What are the weaknesses of Steel-type Pokémon?

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Want to beat the Steel-type Pokémon ? If so, you're probably wondering what its weaknesses are. You've come to the right place!

In this article, discover the main strengths and weaknesses of Steel-type Pokémon.

Click here for a table summarizing weaknesses of each Pokémon according to type !

What are the weaknesses of Steel-type Pokémon?

Steel-type Pokémon are Pokémon with a metal exoskeleton.

Steel-type Pokémon feed in the same way as other Pokémon, but with the difference that they associate sand, gravel, metal objects, etc. with their diet in order to form their protective shellwhich varies in thickness depending on the species.

What are the weaknesses of these Steel-type Pokémon?

1. Combat type

Pokémon from type Combat are super-efficient against Combat-type attacks, which are specifically designed to shatter hard objects (stones, etc.).

Image showing combat type beating steel type
Image showing the Combat type beating the Steel type. Source : Alucare.fr

2. Fire type

Since metal is capable of heating up, attacks from Fire type lead to extensive damage for Steel-type Pokémon.

Image illustrating how fire beats steel
Image showing fire beating steel. Source : Alucare.fr

The Sol type

Attacks by type Soil affect rock-type Pokémon, as sand and mud can erode their shells.

Illustration of how floor type beats steel type
Illustration of the fact that the Ground type beats the Steel type. Source : Alucare.fr

How resistant are Steel-type Pokémon?

In all, the Steel-type Pokémon has 32 physical attacks.

His attacks These include Pisto-Poing, Mastoc Hammer, Metalaser, Destructive Wish and Change-Speed, which lets you adapt your movements to your opponent.

His attacks are resistant against :

What are the weaknesses of Steel-type Pokémon in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet?

In both video games, if you want to fight the Steel-type Pokémon, sachez qu’ils sont weak against Pokémon :

  • Combat type,
  • Fire type,
  • Type Sol.

On the other hand, they are against :

  • Flight, Normal, Fairy, Ice, Insect, Plant, Dragon, Steel, Psy, Rock types

And are strong against :

  • The Fairy type,
  • Ice type,
  • The Roche type

And immune to the Poison type.

List of Steel-type Pokémon names

Voici une liste des Pokémon de type Acier non double type qu’il est intéressant de connaître :

  • Miaouss de Galar
  • Tic
  • Meltan
  • Pachyradjah
  • Mega-Galeking
  • Click
  • Melmetal
  • Registeel
  • Cliticlic
  • Berserkatt
  • Ferdeter
  • Arceus
  • Silvallié
  • Charibari

Strengths and characteristics of Steel-type Pokémon

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Illustration of Steel-type Pokémon for our article on their weaknesses. Source : Alucare.fr

What are the special features of Steel-type Pokémon?

The latter includes all Pokémon made of metalHe's one of the best defensive types around. To give you a flavour of this guy, he's very powerful on defense.

D’un côté, les Pokémon de type Acier sont slowthe reason why it is mieux placé en défense qu’en attaque. Il est important de préciser que le type Acier ne détient que quelques faiblesses, il est plus ou moins inefficace face au type Feu, au type Combat ainsi qu’au type Sol.

His attacks are less dangerous for Electrik-type Pokémon and type Water. While the Steel type is very effective against the Fairy type.

Summary table of Pokémon weaknesses by type

To help you, here is a table illustrating the strengths and weaknesses of Pokémon by type, including the Steel type:

Image illustrating the strengths and weaknesses of Pokémon according to type
Table showing the strengths and weaknesses of Pokémon by type, including the Steel type.

Here's how to read the table:

  • The green 2 means effective attack
  • Le 1/2 rouge signifie attaque qui n’est pas efficace
  • And 0 black means totally ineffective

And don't forget to discover the various weaknesses of the following Pokémon:

In conclusion weaknesses of Steel-type Pokémon à découvrir si vous voulez les combattre aisément la prochaine fois ! En effet, connaître les principales faiblesses et forces d’un pokémon permet de mieux vous y prendre au prochain combat !

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Pokemon

Released on : February 27, 1996

Developed by : Game Freak

Edited by : Nintendo

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