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registeel
LegendaryGeneration III · #0379 — Iron Pokémon
Registeel is a Steel-type Legendary Pokémon introduced in Generation III, holding the National Pokédex number #379. As one of the legendary giants alongside Regirock, Regice, Regieleki, and Regidrago, Registeel represents a unique member of this ancient lineage. According to mythology, Registeel was created by the legendary Pokémon Regigigas using magma, and it was subsequently sealed away by ancient peoples who feared its immense power. Unlike many legendary Pokémon, Registeel does not evolve from or into any other species, standing as a complete and solitary entity in its evolutionary line. With a base stat total of 580, Registeel specializes in defensive capabilities, boasting a remarkable base Defense and Special Defense of 150 each, making it one of the most defensively oriented legendary Pokémon. Its genderless nature and classification as a non-breeding Pokémon reflect its legendary and artificial origins, distinguishing it from standard Pokémon that reproduce naturally.
Base Stats
Height
1.9m
Weight
205.0kg
Category
Iron Pokémon
Gender
Genderless
Color
gray
Shape
humanoid
Habitat
cave
Abilities
Prevents stats from being lowered by other Pokémon.
Halves the Pokémon's weight.
Registeel Biology & Physical Characteristics
Registeel possesses a remarkable body composed of a mysterious metallic substance harder than any known metal found on Earth, yet paradoxically, this body is entirely hollow. Most of its structure is spherical and gray in coloration, with the center of its face featuring exposed black 'skin' surrounded by raised metallic protrusions that give it a distinctive appearance. The Pokémon's lower half is disc-like in shape, supported by two cylindrical legs devoid of toes, while its upper body features black arms equipped with three-fingered hands connected via gray hemispherical shoulders. Its face is marked by seven red dots arranged in a hexagonal formation, with three red triangles adorning the back of each hand. Standing at 1.9 meters tall and weighing 205 kilograms, Registeel presents an imposing physical presence. According to Pokédex entries, despite extensive scientific study, no one has successfully determined what Registeel consumes for sustenance, adding to the mystery surrounding this artificial construct. The metal comprising its body possesses remarkable flexibility despite its hardness—it can both shrink and stretch, suggesting properties that defy conventional metallurgical understanding. Registeel's body is theorized to be composed of a substance not of earthly origin, lending credence to theories about its creation by supernatural or ancient means.
Pokedex Numbers
Training
Breeding
Registeel Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups
Registeel is classified as a genderless Pokémon, lacking male or female characteristics and existing outside the typical reproductive framework of most Pokémon species. This genderless classification is appropriate for a legendary Pokémon that was artificially created by Regigigas rather than naturally born, reflecting its non-biological origins. Registeel is categorized within the 'Undiscovered' egg group, meaning it cannot breed with any other Pokémon through standard means, nor can it be obtained through egg hatching under normal circumstances. The inability to breed Registeel emphasizes its status as a singular, irreplaceable entity—a unique legendary creation that cannot reproduce its own kind. Base happiness for Registeel is set at a notably low 35, significantly below the standard 70 that most Pokémon begin with, suggesting that wild Registeel encountered in ancient ruins would be naturally distrustful and distant from human trainers. This low base happiness reflects the Pokédex entries indicating that ancient peoples feared Registeel's power, and by extension, wild Registeel would likely be hostile or uncooperative upon first encounter. Despite these limitations, trainers who successfully capture Registeel can increase its happiness through care and bonding, transforming it from an untrusting legendary into a loyal companion.
Sprites
TMs & HMs
tm00
sword shield
tm01
yellow
tm01
gold silver
tm01
crystal
tm01
red blue
tm01
platinum
tm01
emerald
tm01
diamond pearl
tm01
firered leafgreen
tm01
ruby sapphire
tm01
black white
tm01
black 2 white 2
tm01
xd
tm01
colosseum
tm01
heartgold soulsilver
tm01
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm01
omega ruby alpha sapphire
tm01
x y
tm01
blue japan
tm01
red green japan
+746 more TMs/HMs
Registeel Evolution, Mega Evolution & Special Forms
Registeel does not evolve from any Pokémon, nor does it evolve into any other species, existing as a complete legendary form throughout its existence. This lack of evolutionary progression is characteristic of legendary Pokémon, which typically exist as singular, fully-realized entities rather than members of evolutionary chains. Similarly, Registeel has never received a Mega Evolution form in any core series game, maintaining its original form across all regional variants and game generations. The absence of evolution reflects Registeel's nature as an artificially created being—presumably fully formed by Regigigas at the moment of its creation, it requires no developmental stages or transformations. Unlike some legendary Pokémon that have received alternate forms or regional variants in later generations, Registeel has remained static in its design and capabilities. This constancy makes Registeel one of the most unchanging Pokémon across the entire franchise, a quality that emphasizes its role as an ancient, immutable artifact sealed away by time itself.
Where to Find
ancient tomb
hoenn
+2 more
underground ruins
unova
ultra space wilds
alola
ultra space
alola
Registeel Behaviour and Natural Habitat
Registeel was historically sealed away in ancient tombs and ruins by humans who feared its power, with different sealing locations across various regions. In the Hoenn region, it rests in the Ancient Tomb; in Sinnoh, it dwells within the Iron Ruins; and in Galar, it is imprisoned in another Iron Ruins location. These sealed chambers serve as the only known habitats where Registeel can be encountered in the wild, suggesting that this legendary Pokémon does not roam freely but rather remains locked in stasis within these ancient structures. The legendary imprisonment of Registeel indicates that ancient civilizations recognized both its value and its danger, treating it with reverence before later deciding its power necessitated containment. The creation of specialized ruins dedicated to housing Registeel suggests that it was once worshipped by humans, pointing to a complex historical relationship between humanity and this mechanical legendary Pokémon. The sealed nature of Registeel's locations indicates a deliberate attempt to isolate it from the natural world, supporting theories that it was never meant to interact freely with other Pokémon or humans.
Pokedex Entries
Generation III
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.
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.
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.
It is sturdier than any kind of metal. It hardened due to pressure underground over tens of thousands of years.
Generation IV
Tempered by pressure underground over tens of thousands of years, its body cannot be scratched.
Its body is said to be harder than any kind of metal. A study has revealed that its body is hollow.
Generation V
Tempered by pressure underground over tens of thousands of years, its body cannot be scratched.
Tempered by pressure underground over tens of thousands of years, its body cannot be scratched.
Generation VI
Tempered by pressure underground over tens of thousands of years, its body cannot be scratched.
Its body is said to be harder than any kind of metal. A study has revealed that its body is hollow.
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.
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.
Generation VIII
Registeel’s body is made of a strange material that is flexible enough to stretch and shrink but also more durable than any metal.
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.
Registeel Name Origin & Design Inspiration
The name Registeel derives from the English word 'register' combined with 'steel,' creating a portmanteau that directly references both its metallic composition and its nature as a legendary construct to be documented and catalogued. In Japanese, it is known as レジスチル (Registeel), maintaining the same naming convention as its legendary giant counterparts: Regirock (rock), Regice (ice), Regieleki (electric), and Regidrago (dragon). The design itself appears heavily influenced by mechanical and robotic aesthetics, with its spherical body, cylindrical legs, and angular geometric features evoking industrial machinery and advanced technology. The hexagonal arrangement of its seven red facial dots may reference technological interfaces or circuitry, while the disc-shaped lower body suggests a rotating mechanism or base. Its overall silhouette resembles both a traditional robot and an abstract representation of a golem or artificial construct, fitting with the legendary lore that describes it as being created rather than naturally evolved. The color scheme of gray metal with black and red accents creates a utilitarian appearance befitting an ancient artificial creation, while the mysterious unknown metallic substance composing its body adds an element of otherworldly science fiction to its design.
Learnable Moves
Registeel can learn 89 moves:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| aerial ace | flying | Physical | 60 | — | 20 |
| amnesia | psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| ancient power | rock | Special | 60 | 100 | 5 |
| block | normal | Status | — | — | 5 |
| body press | fighting | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| body slam | normal | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 |
| brick break | fighting | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| bulldoze | ground | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| charge beam | electric | Special | 50 | 90 | 10 |
| confide | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| counter | fighting | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| curse | ghost | Status | — | — | 10 |
| defense curl | normal | Status | — | — | 40 |
| double team | normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| double edge | normal | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 |
| dynamic punch | fighting | Physical | 100 | 50 | 5 |
| earthquake | ground | Physical | 100 | 100 | 10 |
| endure | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| explosion | normal | Physical | 250 | 100 | 5 |
| facade | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| flash cannon | steel | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| fling | dark | Physical | — | 100 | 10 |
| focus blast | fighting | Special | 120 | 70 | 5 |
| focus punch | fighting | Physical | 150 | 100 | 20 |
| frustration | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| giga impact | normal | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| gravity | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| hammer arm | fighting | Physical | 100 | 90 | 10 |
| hard press | steel | Physical | 0 | 100 | 10 |
| headbutt | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 |
| heavy slam | steel | Physical | — | 100 | 10 |
| hidden power | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| hone claws | dark | Status | — | — | 15 |
| hyper beam | normal | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| ice punch | ice | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| ice spinner | ice | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| iron defense | steel | Status | — | — | 15 |
| iron head | steel | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| lock on | normal | Status | — | — | 5 |
| magnet rise | electric | Status | — | — | 10 |
| mega kick | normal | Physical | 120 | 75 | 5 |
| mega punch | normal | Physical | 80 | 85 | 20 |
| metal claw | steel | Physical | 50 | 95 | 35 |
| metal sound | steel | Status | — | 85 | 40 |
| meteor beam | rock | Special | 120 | 90 | 10 |
| mimic | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| mud slap | ground | Special | 20 | 100 | 10 |
| natural gift | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 15 |
| power up punch | fighting | Physical | 40 | 100 | 20 |
| protect | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| psych up | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| rain dance | water | Status | — | — | 5 |
| rest | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| return | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| rock climb | normal | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 |
| rock polish | rock | Status | — | — | 20 |
| rock slide | rock | Physical | 75 | 90 | 10 |
| rock smash | fighting | Physical | 40 | 100 | 15 |
| rock tomb | rock | Physical | 60 | 95 | 15 |
| rollout | rock | Physical | 30 | 90 | 20 |
| round | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| safeguard | normal | Status | — | — | 25 |
| sand tomb | ground | Physical | 35 | 85 | 15 |
| sandstorm | rock | Status | — | — | 10 |
| secret power | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| seismic toss | fighting | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| self destruct | normal | Physical | 200 | 100 | 5 |
| shadow claw | ghost | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 |
| shock wave | electric | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| sleep talk | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| snore | normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| stealth rock | rock | Status | — | — | 20 |
| steel beam | steel | Special | 140 | 95 | 5 |
| steel roller | steel | Physical | 130 | 100 | 5 |
| stomp | normal | Physical | 65 | 100 | 20 |
| stomping tantrum | ground | Physical | 75 | 100 | 10 |
| strength | normal | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| substitute | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| sunny day | fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| superpower | fighting | Physical | 120 | 100 | 5 |
| swagger | normal | Status | — | 85 | 15 |
| take down | normal | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 |
| tera blast | normal | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| thunder | electric | Special | 110 | 70 | 10 |
| thunder punch | electric | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| thunder wave | electric | Status | — | 90 | 20 |
| thunderbolt | electric | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 |
| toxic | poison | Status | — | 90 | 10 |
| zap cannon | electric | Special | 120 | 50 | 5 |
Registeel Competitive Battle Guide
In competitive Pokémon battles, Registeel functions primarily as a defensive wall, leveraging its exceptional Defense and Special Defense stats of 150 each to absorb damage from both physical and special attacks. With a base HP of 80, Registeel achieves robust bulk that allows it to survive significant offensive pressure, though its Speed of 50 is critically slow, making it vulnerable to priority moves and threats that outspeed it significantly. The Clear Body ability prevents opponents from lowering Registeel's defensive stats through moves like Intimidate or Sticky Web, ensuring its bulk remains intact, while the hidden ability Light Metal halves Registeel's weight, potentially useful against weight-dependent moves like Low Kick or Heavy Slam. Registeel learns a diverse movepool including Iron Head, Flash Cannon, Earthquake, and Stone Edge for coverage, while defensive moves like Stealth Rock, Toxic Spikes, and Thunder Wave provide valuable team support. Its attack stats of 75 for both physical and special attack are modest, limiting its damage output, though moves like Iron Head offer respectable Steel-type coverage. In Doubles formats, Registeel can function as a team support Pokémon, setting hazards and utilizing its bulk to protect frailer teammates. However, Registeel's prominence in competitive play has diminished in recent generations as faster, more offensively-capable Steel-types have entered the metagame, though it remains a viable choice in specific defensive cores.
Commonly Asked Questions About Registeel
What type is Registeel?
Registeel is a steel type Pokemon.
What does Registeel evolve from?
Registeel does not evolve.
What are Registeel's weaknesses?
Registeel is weak to fighting, ground and fire type moves.
Where can I find Registeel?
Registeel can be found in ancient tomb (hoenn), underground ruins (unova) and ultra space wilds (alola) and 1 other locations.
Registeel Cultural Impact & Franchise History
Registeel, along with its legendary giant companions, has maintained a presence in Pokémon media since its introduction in Generation III, appearing prominently in the anime series through characters such as Brandon, the Battle Frontier brain who specializes in legendary Pokémon. Brandon's Registeel became a notable battle opponent, showcasing the legendary's defensive prowess in memorable trainer battles throughout the Hoenn and Kanto regions of the anime. The Pokémon also featured in the eighth Pokémon movie, indicating its significance in the franchise's cinematic universe and its appeal to audiences beyond video games. Trading Card Game representations of Registeel have been released across multiple generations, with artwork emphasizing its mechanical, artificial nature and metallic composition. In the Pokémon Adventures manga series and other related media, Registeel appears as part of the legendary giants storyline, contributing to broader narratives about ancient Pokémon and sealed legendary entities. The mystery surrounding Registeel's composition and origin has inspired fan discussions and theories about its true nature, contributing to its enduring mystique. As one of the most visually distinctive legendary Pokémon with its unique spherical body design, Registeel has become recognizable and iconic within the franchise, appearing in merchandise, promotional materials, and collectibles.
Where to Find Registeel in Every Pokémon Game
Registeel can be encountered and captured in various Pokémon games, primarily accessed through sealed ancient ruins designated as its habitat across different regions. In the original Ruby and Sapphire versions, Registeel resides in the Ancient Tomb in Hoenn, requiring trainers to navigate through the sealed chamber to encounter it. In Diamond and Pearl, it appears in the Iron Ruins in Sinnoh, maintaining its legendary status as a powerful and rare encounter. The Sword and Shield expansion The Crown Tundra reintroduced Registeel with Pokédex number 0199 in that region's local numbering system, accessible through the Dynamax Adventures feature. Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire maintained its presence in the remade Hoenn region with local Pokédex number 0204, ensuring continued access for players in modern Generation VI games. Event distributions have occasionally made Registeel available to players who could not locate it in the wild, with special distributions through Nintendo events occurring throughout various generations. The Pokémon Sword and Shield DLC content also featured Registeel as an available encounter, demonstrating its continued relevance in contemporary Pokémon games. With a base capture rate of only 3, equivalent to a 1.6 percent success rate with a standard Poké Ball at full health, Registeel represents an exceptionally difficult capture, befitting its legendary status and requiring specialized Poké Balls, status conditions, or weakening before successful capture becomes feasible.