Beldum
Steel/Psychic-type, Generation 3. Evolves into Metang for 25 Candy — no raid or PvP ranking of its own.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Take Down Iron Head
Same-type attack bonus on Iron Head. Iron Head costs 50 energy for 60 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Beldum takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 348
- Buddy distance
- 5.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 75,000 Dust + 75 Candy
- Mega Energy (buddy)
- 25 per km
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 558 CP
Beldum moves
1 fast · 1 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Take Down Best | Normal | 7 | 8 | 1.0s | 7 | 8 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iron Head Best STAB | Steel | 60 | 50 | 2.0s | 30 | 1.20 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Take Down | Normal | 5 | 8 | 2 | 2.50 | 4.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iron Head | Steel | 70 | 50 | 1.40 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Take Down (7 DPS); Take Down builds energy fastest (8 EPS).
Evolution
Mega Evolution
Family
Raids
- Raid tier
- 1-Star
- Shiny
- Can be shiny after the raid
- Raid guide
- Full Beldum raid guide
Best counters against Beldum
How to get Beldum
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Raids
- 1-Star raid boss
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Beldum knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 5,000 Dust + 5 Candy → Return
- Mega Evolution
- 200 Mega Energy the first time, less afterwards as your Mega Level rises
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 22 | 844 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 22 | 913 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 526 | 572 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 655 | 711 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 526 | 572 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 398 | 432 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 526 | 572 |
Is Beldum good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Beldum has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Bulk-leaning spread (132 Defense / 120 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- A second charged move costs 75,000 Dust and 75 Candy.
- Shadow Beldum deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more: better for raids, riskier in PvP.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Snow and Windy weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 13 |
| Lv 2 | 43 |
| Lv 3 | 72 |
| Lv 4 | 102 |
| Lv 5 | 131 |
| Lv 6 | 161 |
| Lv 7 | 190 |
| Lv 8 | 220 |
| Lv 9 | 249 |
| Lv 10 | 279 |
| Lv 11 | 307 |
| Lv 12 | 334 |
| Lv 13 | 362 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 390 |
| Lv 15 | 418 |
| Lv 16 | 446 |
| Lv 17 | 474 |
| Lv 18 | 502 |
| Lv 19 | 530 |
| Lv 20 | 558 |
| Lv 21 | 585 |
| Lv 22 | 613 |
| Lv 23 | 641 |
| Lv 24 | 669 |
| Lv 25 | 697 |
| Lv 26 | 725 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 753 |
| Lv 28 | 781 |
| Lv 29 | 809 |
| Lv 30 | 837 |
| Lv 31 | 851 |
| Lv 32 | 865 |
| Lv 33 | 879 |
| Lv 34 | 892 |
| Lv 35 | 906 |
| Lv 36 | 920 |
| Lv 37 | 934 |
| Lv 38 | 948 |
| Lv 39 | 962 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 976 |
| Lv 41 | 989 |
| Lv 42 | 1,001 |
| Lv 43 | 1,014 |
| Lv 44 | 1,026 |
| Lv 45 | 1,039 |
| Lv 46 | 1,052 |
| Lv 47 | 1,065 |
| Lv 48 | 1,077 |
| Lv 49 | 1,091 |
| Lv 50 | 1,104 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0374
- Height
- 0.61 m
- Weight
- 95.20 kg
- Family forms
- 7 released forms
- Game ID
- V0374_POKEMON_BELDUM
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Beldum in Pokemon GO?
Beldum's best moveset is Take Down (fast) with Iron Head (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Beldum's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Beldum takes super effective damage from Dark, Fire, Ghost, Ground-type moves. It resists Poison, Psychic, Dragon, Fairy, Flying, Grass, Ice, Normal, Rock, Steel, so avoid those types against it.
What is Beldum's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Beldum reaches 1,104 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 976 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Beldum?
A perfect 15/15/15 Beldum shows 558 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 697 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
Is Shadow Beldum better than regular Beldum?
Shadow Beldum deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more. For raids the trade is worth it; for PvP the lost bulk often is not. It arrives knowing Frustration, which should be replaced with a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket event before you power it up.
How do you get Beldum in Pokemon GO?
Beldum spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event. It is currently a 1-Star Raids raid boss. It can be traded between trainers.
Can Beldum be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Beldum depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.