Beldum Best Moveset
Steel/Psychic at 55 Attack and 30 Speed with AbilityClear Body preventing stat reductions. Only knows Take Down. The moveset literally has one move. Two evolutions from Metagross's 135 Attack and the Steel/Psychic TermStab that competes at A-Tier.
Beldum was a niche pick at best in Gen III (Ruby, Sapphire & Emerald), rarely seen in standard play. This was Beldum's competitive peak. Its most popular set ran Clearbody with Choice Band, favoring a Hardy nature.
Best Moves
Best Build
Beldum best EVs are Speed and Sp. Def
Utility Moveset
- Take Down
Recommended Teammates
Beldum was a niche pick at best in Gen IV (Diamond, Pearl & Platinum), rarely seen in standard play. Beldum maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Clearbody with Choice Band, favoring a Adamant nature.
Physical Wallbreaker Moveset
- Zen Headbutt
- Iron Head
- Headbutt
- Iron Defense
Recommended Teammates
Beldum was a niche pick at best in Gen V (Black & White / B2W2), rarely seen in standard play. Beldum maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Clearbody with Eviolite, favoring a Adamant nature.
Physical Tank Moveset
- Iron Defense
- Iron Head
- Zen Headbutt
- Headbutt
Recommended Teammates
Beldum was a niche pick at best in Gen VI (X & Y / ORAS), rarely seen in standard play. Beldum maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Clearbody with Eviolite, favoring a Adamant nature.
Physical Tank Moveset
- Iron Head
- Zen Headbutt
- Iron Defense
- Take Down
Recommended Teammates
Beldum was a niche pick at best in Gen VII (Sun & Moon / USUM), rarely seen in standard play. Beldum maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Clearbody with Eviolite, favoring a Adamant nature.
Physical Attacker Moveset
- Iron Head
- Zen Headbutt
- Headbutt
- Iron Defense
Beldum was a niche pick at best in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield / BDSP), rarely seen in standard play. Beldum maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Clearbody with Eviolite, favoring a Brave nature.
Physical Attacker Moveset
- Zen Headbutt
- Iron Head
- Iron Defense
- Headbutt
Recommended Teammates
Beldum was a niche pick at best in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet / Legends Z-A), rarely seen in standard play. Beldum maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Clearbody with Eviolite, favoring a Brave nature.
Physical Attacker Moveset
- Iron Head
- Zen Headbutt
- Iron Defense
- Tera Blast
Beldum Weakness
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 |
What is Beldum Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Beldum
Dragapult can KO Beldum with Shadow Ball (115-136%). Cinderace's Sucker Punch hits Beldum for 52-62%.
 Dragapult DragonGhost | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityInfiltrator ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Beldum View Dragapult builds →U Turn19-23% Draco Meteor46-54% Shadow Ball 2x115-136%KO | ||
 Cinderace Fire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityLibero ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Beldum View Cinderace builds →U Turn26-31% Sucker Punch 2x52-62% | ||
 Landorus Ground | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySheerforce ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves View Landorus builds →
| ||
 Hydreigon DarkDragon | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Beldum View Hydreigon builds →Dark Pulse 2x90-106%KO Draco Meteor36-43% Flash Cannon15-18% | ||
Evolution
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 onlyHow to Get Beldum
Beldum starts showing up in endgame routes at moderate rates across 4 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.
Where To Catch Beldum in SV
Beldum is your first catch on the way to Beldum. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 50-80 across 8 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Beldum ✓Canyon BiomeLv.50-80OverworldPolar BiomeLv.50-80Overworld
Step 2Catch or Evolve into MetangCanyon BiomeLv.50-80OverworldPolar BiomeLv.50-80Overworldor evolve from Beldum (Step 1)
Step 3Evolve into MetagrossBREEDINGAvailableLeave a compatible parent at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Metagross egg.
No wild encounters for Beldum. The 3-stage chain runs through Beldum, which you can catch in the wild from the locations below. Evolve at level 45 once you've got the levels.
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.
Where To Catch Beldum in BDSP
The path to Beldum starts with Beldum at Lv. 53-63 via walking encounters. 1 catchable stage total, with locations listed for each one below.
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.
Where To Catch Beldum in SwSh
The path to Beldum starts with Beldum at Lv. 60-65 via walking encounters. 1 catchable stage total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Beldum ✓Snowslide SlopeLv.60-65OverworldRate 100%ThunderstormSnowslide SlopeLv.60-65OverworldRate 100%RainingSnowslide SlopeLv.60-65OverworldRate 100%SandstormSnowslide SlopeLv.60-65CaveRate 33%Heavy FogSnowslide SlopeLv.60-65CaveRate 25%SnowstormSnowslide SlopeLv.60-65CaveRate 25%Normal WeatherSnowslide SlopeLv.60-65CaveRate 25%SnowingSnowslide SlopeLv.60-65CaveRate 25%OvercastSnowslide SlopeLv.60-65OverworldRate 24%Intense SunSnowslide SlopeLv.60-65OverworldRate 24%Normal WeatherSnowslide SlopeLv.60-65OverworldRate 24%Heavy FogSnowslide SlopeLv.60-65OverworldRate 24%OvercastSnowslide SlopeLv.60-65CaveRate 20%Intense SunSnowslide SlopeLv.60-65OverworldShieldRate 19%SnowstormSnowslide SlopeLv.60-65OverworldRate 19%SnowingSnowslide SlopeLv.60-65OverworldSwordRate 14%Snowstorm
Step 3Evolve into Metagross
Base Stats
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.
From its rear, Beldum emits a magnetic force that rapidly pulls opponents in. They get skewered on Beldum’s sharp claws.
Beldum Guide
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.
Game Availability
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 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RSDebut
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves