Utility
Wall
580Very High
50Slow
BTier

Breaking through Registeel usually means hitting the special side — 50 base Speed is the obvious weak point. Poison moves can't touch it, and only 3 types hit it super-effectively. Known as the Iron Pokemon. Introduced in Gen 3.

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.

Base Stats
580Pseudo
HP80
C
Attack75
C
Defense150
S
Sp. Atk75
C
Sp. Def150
S
Speed50
D
Total580
Low <60
Avg 60-89
High 90-149
Top 150+
EV YieldDefeating Registeel yields +2 Def, +1 SpD
HPAtkDef+2SpASpD+1Spe
Details
Catch3LegendarySlow1.25M XP1.9m / 6'03"205kg / 451.9 lbs261Base XP
Pokedex Entries

Registeel’s body is made of a strange material that is flexible enough to stretch and shrink but also more durable than any metal.

Sword

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.

Shield

Registeel Weakness

Excellent

Registeel's Steel typing leaves it vulnerable to Fire, Fighting, and Ground moves. 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.

4xCriticali
None
¼xResisti
None
0xImmunei
STAB (3)i
3Weak
10Resist
1Immune
Scorei+7
SpikesGrounded — up to 25%
Abilities
Clear BodyPrevents stats from being lowered by other Pokémon.
Light MetalHAHalves the Pokémon's weight.

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.

How to Evolve

No Evolution
Registeel
#379Registeel
Does not evolve
Breeding
Unavailable
Undiscovered egg group

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

Wall
Ability
Clearbody
Item
LeftoversSUSTAIN
Nature
Bold+DEF
EVs

Best Registeel Moveset

  • Body Press
  • Iron DefenseSTAB
  • AmnesiaUtility
  • RestRecovery

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

Lv 1
Charge Beam
509010Electric
Lv 1
Metal Claw
509535Steel
Lv 6
Bulldoze
6010020Ground
Lv 12
Ancient Power
601005Rock
Lv 18
Stomp
6510020Normal
Lv 24
Flash Cannon
8010010Steel
Lv 24
Iron Head
8010015Steel
Lv 30
Curse
10Ghost
Lv 36
Amnesia
20Psychic
Lv 36
Iron Defense
15Steel
Lv 42
Hammer Arm
1009010Fighting
Lv 48
Heavy Slam
10010Steel
Lv 54
Superpower
1201005Fighting
Lv 60
Lock-On
5Normal
Lv 66
Zap Cannon
120505Electric
Lv 72
Hyper Beam
150905Normal
Lv 78
Explosion
2501005Normal

TM Moves

Src
TR17
Amnesia
20Psychic
TR99
Body Press
8010010Fighting
TR01
Body Slam
8510015Normal
TM43
Brick Break
7510015Fighting
TM81
Bulldoze
6010020Ground
TR10
Earthquake
10010010Ground
TR26
Endure+4
10Normal
TM39
Facade
7010020Normal
TR70
Flash Cannon
8010010Steel
TM59
Fling
10010Dark
TR64
Focus Blast
120705Fighting
TM09
Giga Impact
150905Normal
TR79
Heavy Slam
10010Steel
TM08
Hyper Beam
150905Normal
TM04
Ice Punch
7510015Ice
TR46
Iron Defense
15Steel
TR74
Iron Head
8010015Steel
TM01
Mega Kick
120755Normal
TM
Mega Punch
808520Normal
TM25
Protect+4
10Normal
TM33
Rain Dance
5Water
TM21
Rest
10Psychic
TM22
Rock Slide
759010Rock
TM48
Rock Tomb
609515Rock
TM76
Round
6010015Normal
TM19
Safeguard
25Normal
TM49
Sand Tomb
358515Ground
TM32
Sandstorm
10Rock
TM20
Self-Destruct
2001005Normal
TM65
Shadow Claw
7010015Ghost
TR27
Sleep Talk
10Normal
TM24
Snore
5010015Normal
TR76
Stealth Rock
20Rock
TM98
Stomping Tantrum
7510010Ground
TR20
Substitute
10Normal
TM34
Sunny Day
5Fire
TR39
Superpower
1201005Fighting
TR09
Thunder
1107010Electric
TM05
Thunder Punch
7510015Electric
TM14
Thunder Wave
9020Electric
TR08
Thunderbolt
9010015Electric

Egg Moves

Registeel doesn't have any Egg moves

Tutor Moves

Src
Tutor
Meteor Beam
1209010Rock
Tutor
Steel Roller
1301005Steel

Registeel can't be caught in Sword & Shield. 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.

Also found in:

  • 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.

  • Watch for Arcanine (Fire), Blaziken (Fighting), and Golem (Ground) when using Registeel. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Registeel has enough bulk to absorb a hit, but don't push the matchup. Pivot to a teammate that resists.

  • Registeel doesn't evolve. As a Legendary Pokemon, it stands on its own without an evolutionary line. It's a Steel type with 580 BST.

  • 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.

  • Registeel appears in 15 games, including Ruby & Sapphire, FireRed & LeafGreen, and Emerald.

First obtainable in Ruby & Sapphire, Registeel has been featured in 15 titles across 7 generations. Legendary status means a single encounter per playthrough in most games.