Registeel Best Moveset
150/150 balanced defenses on Steel with AbilityClear Body preventing stat drops. Held ItemLeftovers with NatureCareful maximizes the special defense. Steel typing resists 10 types. The moveset absorbs hits from both sides and supports with status moves. 75 offenses at 50 Speed mean zero offensive threat, but the defensive profile is among the best available.
Pure Steel with 150 in both defenses in Gen III (Ruby & Sapphire). Clear Body prevented stat drops, and Seismic Toss dealt consistent damage regardless of terrible offenses.
Best Moves
Best Build
Registeel best EVs are HP and Sp. Def
Wall Moveset
- Thunder Wave
- Explosion
- Seismic Toss
- Counter
Recommended Teammates
Thunder Wave, Stealth Rock, and Iron Head in Gen IV (Diamond & Pearl). Registeel didn't need Attack when it could paralyze and outlast everything.
Wall Moveset
- Thunder Wave
- Explosion
- Stealth Rock
- Iron Head
Recommended Teammates
Three gens of consistent performance in Gen V (Black & White). 150/150 defenses with Rest plus Sleep Talk walled anything that wasn't Fighting or Fire.
Wall Moveset
- Curse
- Rest
- Protect
- Amnesia
Recommended Teammates
Dropped in Gen VI (X & Y). Fighting and Fire coverage was on everything, and 75 HP undermined the massive defensive stats.
Physical Attacker Moveset
- Thunder Wave
- Seismic Toss
- Earthquake
- Hammer Arm
Recommended Teammates
Toxic stalling with Iron Defense boosts worked in Gen VII (Sun & Moon) but the metagame had more ways to break through pure walling strategies.
Wall Moveset
- Seismic Toss
- Toxic
- Protect
- Stealth Rock
Recommended Teammates
Body Press turned 150 Defense into Fighting STAB in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield). Finally a real attacking move that used Registeel's best stat offensively.
Hazard Setter Moveset
- Stealth Rock
- Seismic Toss
- Body Press
- Iron Defense
Recommended Teammates
Four gens of consistent B-Tier in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet). Not flashy, but 150/150 defenses with Body Press and Toxic was always a reliable formula.
Wall Moveset
- Body Press
- Thunder Wave
- Iron Defense
- Stealth Rock
Recommended Teammates
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 |
What is Registeel Weak Against
ExcellentBest Pokemon Against Registeel
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityProtean ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Registeel View Meowscarada builds →Knock Off18-22% U Turn10-12% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityDrizzle ItemDamprock NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Registeel View Pelipper builds →Hurricane5-7% U Turn3-3% | ||
Recommended Build AbilitySnow Warning ItemLightclay NatureTimid Moves View Ninetales-Alola builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityNeutralizinggas ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves View Weezing-Galar builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureSassy Moves View Slowking-Galar builds →
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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
How to Get Registeel
Registeel can't be caught in Scarlet & Violet. Bring it over from Ruby & Sapphire, Emerald, or Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon instead. The encounter info below covers the source games.
Registeel is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
Also Obtainable In:
Pokemon transfers only go forward through generations, never backward. Direct cross-gen trades aren't supported.
Registeel can't be caught in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Bring it over from Ruby & Sapphire, Emerald, or Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon instead. The encounter info below covers the source games.
Registeel is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
Also Obtainable In:
Pokemon transfers only go forward through generations, never backward. Direct cross-gen trades aren't supported.
Registeel can't be caught in Sword & Shield. Bring it over from Ruby & Sapphire, Emerald, or Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon instead. The encounter info below covers the source games.
Registeel is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
Also Obtainable In:
Pokemon transfers only go forward through generations, never backward. Direct cross-gen trades aren't supported.
Registeel waits at a fixed spot in this game. Head to Ultra Space Wilds for a one-time encounter. No random spawns or encounter rates involved — it's a set battle at a known location.
How to Get Registeel in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Base Stats
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.
Registeel Guide
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.
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.
Run Bodypress, Thunder Wave, Iron Defense, and Stealth Rock on Registeel. Bodypress is the most common pick at 0% 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 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RSDebut
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves