Beldum
Beldum is a Steel/Psychic type Pokémon introduced in Generation 3. It is known as the Iron Ball Pokémon
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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) |
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.
Evolution chart
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. |
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| 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. |
Moves learned by Beldum
Moves learnt by level up
Beldum learns the following moves in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon at the levels specified.
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 | Cat. | 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.
Moves learnt by level up
Beldum learns the following moves in Pokémon Sun & Moon at the levels specified.
Egg moves
Beldum does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Sun & Moon.
Moves learnt by TM
Beldum cannot be taught any TM moves in Pokémon Sun & 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 Sun & Moon.
Beldum sprites
| Type | Generation 3 | Generation 4 | Generation 5 | Generation 6 | Generation 7 | Generation 8 |
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| Normal |
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| Shiny |
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Where to find Beldum
| Ruby Sapphire |
Mossdeep City |
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| 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 |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Sword Shield |
Trade/migrate from another game |
Answers to Beldum questions
- Can you get a Pineco in Heart Gold after you get the National Dex?
- Where can I find a Beldum in Pokemon Diamond?
- Can I breed a new shiny from my shiny Beldum?
- Can I breed Beldum with Bronzor?
- Does synchronizing after using skill swap in SOS hunting ACTUALLY work?
- What level are the swarm beldum at?
- Where can I get beldum in emerald?
- Where to find Beldum in Sun/Moon??
- Questions about Beldum.
- Why does Beldum have the same catch rate as Arceus?
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Other languages
| English | Beldum |
|---|---|
| Japanese | ダンバル (Dumbber) |
| German | Tanhel |
| French | Terhal |
Name origin
- dumbbell
- small training weight