Species guide · Ages 10+ · July 2026
Registeel
Say it: REDGE-ih-steel
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Registeel is the Iron Pokémon — Steel Legendary golem. In Pokémon GO it is a bulky Steel attacker with Lock-On + Flash Cannon / Focus Blast. Steel helps against Fairy, Ice, and Rock; Fire, Fighting, and Ground hit Steel hard. Catch from Legendary raids or special events.
Say it: REDGE-ih-steel
Registeel (#379) is a Steel Legendary Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Trainers use it as a Steel attacker with Metal Claw / Rock Smash / Lock-On + Flash Cannon / Hyper Beam / Focus Blast. Against Registeel, lead with Fire, Fighting, or Ground. Stats, type chart, moves, and counter picks below use our Game Master snapshot.
Type-colored placeholder — not official Pokémon artwork (see IP notice below).
Pokédex notes
Registeel is a Steel-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. National Dex #0379. Legendaries shine in Master League and 5-star raids when IVs and moves align.
Where in GO: Legendary raids, research breakthroughs, and GO Tour events
Invest tip: Lock-On + Flash Cannon / Focus Blast is the usual kit. Shadow Registeel is the DPS lean — remove Frustration before investing. No Community Day exclusive is required.
Type matchups
- Steel moves hit Ice, Rock, and Fairy hard.
When Registeel is your opponent, Fire, Fighting, Ground hits hard.
Full type matchup guide →GO base stats
From Game Master snapshot — IVs, buddy, and power-ups change real battle stats.
- Attack
- 143
- Defense
- 285
- Stamina
- 190
Weak to
Resists
Best Pokémon to use against it
When this species is your opponent (Rocket battle, gym, raid, or PvP), these picks exploit its typings. Each list is a pool of options — not a required 12-Pokémon lobby.
Recommended
Strongest practical attackers for this matchup.
- 1. Mega Charizard Y · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Blast Burn · Elite TM
- 2. Reshiram · beats Fire
Fire Fang + Fusion Flare
- 3. Shadow Moltres · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Overheat
- 4. Shadow Charizard · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Blast Burn · Elite TM
- 5. Mega Blaziken · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Blast Burn · Elite TM
- 6. Shadow Entei · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Overheat
- 7. Blaziken · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Blast Burn · Elite TM
- 8. Darmanitan · beats Fire
Fire Fang + Overheat
- 9. Chandelure · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Overheat
- 10. Heatran · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Flamethrower
- 11. Emboar · beats Fire
Ember + Blast Burn · Elite TM
- 12. Infernape · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Blast Burn · Elite TM
Budget
Solid alternatives when you cannot build the Recommended picks.
- 1. Darmanitan · beats Fire
Fire Fang + Overheat
- 2. Arcanine · beats Fire
Fire Fang + Flamethrower
- 3. Flareon · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Overheat
- 4. Typhlosion · beats Fire
Incinerate + Blast Burn · Elite TM
- 5. Magmortar · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Fire Punch
- 6. Camerupt · beats Fire
Incinerate + Overheat
- 7. Torkoal · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Overheat
- 8. Rapidash · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Fire Blast
- 9. Pyroar · beats Fire
Fire Fang + Overheat
- 10. Simisear · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Flamethrower
- 11. Charizard · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Blast Burn · Elite TM
- 12. Houndoom · beats Fire
Fire Fang + Flamethrower
Recommended moves
Game Master “moves in GO” lists Registeel’s always-available TM pool. Lock-On + Flash Cannon covers Steel needs.
Fast
- Lock-On · Standard
Normal energy / default
- Metal Claw · Standard
Steel damage
- Rock Smash · Standard
Fighting energy
Charged
- Flash Cannon · Standard
Steel nuke
- Focus Blast · Standard
Fighting coverage
- Hyper Beam · Standard
Normal nuke
Moves in GO
Always-available Game Master learnset (regular TMs). Community Day / Elite TM moves appear above when we have curated notes for this species.
Fast
- metal claw
- rock smash
- lock on
Charged
- flash cannon
- hyper beam
- focus blast
PvP league ranks (family snapshot)
- Great League · rank #16 of 954 · CP 1468
Metal Claw + Focus Blast
- Ultra League · rank #3 of 747 · CP 2493
Metal Claw + Focus Blast
- Master League · rank #157 of 1023 · CP 2766
Metal Claw + Focus Blast
In your Collect
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Open Collect →Raid and PvP advice uses our Game Master snapshot (updated July 2026).
In the Competitive Guide
- Ch. 7: Recommended Movesets
…pert Mud Shot Hydro Cannon* Earthquake GL / UL staple; Elite TM required for Hydro Cannon Registeel Lock-On Focus Blast Zap Cannon GL safe switch; Lock- On generates energy at elite speed W…
- Ch. 20: Lucky Pokémon & Family Trades
When lucky status matters for trades and Stardust savings.
- Ch. 21: Best Friends & Lucky Friends
Friendship steps for raid bonuses and lucky trades.
Related species
Also named in the same guide chapters (text only).