Beldum (Pokémon)

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Beldum ダンバル Dumbber #374 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Steel Psychic Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Clear Body Cacophony Cacophony Light Metal Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Cacophony
Gender ratio Gender unknown	Catch rate 3 (1.6%)
Breeding Egg Group Mineral Hatch time 41 cycles
Height 2'00" 0.6 m Beldum 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 209.9 lbs. 95.2 kg Beldum 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield 103 Gen. III-IV Unknown IV 60 V+	Leveling rate Slow
EV yield Total: 1 Beldum 0 HP 0 Atk 1 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Blue	Base friendship 35
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Beldum (Japanese: ダンバル Dumbber) is a dual-type Steel/Psychic Pokémon.

It evolves into Metang starting at level 20, which evolves into Metagross starting at level 45.

Biology

Beldum is a robotic Pokémon that has a long body with a set of claws sticking out of its rear end. It has one large, red eye in the center of its nearly spherical head, which is set into a ball-and-socket joint at its front end. A short crest projects from its body and extends over its head. Even though Beldum is a mechanical creature, it still has emotions, the need to eat, and a way of reproducing. Beldum's body lacks blood, and is instead powered by a magnetic force. It uses magnetism to move, communicate, and control its attacks. Beldum sometimes gathers in swarms, communicating with each other telepathically. Beldum is scarce in the wild, but it does tend to inhabit areas with rugged terrain. It anchors itself to a cliff using its hooks when it sleeps.

In the anime

Beldum in the anime

Major appearances

Morrison's Beldum

Beldum first appeared in Less is Morrison where it belonged to Morrison. It evolved into Metang in Saved by the Beldum.

Minor appearances

A Beldum appeared in Zoroark: Master of Illusions under the ownership of a Pokémon Baccer participant.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry AG118 Beldum May's Pokédex Beldum, the Iron Ball Pokémon. Beldum floats by emitting magnetic waves from its body to repel the Earth's magnetic field. They launch their claws into cliffs where they sleep.

In the manga

Beldum in Pokémon Adventures

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

In Pokémon Adventures, Steven owns a large amount of Beldum that serve, along with a Metang and Metagross, as miners that help him unearth rare stones in various caves around Hoenn. These same Beldum were called upon to defeat the Mawile herd in Granite Cave when both Ruby and Steven were attacked by them.

In the TCG

Main article: Beldum (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation I Red {{{redbluedex}}} Blue Yellow {{{yellowdex}}} Stadium {{{stadiumdex}}}
Generation II Gold {{{golddex}}} Silver {{{silverdex}}} Crystal {{{crystaldex}}} Stadium 2 Unknown
Generation III Ruby Instead of blood, a powerful magnetic force courses throughout Beldum's body. This Pokémon communicates with others by sending controlled pulses of magnetism. Sapphire 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. Emerald 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. FireRed It uses magnetic waves to converse with its kind. All the cells in its body are magnetic. LeafGreen {{{leafgreendex}}}
Generation IV Diamond It converses with others by using magnetic pulses. In a swarm, they move in perfect unison. Pearl {{{pearldex}}} Platinum {{{platinumdex}}} HeartGold The magnetic force generated by its body repels the ground's natural magnetism, letting it float. SoulSilver {{{soulsilverdex}}}
Generation V Black It converses with others by using magnetic pulses. In a swarm, they move in perfect unison. White {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 Its cells are all magnetic, and it communicates with others by using magnetic pulses. White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X The magnetic force generated by its body repels the ground's natural magnetism, letting it float. Y It converses with others by magnetic pulses. In a swarm, they move in perfect unison.

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation I Red Blue None Trade Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow None Trade
Generation II Gold Silver None Trade Crystal None Trade
Generation III Ruby Sapphire One Steven's house in Mossdeep City Emerald One Steven's house in Mossdeep City FireRed LeafGreen None Trade Colosseum None Trade XD None Trade
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Swarm Route 228 Platinum Swarm Route 228 HeartGold SoulSilver Rare Trade with Steven Stone; Johto Safari Zone Pal Park Mountain Pokéwalker Winner's Path
Generation V Black White None Breed Metang or Metagross Black 2 White 2 None Breed Metang or Metagross; Pokémon Dream Radar Dream World Rugged Mountain
Generation VI X Y None Trade

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire	Ruins
Pokémon Trozei!	Phobosphere Endless Level 46 Forever Level 46 Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red/Blue Rescue Team	Mt. Steel (6F-8F) Wish Cave (15F-17F) Solar Cave (15F-17F) Joyous Tower (14F-16F)
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time/Darkness	Crystal Cave (B1-B7)
Pokémon Ranger	Jungle Relic Go-Rock Squad Base
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs	Wireless Tower Thunder Temple
Pokémon Rumble Blast	Factory: World Axle - B2F

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Diamond	Pearl	Metal Coat (5%)
Platinum
HeartGold	SoulSilver	Metal Coat (5%)
Pokéwalker		Shuca Berry (100%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 40		100 - 147	190 - 284
Attack: 55		54 - 117	103 - 229
Defense: 80		76 - 145	148 - 284
Sp. Atk: 35		36 - 95	67 - 185
Sp. Def: 60		58 - 123	112 - 240
Speed: 30		31 - 90	58 - 174
Total: 300	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 3/4 ★★★☆	Power 3/4 ★★★☆
Skill 1/1 ★	Stamina 3/3 ★★★
Jump 3/4 ★★★☆	Total 13/16 ★★☆

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal ½× Fighting 1× Flying ½× Poison 0× Ground 2× Rock ½× Bug 1× Ghost 2× Steel ½× Fire 2× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic ¼× Ice ½× Dragon ½× Dark 2× Fairy ½× None

Weak to: Normal ½× Fighting 1× Flying ½× Poison 0× Ground 2× Rock ½× Bug 1× Ghost 2× Steel ½× Fire 2× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic ¼× Ice ½× Dragon ½× Dark 2× Fairy ½× None

Immune to: Normal ½× Fighting 1× Flying ½× Poison 0× Ground 2× Rock ½× Bug 1× Ghost 2× Steel ½× Fire 2× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic ¼× Ice ½× Dragon ½× Dark 2× Fairy ½× None

Resistant to: Normal ½× Fighting 1× Flying ½× Poison 0× Ground 2× Rock ½× Bug 1× Ghost 2× Steel ½× Fire 2× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic ¼× Ice ½× Dragon ½× Dark 2× Fairy ½× None

Notes: If this Pokémon is given a Ring Target, the effectiveness of  Poison-type  moves is 1×. Prior to Generation VI, the effectiveness of  Dark-type  moves was 1×. Prior to Generation VI, the effectiveness of  Ghost-type  moves was 1×.

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation VI Other generations: III - IV - V - VII - VIII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  00Start Take Down Normal Physical 09090 08585% 20

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Beldum Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Beldum Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation V Other generations: III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
TM		Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
This Pokémon learns no moves by TM.
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Beldum Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Beldum Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation V Other generations: III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Father	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
This Pokémon learns no moves by breeding.
Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Beldum in Generation V Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Beldum in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Beldum Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Beldum Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation V Other generations: III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Game				Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
B	W	B2	W2	Iron Defense	Steel	Status	—	—%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Iron Head	Steel	Physical	80	100%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Zen Headbutt	Psychic	Physical	80	90%	15
A black abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Beldum can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Beldum cannot be tutored the move in that game Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Beldum Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Beldum Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

Dream World moves

Generation V Other generations: III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Event	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
Rugged Mountain	Zen Headbutt	Psychic	Physical	80	90%	15
Rugged Mountain	Iron Head	Steel	Physical	80	100%	15
A superscript level indicates that Beldum can learn this move normally in Generation V at that level Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Beldum Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Beldum Click on the generation numbers at the top to see event moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball  N/A  Not available		Pokémon Pinball RS     Acquisition: Catch		Pokémon Trozei!    Rarity: Common
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team File:MDP RT 374.png Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 7.8% Friend Area: Magnetic Quarry Phrases 51%-100% HP I converse with others using magnetism. +++-+--+ 26%-50% HP My HP has declined to approximately half. 1%-25% HP I can't do this... My magnetism is weakening... Level up My level's gone up! My magnetism has too! Partner phrases 51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%. Level up My level's gone up! My magnetism has too!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 6.4% IQ group: E
Pokémon Ranger Group:  Steel  Poké Assist: ( Psychic ) Field move: (Tackle ×1) Loops: 5 Min. exp.: 32 Max. exp.: 62 Browser entry   Beldum throws full-body charges. It can easily shunt aside a small obstacle.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Poké Assist: Field move:  Steel  ( Steel ) Past ( Normal ) (Crush ×1) Past (Electrify ×1) Browser entry   It launches an iron ball to attack.
Pokémon Rumble N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed			Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ● Defense ●●● Speed ●●● Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond Strong: {{{Park2strong}}} Weak: {{{Park2weak}}} PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
Pokémon Conquest HP: ★ Move: Iron Head Attack: ★ Ability 1: Clear Body Defense: ★★★ Ability 2: Bodyguard Speed: ★ Ability 3: Run Up Evolves into Metang when its Defense is 64 or higher Range: 3 Perfect Links: Nobutsuna and Yoshiteru

Evolution

Unevolved Beldum  Steel  Psychic

Level 20 →

First Evolution Metang  Steel  Psychic

Level 45 →

Second Evolution Metagross  Steel  Psychic

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow		Red (Ja)	Green	Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I.
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal				Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation II.
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald		FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum		HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
V	Black	White	Black 2	White 2			Back

For other sprites and images, please see Beldum images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• Beldum's number in the Hoenn Pokédex and the Fiore Browser are the same: 190.
• Beldum, along with its evolved forms, are the only non-legendary Pokémon to have a catch rate of 3, which is the lowest possible. In Generation III, this low catch rate would never take effect, unless the player is cheating or encountering a Ditto that transforms into Beldum. However, in Generation IV, wild Beldum can be encountered during swarms on Route 228.
• Up until Pokémon Platinum, Beldum could not learn any move except Take Down and incidentally could not damage Ghost-type Pokémon outside of Struggle.
• Despite depictions of Beldum levitating in the anime and Pokédex entries noting that they are able to float through the air by employing powerful electromagnetic waves, Beldum does not have the Ability Levitate. However, as of Generation IV, Beldum's evolution Metang can learn Magnet Rise which simulates Levitate for a short period of time.
• Beldum's evolutionary family evolves into their next-stage forms the earliest of all the pseudo-legendary Pokémon—Beldum into Metang at level 20, and Metang into Metagross at level 45.
• Beldum is the only member of a pseudo-legendary Pokémon evolutionary line that only learns one move by level up.

Origin

Beldum seems to be a magnetic robot based on a dumbbell. It also bears a partial resemblance to a bullet, which suits its jet-like flying ability and single move. It also resembles a limb of a Metang or Metagross, a reference to how it evolves.

Name origin

Beldum and Dumbber are derived from dumbbell, a small weight used in weight training.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese ダンバル Dumbber From dumbbell French Terhal From haltère Spanish Beldum Same as English name German Tanhel From Hantel Italian Beldum Same as English name Korean 메탕 Metang Same as Metang's name Mandarin Chinese 鐵啞鈴 Tié Yǎ Líng Literally "Iron dumbbell". Cantonese Chinese

More languages

Related articles

• Morrison's Beldum

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