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No. 0374

Beldum

Iron Ball Pokémon

Beldum
Official art
SteelPsychic
Height
0.6 m 2′00″
Weight
95.2 kg 209.9 lbs
Base stat total
300 top 86%
Introduced
Gen III
Abilities
Pokédex entryShield
The cells in this Pokémon’s body are composed of magnetic material. Instead of blood, magnetic forces flow through Beldum’s body.
See all 13 entries

Base stats

HP40100–147190–284
Atk5554–117103–229
Def8076–145148–284
SpA3536–9567–185
SpD6058–123112–240
Spe3031–9058–174
Total300Higher than 14% of all Pokémon
HP40Atk55Def80Spe30SpD60SpA35

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 Def.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 30). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+90Max82No SP50Min45Scarf135Tailwind180

At max Speed, Beldum outspeeds 5 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC, and ties 2.

  1. 203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 in usage
  2. 200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 in usage
  3. 190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 in usage
  4. 189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 in usage
  5. 184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 in usage
  6. 178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 in usage
  7. 178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 in usage
  8. 172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 in usage
  9. 169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 in usage
  10. 169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 in usage
  11. 167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 in usage
  12. 167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 in usage
  13. 161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 in usage
  14. 156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 in usage
  15. 150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 in usage
  16. 149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 in usage
  17. 143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 in usage
  18. 128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 in usage
  19. 120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 in usage
  20. 105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 in usage
  21. 101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 in usage
  22. 95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 in usage
  23. 94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 in usage
  24. 90Beldum · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
  25. 90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 in usage
  26. 90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 in usage
  27. 85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 in usage
  28. 82Beldum · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
  29. 80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 in usage
  30. 80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 in usage
  31. 70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 in usage
  32. 60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 in usage
  33. 50Beldum · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Dark2×Fire2×Ghost2×Ground2×

Resists

Psychic¼×Dragon½×Fairy½×Flying½×Grass½×Ice½×Normal½×Rock½×Steel½×

Immune to

Poison0×
Takes normal damage from 4 types
FightingBugWaterElectric

Abilities

  • Clear Body

    Prevents stats from being lowered by other Pokémon.

  • Light MetalHidden ability

    Halves the Pokémon's weight.

Competitive

SV SinglesLC

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Evolution

  1. #0374BeldumSteelPsychic
    1. Level 20#0375MetangSteelPsychic
      1. Level 45#0376MetagrossSteelPsychic

Moves

Level up 1

1TackleInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35

TM / HM / TR 6

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
TM59Zen HeadbuttHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhys8090%15
TM99Iron HeadHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.SteelPhys80100%15
TM104Iron DefenseRaises the user’s Defense by two stages.SteelStatus——15
TM170Steel BeamInflicts damage, and the user takes damage equal to half of its max HP, rounded up.SteelSpec14095%5
TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10

Pokédex entries

Category
Iron Ball Pokémon
Debut
Hoenn · Ruby & Sapphire
Color
Blue
Shape
Habitat
Rough Terrain
Pal Park area
Mountain
Original Hoenn#190Updated Unova#262New Hoenn#199Original Alola#214Original Ula’ula#086Updated Alola#278Updated Ula’ula#099Crown Tundra#129Blueberry#137Lumiose#225

  1. The cells in this Pokémon’s body are composed of magnetic material. Instead of blood, magnetic forces flow through Beldum’s body.

    Shield

  2. From its rear, Beldum emits a magnetic force that rapidly pulls opponents in. They get skewered on Beldum’s sharp claws.

    Sword

  3. If you anger it, it will do more than rampage. It will also burst out strong magnetism, causing nearby machines to break.

    Ultra Moon

  4. Instead of blood, magnetism flows through its body. When it’s feeling bad, try giving it a magnet.

    Ultra Sun

  5. With magnetic traction, it pulls its opponents in close. When they’re in range, it slashes them with its rear claws.

    Moon

  6. Its cells are all magnets. It uses magnetism to communicate with others of its kind.

    Sun

  7. Its cells are all magnetic, and it communicates with others by using magnetic pulses.

    Black 2 · White 2

  8. The magnetic force generated by its body repels the ground’s natural magnetism, letting it float.

    HeartGold · SoulSilver · X

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

    Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Y

  10. It uses magnetic waves to converse with its kind. All the cells in its body are magnetic.

    FireRed · LeafGreen

  11. When BELDUM gather in a swarm, they move in perfect unison as if they were but one Pokémon. They communicate with each other using brain waves.

    Emerald

  12. BELDUM keeps itself floating by generating a magnetic force that repels earth’s natural magnetism. When it sleeps, this Pokémon anchors itself to a cliff using the hooks on its rear.

    Sapphire · Alpha Sapphire

  13. Instead of blood, a powerful magnetic force courses throughout BELDUM’s body. This Pokémon communicates with others by sending controlled pulses of magnetism.

    Ruby · Omega Ruby

Names around the world

Japanese
ダンバル
Japanese (romaji)
Dumbber
Korean
메탕
Chinese (Traditional)
鐵啞鈴
Chinese (Simplified)
铁哑铃
French
Terhal
German
Tanhel
Spanish
Beldum
Italian
Beldum

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation III

Generation IV

Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield
1 Def
Catch rate
3 ≈0.4% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship
35
Base experience
60
Growth rate
Slow

Breeding

Egg groups
Mineral
Gender
Genderless
Hatch time
40 egg cycles ≈10,455 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield: The Crown Tundra 5 areas
  • Frigid Sea (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
  • Giant's Bed (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
  • Path to the Peak (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
  • Snowslide SlopeWalking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
  • Snowslide Slope (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Sword: The Crown Tundra 5 areas
  • Frigid Sea (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
  • Giant's Bed (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
  • Path to the Peak (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
  • Snowslide SlopeWalking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
  • Snowslide Slope (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Ultra Moon 1 area
  • Mount HokulaniWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 27–30
Ultra Sun 1 area
  • Mount HokulaniWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 27–30
Moon 1 area
  • Mount HokulaniWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25–28
Sun 1 area
  • Mount HokulaniWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25–28
Alpha Sapphire 1 area
  • Mossdeep City (Steven's house)Receive as a gift · Lv 1
Omega Ruby 1 area
  • Mossdeep City (Steven's house)Receive as a gift · Lv 1
SoulSilver 2 areas
  • Safari Zone ForestWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 44
  • Silph Co.Trade with an NPC · Lv 31–100
HeartGold 2 areas
  • Safari Zone ForestWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 44
  • Silph Co.Trade with an NPC · Lv 31–100
Platinum 1 area
  • Road 228Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 51–52
Pearl 1 area
  • Road 228Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 53
Diamond 1 area
  • Road 228Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 53
Emerald 1 area
  • Mossdeep City (Steven's house)Receive as a gift · Lv 5
Sapphire 1 area
  • Mossdeep City (Steven's house)Receive as a gift · Lv 5
Ruby 1 area
  • Mossdeep City (Steven's house)Receive as a gift · Lv 5