Shadow Beldum

Shadow Beldum is a Steel- and Psychic-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. At level 50, Shadow Beldum has a maximum CP of 1,104. It is weak to Dark, Fire, Ghost, and Ground-type attacks. The best raid moveset for Shadow Beldum is Take Down and Iron Head.

Shadow Beldum Stats and Max CP

96 ATK

132 DEF

120 HP

Lvl 50 Max CP

1104 CP

Lvl 40

976 CP

Lvl 25 Weather Boost

697 CP

Lvl 20 Raids

558 CP

Lvl 15 Research

418 CP

Shadow Beldum's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

Read meta analysis

Raid Attacker

Not ranked

Shadow Beldum Type Chart

Shadow Beldum takes increased damage from:

Dark160.0%

Fire160.0%

Ghost160.0%

Ground160.0%

Shadow Beldum takes reduced damage from:

Poison39.1%

Psychic39.1%

Dragon62.5%

Fairy62.5%

Flying62.5%

Grass62.5%

Ice62.5%

Normal62.5%

Rock62.5%

Steel62.5%

Shadow Beldum best moveset

Take Down + Iron Head

Take Down

Iron Head

The best moveset for Shadow Beldum in raids is Take Down and Iron Head (3.91 DPS, 33.9 TDO).

2 of 2 matches

Data table

1.	Take Down	Iron Head	3.04	3.91	33.9
2.	Take Down	Frustration	0	0.10	0

Rows per page1–2 of 2

Fast Attacks

Take Down781.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Resisted by
Rock62.5%
Ghost39.1%
Steel62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 7
Energy 8
Weather boost
Partly Cloudy
Duration 1.0s
Damage window 0.8s - 0.9s
Trainer Battles
Damage 14
Energy 9

Effects
Take Down has no special effects.
See Take Down details page ↗

Damage	7
Energy	8
Weather boost	Partly Cloudy
Duration	1.0s
Damage window	0.8s - 0.9s

Damage	14
Energy	9

Charged Attacks

Frustration10332.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Resisted by
Rock62.5%
Ghost39.1%
Steel62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 10
Energy 33
Weather boost
Partly Cloudy
Duration 2.0s
Damage window 1.0s - 1.8s
Trainer Battles
Damage 10
Energy 70

Effects
Frustration has no special effects.
See Frustration details page ↗
Iron Head60502.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Rock160%
Ice160%
Fairy160%
Resisted by
Steel62.5%
Fire62.5%
Water62.5%
Electric62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 60
Energy 50
Weather boost
Snow
Duration 2.0s
Damage window 1.4s - 1.8s
Trainer Battles
Damage 85
Energy 50

Effects
Iron Head has no special effects.
See Iron Head details page ↗

Damage	10
Energy	33
Weather boost	Partly Cloudy
Duration	2.0s
Damage window	1.0s - 1.8s

Damage	10
Energy	70

Damage	60
Energy	50
Weather boost	Snow
Duration	2.0s
Damage window	1.4s - 1.8s

Damage	85
Energy	50

More information

DPS and TDO for every Fast and Charged Attack combination Shadow Beldum can learn. Change the weather or the opponent to see how the order shifts.

Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). You get them at special events or with an Elite Fast TM or Elite Charged TM. The table above lists every move Shadow Beldum can learn, with its DPS and TDO.

Shadow Beldum CP Chart

At Level 50, Shadow Beldum maxes out at 1,104 CP. Raid catches are 480 to 558 CP, or 600 to 697 CP weather boosted. Field and Special Research catches are 385 to 418 CP. The top of each range is a hundo.

Max CP	1104 CP
Max CP	Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Research	385 CP - 418 CP
Research	Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Eggs	513 CP - 558 CP
Eggs	Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raids	480 CP - 558 CP
	Level 20, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
	600 CP - 697 CP
	Weather boosted, Level 25, 6/6/6 minimum IVs

Max Combat Power per Level chart

Shadow Beldum’s max CP at every level from 1 to 50. CP Calculator

LVL	Max CP	LVL	Max CP	LVL	Max CP
1	13 CP	2	43 CP	3	72 CP
4	102 CP	5	131 CP	6	161 CP
7	190 CP	8	220 CP	9	249 CP
10	279 CP	11	307 CP	12	334 CP
13	362 CP	14	390 CP	15	418 CP
16	446 CP	17	474 CP	18	502 CP
19	530 CP	20	558 CP	21	585 CP
22	613 CP	23	641 CP	24	669 CP
25	697 CP	26	725 CP	27	753 CP
28	781 CP	29	809 CP	30	837 CP
31	851 CP	32	865 CP	33	879 CP
34	892 CP	35	906 CP	36	920 CP
37	934 CP	38	948 CP	39	962 CP
40	976 CP	41	989 CP	42	1001 CP
43	1014 CP	44	1026 CP	45	1039 CP
46	1052 CP	47	1065 CP	48	1077 CP
49	1091 CP	50	1104 CP

More information

Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15, with a 10/10/10 IV floor.
Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20, with a 10/10/10 IV floor.
Raid Bosses caught without a weather boost are always Level 20, with a 6/6/6 IV floor.
- 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25, with a 6/6/6 IV floor.
- 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
Wild encounters range from Level 1 to 30, with no IV floor.
Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5-level boost, to Level 6 to 35, and a 4/4/4 IV floor.

Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Beldum

Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Beldum’s Steel and Psychic-type moves and give extra Candy and Candy XL when you catch Shadow Beldum.

Steel

Psychic

More information

Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –In raids, an active Mega gives every other Pokémon a 10% damage boost, or 30% for attacks that share its type. Boosts from several Megas don’t stack; only the highest one applies.

Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While you have a Mega out, you get extra XP and Candy for catching Pokémon that share its type, and for any raid boss. These bonuses don’t stack. At High and Max Mega Level, same-type catches also have a better chance of giving Candy XL.

Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza

Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

Pokédex information

Pokédex Number	#374
Height	0.61 m
Weight	95.2 kg
Region	Generation 3
Can be traded	Allowed
Gender	Genderless
Buddy distance	5 km
Released	Yes
Shiny released	Yes
Pokémon Home transfer	Allowed
Base Flee Rate	9%
Catch rewards	3 100
Additional Move Cost	75 75000
Mega Energy reward For walking as a Buddy	25 Mega Energy

How to purify Shadow Beldum

Purification cost	5 Candy
Purification cost	5000 Stardust
Shadow Charged Attack	Frustration
Purified Charged Attack	Return

Family and Evolution

Evolution Chart

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Beldum	25 Candy	Metang
Metang	100 Candy	Metagross
Metagross	300 / 60 Energy (Mega Evolution)	Mega Metagross

Beldum evolves into Metang which costs 25 Candy.
Metang evolves into Metagross which costs 100 Candy.
Metagross can transform into Mega Metagross through Mega Evolution. This costs 300 energy the first time and 60 energy each subsequent time.

Shadow Beldum family

Shadow Beldum’s evolutions, regional forms and other variants in Pokémon GO.

Size information

The illustration compares it with a 1.70 m (5′07″) Trainer.

XXS	XS	M	XL	XXL

0.3 m	0.31 m	0.61 m	0.92 m	1.22 m

Size bounds

Shadow Beldum's height ranges from 0.2989 m to 1.22 m, with the average being 0.61 m.

Size	Lower bound	Upper bound
XXS	0.2989 m1′00″	0.305 m1′00″
XS	0.305 m1′00″	0.4575 m1′06″
M	0.4575 m1′06″	0.7625 m2′06″
XL	0.7625 m2′06″	0.915 m3′00″
XXL	0.915 m3′00″	1.22 m4′00″

Encounter data

Movement type: Hovering
Movement Timer: 11s
Jump Time: 1.1s
Attack Probability: 70%
Attack Timer: 20s
Dodge Probability: 20%
Dodge Duration: 1s
Dodge Distance: 0.4
Action Frequency: 0.2–1.6s

Power-up costs

LVL	Stardust	Candy	Candy XL
50	624,000	406	360
40	336,000	406	12
35	228,000	274	-
30	150,000	185	-
25	96,000	136	-
20	57,000	97	-
15	30,600	67	-
10	13,200	38	-
5	3,600	18	-

Stardust, Candy and Candy XL to power up Shadow Beldum from Level 1 to 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40 and 50. Maxing it out costs 624,000 Stardust, 406 Candy and 360 Candy XL.

Power-Up Cost Calculator

Sprites

Regular and Shiny Shadow Beldum

Shadow Beldum high resolution sprites

High-resolution Pokémon HOME sprites for Shadow Beldum. Labels are our best match for each sprite. Click one to download it at 512×512.

Artwork and Wallpaper

Official Artwork

Wallpaper

Shadow Beldum Pokédex entries

Versions	Pokédex entry
Ruby	Instead of blood, a powerful magnetic force courses throughout BELDUM’s body. This POKéMON communicates withothers by sending controlled pulses of magnetism.
Sapphire	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.
Emerald	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.
FireRed, LeafGreen	It uses magnetic waves to converse with its kind. All the cells in its body are magnetic.
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Black, White	It converses with others by using magnetic pulses. In a swarm, they move in perfect unison.
HeartGold, SoulSilver	The magnetic force generated by its body repels the ground’s natural magnetism, letting it float.
Black 2, White 2	Its cells are all magnetic, and it communicates with others by using magnetic pulses.
X	The magnetic force generated by its body repels the ground’s natural magnetism, letting it float.
Y	It converses with others by using magnetic pulses. In a swarm, they move in perfect unison.
Omega Ruby	Instead of blood, a powerful magnetic force courses throughout Beldum’s body. This Pokémon communicates with others by sending controlled pulses of magnetism.
Alpha Sapphire	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.
Sun	Its cells are all magnets. It uses magnetism to communicate with others of its kind.
Moon	With magnetic traction, it pulls its opponents in close. When they’re in range, it slashes them with its rear claws.
Ultra Sun	Instead of blood, magnetism flows through its body. When it’s feeling bad, try giving it a magnet.
Ultra Moon	If you anger it, it will do more than rampage. It will also burst out strong magnetism, causing nearby machines to break.
Sword	From its rear, Beldum emits a magnetic force that rapidly pulls opponents in. They get skewered on Beldum’s sharp claws.
Shield	The cells in this Pokémon’s body are composed of magnetic material. Instead of blood, magnetic forces flow through Beldum’s body.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best moves for Shadow Beldum in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Beldum’s best moves are Take Down and Iron Head, for 3.91 DPS and 33.9 TDO.

Values use the default battle settings. Results vary with the opponent and weather.

What are Shadow Beldum’s strengths and weaknesses?

Steel and Psychic-type Pokémon are weak to Dark, Fire, Ghost, and Ground-type moves. They take reduced damage from Dragon, Fairy, Flying, Grass, Ice, Normal, Rock, Steel, Poison, and Psychic-type moves.

What is Shadow Beldum’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Shadow Beldum tops out at 976 CP at Level 40 and 1,104 CP at Level 50.

Can Shadow Beldum be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Beldum can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Shadow Beldum Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Beldum cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.

What Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Beldum?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Beldum: Mega Steelix, Mega Scizor, Mega Skarmory, Mega Mawile, Mega Aggron, Mega Metagross, Mega Lucario, Mega Alakazam, Mega Slowbro, Mega Starmie, Mega Mewtwo X, Mega Mewtwo Y, Mega Gardevoir, Mega Medicham, Mega Latias, Mega Latios, Mega Rayquaza, Mega Gallade, Mega Delphox, and Mega Malamar.

Pokémon

Overview and stats

ATK

DEF

Moves and best movesets

Data table

Take Down

Iron Head

3.04

3.91

33.9

Take Down

Frustration

0.10

Damage	7
Energy	8
Weather boost	Partly Cloudy
Duration	1.0s
Damage window	0.8s - 0.9s

Damage

Energy

Weather boost

Partly Cloudy

Duration

1.0s

Damage window

0.8s - 0.9s

Damage	14
Energy	9

Damage

Energy

Damage	10
Energy	33
Weather boost	Partly Cloudy
Duration	2.0s
Damage window	1.0s - 1.8s

Damage

Energy

Weather boost

Partly Cloudy

Duration

2.0s

Damage window

1.0s - 1.8s

Damage	10
Energy	70

Damage

Energy

Damage	60
Energy	50
Weather boost	Snow
Duration	2.0s
Damage window	1.4s - 1.8s

Damage

Energy

Weather boost

Snow

Duration

2.0s

Damage window

1.4s - 1.8s

Damage	85
Energy	50

Damage

Energy

Max CP

1104 CP

Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs

Research

385 CP - 418 CP

Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs

Eggs

513 CP - 558 CP

Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs

Raids

480 CP - 558 CP

Level 20, 6/6/6 minimum IVs

600 CP - 697 CP

Weather boosted, Level 25, 6/6/6 minimum IVs

LVL

Max CP

LVL

Max CP

LVL

Max CP

13 CP

43 CP

72 CP

102 CP

131 CP

161 CP

190 CP

220 CP

249 CP

279 CP

307 CP

334 CP

362 CP

390 CP

418 CP

446 CP

474 CP

502 CP

530 CP

558 CP

585 CP

613 CP

641 CP

669 CP

697 CP

725 CP

753 CP

781 CP

809 CP

837 CP

851 CP

865 CP

879 CP

892 CP

906 CP

920 CP

934 CP

948 CP

962 CP

976 CP

989 CP

1001 CP

1014 CP

1026 CP

1039 CP

1052 CP

1065 CP

1077 CP

1091 CP

1104 CP

Pokédex Number

#374

Height

0.61 m

Weight

95.2 kg

Region

Generation 3

Can be traded

Allowed

Gender

Genderless

Buddy distance

5 km

Released

Yes

Shiny released

Yes

Pokémon Home transfer

Allowed

Base Flee Rate

Catch rewards

100

Additional Move Cost

75000

Mega Energy reward
For walking as a Buddy

25 Mega Energy

Purification cost

5 Candy

5000 Stardust

Shadow Charged Attack

Frustration

Purified Charged Attack

Return

Pokémon

Requires

Evolution

Beldum

25 Candy

Metang

100 Candy

Metagross

300 / 60 Energy (Mega Evolution)

Mega Metagross

XXS

XXL

0.3 m

0.31 m

0.61 m

0.92 m

1.22 m

Size

Lower bound

Upper bound

XXS

0.2989 m1′00″

0.305 m1′00″

0.4575 m1′06″

0.7625 m2′06″

0.915 m3′00″

XXL

0.915 m3′00″

1.22 m4′00″

LVL

Stardust

Candy

Candy XL

624,000

406

360

336,000

406

228,000

274

150,000

185

96,000

136

57,000

30,600

13,200

3,600

Versions

Pokédex entry

Ruby

Instead of blood, a powerful magnetic force courses throughout BELDUM’s body. This POKéMON communicates withothers by sending controlled pulses of magnetism.

Sapphire

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.

Emerald

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.

FireRed, LeafGreen

It uses magnetic waves to converse with its kind. All the cells in its body are magnetic.

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Black, White

It converses with others by using magnetic pulses. In a swarm, they move in perfect unison.

HeartGold, SoulSilver

The magnetic force generated by its body repels the ground’s natural magnetism, letting it float.

Black 2, White 2

Its cells are all magnetic, and it communicates with others by using magnetic pulses.

The magnetic force generated by its body repels the ground’s natural magnetism, letting it float.

It converses with others by using magnetic pulses. In a swarm, they move in perfect unison.

Omega Ruby

Instead of blood, a powerful magnetic force courses throughout Beldum’s body. This Pokémon communicates with others by sending controlled pulses of magnetism.

Alpha Sapphire

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.

Sun

Its cells are all magnets. It uses magnetism to communicate with others of its kind.

Moon

With magnetic traction, it pulls its opponents in close. When they’re in range, it slashes them with its rear claws.

Ultra Sun

Instead of blood, magnetism flows through its body. When it’s feeling bad, try giving it a magnet.

Ultra Moon

If you anger it, it will do more than rampage. It will also burst out strong magnetism, causing nearby machines to break.

Sword

From its rear, Beldum emits a magnetic force that rapidly pulls opponents in. They get skewered on Beldum’s sharp claws.

Shield

The cells in this Pokémon’s body are composed of magnetic material. Instead of blood, magnetic forces flow through Beldum’s body.

Shadow Beldum Stats and Max CP

Shadow Beldum's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

Shadow Beldum Type Chart

Shadow Beldum takes increased damage from:

Shadow Beldum takes reduced damage from:

Fast Attacks

Resisted by

Charged Attacks

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Steel

Psychic

Evolution Chart

Shadow Beldum family

Size bounds

Regular and Shiny Shadow Beldum

Shadow Beldum high resolution sprites

Official Artwork

Wallpaper

What are the best moves for Shadow Beldum in Pokémon GO?

What are Shadow Beldum’s strengths and weaknesses?

What is Shadow Beldum’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Can Shadow Beldum be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Can Shadow Beldum Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

What Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Beldum?

Overview and stats

Shadow Beldum Stats and Max CP

Shadow Beldum's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

Shadow Beldum Type Chart

Shadow Beldum takes increased damage from:

Shadow Beldum takes reduced damage from:

Fast Attacks

Resisted by

Charged Attacks

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Steel

Psychic

Evolution Chart

Shadow Beldum family

Size bounds

Regular and Shiny Shadow Beldum

Shadow Beldum high resolution sprites

Official Artwork

Wallpaper

What are the best moves for Shadow Beldum in Pokémon GO?

What are Shadow Beldum’s strengths and weaknesses?

What is Shadow Beldum’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Can Shadow Beldum be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Can Shadow Beldum Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

What Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Beldum?