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Steel Type Pokémon

Steel types resist 10 of 18 types and are immune to Poison, making them the best defensive type. They only have three weaknesses (Fire, Fighting, Ground) but need coverage partners for offense.

Offensive Matchups

When Steel-type moves hit other types:

Super Effective Against (2×)

Not Very Effective Against (0.5×)

Defensive Matchups

When Steel-type Pokémon are hit by other types:

Weak To (takes 2× damage)

Immune To (takes 0× damage)

Notable Steel-Type Pokémon

  • MetagrossMetagross#376
  • LucarioLucario#448
  • FerrothornFerrothorn#598
  • Aegislash ShieldAegislash Shield#681
  • CopperajahCopperajah#879

Best Teammates for Steel Pokémon

Fire types cover opposing Steel and handle Bug threats. Water types resist Fire weakness. Fighting types break through opposing Steel and Normal types.

Firetype

Examples: Heatran, Volcarona

Watertype

Examples: Rotom-Wash, Slowbro

Examples: Lucario, Conkeldurr

Rocktype
Dragontype

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