Pokemon GO Dynamax Beldum Max Battle Guide: Weaknesses, Best Counters and How to Catch 

Get ready for an exciting Max Monday featuring Dynamax Beldum on January 20, 2025, from 6 PM to 7 PM local time! This Steel/Psychic-type Pokemon appears as a challenging 3-star Max Battle boss, requiring 400 Max Particles to participate. Whether you’re hunting for a shiny or just want to add this powerful Pokemon to your collection, this guide will help you succeed in your Max Battle adventure.

Beldum Stats in Pokemon GO

Beldum comes with impressive defensive capabilities for a 3-star Pokemon in Pokemon GO. Here’s what you need to know about its base stats:

Best Beldum Weaknesses & Resistances

Understanding Beldum’s typing is important for building a team comp with apt counters. As a Steel/Psychic-type Pokemon, it has specific strengths and vulnerabilities. Here is a list of all of them:

Weaknesses (160% damage):

• Dark-type moves
• Fire-type moves
• Ghost-type moves
• Ground-type moves

Resistances:

• Normal (63% damage)
• Flying (63% damage)
• Rock (63% damage)
• Grass (63% damage)
• Poison (39% damage)

Best Beldum Best Counters in Pokemon GO

Here are the top counters for your Max Battle against Beldum:

Pokemon	Image	Fast Move	Charged Move
Charizard (Dynamax)		Fire Spin	Blast Burn
Gengar (Dynamax)		Lick	Shadow Ball
Blastoise (Dynamax)		Bite	Hydro Cannon
Excadrill (Dynamax)		Mud-Slap	Scorching Sands
Cinderace (Dynamax)		Fire Spin	Flamethrower
Toxtricity (Dynamax)		Bite	Wild Charge

Focus on powering up your Charizard or Toxtricity first, as they’re useful against many other raid bosses, like Dyanamax Articuno. If you’re short on resources, Cinderace and Blastoise are more budget-friendly options that still perform well.

How to Catch Dynamax Beldum in Pokemon GO

You can attempt Dynamax Beldum Max Battles with different group sizes. A solo attempt is possible but very challenging – you’ll need maxed-out counters like Dynamax Charizard or Gengar. Two trainers with strong Fire or Ghost-type Dynamax Pokemon can handle it comfortably. For newer players or those with lower-level Pokemon, I recommend bringing 3-4 Pokemon GO trainers to ensure a smooth battle.

After beating Beldum, here’s what CP to expect:

• Regular encounter: 513-558 (Level 20)
• Weather boosted (Snowy/Windy): 642-697

You’ll want to stock up on Golden Razz Berries as they’re your best friend here. Regular Razz Berries work, too, but Golden ones give you the best odds. The number of Premier Balls you get depends on several factors. You’ll receive more balls based on how much damage you did in the battle, whether you’re battling with friends if you control the Power Spot’s gym and your team’s overall contribution. It’s worth trying to maximize these factors when you can.

Beldum floats far back on the screen, making throws tricky. The best approach is to wait for Beldum to center itself on the screen. Use the circle lock trick by holding the ball until the circle is small, then let go and wait for Beldum to attack. During the attack animation, spin your ball and throw just before the attack ends. Try to aim for the center of the circle. Fortunately, Beldum’s catch ring is pretty forgiving compared to some other raid bosses.

Can Dynamax Beldum Be Shiny?

Yes, Dynamax Beldum can be shiny in Max Battles! The shiny version features a gray body instead of its usual blueish coloring. While exact shiny rates haven’t been confirmed, Max Battle shinies typically have better odds than wild encounters. Remember that you’ll only know if Beldum is shiny after successfully defeating it in the Max Battle.

Keep an eye on your Max Meter and time your Dynamax transformations wisely. While it’s possible to defeat Beldum with two strong trainers, having a full lobby of four players will make the battle much more manageable.

Remember that you’ll only consume your 400 Max Particles if you successfully defeat Beldum, so don’t be afraid to try multiple times if necessary. That said, are you excited to catch this Pokemon? Let us know in the comments below.