Mega Beedrill is no longer a budget filler; the February 2026 Pokemon GO Super Mega Raid update transformed the glass cannon into a winner tool. By reaching the new Super Max Level, the Pokemon becomes a key to unlock daily free evolutions and XL Candy bonuses.

While Mega Beedrill’s offense is top-tier, the Pokemon still remains low on durability. This guide dives into the 2026 Pokemon GO meta shifts, dismantling Beedrill’s defenses before its Poison and Bug-type moves overwhelm your team. Succeeding in the Road to Kalos event requires mastering the Super Max tax and the Enraged Shield mechanic.

Pokemon GO: Mega Beedrill Weaknesses & Best Counter Types

Mega Beedrill is a dual Bug and Poison-type Pokemon, making it vulnerable to Fire, Flying, Psychic, and Rock. Its lack of defensive bulk means these Super Effective hits deal massive damage, bypassing its high evasion stats. Avoid using Grass, Fighting, Poison, Bug, or Fairy-types, as Beedrill resists these typings. It is important to know this to make the most out of the Super Mega Raid.

Mega Beedrill Catch Data (100% IV Hundo CP)

Pokemon GO Best Mega Beedrill Counters: From Budget to Elite (Feb 2026)

The 2026 Pokemon GO update favors raw power and the recently buffed move windows. For Super Mega Raids, you should have a group of at least 7–8 trainers due to the boss’s massive HP scaling. Here are ten of the best Super Mega Beedrill Raid Counters:

The following four counters work the best against Mega Beedrill Super Mega Raids:

Mega Rayquaza (Dragon Ascent): It functions like a hawk diving for a beetle, inflicting the highest damage possible.

Shadow Mewtwo (Psystrike): Its Psychic damage is so high that it practically ignores Beedrill’s defensive typing.

Mega Alakazam (Psychic): Alakazam delivers high-frequency damage, shredding Beedrill’s HP bar.

Pro-Tip: If you are low on Revives, use Shadow Heatran. Its Steel typing makes it nearly immune to Beedrill’s Poison-type attacks, allowing it to stay on the field twice as long as other counters.

Pokemon GO: The Super Max Cost Gap

A major hurdle is the 5,000 Mega Energy required to unlock the Super Max (Level 4). While expensive, it is a one-time entry fee; the cooldown drops to 24 hours, giving you a free Mega Pokemon every day. Since Beedrill’s energy is common in Field research, it is the most efficient Pokemon to Super Max first.

Pokemon GO: Breaking the Enraged Shield

Pokemon GO Super Mega Raids feature an Enraged state when the boss reaches 50% HP, deploying a shield that reduces incoming damage by 75%.

The game will automatically swap your Mega into the lead position to deliver a Shield-Breaking strike. Without an active Mega Pokemon, finishing the Super Mega Raid within the time limit is nearly impossible.

Shiny Note: Beedrill can be Shiny in Pokemon GO. Look for a distinct bright green body instead of the usual yellow. The shiny rate for Mega Pokemon in 2026 raids is around 1 in 60.

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