Stats & Training
Defense leads and Speed gets almost nothing. That's Registeel's stat line in a nutshell. 3 stats sit in respectable range, but the spread is brutal. Near-impossible to catch and yields 3 Defense and Sp. Def EVs.
REGISTEEL has a body that is harder than any kind of metal. Its body is apparently hollow. No one has any idea what this POKéMON eats.
REGISTEEL was imprisoned by people in ancient times. The metal composing its body is thought to be a curious substance that is not of this earth.
Registeel Weakness
Registeel's Steel typing leaves it vulnerable to Fire, Fighting, and Ground. It shrugs off Poison-type attacks completely. With 11 resistances, the defensive profile is strong. Registeel's overall bulk (80/150/150) lets it take a hit or two from most weaknesses before going down.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Fighting, Ground |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Normal, Grass, Ice, Flying, Psychic, Bug, Rock, Ghost, Dragon, Dark, Steel |
| 0x (Immune) | Poison |
- Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
- Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
 Geodude RockGround | C | |
 Torchic Fire | D | |
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 Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Registeel View Makuhita builds →Vital Throw 2x31-37% Arm Thrust 2x11-14% | ||
 Nincada BugGround | D | |
Geodude RockGround | C | |
Torchic Fire | D | |
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Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Registeel View Makuhita builds →Vital Throw 2x29-36% Arm Thrust 2x9-12% | ||
Nincada BugGround | D | |
 Torkoal Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Registeel View Torkoal builds →Overheat 2x62-73% Flamethrower 2x43-51% Ember 2x21-26% Rock Smash 2x14-17% | ||
Torchic Fire | D | |
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Damage vs Registeel View Torchic builds →Overheat 2x54-64% Flamethrower 2x37-45% Dig 2x19-23% Ember 2x18-22% | ||
 Numel FireGround | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Registeel View Numel builds →Overheat 2x51-61% Flamethrower 2x35-41% Dig 2x30-35% Ember 2x18-22% | ||
 Slugma Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Registeel View Slugma builds →Overheat 2x54-64% Flamethrower 2x37-45% Ember 2x18-22% Rock Smash 2x9-11% | ||
 Machop Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Registeel View Machop builds →Focus Punch 2x67-80% Flamethrower 2x16-19% Dig 2x24-30% Revenge 2x30-35% | ||
Torkoal Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Registeel View Torkoal builds →Overheat 2x61-72% Flamethrower 2x43-51% Ember 2x22-27% Rock Smash 2x15-18% | ||
Torchic Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 101 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Registeel View Torchic builds →Overheat 2x53-63% Flamethrower 2x38-45% Dig 2x20-24% Ember 2x20-24% | ||
Numel FireGround | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Registeel View Numel builds →Overheat 2x51-60% Flamethrower 2x35-42% Dig 2x30-36% Ember 2x17-21% | ||
Slugma Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Registeel View Slugma builds →Overheat 2x53-63% Flamethrower 2x38-45% Ember 2x20-24% Rock Smash 2x10-12% | ||
Machop Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Registeel View Machop builds →Focus Punch 2x68-81% Flamethrower 2x17-20% Dig 2x25-30% Vital Throw 2x33-39% | ||
Torkoal Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Registeel View Torkoal builds →Overheat 2x62-74% Flamethrower 2x42-51% Ember 2x21-25% Rock Smash 2x14-17% | ||
Torchic Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 101 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Registeel View Torchic builds →Overheat 2x53-62% Flamethrower 2x38-45% Dig 2x21-25% Ember 2x19-23% | ||
Numel FireGround | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Registeel View Numel builds →Overheat 2x50-59% Flamethrower 2x36-42% Dig 2x31-37% Ember 2x19-23% | ||
Slugma Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Registeel View Slugma builds →Overheat 2x53-62% Flamethrower 2x38-45% Ember 2x19-23% Rock Smash 2x9-11% | ||
Machop Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Registeel View Machop builds →Focus Punch 2x67-79% Flamethrower 2x17-21% Dig 2x25-30% Vital Throw 2x33-40% | ||
Torkoal Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Registeel View Torkoal builds →Overheat 2x63-74% Fire Blast 2x52-62% Flamethrower 2x44-52% Ember 2x20-24% | ||
Torchic Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 101 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Registeel View Torchic builds →Overheat 2x52-62% Fire Blast 2x46-55% Flamethrower 2x38-45% Dig 2x20-24% | ||
Numel FireGround | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Registeel View Numel builds →Overheat 2x50-60% Fire Blast 2x42-50% Earthquake 2x38-45% Flamethrower 2x36-43% | ||
 Vulpix Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Registeel View Vulpix builds →Overheat 2x42-50% Fire Blast 2x36-43% Flamethrower 2x30-36% Dig 2x16-19% | ||
Slugma Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Registeel View Slugma builds →Overheat 2x52-62% Fire Blast 2x46-55% Flamethrower 2x38-45% Ember 2x17-21% | ||
Torkoal Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Registeel View Torkoal builds →Overheat 2x60-71% Fire Blast 2x50-60% Flamethrower 2x43-51% Ember 2x21-24% | ||
Torchic Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 101 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Registeel View Torchic builds →Overheat 2x53-62% Fire Blast 2x45-53% Flamethrower 2x38-44% Dig 2x20-24% | ||
Numel FireGround | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Registeel View Numel builds →Overheat 2x49-58% Fire Blast 2x43-51% Earthquake 2x36-42% Flamethrower 2x36-42% | ||
Vulpix Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Registeel View Vulpix builds →Overheat 2x41-49% Fire Blast 2x36-42% Flamethrower 2x30-36% Dig 2x15-18% | ||
Slugma Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Registeel View Slugma builds →Overheat 2x53-62% Fire Blast 2x45-53% Flamethrower 2x38-44% Ember 2x19-22% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityVoltabsorb ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Registeel View Jolteon builds →Thunderbolt21-24% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityClearbody ItemLeftovers NatureQuiet Moves
Damage vs Registeel View Regice builds →Ice Beam10-11% Thunderbolt13-15% Explosion12-14% | ||
 | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityWaterabsorb ItemLeftovers NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Registeel View Lapras builds →Ice Beam9-11% Thunderbolt12-15% Thunder15-18% | ||
 | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityInnerfocus ItemSalacberry NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Registeel View Glalie builds →Explosion13-15% Ice Beam6-7% | ||
 | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Registeel View Tauros builds →Earthquake 2x53-63% Double Edge24-28% | ||
Ruby & Sapphire Evolution
You can't breed Registeel or evolve it into anything else. This Steel legendary packs 580 stats and doesn't need a chain to be relevant. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Ruby & Sapphire Registeel Best Moveset
Leftovers and Clearbody form the backbone. Registeel invests HP-heavy investment EVs to play its defensive wall role properly, and Careful nature pushes Sp. Def higher. Thunder Wave handles the heavy lifting on offense. Normal and Fighting coverage rounds it out.
Best Build
Registeel best EVs are HP and Sp. Def
Wall Moveset
- Thunder Wave
- Explosion
- Seismic Toss
- Counter
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Level-up moves are just the starting point for Registeel. TMs unlock Normal and Fighting coverage and more and turn a straightforward STAB kit around Metal Claw into something with actual range.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Registeel in Ruby & Sapphire
Registeel waits at a fixed spot in this game. Head to Route 120 for a one-time encounter. No random spawns or encounter rates involved — it's a set battle at a known location.
Best Locations to Catch Registeel in Ruby & Sapphire
Registeel Guide
For the Ruby & Sapphire meta, At 580 BST, Registeel is built different. We rank it B-Tier. As a Legendary Pokemon, the raw stats back up the reputation. Best used as a wall. Thunder Wave with Leftovers is the standard set.
Clear Body prevents stats from being lowered by other Pokémon. That's the one you want on Registeel. Light Metal is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses.
Base 50 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. On offense, Registeel is a physical attacker with base 75 Attack. Defensively? Tanky enough to absorb a few hits. Best used as a wall.
In Ruby & Sapphire, run Thunder Wave, Explosion, Seismic Toss, and Counter on Registeel. Thunder Wave is the most common pick at 21% usage. This set covers the wall role with a mix of damage and utility.
Game Availability
First obtainable in Ruby & Sapphire, Registeel has been featured in 15 titles across 8 generations. Legendary status means a single encounter per playthrough in most games.
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- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RSDebut
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves