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.
It is sturdier than any kind of metal. It hardened due to pressure underground over tens of thousands of years.
It is sturdier than any kind of metal. It hardened due to pressure underground over tens of thousands of years.
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
 | 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% | ||
FireRed & LeafGreen 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
FireRed & LeafGreen 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 FireRed & LeafGreen
Registeel can't be caught in FireRed & LeafGreen. Bring it over from Ruby, Emerald, or Ultra Sun instead. The encounter info below covers the source games.
Registeel is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
Special encounter in:
Then trade to FireRed & LeafGreen.
Also found in:
Registeel Guide
For the FireRed & LeafGreen 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 FireRed & LeafGreen, 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.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- 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