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.
Beldum and Dumbber are derived from dumbbell, a small weight used in weight training.
No: 374
English Name: Beldum
Japanese Name: Danbaru
Generation: 3
Type: Steel, Psychic
Species: Iron Ball Pokémon
Abilities: Clear Body, Light Metal (hidden ability)
Evolution: Beldum > Metang > Metagross
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 a mechanical creature, it still has emotions, the need to eat, and a way of reproducing. Beldum’s body lacks blood, and is instead powered by a magnetic force. It uses magnetism to move, communicate, and control its attacks. Beldum sometimes gathers in swarms, communicating with each other telepathically. 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.
POKEDEX ENTRIES
Pokemon Ruby: Instead of blood, a powerful magnetic force courses throughout Beldum’s body. This Pokémon communicates with others by sending controlled pulses of magnetism.
Pokemon 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.
Pokemon 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.
Pokemon FireRed: It uses magnetic waves to converse with its kind. All the cells in its body are magnetic.
Pokemon LeafGreen: It uses magnetic waves to converse with its kind. All the cells in its body are magnetic.
Pokemon Diamond: It converses with others by using magnetic pulses. In a swarm, they move in perfect unison.
Pokemon Pearl: It converses with others by using magnetic pulses. In a swarm, they move in perfect unison.
Pokemon Platinum: It converses with others by using magnetic pulses. In a swarm, they move in perfect unison.
Pokemon HeartGold: The magnetic force generated by its body repels the ground’s natural magnetism, letting it float.
Pokemon SoulSilver: The magnetic force generated by its body repels the ground’s natural magnetism, letting it float.
Pokemon Black: It converses with others by using magnetic pulses. In a swarm, they move in perfect unison.
Pokemon White: It converses with others by using magnetic pulses. In a swarm, they move in perfect unison.
Pokemon Black 2: Its cells are all magnetic, and it communicates with others by using magnetic pulses.
pokemon White 2: Its cells are all magnetic, and it communicates with others by using magnetic pulses.
Pokemon X: The magnetic force generated by its body repels the ground’s natural magnetism, letting it float.
Pokemon Y: It converses with others by magnetic pulses. In a swarm, they move in perfect unison.
Pokemon Omega Ruby: Instead of blood, a powerful magnetic force courses through Beldum’s body. This Pokémon communicates with others by sending controlled pulses of magnetism.
Pokemon 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.
Pokemon SUN: Its cells are all magnets. It uses magnetism to communicate with others of its kind.
Pokemon MOON: With magnetic traction, it pulls its opponents in close. When they’re in range, it slashes them with its rear claws.
