Stats & Training
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.
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 |
 Annihilape FightingGhost | A | |
Ghost is super effective against BeldumView Annihilape → | ||
 Krookodile GroundDark | A | |
Ground is super effective against BeldumView Krookodile → | ||
In Legends: Z-A, Annihilape's Drain Punch hits Beldum for 36-42%. Krookodile threatens a KO with Earthquake (112-132%).
Annihilape FightingGhost | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityDefiant ItemSitrus Berry NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Beldum View Annihilape builds →Drain Punch36-42% | ||
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% | ||
Legends: Z-A 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
Legends: Z-A Beldum Best Moveset
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 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
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
How to Get Beldum in Legends: Z-A
Beldum Guide
Beldum evolves into Metang at level 20. Early evolution, you'll hit it before the third gym in most games.
In Legends: Z-A, 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 is catchable in Legends: Z-A. Check the Locations section above for specific routes, encounter rates, and methods. It also appears in 15 other games across the series.
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 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