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No. 0374 · Generation III · Hoenn

Beldum

The Iron Ball Pokémon

TL;DR. Beldum is a steel/psychic-type Pokémon from Generation III. Base Stat Total: 300. It converses with others by using magnetic pulses. In a swarm, they move in perfect unison.

Steel Psychic

It converses with others by using magnetic pulses. In a swarm, they move in perfect unison.

Height0.6 m
Weight95.2 kg
AbilitiesClear Body
HiddenLight Metal
Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 300. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 40
Attack 55
Defense 80
Sp. Attack 35
Sp. Defense 60
Speed 30
Total300
300 base stat total, the 856th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 141st among Steel-types.
80 base Defense, Beldum's strongest stat, ranking 78th of 159 Steel-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Pokémon GO

Beldum in Pokémon GO.

Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Beldum reaches 976 CP at level 40 and 1,117 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack96
GO Defense132
GO Stamina120
Max CP (L40)976
Max CP (L50)1,104
Best buddy (L51)1,117
Raid catch CP 513–558 (L20). Weather boosted 642–697 (L25).

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Quick answers

Common questions about Beldum.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Beldum, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Beldum?

Beldum is a Steel/Psychic-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.

What is Beldum weak to?

Beldum takes 2× damage from Fire, Ground, Ghost, Dark. It has no 4× weaknesses.

What is Beldum resistant to?

Beldum is immune to Poison. It also resists Normal, Grass, Ice, Flying, Rock, Dragon, Steel, Fairy, Psychic.

How does Beldum evolve?

Beldum evolves into Metang (Level 20).

What generation is Beldum from?

Beldum was introduced in Generation III (the Hoenn region). Its Pokédex number is #0374.

What are Beldum's base stats?

Beldum has HP 40, Attack 55, Defense 80, Special Attack 35, Special Defense 60, and Speed 30. Total base stat total: 300.

What are Beldum's abilities?

Beldum can have the ability Clear Body, plus the Hidden Ability Light Metal.

Is Beldum legendary or mythical?

No. Beldum is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.

What is Beldum's best stat?

Beldum's highest base stat is Defense at 80, which ranks 78th of 159 Steel-type Pokémon.

Is Beldum good?

Beldum has a base stat total of 300, the 856th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 141st among Steel-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.

See the full Q&A page for Beldum →
Sprites · Sound

Through the generations.

Beldum as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.

Beldum in Emerald
Gen III Emerald
Beldum in HeartGold / SoulSilver
Gen IV HeartGold / SoulSilver
Beldum in Black / White
Gen V Black / White
Beldum in X / Y
Gen VI X / Y
Beldum in Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon
Gen VII Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon
Beldum 3D render in Pokémon HOME
HOME Modern 3D render
Type matchups

In battle.

Damage multipliers when Beldum is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.

2× Weak to
Fire Ground Ghost Dark
½× Resists
Normal Grass Ice Flying Rock Dragon Steel Fairy
¼× Strongly resists
Psychic
0× Immune to
Poison
Comparison

Beldum vs. the average Steel-type.

Each base stat measured against the mean across all 159 Steel-type Pokémon.

Stat Beldum Steel avg Difference
HP 40 72 -32
Attack 55 76 -21
Defense 80 85 -5
Special Attack 35 82 -47
Special Defense 60 82 -22
Speed 30 67 -37
Total 300 464 -164
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Game appearances

Beldum appears in 29 games.

Every mainline release where Beldum is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.

Gen III
  • 2003 Ruby
  • 2003 Sapphire
  • 2004 FireRed
  • 2004 LeafGreen
  • 2005 Emerald
Gen IV
  • 2007 Diamond
  • 2007 Pearl
  • 2009 Platinum
  • 2010 HeartGold
  • 2010 SoulSilver
Gen V
  • 2011 Black
  • 2011 White
  • 2012 Black 2
  • 2012 White 2
Gen VI
  • 2013 X
  • 2013 Y
  • 2014 Alpha Sapphire
  • 2014 Omega Ruby
Gen VII
  • 2016 Moon
  • 2016 Sun
  • 2017 Ultra Moon
  • 2017 Ultra Sun
Gen VIII
  • 2019 Shield
  • 2019 Sword
  • 2020 Crown Tundra DLC
Gen IX
  • 2023 Indigo Disk DLC
  • 2025 Legends: Z-A
  • 2026 Pokémon Pokopia
Side games + live service
  • 2016 Pokémon GO
Pokémon Champions: Champions availability TBD . Full roster pending official reveal.
Where to find

Catch Beldum in the wild.

Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 12 games have a known habitat.

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Sinnoh Route 228
Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire
Mossdeep City Stevens House
Sun, Moon
Mount Hokulani Main
Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon
Mount Hokulani EastMount Hokulani West
Pokémon anime

Beldum appears in 2 episodes.

From AG118 (2005-03-10) through AG126 (2005-04-28).