Beldum

Contents
Info
Base stats
Evolution chart
Pokédex entries
Moves learned
Sprites
Locations
Language

Beldum is a Steel/Psychic type Pokémon introduced in Generation 3. It is known as the Iron Ball Pokémon.

Pokédex data

National №	374
Type	Steel Psychic
Species	Iron Ball Pokémon
Height	0.6 m (2′00″)
Weight	95.2 kg (209.9 lbs)
Abilities	1. Clear Body Light Metal (hidden ability)
Local №	190 (Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald) 262 (Black 2/White 2) 199 (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire) 214 (Sun/Moon — Alola dex) 278 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex) 129 (The Crown Tundra)

Training

EV yield	1 Defense
Catch rate	3 (0.4% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship	35 (lower than normal)
Base Exp.	60
Growth Rate	Slow

Breeding

Egg Groups	Mineral
Gender	Genderless
Egg cycles	40 (10,024–10,280 steps)

Base stats

HP	40	190	284
Attack	55	103	229
Defense	80	148	284
Sp. Atk	35	67	185
Sp. Def	60	112	240
Speed	30	58	174
Total	300	Min	Max

The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Beldum.

Nor	Fir	Wat	Ele	Gra	Ice	Fig	Poi	Gro
½	2			½	½		0	2

Fly	Psy	Bug	Roc	Gho	Dra	Dar	Ste	Fai
½	¼		½	2	½	2	½	½

Evolution chart

#374
Beldum
Steel · Psychic

(Level 20)

#375
Metang
Steel · Psychic

(Level 45)

#376
Metagross
Steel · Psychic

Beldum changes

In Generations 3-4, Beldum has a base experience yield of 103.

Pokédex entries

Ruby	Instead of blood, a powerful magnetic force courses throughout BELDUM’s body. This POKéMON communicates with others by sending controlled pulses of magnetism.
Sapphire	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.
FireRed LeafGreen	It uses magnetic waves to converse with its kind. All the cells in its body are magnetic.
Emerald	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.
Diamond Pearl Platinum	It converses with others by using magnetic pulses. In a swarm, they move in perfect unison.
HeartGold SoulSilver	The magnetic force generated by its body repels the ground’s natural magnetism, letting it float.
Black White	It converses with others by using magnetic pulses. In a swarm, they move in perfect unison.
Black 2 White 2	Its cells are all magnetic, and it communicates with others by using magnetic pulses.
X	The magnetic force generated by its body repels the ground’s natural magnetism, letting it float.
Y	It converses with others by using magnetic pulses. In a swarm, they move in perfect unison.
Omega Ruby	Instead of blood, a powerful magnetic force courses throughout Beldum’s body. This Pokémon communicates with others by sending controlled pulses of magnetism.
Alpha Sapphire	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.
Sun	Its cells are all magnets. It uses magnetism to communicate with others of its kind.
Moon	With magnetic traction, it pulls its opponents in close. When they’re in range, it slashes them with its rear claws.
Ultra Sun	Instead of blood, magnetism flows through its body. When it’s feeling bad, try giving it a magnet.
Ultra Moon	If you anger it, it will do more than rampage. It will also burst out strong magnetism, causing nearby machines to break.
Sword	From its rear, Beldum emits a magnetic force that rapidly pulls opponents in. They get skewered on Beldum’s sharp claws.
Shield	The cells in this Pokémon’s body are composed of magnetic material. Instead of blood, magnetic forces flow through Beldum’s body.

Moves learned by Beldum

In other generations
3
4
5
6
7

Sword/Shield Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon

Moves learnt by level up

Beldum learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
1	Tackle	Normal		40	100

Egg moves

Beldum does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Sword & Shield.

Moves learnt by TM

Beldum cannot be taught any TM moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield.

Moves learnt by TR

Beldum is compatible with these Technical Records in Pokémon Sword & Shield:

TR	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
46	Iron Defense	Steel	—	—
69	Zen Headbutt	Psychic	80	90
74	Iron Head	Steel	80	100

Moves learnt by level up

Beldum learns the following moves in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
1	Take Down	Normal		90	85

Egg moves

Beldum does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.

Move Tutor moves

Beldum can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon from move tutors (details):

Move	Type	Power	Acc.
Iron Defense	Steel	—	—
Iron Head	Steel	80	100
Zen Headbutt	Psychic	80	90

Moves learnt by TM

Beldum cannot be taught any TM moves in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.

Transfer-only moves

Beldum can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.	Method
Headbutt	Normal		70	100	Generation 4 — Move tutor

In other generations
3
4
5
6
7

Beldum sprites

Type	Generation 3	Generation 4	Generation 5	Generation 6	Generation 7	Generation 8
Normal
Shiny						—

See all Beldum sprites

Where to find Beldum

Ruby Sapphire	Mossdeep City
FireRed LeafGreen	Trade/migrate from another game
Emerald	Mossdeep City
Diamond Pearl Platinum	Route 228
HeartGold SoulSilver	Silph Co.
Black White Black 2 White 2	Breed Metang/Metagross
X Y	Trade/migrate from another game
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire	Mossdeep City
Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon	Mount Hokulani
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee	Not available in this game
Sword Shield	Snowslide Slope

Answers to Beldum questions

Other languages

English, Spanish, Italian	Beldum
Japanese	ダンバル (Dumbber)
German	Tanhel
French	Terhal

Name origin

dumbbell: small training weight