Raids in Pokemon GO are constantly changing with each new season and event, regularly featuring different Pokemon for Trainers to challenge. Since many Raids are only available for a limited time, preparing in advance by considering weaknesses and resistances to build the best team of counters is key to making the most of these opportunities.

From June 23 to June 30, 2025, Mega Beedrill will once again return to Mega Raids in Pokemon GO. To take full advantage of this occasion, it’s important to know the best strategies for defeating and capturing Mega Beedrill. As such, what you'll need to know about preparing and taking on this Raid Boss has been outlined below.

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Pokemon GO: Mega Beedrill Weaknesses & Resistances

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In Pokemon GO, Mega Beedrill is a Bug and Poison Dual-type monster. Due to this combination, Mega Beedrill is resistant to Bug, Fairy, Grass, Fighting, and Poison-type Pokemon and moves, so players should avoid wielding such monsters in their team lineup. Instead, players should prioritize building a team of counters that can focus on Mega Beedrill's core weaknesses of Fire-types, Flying-types, Rock-types, or Psychic-types.

Additionally, Mega Beedrill gains boosted power when battling in Rain or Cloudy Weather, due to the Weather Boost mechanic. If possible, players may wish to avoid such Raid Spots so as to not put themselves at a disadvantage or bring a Pokemon that can also make use of this bonus whilst proving a threat to the Raid Boss.

Best Mega Beedrill Counters In Pokemon GO

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The best potential counters to bring to a Raid battle against Mega Bedrill are Pokemon that can utilize powerful moves of the types that Mega Beedrill is weak to. Additionally, players should aim to prioritize Pokemon within this criteria with the most powerful offensive and defensive stats, as they will hit much harder in battle. Lastly, players should also consider STAB - Same Type Attack Bonus. This occurs when the move that a Pokemon uses matches one of the two potential typings it can have, resulting in the attack providing more damage on a successful hit.

To help provide an idea of the types of monsters that will thrive in this match-up, a complete list of some of the best counters for Mega Beedrill has been outlined below, as well as the best Fast Move and Charged Move combination. In the case that you do not have these Pokemon, you can use them as inspiration for building your own team out of similar Pokemon of the same types.

Best Mega Beedrill Counters

Pokemon

Fast Move

Charged Move

Shadow Mewtwo

Psycho Cut

Psystrike

Mega Charizard Y

Fire Spin

Blast Burn

Shadow Salamence

Fire Fang

Fly

Mega Alakazam

Confusion

Psychic

Shadow Moltres

Fire Spin

Sky Attack

Mega Gallade

Confusion

Psychic

Mewtwo

Psycho Cut

Psystrike

Shadow Blaziken

Fire Spin

Blast Burn

Mega Latios

Zen Headbutt

Psychic

Mega Gardevoir

Confusion

Psychic
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