon)
- Mega Charizard Y (Fire / Flying)
- Pidgeot (Normal / Flying)
- Mega Pidgeot (Normal / Flying)
- Medicham (Fighting / Psychic)
- Mega Medicham (Fighting / Psychic)
- Camerupt (Fire / Ground)
How each counter beats Beedrill
- Charizard (Fire / Flying) outspeeds Beedrill and hits it super-effectively with STAB Fire moves.
- Mega Charizard X (Fire / Dragon) outspeeds Beedrill and hits it super-effectively with STAB Fire moves.
- Mega Charizard Y (Fire / Flying) outspeeds Beedrill and hits it super-effectively with STAB Fire moves.
- Pidgeot (Normal / Flying) outspeeds Beedrill and hits it super-effectively with STAB Flying moves.
- Mega Pidgeot (Normal / Flying) outspeeds Beedrill and hits it super-effectively with STAB Flying moves.
Beedrill weaknesses, resistances & immunities
Weaknesses
- Fire (×2)
- Flying (×2)
- Psychic (×2)
- Rock (×2)
Resistances
- Grass (×0.25)
- Fighting (×0.25)
- Poison (×0.5)
- Bug (×0.5)
- Fairy (×0.5)
Base stats
- HP
- 65
- Attack
- 90
- Defense
- 40
- Sp. Attack
- 45
- Sp. Defense
- 80
- Speed
- 75
- Total
- 395
Best Tera Types for Beedrill
The best Tera Types for Beedrill cover its main weaknesses or boost its STAB offense. Consider:
Abilities
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- Sniper (hidden) — [object Object]
Other Bug-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions
Want to explore similar picks? These Bug-type Pokémon share matchups and weaknesses with Beedrill:
Frequently asked questions about Beedrill
What counters Beedrill in Pokémon Champions?
The top counters for Beedrill are Charizard, Mega Charizard X, Mega Charizard Y, Pidgeot, Mega Pidgeot. These Pokémon hit Beedrill super-effectively with STAB moves and resist (or avoid) its main STAB types, making them reliable picks in Pokémon Champions.
What is Beedrill weak to?
Beedrill is a Bug / Poison-type Pokémon weak to Fire, Flying, Psychic, Rock. Bring STAB moves of those types for super-effective damage.
What is the best Pokémon against Beedrill?
The single best pick against Beedrill in the Pokémon Champions roster is Charizard, based on STAB type coverage and defensive safety. See the full ranked list above for alternatives.
How do you beat Beedrill in Pokémon Champions?
To beat Beedrill, lead with a Pokémon that resists its STAB types (Bug / Poison) and carries super-effective coverage (Fire, Flying, Psychic, Rock). Avoid Pokémon that share Beedrill's weaknesses, and use PokeCounter's free counter picker to auto-select the optimal team.
Is Beedrill good in Pokémon Champions?
Beedrill's viability in Pokémon Champions depends on the Season roster and tier. Check its base stats (395 BST), ability synergies and current usage rates on PokeCounter's live rankings.
Looking for more Pokémon Champions resources? Check the competitive tier list, the live meta rankings, the speed tiers, the full type chart, or the held items guide.