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’s body is made of a strange material that is flexible enough to stretch and shrink but also more durable than any metal.
It’s rumored that this Pokémon was born deep underground in the planet’s mantle and that it emerged onto the surface 10,000 years ago.
Registeel Weakness
Registeel's Steel typing leaves it vulnerable to Fire, Fighting, and Ground. It shrugs off Poison-type attacks completely. With 10 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, Dragon, Steel, Fairy |
| 0x (Immune) | Poison |
In Sword & Shield, Incineroar's Flare Blitz hits Registeel for 59-70%.
 Runerigus GroundGhost | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityWanderingspirit ItemLeftovers NatureCareful Moves
Damage vs Registeel View Runerigus builds →Poltergeist17-20% | ||
 Incineroar FireDark | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemSitrus Berry NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Registeel View Incineroar builds →Knock Off16-19% Flare Blitz 2x59-70% | ||
 Gurdurr Fighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityGuts ItemEviolite NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Registeel View Gurdurr builds →Drain Punch 2x32-38% Knock Off9-11% Mach Punch 2x17-21% | ||
 Cinderace Fire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityLibero ItemLife Orb NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Registeel View Cinderace builds →High Jump Kick 2x51-60% U Turn7-8% | ||
 Urshifu FightingDark | C | |
Fighting is super effective against RegisteelView Urshifu → | ||
Sword & Shield 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
Sword & Shield Registeel Best Moveset
The physical wall spread is where Registeel earns its spot. Leftovers for passive recovery each turn, Bold nature for the right lean, and Rest handles sustain. Clearbody does the rest without needing a move slot.
Best Build
Registeel best EVs are HP and Defense
Wall Moveset
- Body Press
- Iron Defense
- Amnesia
- Rest
Recommended Teammates
Hazard Setter Moveset
- Stealth Rock
- Seismic Toss
- Body Press
- Iron Defense
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Bulky Support Moveset
- Iron Defense
- Body Press
- Heavy Slam
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Level-up moves are just the starting point for Registeel. TMs unlock coverage across 8 types and turn a straightforward STAB kit around Steel Roller and Flash Cannon into something with actual range.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Registeel in Sword & Shield
Registeel Guide
For the Sword & Shield 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. Bodypress 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 leaning toward the physical side (base 75 Attack). Defensively? Tanky enough to absorb a few hits. Best used as a wall.
In Sword & Shield, run Bodypress, Iron Defense, Amnesia, and Rest on Registeel. Bodypress is the most common pick at 15% 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