Shadow Beldum Pokemon GO — Max CP 1,104, Base Stats & Moveset

Q: Is Shadow Beldum good in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Beldum has no raid or PvP ranking in Pokemon GO right now, so it is a collector pick rather than a battler. Its max CP is 1,104 at level 50. Keep a high-IV one for future move updates or limited-format cups and spend your Stardust elsewhere.

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

Shadow Beldum has multiple viable movesets depending on the battle format. Check the moves section for a breakdown of DPS, energy generation, and recommended combinations for both raids and PvP.

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: 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.

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

Highest damage: Take Down Iron Head

Same-type attack bonus on Iron Head. Iron Head costs 50 energy for 60 power.

Type effectiveness

Damage Shadow Beldum takes from each attacking type

Weak to

Dark1.6× Fire1.6× Ghost1.6× Ground1.6×

Resists

Poison0.39× Psychic0.39× Dragon0.625× Fairy0.625× Flying0.625× Grass0.625× Ice0.625× Normal0.625× Rock0.625× Steel0.625×

Base stats

Attack 96

Defense 132

Stamina 120

Stat total: 348
Buddy distance: 5.0 km per candy
Second charged move: 75,000 Dust + 75 Candy
100% IV at Lv 20: 558 CP

Editor's notes

What Shadow Beldum's stats tell us

With base stats of 96 Attack, 132 Defense and 120 Stamina (a total of 348), Shadow Beldum has a defensive, bulky build that leans on its HP and Defense. That puts its ceiling at a max CP of 1,104 at level 50.

Toni Ramón

Founder & lead editor

PvP at a glance

Shadow Beldum is not ranked in any GO Battle League.

Shadow 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

Beldum 25 Candy

Metang 100 Candy

Metagross

Mega Evolution

Metagross

300 Mega Energy First time; cheaper as Mega Level rises

Mega Metagross

Family

Beldum

Metang

Metagross

Mega Metagross Mega

Shadow forms Shadow Beldum Shadow Metang Shadow Metagross

How to get Shadow Beldum

Wild: Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
Team GO Rocket: Shadow Shadow Beldum knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
Purification: 5,000 Dust + 5 Candy → Return

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 Shadow Beldum good in Pokemon GO?

Collector's pick

Power up	Stardust	Candy	XL Candy
Lv 20 → 40	135,000	15	—

Shadow 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.
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
Form: Shadow
Height: 0.61 m
Weight: 95.20 kg
Family forms: 7 released forms
Game ID: V0374_POKEMON_BELDUM_SHADOW

FAQ

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

Shadow 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 Shadow Beldum's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Shadow 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 Shadow Beldum's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Shadow 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 Shadow Beldum?

A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow 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.

How do you get Shadow Beldum in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Beldum spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.

Can Shadow Beldum be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Shiny Shadow 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.

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