Competitive Information for Registeel [Ruby/Sapphire]
Steel
Abilities:
Prevents other Pokemon from lowering this Pokemon's stat stages.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Registeel? These builds are optimized for Ruby/Sapphire Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Ruby/Sapphire metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
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Meet Registeel, the awesome Pokémon of Steel types! It's to see Registeel show up as a Ruby/Sapphire opponent. It is weak to Fighting, Fire, and Ground-typed attacks. Want to master Registeel's movesets? Dive into our detailed strategies below!
Item: Leftovers
Ability: Clear Body
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- Counter
- Rest
- Seismic Toss / Brick Break
- Thunder Wave
Registeel is a eminent Physical Tank to use for single battles. It was designed to withstand physical attacks and hit back effectively. Previously before Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. Leftovers are always a great recovery option to ensure Registeel last longer regaining it's health every turn. With Clear Body, prevents other pokemon from lowering Registeel's stat stages.
◆ Rest is a status move (Registeel sleeps 2 turns and restores hp and status).
◆ Seismic Toss is a physical 0-base power Fighting-type move (does damage equal to your Registeel's level).
◆ Brick Break is a physical 75-base power Fighting-type move (destroys screens, even if the target is immune).
◆ Thunder Wave is a status move (paralyzes the target).
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Item: Choice Band / Black Belt
Ability: Clear Body
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- Superpower / Brick Break
- Rock Slide / Double-Edge
- Earthquake / Mud-Slap
- Metal Claw
Registeel proves to be a legendary Physical Sweeper for single battles. This moveset is formulated to overwhelm foes with devastating physical power. Don't forget before Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. Choice Band will increase the damage of Registeel's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Clear Body, prevents other pokemon from lowering Registeel's stat stages. Rock Slide was added to provide additional threat coverage. With a Black Belt equipped to it, Registeel's fighting-type attacks have 1.1x power.
◆ Brick Break is a physical 75-base power Fighting-type move (destroys screens, even if the target is immune).
◆ Rock Slide is a physical 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch).
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 1/3 recoil).
◆ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Power doubles on dig).
◆ Mud-Slap is a physical 20-base power Ground-type move (100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1 stage).
◆ Metal Claw is a physical STAB-boosted 50-base power Steel-type move (10% chance to raise your Registeel's attack by 1 stage).
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Item: Magnet
Ability: Clear Body
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 SpA / 4 SpD
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Thunderbolt / Thunder Punch
- Ice Punch
- Curse
- Thunder Wave
Registeel stands out as a famous Special Sweeper in single battles. This strategy is built to overwhelm foes with overwhelming special attacks. Don't forget before Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. With Clear Body, prevents other pokemon from lowering Registeel's stat stages. With a Magnet equipped to it, Registeel's electric-type attacks have 1.1x power.
◆ Thunder Punch is a special 75-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Ice Punch is a special 75-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
◆ Curse is a status move (curses if ghost, else -1 spe, +1 atk, +1 def).
◆ Thunder Wave is a status move (paralyzes the target).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Registeel? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Ruby/Sapphire Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Ruby/Sapphire metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
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Item: Shell Bell / Choice Band
Ability: Clear Body
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- Earthquake / Mud-Slap
- Rock Slide / Ancient Power
- Double-Edge / Return
- Superpower / Brick Break
When it comes to double battles, Registeel shines as a esteemed Physical Sweeper. It's primary goal is to overwhelm foes with heavy-hitting physical attacks. In the dark days before Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. Choice Band will increase the damage of Registeel's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. The Shell Bell item option is to help Registeel recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Clear Body, prevents other pokemon from lowering Registeel's stat stages.
◆ Mud-Slap is a physical 20-base power Ground-type move (100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1 stage).
◆ Rock Slide is a physical 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch).
◆ Ancient Power is a physical 60-base power Rock-type move (10% chance to raise all stats by 1 stage (not acc/eva)).
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 1/3 recoil).
◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Superpower is a physical 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Registeel's attack and defense by 1 stage).
◆ Brick Break is a physical 75-base power Fighting-type move (destroys screens, even if the target is immune).
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Item: Magnet
Ability: Clear Body
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 SpA / 4 SpD
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Thunderbolt / Thunder Punch
- Ice Punch
- Curse
- Thunder Wave
Registeel proves to be a esteemed Special Sweeper for double battles. The purpose of this moveset is to take down the opponent's team with overwhelming special moves. Back before Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. With Clear Body, prevents other pokemon from lowering Registeel's stat stages. With a Magnet equipped to it, Registeel's electric-type attacks have 1.1x power.
◆ Thunder Punch is a special 75-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Ice Punch is a special 75-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
◆ Curse is a status move (curses if ghost, else -1 spe, +1 atk, +1 def).
◆ Thunder Wave is a status move (paralyzes the target).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Registeel can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Ruby/Sapphire generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Registeel.
Damage Modifiers:
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Registeel can perform in Ruby/Sapphire. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive RS Move and Ability Combos for Registeel
- Moves: Defense curl + Rollout
- Moves: Swagger + Psych up
- Moves: Rain dance + Thunder
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Item: Blunder Policy + Move: Dynamic Punch
- Item: Blunder Policy + Move: Zap Cannon
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Protect
- Moves that Break Screens: Brick Break
- Moves that inflict status: Thunder Wave, Toxic
Moves that boost Registeel's stats
- Amnesia
- Ancient Power
- Curse
- Defense Curl
- Iron Defense
- Metal Claw
Most notable and possible best moves for Registeel
- Brick Break
- Counter
- Earthquake
- Explosion
- Other
- Protect
- Rest
- Seismic Toss
- Thunder Wave
- Toxic
Common Effort Values for Registeel in Ruby and Sapphire
- Bold Nature ( 248/0/8/0/252/0/ )
- Adamant Nature ( 252/252/0/0/4/0/ )
- Optimize Registeel's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon Ruby and Sapphire
Usage Data
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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