Beldum Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Beldum in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Beldum
Beldum is a 1-Star Raids raid boss in Pokemon GO with steel/psychic typing. The best counter is Shadow Landorus (Therian) (Shadow) with Mud Shot and Sandsear Storm, dealing 51.455 DPS. Beldum's shiny form is available from raid encounters.
Beldum can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Beldum is weak to Dark, Fire, Ghost, Ground -type attacks. Avoid using Poison, Psychic, Dragon-type moves as Beldum resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Top 3 counters: The strongest lineup against Beldum is Shadow Landorus (Therian) (51.455 DPS), Mega Blaziken (50.526 DPS), and Blacephalon (49.857 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Beldum: After defeating Beldum, the catch encounter will have a CP between 526 and 572 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 655-711 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Beldum from raids will have exactly 572 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Beldum?
The best counter for Beldum is Shadow Landorus (Therian) with Mud Shot and Sandsear Storm, dealing 51.455 DPS. Other top options include Mega Blaziken (50.526 DPS) and Blacephalon (49.857 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Beldum?
Beldum can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Beldum weak to?
Beldum is weak to Dark, Fire, Ghost, Ground-type attacks. It resists Poison, Psychic, Dragon, Fairy, Flying, Grass, Ice, Normal, Rock, Steel-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Beldum be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Yes! Beldum's shiny form is available from raid encounters. The shiny rate for legendary raids is approximately 1 in 20 (5%). Use a Pinap Berry if you already have a shiny and want extra candy.
What CP is a 100% IV Beldum from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Beldum from raids will have 572 CP at level 20, or 711 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 526. If you see 572 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Beldum worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Beldum is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Beldum?
For the best moveset for Beldum itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Beldum stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
Can I beat Beldum without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Beldum can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Blacephalon (49.857 DPS) and Reshiram (43.214 DPS). You may need 5-6 trainers instead of the minimum 2 when using budget teams. Check the Budget Counters section above for the full F2P-friendly list.
What weather boosts Beldum in raids?
Beldum is weather boosted during snow,windy weather. When boosted, Beldum is harder to defeat (higher CP in the raid) but the catch encounter will be level 25 instead of 20, giving you a higher CP catch (655-711 CP) with potentially better IVs. Weather boost is a double-edged sword — harder raid, better reward.