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The '''Steel type''' (Japanese: '''はがねタイプ''' ''Steel type'') is one of the eighteen [[type]]s. Notable Trainers who specialize in Steel-type Pokémon are [[Jasmine]] of [[Olivine City]]; [[Steven Stone]], | The '''Steel type''' (Japanese: '''はがねタイプ''' ''Steel type'') is one of the eighteen [[type]]s. Notable Trainers who specialize in Steel-type Pokémon are [[Jasmine]] of [[Olivine City]]; [[Steven Stone]], {{pkmn|Champion}} of [[Hoenn]]; [[Byron]] of [[Canalave City]]; and [[Wikstrom]] of the [[Kalos]] [[Elite Four]]. Prior to [[Generation IV#Advances in gameplay|changes in Generation IV]], all damaging Steel-type moves were [[physical move|physical]], but they may now also be [[special move|special]] depending on the attack. | ||
The Steel type was introduced in [[Generation II]]. As well as introducing new Pokémon with the Steel type, {{p|Magnemite}} and {{p|Magneton}} were changed to be dual-type {{t|Electric}}/Steel Pokémon. | The Steel type was introduced in [[Generation II]]. As well as introducing new Pokémon with the Steel type, {{p|Magnemite}} and {{p|Magneton}} were changed to be dual-type {{t|Electric}}/Steel Pokémon. | ||
==Statistical averages== | ==Statistical averages== | ||
===Overall=== | ===Overall===<!--as of generation 6--> | ||
{{BaseStatNoCat| | {{BaseStatNoCat| | ||
type=steel| | type=steel| | ||
HP= | HP=64.96 | | ||
Attack= | Attack=92.65 | | ||
Defense= | Defense=116.61 | | ||
SpAtk= | SpAtk=72.10 | | ||
SpDef= | SpDef=83.16 | | ||
Speed= | Speed=57.10 | | ||
Total= | Total=486.59 }} | ||
===Fully evolved=== | ===Fully evolved===<!--as of generation 6--> | ||
{{BaseStatNoCat| | {{BaseStatNoCat| | ||
type=steel| | type=steel| | ||
HP= | HP=71.94 | | ||
Attack= | Attack=103.69 | | ||
Defense= | Defense=124.26 | | ||
SpAtk= | SpAtk=80.37 | | ||
SpDef= | SpDef=91.11 | | ||
Speed= | Speed=64.77 | | ||
Total= | Total=536.14 }} | ||
<!--out of | <!--out of 35; includes Mega Evolutions as separate Pokémon; does not include Arceus--> | ||
==Battle properties== | ==Battle properties== | ||
===Generations II to V=== | ===Generations II to V=== | ||
Steel-type Pokémon | Steel-type Pokémon are immune to damage from the {{weather|sandstorm}} weather condition. | ||
In Generation II | In Generation II, Steel-type Pokémon cannot be {{status|poisoned}} by Poison-type moves. Starting in [[Generation III]], Steel-type Pokémon cannot be {{status|poison}}ed. | ||
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===Generation VI onwards=== | ===Generation VI onwards=== | ||
Steel-type Pokémon are immune to damage from the {{weather|sandstorm}} weather condition. | |||
Steel-type Pokémon cannot be {{status|poison}}ed. | |||
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==Characteristics== | ==Characteristics== | ||
===Defense=== | ===Defense=== | ||
Defensively, Steel types are considered to be one of the best types of Pokémon to use. | Defensively, Steel types are considered to be one of the best types of Pokémon to use. In [[Generation II]], the Steel type was created to balance out the previously overpowered {{t|Normal}} and {{t|Psychic}} types, as both types are resisted by Steel. Prior to [[Generation V]], a pure Steel-type Pokémon had resistances to 11 of the 17 types, making it the most resistant type. Since [[Generation VI]], that number has decreased to 10 out of the now 18 types as they no longer resist {{t|Ghost}} and {{t|Dark}} but now also resist {{t|Fairy}}. Steel types also have an immunity to {{type|Poison}} attacks and cannot be {{status|poison}}ed (except when using {{m|Twineedle}} in Generation II or if poisoned while not of the Steel-type). | ||
In contrast to {{t|Rock}} types, Steel types can hold up to many attacks because of their typically high {{stat|Defense}}. Due to their high capability of defending, all three of the Steel type's weaknesses ({{t|Fighting}}, {{t|Ground}}, and {{t|Fire}}) are often used against this type. Fortunately, most Steel types are dual-typed, which defends usually against one or two of these types; however, it is possible for dual-type Steel Pokémon to develop double weaknesses to some of these moves. | |||
Pure Steel-type Pokémon have the second greatest amount of resistances. {{t|Electric}}/Steel is the most resistant dual type, having 11 resistances plus an immunity to Poison. | |||
===Offense=== | ===Offense=== | ||
Offensively, it is only recommended that Steel-type moves be used | Offensively, it is only recommended that Steel-type moves be used against Fairy-type Pokémon or when benefited by [[same-type attack bonus]]. There are only three types weak to Steel: {{t|Ice}}, {{t|Rock}}, and {{t|Fairy}}, the prior two of which are rarely used defensively. Furthermore, the types that do resist Steel other than itself ({{t|Fire}}, {{t|Electric}}, and {{t|Water}}) are common. Most Steel-type Pokémon have a second type able to provide more effective moves that could offset this disadvantage. | ||
Steel-type Pokémon typically have good {{stat|Attack}} and below-average {{stat|Special Attack}}, though there are some powerful moves in both the [[physical move|physical]] or [[special move|special]] fields. | |||
===Contest properties=== | ===Contest properties=== | ||
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==Pokémon== | ==Pokémon== | ||
As of Generation VI, there are 43 Steel-type Pokémon or 5.8% of all Pokémon (counting [[ | As of Generation VI, there are 43 Steel-type Pokémon or 5.8% of all Pokémon (counting [[List of Pokémon with form differences|forms]] and [[Mega Evolution]]s that change typing as different Pokémon), making it the 5th rarest type. | ||
===Pure Steel-type Pokémon=== | ===Pure Steel-type Pokémon=== | ||
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background: #{{steel color light}}; border: 5px solid #{{steel color}} | {| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background:#{{steel color light}}; border:5px solid #{{steel color}}" | ||
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{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background: #{{steel color light}}; border: 5px solid #{{steel color}} | {| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background:#{{steel color light}}; border:5px solid #{{steel color}}" | ||
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===Half Steel-type Pokémon=== | ===Half Steel-type Pokémon=== | ||
====Primary Steel-type Pokémon==== | ====Primary Steel-type Pokémon==== | ||
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background: #{{steel color light}}; border: 5px solid #{{steel color}} | {| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background:#{{steel color light}}; border:5px solid #{{steel color}}" | ||
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|{{MSP|707|Klefki}} | |{{MSP|707|Klefki}} | ||
|{{p|Klefki}} | |{{p|Klefki}} | ||
{{typetable|Steel}} | |||
{{typetable|Fairy}} | |||
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{{typetable|Steel}} | {{typetable|Steel}} | ||
{{typetable|Fairy}} | {{typetable|Fairy}} | ||
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====Secondary Steel-type Pokémon==== | ====Secondary Steel-type Pokémon==== | ||
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background: #{{steel color light}}; border: 5px solid #{{steel color}} | {| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background:#{{steel color light}}; border:5px solid #{{steel color}}" | ||
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{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background: #{{steel color light}}; border: 5px solid #{{steel color}} | {| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background:#{{steel color light}}; border:5px solid #{{steel color}}" | ||
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{| border=1 width="100%" class="sortable" style="margin:auto; background: # | {| border=1 width="100%" class="sortable" style="margin:auto; background:#FFF; border:1px solid #{{steel color light}}; border-collapse:collapse" | ||
|- style="background: #{{steel color light}} | |- style="background:#{{steel color light}}" | ||
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==Moves== | ==Moves== | ||
{{movelist/battle-head|Steel}} | {{movelist/battle-head|Steel}} | ||
{{movelist/battle|5|Autotomize|Status| | {{movelist/battle|5|Autotomize|Status|Beautiful|—|—|15|self|The user sheds part of its body to make itself lighter and sharply raise its Speed stat.}} | ||
{{movelist/battle|4|Bullet Punch|Physical| | {{movelist/battle|4|Bullet Punch|Physical|Clever|40|100|30|anyadjacent|The user strikes the target with tough punches as fast as bullets. This move always goes first.}} | ||
{{movelist/battle|3|Doom Desire|Special|Cool|140|100|5|anyadjacent|Two turns after this move is used, the user blasts the target with a concentrated bundle of light.}} | {{movelist/battle|3|Doom Desire|Special|Cool|140|100|5|anyadjacent|Two turns after this move is used, the user blasts the target with a concentrated bundle of light.}} | ||
{{movelist/battle|4|Flash Cannon|Special| | {{movelist/battle|4|Flash Cannon|Special|Clever|80|100|10|anyadjacent|The user gathers all its light energy and releases it at once. It may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.}} | ||
{{movelist/battle|5|Gear Grind|Physical| | {{movelist/battle|5|Gear Grind|Physical|Clever|50|85|10|anyadjacent|The user attacks by throwing two steel gears at its target.}} | ||
{{movelist/battle|4|Gyro Ball|Physical| | {{movelist/battle|4|Gyro Ball|Physical|Beautiful|Varies|100|5|anyadjacent|The user tackles the target with a high-speed spin. The slower the user, the greater the damage.}} | ||
{{movelist/battle|5|Heavy Slam|Physical|Tough|Varies|100|10|anyadjacent|The user slams into the target with its heavy body. The more the user outweighs the target, the greater its damage.}} | {{movelist/battle|5|Heavy Slam|Physical|Tough|Varies|100|10|anyadjacent|The user slams into the target with its heavy body. The more the user outweighs the target, the greater its damage.}} | ||
{{movelist/battle|3|Iron Defense|Status|Tough|—|—|15|self|The user hardens its body's surface like iron, sharply raising its Defense stat.}} | {{movelist/battle|3|Iron Defense|Status|Tough|—|—|15|self|The user hardens its body's surface like iron, sharply raising its Defense stat.}} | ||
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{{movelist/battle|6|King's Shield|Status|Cool|—|—|10|self|The user takes a defensive stance while it protects itself from damage. It also harshly lowers the Attack stat of any attacker who makes direct contact.}} | {{movelist/battle|6|King's Shield|Status|Cool|—|—|10|self|The user takes a defensive stance while it protects itself from damage. It also harshly lowers the Attack stat of any attacker who makes direct contact.}} | ||
{{movelist/battle|4|Magnet Bomb|Physical|Cool|60|—|20|anyadjacent|The user launches steel bombs that stick to the target. This attack will not miss.}} | {{movelist/battle|4|Magnet Bomb|Physical|Cool|60|—|20|anyadjacent|The user launches steel bombs that stick to the target. This attack will not miss.}} | ||
{{movelist/battle|4|Metal Burst|Physical| | {{movelist/battle|4|Metal Burst|Physical|Beautiful|Varies|100|10|self|The user retaliates with much greater power against the target that last inflicted damage on it.}} | ||
{{movelist/battle|2|Metal Claw|Physical|Cool|50|95|35|anyadjacent|The target is raked with steel claws. It may also raise the user's Attack stat.}} | {{movelist/battle|2|Metal Claw|Physical|Cool|50|95|35|anyadjacent|The target is raked with steel claws. It may also raise the user's Attack stat.}} | ||
{{movelist/battle|3|Metal Sound|Status| | {{movelist/battle|3|Metal Sound|Status|Clever|—|85|40|anyadjacent|A horrible sound like scraping metal harshly reduces the target's Sp. Def stat.}} | ||
{{movelist/battle|3|Meteor Mash|Physical|Cool|90|90|10|anyadjacent|The target is hit with a hard punch fired like a meteor. It may also raise the user's Attack.}} | {{movelist/battle|3|Meteor Mash|Physical|Cool|90|90|10|anyadjacent|The target is hit with a hard punch fired like a meteor. It may also raise the user's Attack.}} | ||
{{movelist/battle|4|Mirror Shot|Special|Cute|65|85|10|anyadjacent|The user looses a flash of energy at the target from its polished body. It may also lower the target's accuracy.}} | {{movelist/battle|4|Mirror Shot|Special|Cute|65|85|10|anyadjacent|The user looses a flash of energy at the target from its polished body. It may also lower the target's accuracy.}} | ||
{{movelist/battle|5|Shift Gear|Status| | {{movelist/battle|5|Shift Gear|Status|Clever|—|—|10|self|The user rotates its gears, raising its Attack and sharply raising its Speed.}} | ||
{{movelist/battle|2|Steel Wing|Physical|Cool|70|90|25|anyadjacent|The target is hit with wings of steel. It may also raise the user's Defense stat.}} | {{movelist/battle|2|Steel Wing|Physical|Cool|70|90|25|anyadjacent|The target is hit with wings of steel. It may also raise the user's Defense stat.}} | ||
{{movelist/battle-foot|Steel}} | {{movelist/battle-foot|Steel}} | ||
==Abilities== | ==Abilities== | ||
===Interacting with Steel | ===Interacting with the Steel type=== | ||
A Pokémon with {{a|Color Change}}, {{a|Protean}}, {{a|Imposter}}, or {{a|Multitype}} will become a Steel-type Pokémon if (respectively) it is hit with a Steel-type move, uses a Steel-type move, is sent out against a Steel-type opponent, or is holding an {{DL|Plate|Iron Plate}}. | |||
Steel-type Pokémon are also immune to becoming poisoned from the Abilities {{a|Poison Point}}, {{a|Poison Touch}}, {{a|Synchronize}}, or {{a|Effect Spore}}. | |||
{| width="70%" class="roundy sortable" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{Steel color}}; border: 2px solid #{{Steel color dark}}" | {| width="70%" class="roundy sortable" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{Steel color}}; border:2px solid #{{Steel color dark}}" | ||
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! style="background:#{{Steel color light}}; {{roundytl|8px}}" | Gen | ! style="background:#{{Steel color light}}; {{roundytl|8px}}" | Gen | ||
! style="background:#{{Steel color light}} | ! style="background:#{{Steel color light}}" | Ability | ||
! style="background:#{{Steel color light}}; {{roundytr|8px}}" class="unsortable" | Description | ! style="background:#{{Steel color light}}; {{roundytr|8px}}" class="unsortable" | Description | ||
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! width="30px" style="background:#{{hoenn color}}; border: 1px solid #{{hoenn color dark}}" | III | ! width="30px" style="background:#{{hoenn color}}; border:1px solid #{{hoenn color dark}}" | III | ||
| width="100px" style="background:# | | width="100px" style="background:#FFF; border:1px solid #D8D8D8" | {{acolor|Magnet Pull|000}} | ||
| style="background:# | | style="background:#FFF; border:1px solid #D8D8D8; text-align:left" | Prevents Steel-type Pokémon from escaping. | ||
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! width="30px" style="background:#{{unova color}}; border: 1px solid #{{unova color dark}}" | V | ! width="30px" style="background:#{{unova color}}; border:1px solid #{{unova color dark}}" | V | ||
| width="100px" style="background:# | | width="100px" style="background:#FFF; border:1px solid #D8D8D8" | {{acolor|Sand Force|000}} | ||
| style="background:# | | style="background:#FFF; border:1px solid #D8D8D8; text-align:left" | Strengthens Rock, Ground, and Steel moves to 1.3× their power during a sandstorm. | ||
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! colspan="3" style="background:#{{steel color light}}; {{roundybottom|8px}}" |<small>All details are accurate to Generation VI games. For details that have changed between generations, please see an individual Ability's page.</small> | ! colspan="3" style="background:#{{steel color light}}; {{roundybottom|8px}}" |<small>All details are accurate to Generation VI games. For details that have changed between generations, please see an individual Ability's page.</small> | ||
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Only Steel-type Pokémon can have these Abilities. This does not include [[Signature Ability|signature Abilities]]. | Only Steel-type Pokémon can have these Abilities. This does not include [[Signature Ability|signature Abilities]]. | ||
{| width="70%" class="roundy sortable" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{Steel color}}; border: 2px solid #{{Steel color dark}}" | {| width="70%" class="roundy sortable" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{Steel color}}; border:2px solid #{{Steel color dark}}" | ||
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! style="background:#{{Steel color light}}; {{roundytl|8px}}" | Gen | ! style="background:#{{Steel color light}}; {{roundytl|8px}}" | Gen | ||
! style="background:#{{Steel color light}} | ! style="background:#{{Steel color light}}" | Ability | ||
! style="background:#{{Steel color light}}; {{roundytr|8px}}" class="unsortable" | Description | ! style="background:#{{Steel color light}}; {{roundytr|8px}}" class="unsortable" | Description | ||
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! width="30px" style="background:#{{unova color}}; border: 1px solid #{{hoenn color dark}}" | V | ! width="30px" style="background:#{{unova color}}; border:1px solid #{{hoenn color dark}}" | V | ||
| width="100px" style="background:# | | width="100px" style="background:#FFF; border:1px solid #D8D8D8" | {{acolor|Heavy Metal|000}} | ||
| style="background:# | | style="background:#FFF; border:1px solid #D8D8D8; text-align:left" | Doubles the Pokémon's weight. | ||
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! width="30px" style="background:#{{unova color}}; border: 1px solid #{{unova color dark}}" | V | ! width="30px" style="background:#{{unova color}}; border:1px solid #{{unova color dark}}" | V | ||
| width="100px" style="background:# | | width="100px" style="background:#FFF; border:1px solid #D8D8D8" | {{acolor|Light Metal|000}} | ||
| style="background:# | | style="background:#FFF; border:1px solid #D8D8D8; text-align:left" | Halves the Pokémon's weight. | ||
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! colspan="3" style="background:#{{steel color light}}; {{roundybottom|8px}}" |<small>All details are accurate to Generation VI games. For details that have changed between generations, please see an individual Ability's page.</small> | ! colspan="3" style="background:#{{steel color light}}; {{roundybottom|8px}}" |<small>All details are accurate to Generation VI games. For details that have changed between generations, please see an individual Ability's page.</small> | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
* Generation V introduced the most Steel-type Pokémon of any generation ( | * [[Generation V]] introduced the most Steel-type Pokémon of any generation (excluding [[Generation I]]), with 12, and [[Generation VI]] introduced the fewest Steel-type Pokémon, with four. | ||
* Generation IV introduced the most Steel-type moves of any generation ( | * [[Generation IV]] introduced the most Steel-type moves of any generation (excluding Generation I), with seven, and Generation VI introduced the fewest Steel-type moves, with only {{m|King's Shield|one}}. | ||
* In [[Generation II]], the Steel type saw one type change in a Pokémon family ({{p|Magnemite}} and {{p|Magneton}}), but no change in moves. The opposite is true for the {{t|Dark}} type, which saw one type change in a move ({{m|Bite}}), but no change in a Pokémon. | |||
* In Generation II, the Steel type saw one type change in a Pokémon family ({{p|Magnemite}} and {{p|Magneton}}), but no change in moves. The opposite is true for the {{t|Dark}} type, which saw one type change in a move ({{m|Bite}}), but no change in a Pokémon. | * All Steel-type moves affect only one Pokémon at a time. Similarly, it is the only type to lack a move that functions differently in [[Double Battle]]s. | ||
* All Steel-type moves affect only one Pokémon at a time. | * Prior to Generation VI, Steel was the only type that had a non-neutral type match-up with all of the seventeen existing types, considering both the offense and defense of both types. In Generation VI, it was changed so that Steel no longer resisted Dark- or {{type|Ghost}} moves. | ||
* Prior to Generation VI, Steel was the only type that | * Each of the three {{pkmn2|starter}} types have a different effectiveness when attacking a pure Steel-type Pokémon (Grass does ½× damage, Water does 1× damage, and Fire does 2× damage). | ||
* Each of the three starter types have a different effectiveness when attacking a pure Steel-type Pokémon | * More Pokémon gain the Steel type upon evolving than any other type, with a total of 9. | ||
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==In other languages== | ==In other languages== | ||
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|pl=Stalowy | |pl=Stalowy | ||
|pt_br=Aço | |pt_br=Aço | ||
|pt_eu=Metal | |pt_eu=Metal | ||
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[[de:Stahl (Typ)]] | [[de:Stahl (Typ)]] | ||
[[fr:Acier]] | [[fr:Acier]] | ||
[[it:Acciaio (tipo)]] | [[it:Acciaio (tipo)]] | ||
[[ja:はがね]] | [[ja:はがね]] | ||
[[pl:Stal (typ)]] | [[pl:Stal (typ)]] | ||
[[zh:钢(属性)]] | [[zh:钢(属性)]] |
Revision as of 06:26, 24 April 2016
- This article is about the in-game type. For the TCG type, see Metal (TCG).
The Steel type (Japanese: はがねタイプ Steel type) is one of the eighteen types. Notable Trainers who specialize in Steel-type Pokémon are Jasmine of Olivine City; Steven Stone, Champion of Hoenn; Byron of Canalave City; and Wikstrom of the Kalos Elite Four. Prior to changes in Generation IV, all damaging Steel-type moves were physical, but they may now also be special depending on the attack.
The Steel type was introduced in Generation II. As well as introducing new Pokémon with the Steel type, Magnemite and Magneton were changed to be dual-type Electric/Steel Pokémon.
Statistical averages
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Battle properties
Generations II to V
Steel-type Pokémon are immune to damage from the sandstorm weather condition.
In Generation II, Steel-type Pokémon cannot be poisoned by Poison-type moves. Starting in Generation III, Steel-type Pokémon cannot be poisoned.
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0× | None | 0× |
Generation VI onwards
Steel-type Pokémon are immune to damage from the sandstorm weather condition.
Steel-type Pokémon cannot be poisoned.
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2× | ½× | |||
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0× | None | 0× |
Characteristics
Defense
Defensively, Steel types are considered to be one of the best types of Pokémon to use. In Generation II, the Steel type was created to balance out the previously overpowered Normal and Psychic types, as both types are resisted by Steel. Prior to Generation V, a pure Steel-type Pokémon had resistances to 11 of the 17 types, making it the most resistant type. Since Generation VI, that number has decreased to 10 out of the now 18 types as they no longer resist Ghost and Dark but now also resist Fairy. Steel types also have an immunity to Poison-type attacks and cannot be poisoned (except when using Twineedle in Generation II or if poisoned while not of the Steel-type).
In contrast to Rock types, Steel types can hold up to many attacks because of their typically high Defense. Due to their high capability of defending, all three of the Steel type's weaknesses (Fighting, Ground, and Fire) are often used against this type. Fortunately, most Steel types are dual-typed, which defends usually against one or two of these types; however, it is possible for dual-type Steel Pokémon to develop double weaknesses to some of these moves.
Pure Steel-type Pokémon have the second greatest amount of resistances. Electric/Steel is the most resistant dual type, having 11 resistances plus an immunity to Poison.
Offense
Offensively, it is only recommended that Steel-type moves be used against Fairy-type Pokémon or when benefited by same-type attack bonus. There are only three types weak to Steel: Ice, Rock, and Fairy, the prior two of which are rarely used defensively. Furthermore, the types that do resist Steel other than itself (Fire, Electric, and Water) are common. Most Steel-type Pokémon have a second type able to provide more effective moves that could offset this disadvantage.
Steel-type Pokémon typically have good Attack and below-average Special Attack, though there are some powerful moves in both the physical or special fields.
Contest properties
In Contests, Steel-type moves are typically Cool moves.
Pokémon
As of Generation VI, there are 43 Steel-type Pokémon or 5.8% of all Pokémon (counting forms and Mega Evolutions that change typing as different Pokémon), making it the 5th rarest type.
Pure Steel-type Pokémon
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Pokéstar Studios opponents
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Half Steel-type Pokémon
Primary Steel-type Pokémon
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Secondary Steel-type Pokémon
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Pokéstar Studios opponents
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Moves
Gen | Move | Category | Contest | Power | Accuracy | PP | Target | Description | |||||||||
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V | Autotomize | Status | Beautiful | — | —% | 15 (max 24) |
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The user sheds part of its body to make itself lighter and sharply raise its Speed stat. | |||||||||
IV | Bullet Punch | Physical | Clever | 40 | 100% | 30 (max 48) |
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The user strikes the target with tough punches as fast as bullets. This move always goes first. | |||||||||
III | Doom Desire | Special | Cool | 140 | 100% | 5 (max 8) |
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Two turns after this move is used, the user blasts the target with a concentrated bundle of light. | |||||||||
IV | Flash Cannon | Special | Clever | 80 | 100% | 10 (max 16) |
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The user gathers all its light energy and releases it at once. It may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat. | |||||||||
V | Gear Grind | Physical | Clever | 50 | 85% | 10 (max 16) |
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The user attacks by throwing two steel gears at its target. | |||||||||
IV | Gyro Ball | Physical | Beautiful | Varies | 100% | 5 (max 8) |
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The user tackles the target with a high-speed spin. The slower the user, the greater the damage. | |||||||||
V | Heavy Slam | Physical | Tough | Varies | 100% | 10 (max 16) |
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The user slams into the target with its heavy body. The more the user outweighs the target, the greater its damage. | |||||||||
III | Iron Defense | Status | Tough | — | —% | 15 (max 24) |
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The user hardens its body's surface like iron, sharply raising its Defense stat. | |||||||||
IV | Iron Head | Physical | Tough | 80 | 100% | 15 (max 24) |
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The foe slams the target with its steel-hard head. It may also make the target flinch. | |||||||||
II | Iron Tail | Physical | Cool | 100 | 75% | 15 (max 24) |
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The target is slammed with a steel-hard tail. It may also lower the target's Defense stat. | |||||||||
VI | King's Shield | Status | Cool | — | —% | 10 (max 16) |
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The user takes a defensive stance while it protects itself from damage. It also harshly lowers the Attack stat of any attacker who makes direct contact. | |||||||||
IV | Magnet Bomb | Physical | Cool | 60 | —% | 20 (max 32) |
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The user launches steel bombs that stick to the target. This attack will not miss. | |||||||||
IV | Metal Burst | Physical | Beautiful | Varies | 100% | 10 (max 16) |
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The user retaliates with much greater power against the target that last inflicted damage on it. | |||||||||
II | Metal Claw | Physical | Cool | 50 | 95% | 35 (max 56) |
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The target is raked with steel claws. It may also raise the user's Attack stat. | |||||||||
III | Metal Sound | Status | Clever | — | 85% | 40 (max 64) |
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A horrible sound like scraping metal harshly reduces the target's Sp. Def stat. | |||||||||
III | Meteor Mash | Physical | Cool | 90 | 90% | 10 (max 16) |
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The target is hit with a hard punch fired like a meteor. It may also raise the user's Attack. | |||||||||
IV | Mirror Shot | Special | Cute | 65 | 85% | 10 (max 16) |
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The user looses a flash of energy at the target from its polished body. It may also lower the target's accuracy. | |||||||||
V | Shift Gear | Status | Clever | — | —% | 10 (max 16) |
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The user rotates its gears, raising its Attack and sharply raising its Speed. | |||||||||
II | Steel Wing | Physical | Cool | 70 | 90% | 25 (max 40) |
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The target is hit with wings of steel. It may also raise the user's Defense stat. | |||||||||
All details are accurate to Generation VII games. For details that have changed between generations, please see an individual move's page. Target data assumes user is in the lower left. |
Abilities
Interacting with the Steel type
A Pokémon with Color Change, Protean, Imposter, or Multitype will become a Steel-type Pokémon if (respectively) it is hit with a Steel-type move, uses a Steel-type move, is sent out against a Steel-type opponent, or is holding an Iron Plate.
Steel-type Pokémon are also immune to becoming poisoned from the Abilities Poison Point, Poison Touch, Synchronize, or Effect Spore.
Gen | Ability | Description |
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III | Magnet Pull | Prevents Steel-type Pokémon from escaping. |
V | Sand Force | Strengthens Rock, Ground, and Steel moves to 1.3× their power during a sandstorm. |
All details are accurate to Generation VI games. For details that have changed between generations, please see an individual Ability's page. |
Exclusive Abilities
Only Steel-type Pokémon can have these Abilities. This does not include signature Abilities.
Gen | Ability | Description |
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V | Heavy Metal | Doubles the Pokémon's weight. |
V | Light Metal | Halves the Pokémon's weight. |
All details are accurate to Generation VI games. For details that have changed between generations, please see an individual Ability's page. |
Trivia
- Generation V introduced the most Steel-type Pokémon of any generation (excluding Generation I), with 12, and Generation VI introduced the fewest Steel-type Pokémon, with four.
- Generation IV introduced the most Steel-type moves of any generation (excluding Generation I), with seven, and Generation VI introduced the fewest Steel-type moves, with only one.
- In Generation II, the Steel type saw one type change in a Pokémon family (Magnemite and Magneton), but no change in moves. The opposite is true for the Dark type, which saw one type change in a move (Bite), but no change in a Pokémon.
- All Steel-type moves affect only one Pokémon at a time. Similarly, it is the only type to lack a move that functions differently in Double Battles.
- Prior to Generation VI, Steel was the only type that had a non-neutral type match-up with all of the seventeen existing types, considering both the offense and defense of both types. In Generation VI, it was changed so that Steel no longer resisted Dark- or Ghost-type moves.
- Each of the three starter types have a different effectiveness when attacking a pure Steel-type Pokémon (Grass does ½× damage, Water does 1× damage, and Fire does 2× damage).
- More Pokémon gain the Steel type upon evolving than any other type, with a total of 9.
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