Beldum sits at the start of its evolution line — not yet at full power, but that changes fast. Most trainers push through to Metagross as fast as possible. Known as the Iron Ball Pokemon. Flexible enough to run physical or special sets.
Nothing fancy in Beldum's spread. It leans mixed with Defense out front. And you'll get 1 Defense EV per KO for it. Follows a slow 1.25M XP grind.
They converse with one another by using magnetic pulses. In a swarm, they move in perfect unison.
Beldum Weakness
GoodType-wise, Beldum takes extra damage from Fire, Ground, Ghost, and Dark. Poison moves do nothing thanks to a full immunity. It resists 9 types, so it can switch into a lot of moves safely.
Beldum kicks off a three-stage evolution line through Metang all the way to Metagross. For breeding, takes forever to hatch with plenty of partners via one egg group. Evolving adds up to 300 stat points total.
How to Evolve
Breed Beldum (with patience) with 84 breeding partners from the Mineral egg group.
Ditto only
Ironhead is the main STAB option after a Iron Defense boost. Eviolite gives Beldum a bulk boost that only works before full evolution to survive the setup turn, and a spread EV build EVs make the boosted hits count. The remaining moves catches resists.
Best Build
Best Beldum Moveset
- Iron Head
- Zen Headbutt
- Iron Defense
- Tera Blast
A compact toolkit overall. The offense runs through Steel Beam and Iron Head for Beldum, with Normal coverage doing what it can. Don't expect versatility from this one.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
A compact toolkit overall. The offense runs through Steel Beam and Iron Head for Beldum, with Normal coverage doing what it can. Don't expect versatility from this one.
A compact toolkit overall. The offense runs through Steel and Psychic STAB for Beldum, with Normal coverage doing what it can. Don't expect versatility from this one.
A compact toolkit overall. The offense runs through Iron Head and Zen Headbutt for Beldum, with Normal coverage doing what it can. Don't expect versatility from this one.
No wild encounters for Beldum in Scarlet & Violet. It's available in Ruby, Emerald, or Brilliant Diamond and can be transferred over. The details below show where to find it.
Beldum doesn't appear in Legends: Z-A. Transfer it from Ruby, Emerald, or Brilliant Diamond to add it to your collection. Check the source games below for encounter details.
high spawn rates for Beldum across 12 locations in endgame routes. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.
Best Locations
You can catch Beldum through 12 walking encounters from Lv. 53-63, but availability differs between Shining Pearl and Brilliant Diamond. Some spots are exclusive to one version.
high spawn rates across 30 locations for Beldum in endgame routes. Scroll the sorted list below and pick whichever spot sits closest to your current route. The rate differences between locations are worth comparing.
Best Locations
30 walking encounters at Lv. 60-65 for Beldum across Shield and Sword. A few locations are version-exclusive, so your copy of the game affects what's available.
At 300 BST, Beldum is firmly in pre-evolution territory. Evolve it into Metang before bringing it to any serious fight.
Beldum evolves into Metang at level 20. Beldum is the base form in a 3-stage evolutionary line.
Clear Body is the go-to ability for Beldum. It prevents stats from being lowered by other Pokémon. Its hidden ability Light Metal can work in specific setups.
Beldum is a physical attacker with base 55 Attack. But the speed tells the real story — base 30 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go.
Beldum appears in 16 games, including Ruby & Sapphire, FireRed & LeafGreen, and Emerald.
Debuting in Ruby & Sapphire, Beldum appears in 16 games across 7 generations. A reliable presence in most mainline games, typically found through catching or hatching as a base form.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRSDebut
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A