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.
Tempered by pressure underground over tens of thousands of years, its body cannot be scratched.
Its body is said to be harder than any kind of metal. A study has revealed that its body is hollow.
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 X & Y, Garchomp's Earthquake hits Registeel for 54-63%.
 Garchomp DragonGround | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRough Skin ItemRocky Helmet NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Registeel View Garchomp builds →Earthquake 2x54-63% | ||
 Heatran FireSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlashfire ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves View Heatran builds →
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 Breloom GrassFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemMiracleseed NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Registeel View Breloom builds →Bullet Seed3-4% Mach Punch 2x22-26% | ||
X & Y 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
X & Y Registeel Best Moveset
The special wall spread is where Registeel earns its spot. Rocky Helmet for chip damage on every physical hit received, Careful 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
Doubles Wall Moveset
- Sleep Talk
- Iron Head
- Earthquake
- Rest
Recommended Teammates
Physical Attacker Moveset
- Thunder Wave
- Seismic Toss
- Earthquake
- Hammer Arm
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 Iron Head and Flash Cannon into something with actual range.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Registeel in X & Y
No wild encounters for Registeel in X & Y. It's available in Ruby, Emerald, or Ultra Sun and can be transferred over. The details below show where to find it.
Registeel Guide
For the X & Y meta, At 580 BST, Registeel is built different. We rank it C-Tier. As a Legendary Pokemon, the raw stats back up the reputation. Best used as a wall. Sleep Talk with Rocky Helmet 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 X & Y, run Sleep Talk, Ironhead, Earthquake, and Rest on Registeel. Sleep Talk is the most common pick at 25% 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