Ultimate Guide to Dynamax Beldum in Max Battles

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Dynamax Beldum makes its exciting comeback during Max Battles as part of Max Mondays in Pokémon GO. First introduced in 2024, Dynamax Beldum was the sixth Pokémon to receive the Dynamax treatment. Even though there aren’t many Steel-types with this enhanced form, Beldum’s final evolution, Metagross, is an impressive addition to any trainer’s roster.

If you haven’t captured Dynamax Beldum yet, Max Mondays is the ideal time to try. Max Mondays provide a dedicated hour each week featuring just one Pokémon in Max Battles—nothing else will be available during this time. Mark your calendar for Monday, March 3, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM local time, to encounter Dynamax Beldum. Additionally, Dynamax Beldum will appear in regular Max Battles throughout March, giving you more chances to catch it. Notably, after you defeat it, there’s also a chance for it to appear in its shiny variant during both Max Mondays and afterward.

Weaknesses and Resistance of Dynamax Beldum in Pokémon GO

Target These Four Weaknesses

Just like its standard form, Dynamax Beldum has four notable weaknesses: it struggles against Dark, Fire, Ghost, and Ground-type attacks, with these types dealing increased damage. To optimize your strategy, choose Pokémon that are these types, equipped with matching attack moves. Besides Max Mondays, Pokémon GO is currently featuring other events, including The Road To Unova.

You can team up for Max Battles solo or with up to three local friends.

Dynamax Beldum is a dual-type Pokémon (Steel and Psychic), which grants it resistance to many other types. It sustains 37.5% less damage from Dragon, Fairy, Flying, Grass, Ice, Normal, Rock, or Steel-type attacks. Furthermore, it takes even less damage—about 60.9%—from Poison and Psychic-type attacks. Thus, when assembling your team, avoid including any Pokémon of these 10 types.

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During the hour devoted to Max Mondays when Dynamax Beldum is available, you can find it at any nearby Power Stops. To compete in Max Battles, you need Max Particles, and you can select up to three Dynamax Pokémon for the battle. Using multiple of the same Pokémon is permitted if you have enough in your storage. During the battle, you can only unleash one standard attack based on your Pokémon’s type. Each hit you land fills the Max Meter, and when it’s fully charged, it allows you to access additional Max Abilities.

Top Counters for Dynamax Beldum in Pokémon GO

Powerful Fire Types to Consider

When Dynamax Beldum debuted, there were only a few Pokémon suitable for taking it on. Now, players have a wide array of options, making this battle more manageable. Notably, Beldum remains a three-star Max Battle, yet trainers can tackle this battle solo if they choose the right counters. Charizard and Moltres are two top choices for this fight.

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Charmander was among the first Dynamax Pokémon introduced in Pokémon GO. Its final evolution, Charizard, is also now available in its Gigantamax form, making it a top-tier Fire-type. Additionally, the legendary Pokémon Moltres from Gen 1 has recently joined the ranks of Dynamax Pokémon alongside Zapdos and Articuno.

Only other Dynamax Pokémon can be used in Max Battles, which can be obtained through previous Max Battles or Special Research tasks.

Several Pokémon in their Dynamax form can be evolved into great options against Dynamax Beldum. Gengar, Cinderace, and Excadrill—which include Ghost and Poison types—are all effective choices. Both Gengar and Excadrill have dual types that provide an advantage against Beldum in Pokémon GO.