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Beldum is a Steel and Psychic-type Pokemon known for its unusual body, high Defense and evolution into Metang and Metagross. This guide covers Beldum’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses and locations across Pokemon games.
Normal Form
Shiny Form
Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Beldum guide supports current Pokemon games, Pokemon Champions and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.
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| Abilities | FAQ |
Beldum is the first stage of the Beldum, Metang and Metagross evolution line. It is a Steel and Psychic-type Pokemon with a magnetic body and a reputation for being difficult to catch in several games.
Competitive Overview
Beldum is usually not a major standalone competitive Pokemon, but it is important because it evolves into Metang and eventually Metagross. Its Steel and Psychic typing gives it useful resistances even before it evolves.
Beldum’s main limitation is its very small movepool in many games. Its value comes from its defensive typing, Clear Body and its long-term payoff as part of the Metagross evolution line.
Here are the key facts to know about Beldum, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.
Name
Beldum
National Dex
#0374
Type
Steel / Psychic
Species
Iron Ball Pokemon
Height
2’00” / 0.6 m
60 cm
Weight
209.9 lbs / 95.2 kg
95.2 kg
Abilities
Clear Body, Light Metal
Beldum has solid Defense for a first-stage Pokemon, but its other stats are limited. It is mainly used as the starting point for evolving into Metang and Metagross.
Beldum has a limited movepool in many Pokemon games, but it can still use Steel, Psychic and support options depending on the generation. These are some of Beldum’s most relevant moves across Pokemon games.
A reliable Steel-type attack when Beldum has access to broader move options.
Psychic-type coverage that fits Beldum’s evolutionary line.
Beldum’s classic early move in several games, though it causes recoil.
A defensive option that boosts Defense when available.
A basic Psychic-type attack in games where Beldum has access to it.
A simple early physical move in some modern learnsets.
Physical coverage that can be useful during a playthrough when available.
A recovery option that can support defensive play in some formats.
Beldum can learn different moves across Pokemon games. Use the section below to view Beldum’s move list by learn method.
Move data shown from: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
Beldum is a Steel and Psychic-type Pokemon. This gives it many useful resistances and a Poison immunity, but it is weak to Fire, Ground, Ghost and Dark-type moves.
Type
Steel / Psychic
Weaknesses
Fire, Ground, Ghost, Dark
Resistances
Normal, Flying, Rock, Steel, Grass, Ice, Dragon, Fairy, Psychic
Immunity
Poison
Beldum’s abilities help it stay effective depending on the game and format.
Prevents Beldum’s stats from being lowered by opposing Pokemon’s moves or abilities.
Halves Beldum’s weight in games where this hidden ability is available, which can affect weight-based moves.
Beldum evolves into Metang and then Metagross. The full Beldum evolution line is Beldum, Metang and Metagross.
Stage 1
Starting form
Stage 2
Evolves from Beldum at Level 20
Stage 3
Evolves from Metang at Level 45
Beldum’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. In many games, Beldum is obtained as a gift, special encounter, transfer or by catching it in late-game areas.
| Game | Where to Find Beldum |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Red |
Not available because Beldum had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Blue |
Not available because Beldum had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Yellow |
Not available because Beldum had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Beldum |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Gold |
Not available because Beldum had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Silver |
Not available because Beldum had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Crystal |
Not available because Beldum had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Beldum |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Ruby |
Gift from Steven in Mossdeep City after becoming Champion. |
 Pokemon Sapphire |
Gift from Steven in Mossdeep City after becoming Champion. |
 Pokemon Emerald |
Gift from Steven in Mossdeep City after becoming Champion. |
 Pokemon FireRed |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon LeafGreen |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
| Game | Where to Find Beldum |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Diamond |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Pearl |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Platinum |
Swarm encounter on Route 228. |
 Pokemon HeartGold |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon SoulSilver |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
| Game | Where to Find Beldum |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Black |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon White |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Black 2 |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon White 2 |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
| Game | Where to Find Beldum |
|---|---|
 Pokemon X |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Y |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Omega Ruby |
Gift from Steven after becoming Champion. |
 Pokemon Alpha Sapphire |
Gift from Steven after becoming Champion. |
| Game | Where to Find Beldum |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sun |
Mount Hokulani. |
 Pokemon Moon |
Mount Hokulani. |
 Pokemon Ultra Sun |
Mount Hokulani. |
 Pokemon Ultra Moon |
Mount Hokulani. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Beldum |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sword |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Shield |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Brilliant Diamond |
Grand Underground or trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Shining Pearl |
Grand Underground or trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Legends: Arceus |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Beldum |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Scarlet |
Transfer from Pokemon HOME when supported. |
 Pokemon Violet |
Transfer from Pokemon HOME when supported. |
 Pokemon Legends Z-A |
Found in Lysandre Labs, in the westernmost room of the purple section, after acquiring Key Card B during Main Mission 35. |
| Game | Where to Find Beldum |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Winds and Waves |
Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed. |
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Here are quick answers to common questions about Beldum. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.
Beldum is a Steel / Psychic-type Pokemon.
Beldum is weak to Fire, Ground, Ghost, Dark-type moves.
Beldum is the starting form. It evolves into Metang at Level 20 and Metang evolves into Metagross at Level 45.
Beldum’s abilities are Clear Body, Light Metal.
Beldum’s best moves often include Iron Head, Zen Headbutt, Take Down, Iron Defense, Confusion, Tackle.
Yes, Beldum can be useful depending on the game and format, especially because of its typing, abilities and role in its evolution line.
Beldum is usually obtained as a gift, special encounter, transfer or late-game wild encounter depending on the Pokemon game.
Yes, shiny Beldum is available in many Pokemon games where Beldum can be obtained, though availability depends on the specific game and method.
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