How to solo defeat Mega Beedrill in Pokemon GO Mega Raids

If you wish to solo defeat Mega Beedrill in Pokemon GO Mega Raids, you are in for a good time, as the task is extremely easy. Pretty much any powerful moderately powered-up counter that can deal STAB super-effective damage to the raid boss can take it down within 300 seconds.

Mega Beedrill raids in Pokemon GO will last from 10 am local time on November 19 to 10 am local time on November 27, 2024.

This article will tell you everything you need to know about how to solo defeat Mega Beedrill in Pokemon GO Mega Raids.

Best counters and strategy to solo defeat Mega Beedrill in Pokemon GO Mega Raids

It is possible to solo defeat Mega Beedrill in Pokemon GO Mega Raids (Image via TPC)

Before getting into the list of counters and strategies to take down Mega Beedrill raids, take a look at the creature's stats and attributes:

Type: Bug and Poison
Combat Power: 38,516
Attack: 303
Defense: 148
Stamina: 9,000 HP
Fast Attacks: Infestation, Poison Jab, and Big Bite
Charged Attacks: Aerial Ace, Fell Stinger, Sludge Bomb, and X-Scissor
Weaknesses: Flying, Fire, Rock, and Psychic

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While there are a bunch of creatures in the game that can defeat Mega Beedrill raids, the following are the best choices if you wish to achieve the feat on your own:

Mega or regular Rayquaza with Air Slash and Dragon Ascent
Shadow or regular Mewtwo with Psycho Cut and Psystrike
Shadow or Mega Salamence with Fire Fang and Fly
Mega or Shadow Blaziken with Fire Spin and Blast Burn.
Mega Charizard Y or X with Fire Spin and Blast Burn
Shadow Heatran with Fire Spin and Magma Storm
Shadow Moltres with Fire Spin and Sky Attack.
Mega Diancie with Rock Throw and Rock Slide
Shadow Rhyperior with Smack Down and Rock Wrecker.
Shadow Metagross with Zen Headbutt and Psychic.

Note that although not necessary, it is recommended that you power up these creatures to level 40 for optimal performance.

Weather boost will also be helpful when you take part in these battles. The following are the useful weather conditions and the corresponding types they boost:

Windy - Flying and Psychic
Partly Cloudy - Rock
Sunny/Clear - Fire

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When attempting to solo defeat Mega Beedrill in Pokemon GO Mega Raids, make sure to form a lobby consisting of only the most powerful counters available to you. Once your battle party faints, simply quit, heal the members, and rejoin using the premade lobby.

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