Steel Type
Learn which Pokémon, moves, and abilities belong to the Steel type, plus its offensive strengths and defensive weaknesses.
Offensive Matchups
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0.5×0.5×0.5×Steel Pokémon sorted by stats99 Pokémon
#0027
Alolan Sandshrew#0028
Alolan Sandslash#0050
Alolan Diglett#0051
Alolan Dugtrio#0052
Galarian Meowth#0081
Magnemite#0082
Magneton#0205
Forretress#0208
Steelix#0208
Mega Steelix#0212
Scizor#0212
Mega Scizor#0227
Skarmory#0227
Mega Skarmory#0303
Mawile#0303
Mega Mawile#0304
Aron#0305
Lairon#0306
Aggron#0306
Mega Aggron#0358
Mega Chimecho#0374
Beldum#0375
Metang#0376
Metagross#0376
Mega Metagross#0379
Registeel#0385
Jirachi#0395
Empoleon#0410
Shieldon#0411
Bastiodon#0413
Wormadam Trash#0436
Bronzor#0437
Bronzong#0448
Lucario#0448
Mega Lucario#0448
Mega Lucario Z#0462
Magnezone#0476
Probopass#0483
Dialga#0483
Dialga Origin#0485
Heatran#0485
Mega Heatran#0530
Excadrill#0530
Mega Excadrill#0589
Escavalier#0597
Ferroseed#0598
Ferrothorn#0599
Klink#0600
Klang#0601
Klinklang#0618
Galarian Stunfisk#0624
Pawniard
#0625
Bisharp#0632
Durant#0638
Cobalion#0649
Genesect#0679
Honedge
#0680
Doublade#0681
Aegislash Blade#0681
Aegislash Shield#0705
Hisuian Sliggoo#0706
Hisuian Goodra#0707
Klefki#0768
Mega Golisopod#0777
Togedemaru#0777
Togedemaru Totem#0791
Solgaleo#0797
Celesteela#0798
Kartana#0800
Necrozma Dusk#0801
Magearna#0801
Mega Magearna#0801
Magearna Original#0801
Mega Magearna#0805
Stakataka#0808
Meltan#0809
Melmetal#0809
Melmetal Gmax#0823
Corviknight#0823
Corviknight Gmax#0863
Perrserker#0878
Cufant#0879
Copperajah#0879
Copperajah Gmax#0884
Duraludon#0884
Duraludon Gmax#0888
Zacian Crowned#0889
Zamazenta Crowned#0957
Tinkatink#0958
Tinkatuff#0959
Tinkaton#0965
Varoom
#0966
Revavroom#0968
Orthworm#0983
Kingambit#0990
Iron Treads#1000
Gholdengo#1018
Archaludon#1023
Iron Crown
Alolan Sandshrew#0028Alolan Sandslash#0050Alolan Diglett#0051Alolan Dugtrio#0052Galarian Meowth#0081Magnemite#0082Magneton#0205Forretress#0208Steelix#0208Mega Steelix#0212Scizor#0212Mega Scizor#0227Skarmory#0227Mega Skarmory#0303Mawile#0303Mega Mawile#0304Aron#0305Lairon#0306Aggron#0306Mega Aggron#0358Mega Chimecho#0374Beldum#0375Metang#0376Metagross#0376Mega Metagross#0379Registeel#0385Jirachi#0395Empoleon#0410Shieldon#0411Bastiodon#0413Wormadam Trash#0436Bronzor#0437Bronzong#0448Lucario#0448Mega Lucario#0448Mega Lucario Z#0462Magnezone#0476Probopass#0483Dialga#0483Dialga Origin#0485Heatran#0485Mega Heatran#0530Excadrill#0530Mega Excadrill#0589Escavalier#0597Ferroseed#0598Ferrothorn#0599Klink#0600Klang#0601Klinklang#0618Galarian Stunfisk#0624Pawniard#0625Bisharp#0632Durant#0638Cobalion#0649Genesect#0679Honedge#0680Doublade#0681Aegislash Blade#0681Aegislash Shield#0705Hisuian Sliggoo#0706Hisuian Goodra#0707Klefki#0768Mega Golisopod#0777Togedemaru#0777Togedemaru Totem#0791Solgaleo#0797Celesteela#0798Kartana#0800Necrozma Dusk#0801Magearna#0801Mega Magearna#0801Magearna Original#0801Mega Magearna#0805Stakataka#0808Meltan#0809Melmetal#0809Melmetal Gmax#0823Corviknight#0823Corviknight Gmax#0863Perrserker#0878Cufant#0879Copperajah#0879Copperajah Gmax#0884Duraludon#0884Duraludon Gmax#0888Zacian Crowned#0889Zamazenta Crowned#0957Tinkatink#0958Tinkatuff#0959Tinkaton#0965Varoom#0966Revavroom#0968Orthworm#0983Kingambit#0990Iron Treads#1000Gholdengo#1018Archaludon#1023Iron CrownSteel Moves38 moves
| Move | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP | Generation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steel Wing | Physical | 70 | 90% | 25 | Generation Ii |
| Iron Tail | Physical | 100 | 75% | 15 | Generation Ii |
| Metal Claw | Physical | 50 | 95% | 35 | Generation Ii |
| Meteor Mash | Physical | 90 | 90% | 10 | Generation Iii |
| Metal Sound | Status | — | 85% | 40 | Generation Iii |
| Iron Defense | Status | — | — | 15 | Generation Iii |
| Doom Desire | Special | 140 | 100% | 5 | Generation Iii |
| Gyro Ball | Physical | — | 100% | 5 | Generation Iv |
| Metal Burst | Physical | — | 100% | 10 | Generation Iv |
| Bullet Punch | Physical | 40 | 100% | 30 | Generation Iv |
| Mirror Shot | Special | 65 | 85% | 10 | Generation Iv |
| Flash Cannon | Special | 80 | 100% | 10 | Generation Iv |
| Iron Head | Physical | 80 | 100% | 15 | Generation Iv |
| Magnet Bomb | Physical | 60 | — | 20 | Generation Iv |
| Autotomize | Status | — | — | 15 | Generation V |
| Heavy Slam | Physical | — | 100% | 10 | Generation V |
| Shift Gear | Status | — | — | 10 | Generation V |
| Gear Grind | Physical | 50 | 85% | 15 | Generation V |
| King’s Shield | Status | — | — | 10 | Generation Vi |
| Corkscrew Crash | Physical | — | — | 1 | Generation Vii |
| Corkscrew Crash | Special | — | — | 1 | Generation Vii |
| Gear Up | Status | — | — | 20 | Generation Vii |
| Anchor Shot | Physical | 80 | 100% | 20 | Generation Vii |
| Smart Strike | Physical | 70 | — | 10 | Generation Vii |
| Sunsteel Strike | Physical | 100 | 100% | 5 | Generation Vii |
| Searing Sunraze Smash | Physical | 200 | — | 1 | Generation Vii |
| Double Iron Bash | Physical | 60 | 100% | 5 | Generation Vii |
| Max Steelspike | Physical | 10 | — | 10 | Generation Viii |
| Behemoth Blade | Physical | 100 | 100% | 5 | Generation Viii |
| Behemoth Bash | Physical | 100 | 100% | 5 | Generation Viii |
| Steel Beam | Special | 140 | 95% | 5 | Generation Viii |
| Steel Roller | Physical | 130 | 100% | 5 | Generation Viii |
| Shelter | Status | 0 | — | 10 | Generation Viii |
| Spin Out | Physical | 100 | 100% | 5 | Generation Ix |
| Make It Rain | Special | 120 | 100% | 5 | Generation Ix |
| Gigaton Hammer | Physical | 160 | 100% | 5 | Generation Ix |
| Tachyon Cutter | Special | 50 | 0% | 10 | Generation Ix |
| Hard Press | Physical | 0 | 100% | 10 | Generation Ix |
Steel Abilities65 abilities
AnalyticBoosts move power when the Pokémon moves last.AnticipationSenses the foe’s dangerous moves.Battle ArmorBlocks critical hits.Beast BoostThe Pokémon boosts its most proficient stat each time it knocks out a Pokémon.Clear BodyPrevents ability reduction.CompetitiveBoosts the Sp. Atk stat when a stat is lowered.DefiantWhen its stats are lowered its Attack increases.DownloadAdjusts power according to the foe’s ability.Earth EaterIf hit by a Ground-type move, the Pokémon has its HP restored instead of taking damage.FilterPowers down supereffective moves.Flame BodyBurns the foe on contact.Flash FirePowers up if hit by fire.Full Metal BodyPrevents other Pokémon’s moves or Abilities from lowering the Pokémon’s stats.Good As GoldA body of pure, solid gold gives the Pokémon full immunity to other Pokémon's status moves.HeatproofWeakens the power of Fire-type moves.Heavy MetalDoubles the Pokémon’s weight.HustleTrades accuracy for power.Hyper CutterPrevents ATTACK reduction.Inner FocusPrevents flinching.IntimidateLowers the foe’s ATTACK.Iron BarbsInflicts damage to the Pokémon on contact.Iron FistBoosts the power of punching moves.JustifiedRaises Attack when hit by a Dark-type move.Keen EyePrevents loss of accuracy.LevitateNot hit by GROUND attacks.Light MetalHalves the Pokémon’s weight.Lightning RodDraws electrical moves.MagicianThe Pokémon steals the held item of a Pokémon it hits with a move.Magnet PullTraps STEEL-type POKéMON.MinusPowers up with PLUS.Mirror ArmorBounces back only the stat-lowering effects that the Pokémon receives.Mold BreakerMoves can be used regardless of abilities.No GuardEnsures the Pokémon and its foe’s attacks land.OvercoatProtects the Pokémon from damage from weather.Own TempoPrevents confusion.PickpocketSteals an item when hit by another Pokémon.PlusPowers up with MINUS.PranksterGives priority to a status move.PressureRaises foe’s PP usage.Quark DriveBoosts the Pokémon's most proficient stat on Electric Terrain or if the Pokémon is holding Booster Energy.Rock HeadPrevents recoil damage.Sand ForceBoosts certain moves’ power in a sandstorm.Sand RushBoosts the Pokémon’s Speed in a sandstorm.Sand VeilUps evasion in a sandstorm.Serene GracePromotes added effects.Sheer ForceRemoves added effects to increase move damage.Shell ArmorBlocks critical hits.Slow StartTemporarily halves Attack and Speed.Soul HeartBoosts its Sp. Atk stat every time a Pokémon faints.SoundproofAvoids sound-based moves.StalwartIgnores the effects of opposing Pokémon’s Abilities and moves that draw in moves.StaminaBoosts the Defense stat when hit by an attack.Stance ChangeThe Pokémon changes form depending on how it battles.SteadfastRaises Speed each time the Pokémon flinches.Steely SpiritPowers up ally Pokémon’s Steel-type moves.SturdyNegates 1-hit KO attacks.Supreme OverlordWhen the Pokémon enters a battle, its Attack and Sp. Atk stats are slightly boosted for each of the allies in its party that have already been defeated.SwarmUps BUG moves in a pinch.TechnicianPowers up the Pokémon’s weaker moves.TelepathyAnticipates an ally’s attack and dodges it.TorrentUps WATER moves in a pinch.Tough ClawsPowers up moves that make direct contact.TruantMoves only every two turns.UnnerveMakes the foe nervous and unable to eat Berries.Weak ArmorPhysical attacks lower Defense and raise Speed.
Steel Pokémon by Size
Largest Pokémon are on the left. Smallest Pokémon are on the right.
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