Is Beldum good in Pokemon GO?

Not on its own, but Metagross is S-tier for Master League, so a good copy is worth evolving.

Is Beldum a good raid attacker?

Beldum ranks #179 of 182 steel attackers with 3.3 DPS. That is outside the top 15, so it is not a raid priority.

Should I evolve Beldum?

Metagross is S-tier for Master League; Mega Metagross is S-tier for Steel raid attacker. Evolve the copy with the best IVs for that role and transfer spare Beldum for candy.

Can Beldum be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Yes. Shiny Beldum is available from photobomb, raid, research, wild. A shiny is worth keeping for the collection no matter its IVs.

Is Shadow Beldum worth keeping?

Shadow Beldum hits 20% harder and takes 20% more damage. It has no ranked role of its own, so treat it like a normal copy.

#374 · Generation 3

Beldum

steel psychic

Max CP (L40 / L50): 976 / 1,104
Raid catch CP (L20 / L25): 558 / 697
Research CP (L15): 418
Buddy distance: 5 km
2nd charged move: 75,000 dust · 75 candy

Shiny
Shadow
Tradable
Mega
Dynamax

Keep

Keep to evolve

Beldum will not win battles on its own, but Metagross is S-tier for Master League. Keep the good-IV copies and the candy to evolve one.

Battle roles

No ranked PvP or raid role.

Worth evolving into

Metagross
S Master LeagueS Steel raid attacker (shadow)A Steel raid attackerB Psychic raid attacker (shadow)
Mega Metagross
S Steel raid attacker (mega)A Psychic raid attacker (mega)

Collection value

Can Dynamax: only copies caught in Max Battles can Dynamax, so keep at least one Max copy.
Shadow version exists: Shadows hit 20% harder and are worth a raid slot even with low IVs.

Tiers: S = meta-defining, A = strong, B = playable, C = niche. PvP from PvPoke overall rankings; raids from computed DPS/TDO within each attacking type; Max Battles from GO Hub tier lists.

Base stats

Attack96

Defense132

Stamina120

Base stats. Bars are scaled to the strongest Pokemon in the game.

Weak to

dark×1.6
fire×1.6
ghost×1.6
ground×1.6

Resists

poison×0.391
psychic×0.391
dragon×0.625
fairy×0.625
flying×0.625
grass×0.625
ice×0.625
normal×0.625
rock×0.625
steel×0.625

Evolution line

Beldum
→25 candyMetang
→100 candyMetagross

→ Metang: 25 candy

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PvP rankings (GO Battle League)

Not ranked in any PvPoke league (usually because the CP or stats do not fit, or it is unreleased).

Max Battles (Dynamax & Gigantamax)

Beldum can Dynamax. Only copies caught in Max Battles (or from Max research) can enter Power Spot battles.

Max Moves

normalMax Strikefrom Take Down250 / 300 / 350 power
Max Guard+20 / +40 / +60 HP shield
Max Spiritheals 8 / 12 / 16% HP

Max Battle roles

Below the tier thresholds as a Max Battle attacker, tank, or healer.

Max Move power is per level 1 / 2 / 3; levels are unlocked with Max Particles and Candy. Tiers are computed from level-3 Max Move damage, Defence × HP and HP at level 40; thresholds on the guide page.

Raid attacker rankings

Attacking type	Tier	Rank	DPS	TDO	Best moves
steel	–	#179 / 182	3.3	30	Take Down · Iron Head
steelShadow	–	#180 / 182	3.4	26	Take Down · Iron Head

Level 40, 15/15/15, neutral target. DPS = damage per second, TDO = total damage output before fainting. Rank is among every Pokemon using that attacking type.

Moves

Fast move	Type	Raid power	Energy	Duration	DPS	PvP power	PvP energy	Speed
Take Down	normal	7	+8	1.0s	7.0	14	+9	3 turns

Charged move	Type	Raid power	Energy	Duration	Dmg/energy	PvP power	PvP energy	Effects
Iron HeadSTAB	steel	60	-50	2.0s	1.20	85	-50

Questions people ask

Is Beldum good in Pokemon GO?: Not on its own, but Metagross is S-tier for Master League, so a good copy is worth evolving.
Should I keep or transfer Beldum?: Beldum will not win battles on its own, but Metagross is S-tier for Master League. Keep the good-IV copies and the candy to evolve one.
Is Beldum a good raid attacker?: Beldum ranks #179 of 182 steel attackers with 3.3 DPS. That is outside the top 15, so it is not a raid priority.
Should I evolve Beldum?: Metagross is S-tier for Master League; Mega Metagross is S-tier for Steel raid attacker. Evolve the copy with the best IVs for that role and transfer spare Beldum for candy.
Can Beldum be shiny in Pokemon GO?: Yes. Shiny Beldum is available from photobomb, raid, research, wild. A shiny is worth keeping for the collection no matter its IVs.
Is Shadow Beldum worth keeping?: Shadow Beldum hits 20% harder and takes 20% more damage. It has no ranked role of its own, so treat it like a normal copy.

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