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.
They converse with one another by using magnetic pulses. In a swarm, they move in perfect unison.
Type-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.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Ground, Ghost, Dark |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Normal, Grass, Ice, Flying, Rock, Dragon, Steel, Fairy |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Psychic |
| 0x (Immune) | Poison |
Volcarona can KO Beldum with Heat Wave (105-124%). Annihilape's Drain Punch hits Beldum for 36-42%. Lokix deals 78-92% with Sucker Punch.
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemGrassyseed NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Beldum View Volcarona builds →Heat Wave 2x105-124%KO | ||
 Annihilape FightingGhost | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityDefiant ItemSitrus Berry NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Beldum View Annihilape builds →Drain Punch36-42% | ||
 Lokix BugDark | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityTintedlens ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Beldum View Lokix builds →Knock Off 2x72-86% U Turn39-46% Sucker Punch 2x78-92% | ||
 Krookodile GroundDark | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMoxie ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Beldum View Krookodile builds →Earthquake 2x112-132%KO Knock Off 2x72-86% Close Combat44-52% | ||
 Cinderace Fire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityLibero ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Beldum View Cinderace builds →U Turn26-31% Sucker Punch 2x52-62% | ||
Beldum kicks off a three-stage evolution line through Metang all the way to Metagross. For breeding, takes forever to hatch with no compatible partners via one egg group. Evolving adds up to 300 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Beldum is genderless and can only breed with Ditto. Part of the Mineral egg group.
Ditto onlyIronhead 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 spread EVs make the boosted hits count. The remaining moves catches resists.
Best Build
Beldum best EVs are Attack and Sp. Def
Physical Attacker Moveset
- Iron Head
- Zen Headbutt
- Iron Defense
- Tera Blast
Physical Attacker Moveset
- Iron Head
- Zen Headbutt
- Iron Defense
- Tera Blast
No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 8.
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No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 8.
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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.
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 to Catch Beldum in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
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 to Catch Beldum in Sword & Shield
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.
Beldum evolves into Metang at level 20. Early evolution, you'll hit it before the third gym in most games.
For a casual playthrough, Beldum works as a placeholder. Steel/Psychic coverage is useful early. The real payoff is Metang. That's where the stats start mattering.
Beldum shows up in 16 games, making it one of the more widely available Pokemon in the series. First catchable in Legends: Z-A, most recently in Ruby & Sapphire and FireRed & LeafGreen.
Debuting in Ruby & Sapphire, Beldum appears in 16 games across 8 generations. A reliable presence in most mainline games, typically found through catching or hatching as a base form.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RSDebut
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves