How do you get Shadow Beldum in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Beldum can be obtained in Pokemon GO through several methods: wild encounters, rescuing Shadow Shadow Beldum from Team GO Rocket, and trading with other trainers. Walking Shadow Beldum as your buddy earns 1 candy every 5.0 km.

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Shadow Beldum

Q: What are Shadow Beldum's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Beldum is a Steel/Psychic-type Pokemon weak to Dark, Fire, Ghost, Ground-type moves in Pokemon GO. When battling against Shadow Beldum, use attackers with these move types for super effective damage. On the other hand, Shadow Beldum resists Poison, Psychic, Dragon, Fairy, Flying, Grass, Ice, Normal, Rock, Steel-type moves.

Q: What is Shadow Beldum's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Beldum's maximum CP is 1,104 at level 50 (requires XL Candy), or 976 at level 40. Its base stats are 96 Attack, 132 Defense, and 120 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 348. Power up costs from level 20 to 50 total approximately 135,000 Stardust.

Q: What CP is a 100% IV Shadow Beldum?

A perfect 15/15/15 IV Shadow Beldum has 558 CP at level 20 (from raids or eggs), 697 CP at level 25 (weather boosted catch), and 1,104 CP at level 50 fully powered up. If you catch a Shadow Beldum showing 558 CP from a raid, it has perfect IVs — definitely keep it and invest.

Q: Can Shadow Beldum be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Shiny Shadow Beldum availability in Pokemon GO depends on whether Niantic has released its shiny form. Check the current events page for any boosted shiny rates during special events.

Best moveset, PvP rankings, counters & stats for Pokemon GO.

Steel Psychic

Max CP 1,104 Take Down + Iron Head Snow Windy

Salamence | Metang

Shadow Beldum is a Steel/Psychic-type Pokemon in Pokemon GO, originally from the Hoenn region (#374, Generation 3). With a max CP of 1,104 and base stats of 96/132/120 (Atk/Def/Sta), Shadow Beldum has a total stat product of 348.

Shadow Beldum is weak to Dark, Fire, Ghost, Ground-type moves. It resists Poison, Psychic, Dragon, Fairy, Flying, Grass, Ice, Normal, Rock, Steel-type attacks. Shadow Beldum is a 5.0 km buddy Pokemon.

Stats

Max CP

1,104

Lv.40: 976 Lv.50: 1,104

Attack 96

Defense 132

Stamina 120

Total 348

Buddy 5.0 km Gen 3 · Hoenn 2nd Move: 75,000 Dust · 75 Candy

Type Chart

Weak to

Resists

Moves

Fast Moves

Take Down

DPS

7.0 PWR 8 EN 1.0s DUR 8 EPS Partly Cloudy

Charged Moves

Iron Head STAB

DPS

60.0 PWR 50 EN 2.0s DUR

Best Moveset Analysis

Among fast moves, the highest DPS option is Take Down (7 DPS), while Take Down generates energy the fastest (8 EPS).

Evolution

Beldum

25 Candy

Metang

100 Candy

Metagross

300 Mega Energy

Mega Metagross Mega

Forms & Variants

Shadow Metagross Shadow

Raid Guide

Shadow Beldum as Raid Boss

Not Currently in Raids

Shadow Beldum is not currently available as a raid boss. When Shadow Beldum returns to raids, here are the best counters to defeat it. A 100% IV Shadow Beldum from raids would have 558 CP at level 20, or 697 CP at level 25 with weather boost.

How to Get Shadow Beldum

Shadow Beldum can be encountered in the wild in Pokemon GO.

A Shadow version of Shadow Beldum is available from Team GO Rocket. Shadow Shadow Beldum knows Frustration as its charged move, which can be removed with a Charged TM. Purifying costs 5,000 Stardust and 5 Candy, and the purified form learns Return. Walking Shadow Beldum as your buddy earns 1 candy every 5.0 km.

Shadow Beldum Catch CP

These are the possible CP values when encountering Shadow Beldum in different scenarios. The range shows minimum (lowest IV floor) to maximum (100% perfect IV).

Wild Catch

Level 1–30

22 – 844 CP

Wild (Weather Boost)

Level 1–35

22 – 913 CP

Raid Catch

Level 20

526 – 572 CP

Raid (Weather Boost)

Level 25

655 – 711 CP

Egg Hatch

Level 20

526 – 572 CP

Research Encounter

Level 15

398 – 432 CP

GO Battle League

Level 20

526 – 572 CP

A 100% IV Shadow Beldum from raids or eggs will show 558 CP at level 20. If you see this number, don't hesitate — it's a perfect catch!

Trainer Tips

Shadow Beldum is a Steel/Psychic-type Pokemon with a stat total of 348. With its bulk spread of 132 Defense and 120 Stamina, Shadow Beldum has solid survivability in battles.

Watch out for Dark, Fire, Ghost, Ground-type moves when using Shadow Beldum. These types deal super effective damage that can cut into Shadow Beldum's performance.

Shadow Beldum's moves get a damage boost in Snow and Windy weather. Take advantage of weather conditions to maximize your DPS in raids and gym battles.

Unlocking a second charged move costs 75,000 Stardust and 75 Candy.

Should I Invest in Shadow Beldum?

Power-Up Costs

Level 20 → 40 (Standard)

135,000 Stardust

15 Candy

Level 40 → 50 (XL Candy)

0 Stardust

0 XL Candy

Total (20 → 50)

135,000 Stardust

Verdict

Collector's Pick
Shadow Beldum is a Steel/Psychic-type Pokemon with base stats of 96/132/120 (Atk/Def/Sta) and a max CP of 1,104. While it doesn't currently rank among the top raid attackers or PvP contenders, every Pokemon has its place in a trainer's collection. Shadow Beldum may shine during specific events, in limited-format cups, or when new moves are added in future updates. For now, hold onto a good IV specimen but save your Stardust and Candy for more impactful investments unless you're a dedicated fan of this Pokemon.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best moveset for Shadow Beldum in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Beldum has multiple viable movesets depending on the battle format. The ideal moveset varies based on whether you are using Shadow Beldum for raids, gym battles, or PvP — check the moves section above for a full breakdown of each move's DPS, energy cost, and coverage.

What are Shadow Beldum's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Beldum is weak to Dark, Fire, Ghost, Ground-type moves. On the other hand, Shadow Beldum resists Poison, Psychic, Dragon, Fairy, Flying, Grass, Ice, Normal, Rock, Steel-type attacks, so avoid using those types against it. To counter Shadow Beldum effectively in raids and gyms, build a team using its weakest type matchups and pick attackers that have STAB moves of those types.

What is Shadow Beldum's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Beldum's maximum CP is 1,104 at level 50 (with XL Candy), or 976 at level 40. Reaching level 50 requires XL Candy, which is only available to trainers level 31 and above — earning XL Candy involves catching, hatching, transferring, and walking Pokemon. Shadow Beldum's CP is calculated from its base stats: 96 Attack, 132 Defense, and 120 Stamina. Powering up from level 40 to 50 requires a significant investment of XL Candy and Stardust, so plan your resources carefully. A 100% IV Shadow Beldum caught from raids or eggs (level 20) will have 558 CP, or 697 CP with weather boost (level 25).

What CP is a 100% IV Shadow Beldum?

A perfect 15/15/15 IV Shadow Beldum has the following CP at key levels: 418 CP at level 15 (research encounters), 558 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches), 697 CP at level 25 (weather-boosted raids), and 1,104 CP at level 50 fully powered up. If you catch a perfect IV Shadow Beldum, it is worth investing Stardust and Candy to power it up, especially if Shadow Beldum ranks well in raids or PvP. A 100% IV (also called a "hundo") is the rarest IV combination, so tag and favorite it to make sure you don't accidentally transfer it.

How to get Shadow Beldum in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Beldum can be found in the wild, though it may be rare depending on your biome and current events.

Can Shadow Beldum be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Shiny Shadow Beldum's availability depends on whether Niantic has released its shiny form. Not all Pokemon have their shiny forms available yet. Check the current events page and Community Day announcements for any updates on shiny Shadow Beldum availability and boosted shiny rates during special events.

Max CP per Level

L1 13 CP

L5 131 CP

L10 279 CP

L15 418 CP

L20 558 CP

L25 697 CP

L30 837 CP

L35 906 CP

L40 976 CP

L50 1,104 CP

L1 13

L2 43

L3 72

L4 102

L5 131

L6 161

L7 190

L8 220

L9 249

L10 279

L11 307

L12 334

L13 362

L14 390

L15 418

L16 446

L17 474

L18 502

L19 530

L20 558

L21 585

L22 613

L23 641

L24 669

L25 697

L26 725

L27 753

L28 781

L29 809

L30 837

L31 851

L32 865

L33 879

L34 892

L35 906

L36 920

L37 934

L38 948

L39 962

L40 976

L41 989

L42 1,001

L43 1,014

L44 1,026

L45 1,039

L46 1,052

L47 1,065

L48 1,077

L49 1,091

L50 1,104

Pokedex Info

Pokedex Number #374

Generation Gen 3

Region Hoenn

Height 0.61 m

Weight 95.20 kg

Buddy Distance 5.0 km

Tradable No

2nd Charged Move 75,000 Dust / 75 Candy

Shadow Move Frustration

Purified Move Return

Purification Cost 5,000 Dust / 5 Candy