Pokémon type guide
Steel Type Weaknesses, Resistances & Strengths
Steel-type Pokémon are weak to Fire-, Fighting-, and Ground-type attacks. Steel resists 10 types—Normal, Grass, Ice, Flying, Psychic, Bug, Rock, Dragon, Steel, and Fairy—and is immune to Poison. Steel attacks are super effective against Ice, Rock, and Fairy.
Steel type matchup table
These are the standard type multipliers for a single-type Steel Pokémon in Generations VI–IX. A second type, an ability, or an in-battle effect can change the final multiplier.
| Situation | Damage | Types |
|---|---|---|
| Steel defending: weak to | 2× | Fire, Fighting, Ground |
| Steel defending: resists | ½× | Normal, Grass, Ice, Flying, Psychic, Bug, Rock, Dragon, Steel, Fairy |
| Steel defending: immune to | 0× | Poison |
| Steel attacking: strong against | 2× | Ice, Rock, Fairy |
| Steel attacking: resisted by | ½× | Fire, Water, Electric, Steel |
| Steel attacking: no effect against | 0× | No type immunity |
Using Steel in competitive teams
Steel is the most resistance-rich single type, which makes it an effective defensive backbone. Its three weaknesses are all common coverage types, so strong Steel cores usually include partners that handle Fire, Fighting, and Ground attacks rather than relying on the resistance count alone.
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Steel type FAQ
What is Steel weak to?
Steel-type Pokémon are weak to Fire, Fighting, Ground attacks. Each deals 2× damage to a single-type Steel Pokémon.
What does Steel resist?
Steel-type Pokémon resist Normal, Grass, Ice, Flying, Psychic, Bug, Rock, Dragon, Steel, Fairy attacks. They are immune to Poison attacks.
What is Steel super effective against?
Steel-type attacks are super effective against Ice, Rock, Fairy Pokémon. No type is fully immune to them.