Competitive Information for Registeel [X/Y]


Steel
Abilities:
Prevents other Pokemon from lowering this Pokemon's stat stages.
This Pokemon's weight is halved.


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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Registeel? These builds are optimized for X/Y Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the X/Y metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Registeel is here! This exceptional Pokémon is Steel-typed and ready to shine! Registeel is a common Pokémon to see in the XY metagame. It is weak to Fighting, Fire, and Ground-typed attacks. Discover Registeel's movesets below and unleash its potential in battles!
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Clear Body
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- Iron Head
- Ice Punch / Double-Edge
- Superpower / Hammer Arm
- Earthquake
For those intense single battles, Registeel is a esteemed Physical Sweeper. It's designed to crush rivals using powerful physical attacks. 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. Life Orb boosts the power of Registeel's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Clear Body, prevents other pokemon from lowering Registeel's stat stages. Ice Punch was added to provide additional threat coverage.
◆ Ice Punch is a physical 75-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
◆ Superpower is a physical 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Registeel's attack and defense by 1 stage).
◆ Hammer Arm is a physical 100-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Registeel's speed by 1 stage).
◆ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
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Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Clear Body
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 SpA / 4 SpD
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Flash Cannon
- Thunderbolt / Charge Beam
- Hyper Beam / Round
- Ancient Power
Registeel stands out as a esteemed Special Sweeper in single battles. This build is crafted to overwhelm foes with heavy-hitting special power. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Registeel's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Registeel's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Clear Body, prevents other pokemon from lowering Registeel's stat stages.
◆ Thunderbolt is a special 90-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Charge Beam is a special 50-base power Electric-type move (70% chance to raise your Registeel's special attack by 1 stage).
◆ Hyper Beam is a special 150-base power Normal-type move (Registeel cannot move next turn).
◆ Round is a special 60-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if others used round this turn).
◆ Ancient Power is a special 60-base power Rock-type move (10% chance to raise all stats by 1 stage (not acc/eva)).
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Item: Leftovers
Ability: Clear Body
Nature: Careful (+SpD, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Def / 4 Spe
Moveset:
- Stealth Rock / Toxic
- Block
- Rock Slide
- Ice Punch / Aerial Ace
Registeel is a illustrious Physical Wall to use for single battles. This build is crafted to take a mighty amount of physical hits while dealing some decent damage. Leftovers are always a great recovery option to ensure Registeel last longer regaining it's stamina every turn. With Clear Body, prevents other pokemon from lowering Registeel's stat stages.
◆ Toxic is a status move (badly poisons the target; Note: Poison types can't miss with Toxic).
◆ Block is a status move (prevents the target from switching out).
◆ Rock Slide is a physical 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch).
◆ Ice Punch is a physical 75-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
◆ Aerial Ace is a physical 60-base power Flying-type move (this move does not check accuracy).
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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 X/Y 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 X/Y metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Clear Body
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- Earthquake / Bulldoze
- Rock Slide
- Double-Edge / Return
- Superpower / Hammer Arm
Prepare for double battles with Registeel as a venerated Physical Sweeper. This moveset was constructed to crush rivals using heavy-hitting physical power. Life Orb boosts the power of Registeel's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. 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.
◆ Bulldoze is a physical 60-base power Ground-type move (100% chance lower adjacent Pokemon speed by 1 stage).
◆ 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 33% 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).
◆ Hammer Arm is a physical 100-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Registeel's speed by 1 stage).
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Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Clear Body
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 SpA / 4 SpD
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Flash Cannon
- Thunderbolt / Charge Beam
- Hyper Beam / Round
- Ancient Power
Registeel proves to be a fabled Special Sweeper for double battles. The objective of this moveset is to crush rivals using intense special power. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Registeel's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Registeel's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Clear Body, prevents other pokemon from lowering Registeel's stat stages.
◆ Thunderbolt is a special 90-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Charge Beam is a special 50-base power Electric-type move (70% chance to raise your Registeel's special attack by 1 stage).
◆ Hyper Beam is a special 150-base power Normal-type move (Registeel cannot move next turn).
◆ Round is a special 60-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if others used round this turn).
◆ Ancient Power is a special 60-base power Rock-type move (10% chance to raise all stats by 1 stage (not acc/eva)).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Registeel can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon X/Y 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.
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Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Registeel can perform in X/Y. 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 XY 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: Fling + Item: King's Rock
- 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
- Charge Beam
- Curse
- Defense Curl
- Hone Claws
- Iron Defense
- Metal Claw
- Power-Up Punch
- Rock Polish
Most notable and possible best moves for Registeel
- Earthquake
- Protect
- Rest
- Stealth Rock
- Toxic
Common Effort Values for Registeel in X and Y
- Adamant Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Modest Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Jolly Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Timid Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Bold Nature ( 252/0/252/0/0/4 )
- Calm Nature ( 252/0/0/0/252/4 )
- Relaxed Nature ( 252/0/88/0/168/0 )
- Sassy Nature ( 252/0/4/0/252/0 )
- Optimize Registeel's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon X and Y
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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