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Beldum
Base Stats
Pokémon Info
| Max CP | 1,117 |
| Generation | Hoenn (Gen 3) |
| Buddy Distance | 5km |
| Released | ✅ Yes |
| Shiny | ✨ Yes |
| Shadow | 😈 Yes |
About Beldum
Beldum is a Steel/Psychic-type Pokémon from Hoenn (Generation 3) in Pokémon GO. It has a maximum Combat Power (CP) of 1,117 when powered up to Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs. Beldum has base stats of 96 Attack, 132 Defense, and 120 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 348.
Beldum can be used in various battle formats depending on its moveset and the current meta. Its shiny form is available in Pokémon GO. Shadow Beldum is also available from Team GO Rocket encounters, dealing 20% more damage.
In Snow weather, Beldum receives a weather boost increasing its catch CP and spawn rate. The buddy walking distance for Beldum is 5km per candy.
🔄 Evolution Chain
⚡ Fast Attacks
| Move | Type | Power | Energy | DPS | EPS | PvP DPT | PvP EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Take Down | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
DPS = Damage/Sec (PvE) · EPS = Energy/Sec · DPT/EPT = Damage/Energy Per Turn (PvP) · STAB = +20% type bonus
💥 Charged Attacks
| Move | Type | Power | Energy | DPS | PvP Pwr | PvP Nrg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iron Head STAB | Steel | 60 | -50 | - | 70 | -50 |
🛡️ Type Effectiveness
Weaknesses
Beldum takes increased damage from these types:
Resistances
Beldum takes reduced damage from these types:
🎯 Best Counters Against Beldum
Top Pokémon to use when battling Beldum in raids and gyms, sorted by Attack.
| # | Pokémon | Type | ATK | DEF | STA | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Blacephalon
| Fire Ghost | 315 | 148 | 142 | 3,772 |
| 2 |
Darkrai
| Dark | 285 | 198 | 172 | 4,278 |
| 3 |
Reshiram
| Dragon Fire | 275 | 211 | 205 | 4,620 |
| 4 |
Chandelure
| Ghost Fire | 271 | 182 | 155 | 3,739 |
| 5 |
Groudon
| Ground | 270 | 228 | 205 | 4,708 |
| 6 |
Dragapult
| Dragon Ghost | 266 | 170 | 204 | 4,041 |
| 7 |
Marshadow
| Fighting Ghost | 265 | 190 | 207 | 4,268 |
| 8 |
Volcarona
| Bug Fire | 264 | 189 | 198 | 4,155 |
| 9 |
Gengar
| Ghost Poison | 261 | 149 | 155 | 3,292 |
| 10 |
Garchomp
| Dragon Ground | 261 | 193 | 239 | 4,532 |
🏆 Beldum PvP IV Rankings
Best IVs for GO Battle League. Higher stat product = better PvP.
🟢 Great League (1500 CP)
| # | ATK | DEF | STA | Lv | CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 50 | 1,107 |
🟣 Ultra League (2500 CP)
| # | ATK | DEF | STA | Lv | CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 50 | 1,107 |
Ranked by Stat Product. #1 = best PvP. Master League: use 15/15/15.
📋 Beldum IV Chart
Expected CP at different IV levels per encounter type.
| IVs | Wild L30 | Research L15 | Raid L20 | WB L25 | Max L40 | L50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100% (15/15/15) | 837 | 418 | 558 | 697 | 976 | 1,107 |
| 98% (15/15/14) | 834 | 417 | 555 | 695 | 973 | 1,103 |
| 96% (15/14/15) | 834 | 417 | 556 | 695 | 973 | 1,103 |
| 93% (14/14/14) | 823 | 411 | 549 | 686 | 960 | 1,089 |
| 91% (15/13/13) | 825 | 412 | 550 | 687 | 962 | 1,091 |
| 87% (13/13/13) | 810 | 405 | 540 | 675 | 945 | 1,071 |
| 82% (12/12/12) | 797 | 398 | 531 | 664 | 929 | 1,054 |
| 80% (10/15/15) | 799 | 399 | 532 | 666 | 932 | 1,057 |
| 67% (10/10/10) | 771 | 385 | 513 | 642 | 899 | 1,019 |
| 0% (0/0/0) | 646 | 323 | 431 | 539 | 754 | 855 |
📊 Special CP Values
Important CP values for Beldum with perfect 15/15/15 IVs:
| 🏆 Max CP (Lv 50) | 1,107 CP |
| 🎯 Max CP (Lv 40) | 976 CP |
| ⚔️ Raid Catch (Lv 20) | 513 - 558 CP |
| 🌤️ Weather Boost (Lv 25) | 642 - 697 CP |
| 🥚 Egg Hatch (Lv 20) | 513 - 558 CP |
| 🔬 Research (Lv 15) | 385 - 418 CP |
📈 Max CP by Level
Maximum CP for Beldum with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at each level.
| Lv | Max CP | Lv | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13 | 26 | 976 |
| 2 | 976 | 27 | 976 |
| 3 | 976 | 28 | 976 |
| 4 | 976 | 29 | 976 |
| 5 | 131 | 30 | 837 |
| 6 | 976 | 31 | 976 |
| 7 | 976 | 32 | 976 |
| 8 | 976 | 33 | 976 |
| 9 | 976 | 34 | 976 |
| 10 | 279 | 35 | 906 |
| 11 | 976 | 36 | 976 |
| 12 | 976 | 37 | 976 |
| 13 | 976 | 38 | 976 |
| 14 | 976 | 39 | 976 |
| 15 | 418 | 40 | 976 |
| 16 | 976 | 41 | 976 |
| 17 | 976 | 42 | 976 |
| 18 | 976 | 43 | 976 |
| 19 | 976 | 44 | 976 |
| 20 | 558 | 45 | 1,044 |
| 21 | 976 | 46 | 976 |
| 22 | 976 | 47 | 976 |
| 23 | 976 | 48 | 976 |
| 24 | 976 | 49 | 976 |
| 25 | 697 | 50 | 1,107 |
📖 Complete Beldum Pokémon GO Guide 2026
Beldum (#374) is a Steel/Psychic-type Pokémon from the Hoenn region (Generation 3) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 1,117 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Beldum has its niche uses in certain battle scenarios. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Beldum in 2026.
📊 Beldum Stats Analysis
Beldum's Attack stat is 96 (Below Average). The lower Attack stat means Beldum may compensate with bulk or utility.
With 132 Defense (Average) and 120 Stamina (Average), the total stat product is 348. Trainers should be mindful of Beldum's limited bulk. Compared to other Steel-type Pokémon, Beldum's stat distribution favors defense.
⚔️ Best Beldum Moveset in Pokémon GO
The best moveset for Beldum depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Take Down (Fast) with Iron Head (Charged) for maximum DPS. This takes advantage of STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) which provides a 20% damage boost for matching-type moves.
For PvP (GO Battle League), energy generation and coverage matter more than raw DPS. Beldum has 1 Fast Attacks and 1 Charged Attacks to choose from.
🏆 Beldum PvP Guide — GO Battle League 2026
Great League (1500 CP)
In Great League, Beldum can be a viable pick. For Great League, lower Attack IVs (like 0/15/15) are preferred to maximize stat product under 1500 CP. The Steel/Psychic typing provides useful matchups against Psychic, Poison, Normal-type threats while being weak to Fire, Ground, Ghost types.
Master League
In Master League, Beldum faces tough competition from Pokémon with higher CP caps. It is better suited for capped leagues.
💪 Beldum Raid Guide & Counters
As a raid attacker, Beldum's effectiveness depends on its typing and 96 Attack stat. It may not be the top raid choice but contributes in the right conditions. Best counters against Beldum use Fire, Ground-type moves.
🎯 How to Get Beldum in Pokémon GO
Beldum can be found in the wild, hatched from Eggs, obtained through Research tasks, and during events. In Snow weather, it receives a spawn boost. The buddy distance is 5km per candy — use Pinap Berries for double candy when catching.
🔄 Beldum Evolution Guide
Beldum is part of a 3-stage evolution family:
Tip: For PvP, check IV spreads before evolving (low Attack, high Defense/Stamina). For raids, aim for 15/15/15 perfect IVs.
😈 Shadow Beldum
Shadow Beldum is available from Team GO Rocket. Shadow Pokémon deal 20% more damage but take 20% more damage, making them excellent glass cannons. Shadow Beldum's effective Attack becomes ~115. For raids, keeping it Shadow is usually better than purifying.
✨ Shiny Beldum in Pokémon GO
Shiny Beldum is available! Use the Normal/Shiny toggle on this page to preview. The shiny rate is approximately 1 in 500. Shiny variants are cosmetic only — same stats and performance. Check our Shiny Checklist for all available shinies.
🌤️ Weather Boost & Buddy
Beldum gets a weather boost in Snow weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (642 - 697 CP). The buddy distance is 5km per candy. Consider Rare Candy to supplement.
💡 Tips & Tricks
- Best IVs for PvP: Great/Ultra League: 0/15/15 or similar for max stat product.
- Second Charged Move: Costs 75K Stardust — adds coverage in PvP.
- Trading: Can be freely traded. Lucky trades give 12/12/12 minimum IVs.
- Catch rate: Use Pinap Berries for double candy.
❓ FAQ About Beldum
Q: What is Beldum's max CP?
A: 1,107 CP at Level 50, or 976 CP at Level 40.
Q: Is Beldum good?
A: Limited competitive use, but viable for themed battles.
Q: Can Beldum be shiny?
A: Yes! Shiny Beldum is available.
Q: What is Beldum weak to?
A: Fire, Ground, Ghost, Dark-type moves.
Q: Best moveset?
A: Take Down + Iron Head for optimal DPS.
📚 Related Guides
Updated September 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.