Beldum (Pokémon)

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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Beldum (disambiguation).

Beldum Iron Ball Pokémon ダンバル Dumbber #0374 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 40 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 introduced in Generation III.

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 mechanical, it still has emotions, the need to eat, and a way of reproducing. Beldum's body lacks blood, and is instead made of cells that are all magnets. It uses magnetism to move, communicate, and control its attacks. Beldum sometimes gathers in swarms, communicating with each other telepathically and magnetically and moving in sync. When enraged, it can cause nearby machines to break from its strong magnetism. Beldum can also use its magnetic force to rapidly pull in enemies and then use its sharp claws to harm them. 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.

Evolution

Beldum evolves into Metang, which evolves into Metagross.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)

Unevolved Beldum  Steel  Psychic

→

First Evolution Metang  Steel  Psychic

→

Second Evolution Metagross  Steel  Psychic

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III Hoenn #190 Kanto #— 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
Generation IV Sinnoh #— Johto #— Diamond It converses with others by using magnetic pulses. In a swarm, they move in perfect unison. Pearl Platinum HeartGold The magnetic force generated by its body repels the ground's natural magnetism, letting it float. SoulSilver
Generation V Unova  B2  W2 : #262 Black It converses with others by using magnetic pulses. In a swarm, they move in perfect unison. White Black 2 Its cells are all magnetic, and it communicates with others by using magnetic pulses. White 2
Generation VI Kalos #— Hoenn #199 X The magnetic force generated by its body repels the ground's natural magnetism, letting it float. Y It converses with others by using magnetic pulses. In a swarm, they move in perfect unison. Omega Ruby Instead of blood, a powerful magnetic force courses throughout Beldum's body. This Pokémon communicates with others by sending controlled pulses of magnetism. Alpha 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.
Generation VII Alola  S  M : #214 Alola  US  UM : #278 Kanto #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!. Sun Its cells are all magnets. It uses magnetism to communicate with others of its kind. Moon With magnetic traction, it pulls its opponents in close. When they're in range, it slashes them with its rear claws. Ultra Sun Instead of blood, magnetism flows through its body. When it's feeling bad, try giving it a magnet. Ultra Moon If you anger it, it will do more than rampage. It will also burst out strong magnetism, causing nearby machines to break.
Generation VIII Galar Crown Tundra #129 Sinnoh #— Hisui #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Legends: Arceus. Sword From its rear, Beldum emits a magnetic force that rapidly pulls opponents in. They get skewered on Beldum's sharp claws. Shield The cells in this Pokémon's body are composed of magnetic material. Instead of blood, magnetic forces flow through Beldum's body. Brilliant Diamond They converse with one another by using magnetic pulses. In a swarm, they move in perfect unison. Shining Pearl
Generation IX Paldea #— Kitakami #— Blueberry #137 Scarlet The magnetic force generated by its body repels the ground’s natural magnetism, letting it float. Violet All its cells are magnets. It communicates with others of its kind by transmitting magnetic forces from its body.

Beldum in the Alola Pokédex	Beldum in the Blueberry Pokédex

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Received from Steven at his house in Mossdeep City (after entering the Hall of Fame) Emerald Received from Steven at his house in Mossdeep City (after entering the Hall of Fame) FireRed LeafGreen Trade Colosseum Trade XD Trade
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Route 228 (Swarm) Platinum Route 228 (Swarm) HeartGold SoulSilver Trade Forretress to Steven at Silph Co. Safari Zone (Forest with 63 Peak points) Pal Park Mountain Pokéwalker Winner's Path
Generation V Black White Breed Metang or Metagross Black 2 White 2 Breed Metang or Metagross Transfer from Dream Radar Dream World Rugged Mountain
Generation VI X Y Breed Metang or Metagross Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Received from Steven at his house in Mossdeep City (after completing the Delta Episode)
Generation VII Sun Moon Mount Hokulani Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Mount Hokulani Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee Unobtainable
Generation VIII Sword Shield TradeVersion 1.3.0+ Expansion Pass Snowslide Slope Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl Route 228 (Swarm) Grand Underground - Rocky Cave, Big Bluff Cavern, Whiteout Cave, Icy Cave, Glacial Cavern (After obtaining the National Pokédex) Legends: Arceus Unobtainable
Generation IX Scarlet Violet TradeVersion 3.0.0+ The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Canyon Biome, Chargestone Cavern, Polar Biome Tera Raid Battles (3★)

In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III Pinball: R&S Ruins (Both Fields) Trozei! Phobosphere, Endless Level 46, Forever Level 46, Mr. Who's Den MD Red MD Blue Mt. Steel (6F-8F), Wish Cave (15F-17F), Solar Cave (1F-4F), Joyous Tower (14F-16F) Ranger Jungle Relic, Go-Rock Base
Generation IV MD Time MD Darkness Crystal Cave (B1F-B7F) MD Sky Crystal Cave (B1F-B7F) Ranger: GS Wireless Tower, Thunder Temple
Generation V Rumble Blast Factory: World Axle - B2F Conquest Illusio (special), Valora (special) Rumble U Toy Collection: A Very Chaotic Battle!
Generation VI Battle Trozei Pitch-Black Cavern: Stage 6 Rumble World Distortion Land: Electromagnetic Plant (All Areas)
Generation VII Rumble Rush Jirachi Sea, Aegislash Sea, Rowlet Sea, Zygarde Sea, Rayquaza Sea, Jirachi SeaFinal, Rowlet SeaFinal, Zygarde SeaFinal
Generation VIII MD DX Mt. Steel (1F-8F), Western Cave (1F-5F), Wish Cave (15F-17F), Solar Cave (1F-4F), Joyous Tower (14F-16F), Purity Forest (14F-16F) Fainted Pokémon: Thunderwave Cave, Stormy Sea, Murky Cave, Southern Cavern
Cross-Generation Shuffle Graucus Hall: Stage 462

In events

Games	Event	Region	Location	Level	Distribution period
ORAS	Steven's Beldum	Japanese region	Nintendo Network	5	November 21, 2014 to January 14, 2015
ORAS	Steven's Beldum	American region	Nintendo Network	5	November 21, 2014 to January 14, 2015
ORAS	Steven's Beldum	PAL region	Nintendo Network	5	November 21, 2014 to January 14, 2015
ORAS	Steven's Beldum	Korean region	Nintendo Network	5	November 21, 2014 to January 14, 2015
ORAS	Steven's Beldum	Taiwanese region	Nintendo Network	5	November 21, 2014 to January 14, 2015

Held items

Games		Held items
Diamond	Pearl	Metal Coat (5%)
Platinum
HeartGold	SoulSilver
Pokéwalker		Shuca Berry (100%)
Omega Ruby	Alpha Sapphire	Iron Plate (Gift Pokémon only, 100%)
Sun	Moon	Metal Coat (5%)
Ultra Sun	Ultra Moon
Sword	Shield	Metal Coat (Expansion Pass required, 5%)
Brilliant Diamond	Shining Pearl	Metal Coat (5%)

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

Beldum is available in Scarlet and Violet Version 3.0.0+.

By leveling up

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

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 011 Tackle Normal Physical 04040 100100% 35

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

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

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM001 TM001 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 085}}85% 20 TM059 TM059 Zen Headbutt Psychic Physical 08080 090}}90% 15 TM099 TM099 Iron Head Steel Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TM104 TM104 Iron Defense Steel Status 0000— 00—}}—% 15 TM170 TM170 Steel Beam Steel Special 140140 095}}95% 5 TM171 TM171 Tera Blast Normal Special 08080 100}}100% 10

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

By breeding

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

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  This Pokémon learns no moves by breeding.

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Beldum 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

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball RS   Acquisition: Catch			Pokémon Trozei! Rarity: Common
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team 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!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 6.4% IQ group: E
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon Body size: Standard (1 tile) How to Recruit: Traveling Pokémon Connected to: Manectric Connection Orb Set: 3 Phrases Normal I'm made out of magnets! …What's a magnet? Low HP (< 50%) Argh… My body may break, but don't worry! Beldum seldom faint, or so I've heard tell.
Pokémon Ranger Group: Steel Poké Assist: Psychic Field move: (Tackle ×1) Loops: 5 Min. exp.: 32 Max. exp.: 62 Browser entry R-190 Beldum throws full-body charges. It can easily shunt aside a small obstacle.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Steel Poké Assist: (present) Steel Field move: (present) (Crush ×1) Poké Assist: (past) Steel Field move: (past) (Crush ×1) Browser entry R-224/N-167 It launches an iron ball to attack.
Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ● Defense ●●● Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush Walking Speed: 2.08 seconds Base HP: 45 Base Attack: 68 Base Defense: 53 Base Speed: 60
Pokémon Conquest HP: ★ Move: Iron Head Attack: ★ Ability 1: Clear Body Ability 2: Bodyguard Ability 3: Run Up Defense: ★★★ Speed: ★ Evolves into Metang when its Defense is 64 or higher Range: 3 Perfect Links: Nobutsuna and Yoshiteru
Pokémon Battle Trozei Steel Attack Power: ★★★★★
Pokémon Shuffle Steel Attack Power: 50 - 100 5 #639 Blockify Sometimes turns two non-Support Pokémon into blocks.
Pokémon GO Base HP: 120 Base Attack: 96 Base Defense: 132 Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 5 km Evolution Requirement: 25 Fast Attacks: Take Down Charged Attacks: Struggle, Frustration, Return

Evolution data

Unevolved Beldum  Steel  Psychic

Level 20 →

First Evolution Metang  Steel  Psychic

Level 45 →

Second Evolution Metagross  Steel  Psychic

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Front Back Front Back
Generation VI X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Front Back Front Back
Generation VII Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Front Back Front Back
Cross-Generation HOME

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

In the anime

Beldum in the anime

Major appearances

Morrison's Beldum

Beldum debuted in Less is Morrison, under the ownership of Morrison. It evolved into a Metang in Saved by the Beldum during Morrison's Ever Grande Conference battle against Jump. It was mostly seen outside its Poké Ball.

Minor appearances

In Zoroark: Master of Illusions, a Beldum was on the Cianwood Greens Pokémon Baccer team with a Metang and Metagross, which competed in the Pokémon Baccer World Cup. It reappeared in Genesect and the Legend Awakened.

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

Ash & Pikachu

Main article: Morrison's Beldum

Similar to his anime counterpart, Morrison owns a Beldum. It appeared in A Clash Of Wills!! Eternal Rivals?!, where it evolved into Metang.

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. They first appeared in Ring Ring Goes Beldum. These same Beldum were called upon to defeat the Mawile herd in Granite Cave when both Ruby and Steven were attacked by them. Four of Steven's Beldum later formed the party that would unseal the legendary giants, which included Sapphire's Lorry and Relly.

A Trainer's Beldum appeared in Truth and the Mastermind Behind Team Skull.

Pokémon + Nobunaga's Ambition ~ Ranse's Color Picture Scroll ~

A Beldum appeared in PNA3.

Pokémon Omega Ruby Crimson Passion and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Indigo Wisdom

Steven owns a Beldum in Pokémon Omega Ruby Crimson Passion and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Indigo Wisdom.

In the TCG

Main article: Beldum (TCG)

Trivia

Promotional artwork of a Shiny Beldum for the Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire release event

• Beldum's number in the Hoenn Pokédex in Generation III 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 in existence.
• Beldum's evolutionary line 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.
  • In Generations III to VII, this move was Take Down, but in Generation VIII, it was swapped for Tackle, even though Take Down was not removed in the Generation VIII games.
• Beldum and its evolutions all share both their standard and hidden Abilities with Registeel.
• In Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire, Beldum is the only in-game event Pokémon that is not a Legendary Pokémon that cannot be obtained with repeatable methods without trading or breeding.

Origin

Beldum seems to be a magnetic robot based on a dumbbell. It also resembles a limb of a Metang or Metagross, a reference to how it evolves. It also resembles security camera, especially when attached to the cliff wall.

Name origin

Beldum and Dumbber may be 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 Metan Transcription of Metang Mandarin Chinese 鐵啞鈴 / 铁哑铃 Tiéyǎlíng From 鐵 / 铁 tié and 啞鈴 / 哑铃 yǎlíng Cantonese Chinese 鐵啞鈴 Tit'álìhng From 鐵 tit and 啞鈴 álìhng

More languages Hindi बलडम Baldum From बल bal and dumbbell; similar to English name Thai ดันบัล Danban Transcription of Japanese name

Related articles

• Morrison's Beldum
• Metagross (UNITE)
• Pokémon fusion

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