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Beldum (Japanese: ダンバル Dumbber) is a dual-type Steel/Psychic Pokémon introduced in Generation III.
It evolves into Metang starting at level 20, which evolves into Metagross starting at level 45.
Biology
Beldum is a robotic Pokémon that has a long body with a set of claws sticking out of its rear end. It has one large, red eye in the center of its nearly spherical head, which is set into a ball-and-socket joint at its front end. A short crest projects from its body and extends over its head.
Even though Beldum is mechanical, it still has emotions, the need to eat, and a way of reproducing. Beldum's body lacks blood, and is instead made of cells that are all magnets. It uses magnetism to move, communicate, and control its attacks. Beldum sometimes gathers in swarms, communicating with each other telepathically and magnetically and moving in sync. When enraged, it can cause nearby machines to break from its strong magnetism. Beldum can also use its magnetic force to rapidly pull in enemies and then use its sharp claws to harm them. Beldum is scarce in the wild, but it does tend to inhabit areas with rugged terrain. It anchors itself to a cliff using its hooks when it sleeps.
Evolution
Beldum evolves into Metang, which evolves into Metagross.
(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)
Game data
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
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Generation III
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Hoenn #190
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Kanto #—
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Ruby
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Instead of blood, a powerful magnetic force courses throughout Beldum's body. This Pokémon communicates with others by sending controlled pulses of magnetism.
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Sapphire
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Beldum keeps itself floating by generating a magnetic force that repels earth's natural magnetism. When it sleeps, this Pokémon anchors itself to a cliff using the hooks on its rear.
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Emerald
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When Beldum gather in a swarm, they move in perfect unison as if they were but one Pokémon. They communicate with each other using brain waves.
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FireRed
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It uses magnetic waves to converse with its kind. All the cells in its body are magnetic.
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LeafGreen
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Generation IV
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Diamond
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It converses with others by using magnetic pulses. In a swarm, they move in perfect unison.
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Pearl
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Platinum
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HeartGold
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The magnetic force generated by its body repels the ground's natural magnetism, letting it float.
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SoulSilver
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Generation V
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Unova B2 W2 : #262
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Black
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It converses with others by using magnetic pulses. In a swarm, they move in perfect unison.
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White
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Black 2
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Its cells are all magnetic, and it communicates with others by using magnetic pulses.
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White 2
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Generation VI
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Kalos #—
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Hoenn #199
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X
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The magnetic force generated by its body repels the ground's natural magnetism, letting it float.
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Y
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It converses with others by using magnetic pulses. In a swarm, they move in perfect unison.
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Omega Ruby
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Instead of blood, a powerful magnetic force courses throughout Beldum's body. This Pokémon communicates with others by sending controlled pulses of magnetism.
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Alpha Sapphire
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Beldum keeps itself floating by generating a magnetic force that repels earth's natural magnetism. When it sleeps, this Pokémon anchors itself to a cliff using the hooks on its rear.
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Generation VII
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Alola S M : #214
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Alola US UM : #278
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Kanto #—
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This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!.
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Sun
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Its cells are all magnets. It uses magnetism to communicate with others of its kind.
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Moon
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With magnetic traction, it pulls its opponents in close. When they're in range, it slashes them with its rear claws.
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Ultra Sun
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Instead of blood, magnetism flows through its body. When it's feeling bad, try giving it a magnet.
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Ultra Moon
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If you anger it, it will do more than rampage. It will also burst out strong magnetism, causing nearby machines to break.
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Generation VIII
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Galar Crown Tundra #129
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Sinnoh #—
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Hisui #—
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This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Legends: Arceus.
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Sword
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From its rear, Beldum emits a magnetic force that rapidly pulls opponents in. They get skewered on Beldum's sharp claws.
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Shield
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The cells in this Pokémon's body are composed of magnetic material. Instead of blood, magnetic forces flow through Beldum's body.
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Brilliant Diamond
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They converse with one another by using magnetic pulses. In a swarm, they move in perfect unison.
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Shining Pearl
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Generation IX
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Paldea #—
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Kitakami #—
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Blueberry #137
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Scarlet
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The magnetic force generated by its body repels the ground’s natural magnetism, letting it float.
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Violet
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All its cells are magnets. It communicates with others of its kind by transmitting magnetic forces from its body.
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
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In side games
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
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In events
Games
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Event
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Region
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Location
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Level
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Distribution period
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ORAS
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Steven's Beldum
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Japanese region
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Nintendo Network
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5
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November 21, 2014 to January 14, 2015
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ORAS
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Steven's Beldum
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American region
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Nintendo Network
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5
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November 21, 2014 to January 14, 2015
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ORAS
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Steven's Beldum
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PAL region
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Nintendo Network
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November 21, 2014 to January 14, 2015
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ORAS
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Steven's Beldum
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Korean region
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Nintendo Network
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November 21, 2014 to January 14, 2015
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ORAS
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Steven's Beldum
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Taiwanese region
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Nintendo Network
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5
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November 21, 2014 to January 14, 2015
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Held items
Stats
Base stats
Stat
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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40
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100 - 147
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190 - 284
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55
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54 - 117
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103 - 229
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80
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76 - 145
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148 - 284
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35
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36 - 95
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67 - 185
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60
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58 - 123
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112 - 240
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30
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31 - 90
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58 - 174
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Total: 300
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
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Learnset
Beldum is available in Scarlet and Violet Version 3.0.0+.
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Beldum
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Beldum
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Beldum
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution or an alternate form of Beldum
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Beldum
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Beldum
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Beldum
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations
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Side game data
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Pokémon Ranger
Group:
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Poké Assist:
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![Psychic PA.png](https://archives.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/5/5f/Psychic_PA.png)
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Field move:
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![Tackle fm.png](https://archives.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/1/13/Tackle_fm.png) (Tackle ×1)
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Loops: 5
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Min. exp.: 32
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Max. exp.: 62
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Browser entry R-190
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Beldum throws full-body charges. It can easily shunt aside a small obstacle.
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Pokémon Rumble Rush
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Walking Speed: 2.08 seconds
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Base HP: 45
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Base Attack: 68
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Base Defense: 53
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Base Speed: 60
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Evolution data
Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
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In the anime
Major appearances
Beldum debuted in Less is Morrison, under the ownership of Morrison. It evolved into a Metang in Saved by the Beldum during Morrison's Ever Grande Conference battle against Jump. It was mostly seen outside its Poké Ball.
Minor appearances
In Zoroark: Master of Illusions, a Beldum was on the Cianwood Greens Pokémon Baccer team with a Metang and Metagross, which competed in the Pokémon Baccer World Cup. It reappeared in Genesect and the Legend Awakened.
Pokédex entries
Episode
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Source
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Entry
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AG118
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Beldum
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May's Pokédex
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Beldum, the Iron Ball Pokémon. Beldum floats by emitting magnetic waves from its body to repel the Earth's magnetic field. They launch their claws into cliffs where they sleep.
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In the manga
Ash & Pikachu
- Main article: Morrison's Beldum
Similar to his anime counterpart, Morrison owns a Beldum. It appeared in A Clash Of Wills!! Eternal Rivals?!, where it evolved into Metang.
Pokémon Adventures
Steven owns a large amount of Beldum that serve, along with a Metang and Metagross, as miners that help him unearth rare stones in various caves around Hoenn. They first appeared in Ring Ring Goes Beldum. These same Beldum were called upon to defeat the Mawile herd in Granite Cave when both Ruby and Steven were attacked by them. Four of Steven's Beldum later formed the party that would unseal the legendary giants, which included Sapphire's Lorry and Relly.
A Trainer's Beldum appeared in Truth and the Mastermind Behind Team Skull.
Pokémon + Nobunaga's Ambition ~ Ranse's Color Picture Scroll ~
A Beldum appeared in PNA3.
Pokémon Omega Ruby Crimson Passion and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Indigo Wisdom
Steven owns a Beldum in Pokémon Omega Ruby Crimson Passion and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Indigo Wisdom.
In the TCG
- Main article: Beldum (TCG)
Trivia
- Beldum's number in the Hoenn Pokédex in Generation III and the Fiore Browser are the same: 190.
- Beldum, along with its evolved forms, are the only non-Legendary Pokémon to have a catch rate of 3, which is the lowest in existence.
- Beldum's evolutionary line evolves into their next-stage forms the earliest of all the pseudo-legendary Pokémon—Beldum into Metang at level 20, and Metang into Metagross at level 45.
- Beldum is the only member of a pseudo-legendary Pokémon evolutionary line that only learns one move by level up.
- Beldum and its evolutions all share both their standard and hidden Abilities with Registeel.
- In Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire, Beldum is the only in-game event Pokémon that is not a Legendary Pokémon that cannot be obtained with repeatable methods without trading.
Origin
Beldum seems to be a magnetic robot based on a dumbbell. It also resembles a limb of a Metang or Metagross, a reference to how it evolves. It also resembles security camera, especially when attached to the cliff wall.
Name origin
Beldum and Dumbber may be derived from dumbbell, a small weight used in weight training.
In other languages
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More languages
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Hindi
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बलडम Baldum
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From बल bal and dumbbell; similar to English name
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Thai
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ดันบัล Danban
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Transcription of Japanese name
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