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No. 0379

Registeel

Iron Pokémon

Registeel
Official art
Steel
Height
1.9 m 6′03″
Weight
205 kg 451.9 lbs
Base stat total
580 top 9%
Introduced
Gen III
Abilities
Legendary
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.
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Base stats

HP80140–187270–364
Atk7572–139139–273
Def150139–222274–438
SpA7572–139139–273
SpD150139–222274–438
Spe5049–11294–218
Total580Higher than 91% of all Pokémon
HP80Atk75Def150Spe50SpD150SpA75

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 Def, 1 SpD.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 50). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+112Max102No SP70Min63Scarf168Tailwind224

At max Speed, Registeel outspeeds 11 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

  1. 203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 in usage
  2. 200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 in usage
  3. 190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 in usage
  4. 189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 in usage
  5. 184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 in usage
  6. 178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 in usage
  7. 178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 in usage
  8. 172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 in usage
  9. 169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 in usage
  10. 169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 in usage
  11. 167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 in usage
  12. 167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 in usage
  13. 161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 in usage
  14. 156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 in usage
  15. 150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 in usage
  16. 149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 in usage
  17. 143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 in usage
  18. 128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 in usage
  19. 120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 in usage
  20. 112Registeel · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
  21. 105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 in usage
  22. 102Registeel · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
  23. 101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 in usage
  24. 95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 in usage
  25. 94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 in usage
  26. 90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 in usage
  27. 90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 in usage
  28. 85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 in usage
  29. 80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 in usage
  30. 80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 in usage
  31. 70Registeel · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
  32. 70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 in usage
  33. 60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 in usage

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Fighting2×Fire2×Ground2×

Resists

Bug½×Dragon½×Fairy½×Flying½×Grass½×Ice½×Normal½×Psychic½×Rock½×Steel½×

Immune to

Poison0×
Takes normal damage from 4 types
GhostWaterElectricDark

Abilities

  • Clear Body

    Prevents stats from being lowered by other Pokémon.

  • Light MetalHidden ability

    Halves the Pokémon's weight.

Competitive

SV SinglesRUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRU

8.61% of teams · rank #22 · Singles · 1630+ rating · 20,763 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item
Leftovers
Ability
Clear Body
Nature
Impish
EVs
252 HP / 180 Def / 76 SpD
Tera Type
Ghost
  1. Body Press
  2. Stealth Rock
  3. Heavy Slam
  4. Thunder Wave

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

  • All players8.81%
  • Rated 1500+9.52%
  • Rated 1630+8.61%
  • Rated 1760+6.75%

Usage by month

Oct 20258.61%

Moves

  • Body Press98.8%
  • Stealth Rock90.7%
  • Heavy Slam88.6%
  • Thunder Wave62.7%
  • Iron Defense44.5%
  • Amnesia4.5%
  • Rest4.4%
  • Iron Head2.4%
  • Curse0.9%
  • Thunderbolt0.6%

Items

  • Leftovers92.7%
  • Chesto Berry3.5%
  • Rocky Helmet3.5%
  • Lum Berry0.1%
  • Eject Button0%
  • Luminous Moss0%

Abilities

  • 98.4%
  • 1.6%

EV spreads

  • Impish 252 HP / 180 Def / 76 SpD62.9%
  • Careful 248 HP / 72 Def / 180 SpD / 8 Spe4.6%
  • Bold 252 HP / 180 Def / 76 SpD4.3%
  • Impish 252 HP / 156 Def / 72 SpD / 28 Spe2.9%
  • Impish 248 HP / 180 Def / 72 SpD / 8 Spe2.8%

Tera types

  • Ghost48.2%
  • Dragon42.2%
  • Fairy4.1%
  • Fighting2.5%

Common teammates

Checks & counters

Evolution

Registeel does not evolve.

Moves

Level up 17

1Charge BeamHas a 70% chance to raise the user’s Special Attack by one stage.ElectricSpec5090%10
1Metal ClawHas a 10% chance to raise the user’s Attack by one stage.SteelPhys5095%35
6BulldozeHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundPhys60100%20
12Ancient PowerHas a 10% chance to raise all of the user’s stats by one stage.RockSpec60100%5
18StompHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.NormalPhys65100%20
24Flash CannonHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.SteelSpec80100%10
24Iron HeadHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.SteelPhys80100%15
30CurseGhosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.GhostStatus——10
36AmnesiaRaises the user’s Special Defense by two stages.PsychicStatus——20
36Iron DefenseRaises the user’s Defense by two stages.SteelStatus——15
42Hammer ArmLowers user’s Speed by one stage.FightingPhys10090%10
48Heavy SlamPower is higher when the user weighs more than the target, up to a maximum of 120.SteelPhys—100%10
54SuperpowerLowers the user’s Attack and Defense by one stage after inflicting damage.FightingPhys120100%5
60Lock-OnEnsures that the user’s next move will hit the target.NormalStatus——5
66Zap CannonHas a 100% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec12050%5
72Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5
78ExplosionUser faints.NormalPhys250100%5

TM / HM / TR 47

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM23Charge BeamHas a 70% chance to raise the user’s Special Attack by one stage.ElectricSpec5090%10
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20
TM28BulldozeHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundPhys60100%20
TM31Metal ClawHas a 10% chance to raise the user’s Attack by one stage.SteelPhys5095%35
TM36Rock TombHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.RockPhys6095%15
TM43FlingThrows held item at the target; power depends on the item.DarkPhys—100%10
TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM49Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5
TM50Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5
TM51SandstormChanges the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.RockStatus——10
TM58Brick BreakDestroys Reflect and Light Screen.FightingPhys75100%15
TM61Shadow ClawHas an increased chance for a critical hit.GhostPhys70100%15
TM66Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15
TM68Thunder PunchHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricPhys75100%15
TM69Ice PunchHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IcePhys75100%15
TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10
TM82Thunder WaveParalyzes the target.ElectricStatus—90%20
TM84Stomping TantrumHas double power if the user’s last move failed.GroundPhys75100%10
TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5
TM86Rock SlideHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.RockPhys7590%10
TM89Body PressDamage is calculated using the user's Defense stat as its Attack, including stat stage changes.FightingPhys80100%10
TM93Flash CannonHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.SteelSpec80100%10
TM99Iron HeadHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.SteelPhys80100%15
TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10
TM104Iron DefenseRaises the user’s Defense by two stages.SteelStatus——15
TM116Stealth RockCauses damage when opposing Pokémon switch in.RockStatus——20
TM121Heavy SlamPower is higher when the user weighs more than the target, up to a maximum of 120.SteelPhys—100%10
TM124Ice SpinnerThe user covers its feet in thin ice and twirls around, slamming into the target. This move's spinning motion also destroys the terrain.IcePhys80100%15
TM126ThunderboltHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec90100%15
TM128AmnesiaRaises the user’s Special Defense by two stages.PsychicStatus——20
TM149EarthquakeInflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.GroundPhys100100%10
TM152Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5
TM158Focus BlastHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.FightingSpec12070%5
TM163Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5
TM166ThunderHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec11070%10
TM170Steel BeamInflicts damage, and the user takes damage equal to half of its max HP, rounded up.SteelSpec14095%5
TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10
TM176Sand TombPrevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.GroundPhys3585%15
TM178GravityDisables moves and immunities that involve flying or levitating for five turns.PsychicStatus——5
TM192Focus PunchIf the user takes damage before attacking, the attack is canceled.FightingPhys150100%20
TM204Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15
TM220Meteor BeamRequires a turn to charge before attacking. Raises the users Special Attack by 1 stage after the first turn.RockSpec12090%10
TM223Metal SoundLowers the target’s Special Defense by two stages.SteelStatus—85%40
TM224CurseGhosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.GhostStatus——10
TM225Hard PressThe target is crushed with an arm, a claw, or the like to inflict damage. The more HP the target has left, the greater the move's power.SteelPhys—100%10

Pokédex entries

Category
Iron Pokémon
Debut
Hoenn · Ruby & Sapphire
Color
Gray
Shape
Habitat
Cave
Pal Park area
Mountain
Original Hoenn#195New Hoenn#204Crown Tundra#199
  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. Its body is said to be harder than any kind of metal. A study has revealed that its body is hollow.

    HeartGold · SoulSilver · Y
  4. Tempered by pressure underground over tens of thousands of years, its body cannot be scratched.

    Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2 · X
  5. It is sturdier than any kind of metal. It hardened due to pressure underground over tens of thousands of years.

    FireRed · LeafGreen
  6. Its body is harder than any other kind of metal. The body metal is composed of a mysterious substance. Not only is it hard, it shrinks and stretches flexibly.

    Emerald
  7. REGISTEEL was imprisoned by people in ancient times. The metal composing its body is thought to be a curious substance that is not of this earth.

    Sapphire · Alpha Sapphire
  8. REGISTEEL has a body that is harder than any kind of metal. Its body is apparently hollow. No one has any idea what this Pokémon eats.

    Ruby · Omega Ruby

Names around the world

Japanese
レジスチル
Japanese (romaji)
Registeel
Korean
레지스틸
Chinese (Traditional)
雷吉斯奇魯
Chinese (Simplified)
雷吉斯奇鲁
French
Registeel
German
Registeel
Spanish
Registeel
Italian
Registeel

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation III

Generation IV

Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield
2 Def, 1 SpD
Catch rate
3 ≈0.4% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship
35
Base experience
261
Growth rate
Slow

Breeding

Egg groups
Undiscovered
Gender
Genderless
Hatch time
80 egg cycles ≈20,655 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield: The Crown Tundra 1 area
  • Iron RuinsStatic encounter · Lv 70
Sword: The Crown Tundra 1 area
  • Iron RuinsStatic encounter · Lv 70
Ultra Moon 2 areas
  • Ultra Space WildsStatic encounter · Lv 60
  • Ultra Space Wilds Cave WorldStatic encounter · Lv 60
Ultra Sun 2 areas
  • Ultra Space WildsStatic encounter · Lv 60
  • Ultra Space Wilds Cave WorldStatic encounter · Lv 60
Alpha Sapphire 1 area
  • Ancient TombStatic encounter · Lv 40
Omega Ruby 1 area
  • Ancient TombStatic encounter · Lv 40
White 2 1 area
  • Underground RuinsStatic encounter · Lv 65
Black 2 1 area
  • Underground RuinsStatic encounter · Lv 65
Emerald 1 area
  • Ancient TombStatic encounter · Lv 40
Sapphire 1 area
  • Ancient TombStatic encounter · Lv 40
Ruby 1 area
  • Ancient TombStatic encounter · Lv 40