Beldum

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Beldum
Image:Beldum.png
National Pokédex
Salamence - Beldum (#374) - Metang
Hoenn Pokédex
Salamence - Beldum (#190) - Metang
Japanese name Dumbber
Evolves from None
Evolves into Metang
Generation Third
Species Iron Ball Pokémon
Type Steel / Psychic
Height 2 ft 0 in (0.60 m)
Weight 209.9 lb (95.2 kg)
Ability Clear Body

Beldum (ダンバル Danbaru?, Dumbber in original Japanese language versions) are one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon creatures from the multi-billion-dollar[1] Pokémon media franchise – a collection of video games, anime, manga, books, trading cards and other media created by Satoshi Tajiri. The purpose of Beldum in the games, anime and manga, as with all other Pokémon, is to battle both wild Pokémon, untamed creatures encountered while the player passes through various environments, and tamed Pokémon owned by Pokémon trainers.[2] Beldum, just like Magikarp, is a Pokémon with a pre-specified set of moves - in this case, Take Down. Also just like Magikarp, at level 20 it evolves into a form capable of learning a normal amount of moves. Beldum is one of the few non-legendary genderless Pokémon.

Beldum's English and Japanese names are both derived from "dumbbell", a small weight used in weight training.

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[edit] Biological characteristics

This Pokémon lacks a circulatory system of blood. Instead, it is powered by a strong magnetic force. It can exert magnetic forces from its body in order to communicate with others of its species. It can repel Earth's natural magnetism with its own, hence allowing it to levitate.

Beldum appears to be a floating arm with claws. This is no surprise; as 2 Beldum form together to create a Metang, each Beldum accounts for one of Metang's arms. Beldum live on cliffs by planting their leg into the cliff-rock.

Beldum move together in a synchronized pattern, attracted by the magnetism of one another. They communicate with not only magnetism but also brain waves.

Its small red eye can rotate at any angle, allowing it to observe its surroundings easier. These eyes become the shoulder-joints of Metang when it evolves.

Scientists studying Beldum's evolution have created many questions about the strange evolution habit when two Beldum come in contact. For example how does Beldum form the metallic body of Metang? Do two Beldum's mind and spirit join together into one sole being when they evolve? Does the evolution of Beldum result in the coming of a new life? Beldum have also been seen to evolve by not fusing, leaving all memory fresh and intact.

[edit] In the video games

Beldum is not found in the wild, and must be obtained from Steven in Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire and Pokémon Emerald. In the top left house of Mossdeep there is a Beldum at the table after beating the Elite Four and The Champion (Who it is depends on the version used. Steven is the champion in Ruby and Sapphire while Wallace is the champion in Emerald). It evolves into Metang at level 20. Beldum is genderless, and can only breed with Ditto. Beldum is found in Pokémon Swarms in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl.

Aside from its Defense, Beldum has low base stats. It can only learn Take Down in level-up, and will only learn new attacks once it evolves. It can not be taught Technical Machine attacks.

[edit] In the anime

Morrison with his Beldum
Morrison with his Beldum

In the anime, Morrison (Masamune in Japan), one of Ash's Hoenn rivals, has a Beldum which later evolved into a Metang.

[edit] In other media

Beldum in the Pokémon Trading Card Game
Beldum in the Pokémon Trading Card Game

Beldum has appeared in the following sets:

  • EX Hidden Legends (3 cards: 2 Metal, 1 Psychic)
  • EX Deoxys
  • EX Delta Species

[edit] References

Publications
  • Barbo, Maria. The Official Pokémon Handbook. Scholastic Publishing, 1999. ISBN 0-439-15404-9.
  • Loe, Casey, ed. Pokémon Special Pikachu Edition Official Perfect Guide. Sunnydale, CA: Empire 21 Publishing, 1999. ISBN 1-930206-15-1.
  • Nintendo Power. Official Nintendo Pokémon FireRed Version & Pokémon LeafGreen Version Player’s Guide. Nintendo of America Inc., August 2004. ISBN 1-930206-50-X
  • Mylonas, Eric. Pokémon Pokédex Collector’s Edition: Prima’s Official Pokémon Guide. Prima Games, September 21 2004. ISBN 0-7615-4761-4
  • Nintendo Power. Official Nintendo Pokémon Emerald Version Player’s Guide. Nintendo of America Inc., April 2005. ISBN 1-930206-58-5

[edit] External links

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