Best Steel Type Pokémon

Steel type Pokémon are the ultimate defensive powerhouses, boasting an incredible 10 resistances and immunity to Poison. From the pseudo-legendary Metagross to the aura-wielding Lucario, Steel types combine exceptional defensive typing with strong offensive presence. Their ability to check Fairy types and wall physical attackers makes them indispensable in competitive play.

Corviknight

Corviknight

#823
flyingsteel
Excadrill

Excadrill

#530
groundsteel
Probopass

Probopass

#476
rocksteel
Shieldon

Shieldon

#410
rocksteel
Bastiodon

Bastiodon

#411
rocksteel
Skarmory

Skarmory

#227
steelflying
Cufant

Cufant

#878
steel
Copperajah

Copperajah

#879
steel
Beldum

Beldum

#374
steelpsychic
Metang

Metang

#375
steelpsychic
Metagross

Metagross

#376
steelpsychic
Bronzor

Bronzor

#436
steelpsychic
Bronzong

Bronzong

#437
steelpsychic
Duraludon

Duraludon

#884
steeldragon
Archaludon

Archaludon

#1018
steeldragon
Lucario

Lucario

#448
fightingsteel
Empoleon

Empoleon

#395
watersteel
Magnemite

Magnemite

#81
electricsteel
Magneton

Magneton

#82
electricsteel
Magnezone

Magnezone

#462
electricsteel

Why Steel Types Excel

Steel type Pokémon possess the best defensive typing in the game with 10 resistances (Normal, Grass, Ice, Flying, Psychic, Bug, Rock, Dragon, Steel, Fairy) and immunity to Poison. This incredible defensive profile allows Steel types to wall numerous threats while providing Stealth Rock support, pivot moves like U-turn, and powerful STAB attacks. Metagross, Ferrothorn, and Corviknight exemplify Steel's defensive dominance.

Top Steel Type Pokémon Features

  • 10 Resistances: Unmatched defensive typing walls physical and special attackers
  • Fairy Check: Super effective against the powerful Fairy type
  • Stealth Rock Setters: Many Steel types excel at entry hazard support
  • Pseudo-Legendary Power: Metagross combines 600 BST with excellent typing