Beldum Pokédex: Stats, Weaknesses, Evolution and Moves
Beldum
Iron Ball Pokémon
From its rear, Beldum emits a magnetic force that rapidly pulls opponents in. They get skewered on Beldum’s sharp claws.
Beldum Pokédex brings together the essential information for Beldum, including its typing, weaknesses, base stats, abilities, evolution line, forms, Pokédex entries and appearances across Pokémon games. Beldum is National Pokédex #374 and was introduced in Generation III. It is a Steel and Psychic-type Pokémon.
This Beldum Pokédex covers Beldum across the Pokémon series rather than focusing on one game. You can use it to check core stats, weaknesses, evolution, forms, moves, locations and game appearances, then follow the related guides for more detailed game-specific help. From its rear, Beldum emits a magnetic force that rapidly pulls opponents in. They get skewered on Beldum’s sharp claws.
Beldum at a glance
- Type
- STEELPSYCHIC
- Weak to
- FIRE2×GROUND2×GHOST2×DARK2×
- Best base stat
- Defense — 80
- Abilities
- Clear Body, Light ♂etal (Hidden)
- Next evolution
- Metang — Level 20
Beldum Pokédex overview
Beldum has the Steel and Psychic typing, it belongs to Generation III, its Pokédex classification is the Iron Ball Pokémon. From its rear, Beldum emits a magnetic force that rapidly pulls opponents in. They get skewered on Beldum’s sharp claws. The quick facts below bring together the key measurements and species details, while the rest of the Beldum Pokédex breaks down its battle strengths, evolution, forms and appearances in more detail.
Beldum quick facts
- Height
- 0.6 m
- Weight
- 95.2 kg
- Generation
- Generation III
- Growth rate
- Slow
- Capture rate
- 3
- Base happiness
- 35
Beldum Pokédex type and weaknesses
Beldum is weak to Fire, Ground, Ghost and Dark. It resists Psychic, Normal, Grass, Ice, Flying, Rock, Dragon, Steel and Fairy. It is immune to Poison. These matchups come from Beldum's typing, making this a quick way to check which attacking types are super effective against Beldum and which types it can resist more comfortably.
Beldum type effectiveness
Damage taken when Beldum is hit by each type:
Weak to
Resists
Strongly resists
Immune to
Based on Steel / Psychic typing. Abilities may modify these matchups.
Beldum Pokédex stats
Beldum has a base stat total of 300, with Defense as its highest listed base stat at 80. In the Beldum Pokédex, base stats are useful for comparing natural strengths before a particular game layers on level, training, moves, abilities or battle formats. The bars below show the six standard stats side by side, making it easier to see where Beldum is naturally strongest and where its lower base values sit.
Beldum Pokédex abilities
Beldum can have Clear Body and Light ♂etal as its Hidden Ability. Abilities can significantly change how Beldum functions in battle, so they are worth considering alongside its typing and base stats. Any Hidden Ability is identified separately below.
Beldum abilities
Clear Body
Prevents stats from being lowered by other Pokémon.
Light ♂etal Hidden
Halves the Pokémon's weight.
Beldum Pokédex evolution
Beldum evolves into Metang (Level 20). The evolution section shows the family together and includes evolution requirements where they apply, making it easy to see how each stage connects. Each Pokémon in the family can also be opened in its own Pokédex guide.
Beldum evolution family
Beldum evolution requirements
Evolves into
Metang
Level 20
Beldum Pokédex forms and shiny appearance
Beldum has 1 form shown on this Beldum Pokédex page. Alternate forms are grouped together so you can compare them in one place, while the artwork switcher lets you view the standard and shiny appearance when shiny artwork is available.
Beldum Pokédex game appearances
Beldum appears in 20 Pokémon titles, including Alpha Sapphire, Black, Black 2, Diamond, Emerald and Firered. Availability differs between games, so the list below separates each title and makes it easier to see where Beldum appears without assuming the same method or location applies everywhere.
Beldum game availability
This uses imported PokéAPI encounter and game-index records. It does not guarantee current transfer, DLC or event availability.
Where can you find Beldum?
The locations below show where Beldum can be found across Pokémon games, including the encounter method, level range and encounter chance where available. Use the filters to narrow the list to a particular game and find the location information you need.
Beldum encounter locations
| Game | Location | Method | Level | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha Sapphire | Mossdeep City Stevens House | Gift | 1 | 100% | — |
| Diamond | Sinnoh Route 228 Area | Walk | 53 | 20% | Swarm Yes |
| Emerald | Mossdeep City Stevens House | Gift | 5 | 100% | — |
| Heartgold | Johto Safari Zone ♀orest | Walk | 44 | 10% | Johto Safari Blocks Peak ♂in 63 |
| Moon | Mount Hokulani ♂ain | Walk | 25–28 | 10% | — |
| Omega Ruby | Mossdeep City Stevens House | Gift | 1 | 100% | — |
| Pearl | Sinnoh Route 228 Area | Walk | 53 | 20% | Swarm Yes |
| Platinum | Sinnoh Route 228 Area | Walk | 51 | 20% | Swarm Yes |
| Platinum | Sinnoh Route 228 Area | Walk | 52 | 20% | Swarm Yes |
| Ruby | Mossdeep City Stevens House | Gift | 5 | 100% | — |
| Sapphire | Mossdeep City Stevens House | Gift | 5 | 100% | — |
| Soulsilver | Johto Safari Zone ♀orest | Walk | 44 | 10% | Johto Safari Blocks Peak ♂in 63 |
| Sun | Mount Hokulani ♂ain | Walk | 25–28 | 10% | — |
| Ultra Sun | Mount Hokulani East | Walk | 27–30 | 20% | — |
| Ultra Sun | Mount Hokulani West | Walk | 27–30 | 10% | — |
| Ultra ♂oon | Mount Hokulani East | Walk | 27–30 | 20% | — |
| Ultra ♂oon | Mount Hokulani West | Walk | 27–30 | 10% | — |
No encounter records match these filters.
Beldum Pokédex moves
The Beldum Pokédex lists 13 moves below. Use the filters to narrow the list by move name, learning method, type or category. Move availability can differ between games and generations, so check the relevant game details when planning a specific moveset.
Beldum move explorer
13 moves shown
| Level | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tackle | NORMAL | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 | Level Up |
| 1 | Take Down | NORMAL | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 | Level Up |
| — | Iron Defense | STEEL | Status | — | — | 15 | Machine |
| — | Iron Head | STEEL | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | Machine |
| — | Steel Beam | STEEL | Special | 140 | 95 | 5 | Machine |
| — | Take Down | NORMAL | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 | Machine |
| — | Tera Blast | NORMAL | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 | Machine |
| — | Zen Headbutt | PSYCHIC | Physical | 80 | 90 | 15 | Machine |
| — | Headbutt | NORMAL | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 | Tutor |
| — | Iron Defense | STEEL | Status | — | — | 15 | Tutor |
| — | Iron Head | STEEL | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | Tutor |
| — | Steel Beam | STEEL | Special | 140 | 95 | 5 | Tutor |
| — | Zen Headbutt | PSYCHIC | Physical | 80 | 90 | 15 | Tutor |
No moves match these filters.
Beldum Pokédex entries
The Beldum Pokédex entries below let you compare how Beldum has been described across different Pokémon games. Pokédex wording often changes between versions, so reading the entries together is a useful way to see how its description has evolved across the series.
Beldum Pokédex entries
It converses with others by using magnetic pulses. In a swarm, they move in perfect unison.
Instead of blood, a powerful magnetic force courses throughout BELDUM’s body. This POKéMON communicates with others by sending controlled pulses of magnetism.
BELDUM keeps itself floating by generating a magnetic force that repels earth’s natural magnetism. When it sleeps, this POKéMON anchors itself to a cliff using the hooks on its rear.
When BELDUM gather in a swarm, they move in perfect unison as if they were but one POKéMON. They communicate with each other using brain waves.
It uses magnetic waves to converse with its kind. All the cells in its body are magnetic.
It uses magnetic waves to converse with its kind. All the cells in its body are magnetic.
It converses with others by using magnetic pulses. In a swarm, they move in perfect unison.
It converses with others by using magnetic pulses. In a swarm, they move in perfect unison.
The magnetic force generated by its body repels the ground’s natural magnetism, letting it float.
The magnetic force generated by its body repels the ground’s natural magnetism, letting it float.
It converses with others by using magnetic pulses. In a swarm, they move in perfect unison.
It converses with others by using magnetic pulses. In a swarm, they move in perfect unison.
Its cells are all magnetic, and it communicates with others by using magnetic pulses.
Its cells are all magnetic, and it communicates with others by using magnetic pulses.
The magnetic force generated by its body repels the ground’s natural magnetism, letting it float.
It converses with others by using magnetic pulses. In a swarm, they move in perfect unison.
Instead of blood, a powerful magnetic force courses throughout Beldum’s body. This Pokémon communicates with others by sending controlled pulses of magnetism.
Beldum keeps itself floating by generating a magnetic force that repels earth’s natural magnetism. When it sleeps, this Pokémon anchors itself to a cliff using the hooks on its rear.
Its cells are all magnets. It uses magnetism to communicate with others of its kind.
With magnetic traction, it pulls its opponents in close. When they’re in range, it slashes them with its rear claws.
Instead of blood, magnetism flows through its body. When it’s feeling bad, try giving it a magnet.
If you anger it, it will do more than rampage. It will also burst out strong magnetism, causing nearby machines to break.
From its rear, Beldum emits a magnetic force that rapidly pulls opponents in. They get skewered on Beldum’s sharp claws.
The cells in this Pokémon’s body are composed of magnetic material. Instead of blood, magnetic forces flow through Beldum’s body.
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