Wouldn't you just love to have a pet Registeel?
GPs:
[OVERVIEW]
Registeel is a very versatile Pokemon in Balanced Hackmons due to its strong defenses and mono-Steel typing. It can run many supportive and defensive sets effectively and is commonly used as a check to -ate users, as it resists Ice, Flying, and Steel. However, coverage moves, such as V-create, Close Combat, Thousand Arrows, and Magma Storm, can be a problem for Registeel, as it often cannot take super effective hits from the strongest Pokemon in the tier. It competes with Aegislash as a bulky Steel-type wall, but Registeel is bulkier. All in all, Registeel is one of the premier all-around defensive Pokemon of the tier, capable of walling many strong offensive threats as long as they don't have super effective moves.
[SET]
name: Magic Bounce
move 1: Entrainment / Knock Off
move 2: Baton Pass / Defog
move 3: Aromatherapy
move 4: Recover
item: Leftovers / Rocky Helmet
ability: Magic Bounce
nature: Calm
evs: 248 HP / 8 Def / 252 SpD
ivs: 0 Atk
[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========
Entrainment allows Registeel to force Poison Heal users out, as once their ability is switched, they start taking large amounts of damage from poison. Knock Off, on the other hand, has great utility against many types of teams and is especially useful for hitting Mega Gengar, removing Eviolite from Imposter Chansey, and removing Toxic Orb from Poison Heal users, discouraging their teammates from using Aromatherapy or Heal Bell. Baton Pass allows Registeel to easily pivot and bring in a check to a potential switch-in. It also allows Registeel to escape Perish trap or Magnet Pull users. Defog is a must-have on all teams due to entry hazard stacking, and Registeel can use it effectively because it also prevents entry hazards from being set up with Magic Bounce. Aromatherapy allows Registeel to easily heal its team of status ailments, and Recover keeps Registeel healthy so that it can continue to take on offensive threats.
Set Details
========
Leftovers give Registeel passive recovery, which can be useful against foes that would otherwise 2HKO it. Rocky Helmet allows Registeel to punish U-turn users, and generally build up damage on foes that lack recovery. It's especially useful against Mega Rayquaza because Fake Out and Extreme Speed are both contact moves, and if Stealth Rock is set up, Mega Rayquaza's ability to switch in and out is severely limited. The EVs allow Registeel to avoid being 2HKOed by Modest Choice Specs Mega Rayquaza's Boomburst over 90% of the time after Leftovers recovery.
Usage Tips
========
It's always a good idea to scout sets with Imposter Chansey before switching Registeel in, especially against Mega Rayquaza, which often prepares for Registeel with powerful coverage moves. Registeel can switch into just about any non-Mold Breaker Deoxys-S lead, as Magic Bounce lets Registeel bounce back Spore and entry hazards that Deoxys-S throws at it. If you know Registeel walls the foe, it's generally safe to Baton Pass out, predicting the foe's switch. Registeel also loves switching in against physical Poison Heal users, especially Arceus, as it walls most of them and can force them out with Entrainment.
Team Options
========
Imposter Chansey works well with Registeel, as it can scout opposing sets to see if Registeel can wall them. Also, Fur Coat or Poison Heal Giratina complements this set because it resists or is immune to two of Registeel's three weaknesses and is a similarly bulky wall. Sweepers that are walled by Registeel, such as certain Mega Rayquaza or Mega Diancie sets, can also be used as partners without worrying about needing to be Imposter-proof.
[SET]
name: Prankster
move 1: Topsy-Turvy
move 2: Destiny Bond / Taunt
move 3: Parting Shot / U-turn
move 4: Recover
item: Safety Goggles / Leftovers / Rocky Helmet
ability: Prankster
nature: Impish
evs: 248 HP / 252 Def / 8 SpD
[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========
Topsy-Turvy lets Registeel stop setup sweepers by flipping their stat boosts, rendering them powerless. Destiny Bond gives Registeel an easy way of removing an opposing sweeper if it 2HKOes or otherwise threatens Registeel. Taunt prevents the foe from setting up or otherwise stalling PP. It can force many defensive Pokemon to switch out. Parting Shot gives Registeel the ability to pivot and gain momentum if the foe switches out. It can also phaze Magic Bounce users because when Parting Shot gets bounced back, it forces the opponent to switch, regardless of other trapping effects, such as Ingrain. U-turn is great for slow pivoting, providing safe switches, and effectively making Destiny Bond last two turns. It also allows Registeel to easily escape a situation where it has been Taunted somehow, such as from a Magic Bounce user switching into its Taunt, and provides a small amount of residual damage. Recover lets Registeel shrug off any damage that foes have done to it.
Set Details
========
A physically defensive spread allows Registeel to take very little damage from Fake Out + Extreme Speed from -ate users, and Prankster Recover gives it some leg room when dealing with Boomburst users. Safety Goggles prevents Spore from shutting down this set, allowing Registeel to switch into the move easily. Leftovers gives Registeel a small amount of recovery each turn, cutting burn and Leech Seed damage in half as well as allowing Registeel to wall foes that otherwise 2HKO it. Rocky Helmet forces -ate users to think twice before using Fake Out or Extreme Speed, as the residual damage adds up quickly, especially on sets that lack recovery.
Usage Tips
========
Prankster Registeel can switch into almost any non-super effective attack, so it's a good idea to scout out what moves the foe has with an Imposter user. Registeel doesn't mind Knock Off all that much, so it's generally not the end of the world if it switches into a few of those. After its item is removed, unboosted Knock Off will do next to nothing. It's also worth noting that because Destiny Bond lasts until Registeel moves next, Destiny Bond followed by slow U-turn effectively grants Registeel two turns of Destiny Bond. Registeel is commonly used as a switch-in to -ate users, as it can often Recover off any damage that coverage moves do to it.
Team Options
========
Giratina pairs well with this set because of its typing and bulk, which allow it to take hits that would often KO Registeel. Imposter Chansey can scout out what coverage moves the foe has before determining if Registeel can safely switch in. Additionally, setup sweepers that are Imposter resistant such as Poison Heal Kyogre and Mega Gyarados often have issues with Topsy-Turvy.
[SET]
Name: RegenVest Pivot
move 1: U-turn
move 2: Metal Burst / Clear Smog
move 3: Nuzzle
move 4: Knock Off
item: Assault Vest
ability: Regenerator
nature: Relaxed
evs: 248 HP / 252 Def / 8 SpD
ivs: 0 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========
A slow U-turn is a terrific move for pivoting and predicting switches. Metal Burst lets Registeel punish attackers such as Kyogre that are able to do a lot of damage but cannot OHKO it. Clear Smog lets Registeel stop setup sweepers and discourage foes from boosting to KO it. Nuzzle allows Registeel to cripple opposing sweepers by reducing their Speed significantly. It pairs well with Knock Off because if an opposing Poison Heal user loses its Toxic Orb to Knock Off, its teammates are discouraged from using Aromatherapy. Knock Off provides other utility as well, easily removing Eviolite or other useful items from your opponent's Pokemon.
Set Details
========
The chosen EVs and nature along with Assault Vest allow Registeel to have very strong mixed defenses, enabling it to take powerful attacks with ease. Its Speed is minimized to underspeed other bulky pivots for momentum gaining with U-turn, and to make Metal Burst go last more often. Alternatively, a more specially defensive spread can be used in order to beat Protean Earth Power users.
Usage Tips
========
This Registeel set can often switch into strong resisted or neutral attacks. Because of this, it works well as a scout for moves for teams without an Imposter user such as Chansey. It also works well as a switch-in to -ate users because it is bulky enough to shrug off their STAB moves and can use Metal Burst against coverage moves. Losing its Assault Vest to Knock Off reduces the bulk of this set significantly, so make sure to play carefully around Pokemon that commonly run this move, such as Yveltal and Mega Tyranitar. When Registeel gets low on health, it's a good idea to use U-turn or switch out so that Regenerator heals it. Additionally, when Registeel is brought in against a foe that it walls, it's often safe to U-turn out, predicting the switch. Knock Off is most useful against Poison Heal users to discourage Aromatherapy and against Chansey to remove its Eviolite. If it has Clear Smog, Registeel can switch into Poison Heal Kyogre often and prevent it from boosting.
Team Options
========
Giratina pairs well with Registeel because its typing complements Registeel's. Generally speaking, this set works well on teams with Pokemon that it walls, because then it's unnecessary to take Imposter users into account when teambuilding.
[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
Registeel can run Levitate or Flash Fire to effectively wall one's own sweepers such as Protean Mewtwo Mega Y from Imposter users. Fur Coat Registeel sees some usage because it's a great wall to just about any physical move in the game. Mail is sometimes a good item for Registeel so that it can't get Tricked a Choice Scarf or Assault Vest. Additionally, Gastro Acid or Entrainment can be used on Prankster variants to destroy Poison Heal users or simply remove abilities that might otherwise be dangerous to your team. Encore or Spore with Safety Goggles are also good options for the Prankster set. Additionally, Sacred Fire can be used on the RegenVest set in order to spread burns, which can be game changing. Additionally, Dragon Tail may be used over Clear Smog, with the trade-off being that it does not work on Fairy-types or the opponent's last Pokemon. Night Shade can be used for more consistent damage as well.
Checks and Counters
===================
**Strong Super Effective Attacks**: Coverage is one of the best ways of dealing with Registeel. Hard-hitting super effective attacks, such as Precipice Blades and Sacred Fire, almost always OHKO or 2HKO Registeel. Contrary sweepers are also quite threatening to Registeel, as they commonly run V-create and Superpower.
**Mega Rayquaza**: Rayquaza can often run coverage moves to deal with Registeel easily, such as Earth Power, Magma Storm, Low Kick, Precipice Blades, and Thousand Arrows.
**Mewtwo Formes**: Mega Mewtwo X can take advantage of its Fighting-type STAB moves to easily deal with Registeel. It can also use Protean and a Ground- or Fire-type move to deal tons of damage. Protean Mega Mewtwo Y can use Earth Power or Magma Storm to OHKO or 2HKO most Registeel sets.
**Mega Gengar**: Mega Gengar is capable of setting up Substitute or Shell Smash against Registeel, which gets it ready to sweep. Some Registeel sets are capable of stopping it with Knock Off, Whirlwind, or Topsy-Turvy, but Mega Gengar is often a good switch-in to Registeel anyway.
**Magic Bounce Users**: Registeel sets that can do anything to Magic Bounce users are few and far between, so Registeel will have to switch out when it sees one most of the time.
**Poison Heal Users**: Registeel can do very little to Poison Heal Users after they've been poisoned, besides forcing them out with Entrainment.
GPs:
Registeel is a very versatile Pokemon in Balanced Hackmons due to its strong defenses and mono-Steel typing. It can run many supportive and defensive sets effectively and is commonly used as a check to -ate users, as it resists Ice, Flying, and Steel. However, coverage moves, such as V-create, Close Combat, Thousand Arrows, and Magma Storm, can be a problem for Registeel, as it often cannot take super effective hits from the strongest Pokemon in the tier. It competes with Aegislash as a bulky Steel-type wall, but Registeel is bulkier. All in all, Registeel is one of the premier all-around defensive Pokemon of the tier, capable of walling many strong offensive threats as long as they don't have super effective moves.
[SET]
name: Magic Bounce
move 1: Entrainment / Knock Off
move 2: Baton Pass / Defog
move 3: Aromatherapy
move 4: Recover
item: Leftovers / Rocky Helmet
ability: Magic Bounce
nature: Calm
evs: 248 HP / 8 Def / 252 SpD
ivs: 0 Atk
[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========
Entrainment allows Registeel to force Poison Heal users out, as once their ability is switched, they start taking large amounts of damage from poison. Knock Off, on the other hand, has great utility against many types of teams and is especially useful for hitting Mega Gengar, removing Eviolite from Imposter Chansey, and removing Toxic Orb from Poison Heal users, discouraging their teammates from using Aromatherapy or Heal Bell. Baton Pass allows Registeel to easily pivot and bring in a check to a potential switch-in. It also allows Registeel to escape Perish trap or Magnet Pull users. Defog is a must-have on all teams due to entry hazard stacking, and Registeel can use it effectively because it also prevents entry hazards from being set up with Magic Bounce. Aromatherapy allows Registeel to easily heal its team of status ailments, and Recover keeps Registeel healthy so that it can continue to take on offensive threats.
Set Details
========
Leftovers give Registeel passive recovery, which can be useful against foes that would otherwise 2HKO it. Rocky Helmet allows Registeel to punish U-turn users, and generally build up damage on foes that lack recovery. It's especially useful against Mega Rayquaza because Fake Out and Extreme Speed are both contact moves, and if Stealth Rock is set up, Mega Rayquaza's ability to switch in and out is severely limited. The EVs allow Registeel to avoid being 2HKOed by Modest Choice Specs Mega Rayquaza's Boomburst over 90% of the time after Leftovers recovery.
Usage Tips
========
It's always a good idea to scout sets with Imposter Chansey before switching Registeel in, especially against Mega Rayquaza, which often prepares for Registeel with powerful coverage moves. Registeel can switch into just about any non-Mold Breaker Deoxys-S lead, as Magic Bounce lets Registeel bounce back Spore and entry hazards that Deoxys-S throws at it. If you know Registeel walls the foe, it's generally safe to Baton Pass out, predicting the foe's switch. Registeel also loves switching in against physical Poison Heal users, especially Arceus, as it walls most of them and can force them out with Entrainment.
Team Options
========
Imposter Chansey works well with Registeel, as it can scout opposing sets to see if Registeel can wall them. Also, Fur Coat or Poison Heal Giratina complements this set because it resists or is immune to two of Registeel's three weaknesses and is a similarly bulky wall. Sweepers that are walled by Registeel, such as certain Mega Rayquaza or Mega Diancie sets, can also be used as partners without worrying about needing to be Imposter-proof.
[SET]
name: Prankster
move 1: Topsy-Turvy
move 2: Destiny Bond / Taunt
move 3: Parting Shot / U-turn
move 4: Recover
item: Safety Goggles / Leftovers / Rocky Helmet
ability: Prankster
nature: Impish
evs: 248 HP / 252 Def / 8 SpD
[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========
Topsy-Turvy lets Registeel stop setup sweepers by flipping their stat boosts, rendering them powerless. Destiny Bond gives Registeel an easy way of removing an opposing sweeper if it 2HKOes or otherwise threatens Registeel. Taunt prevents the foe from setting up or otherwise stalling PP. It can force many defensive Pokemon to switch out. Parting Shot gives Registeel the ability to pivot and gain momentum if the foe switches out. It can also phaze Magic Bounce users because when Parting Shot gets bounced back, it forces the opponent to switch, regardless of other trapping effects, such as Ingrain. U-turn is great for slow pivoting, providing safe switches, and effectively making Destiny Bond last two turns. It also allows Registeel to easily escape a situation where it has been Taunted somehow, such as from a Magic Bounce user switching into its Taunt, and provides a small amount of residual damage. Recover lets Registeel shrug off any damage that foes have done to it.
Set Details
========
A physically defensive spread allows Registeel to take very little damage from Fake Out + Extreme Speed from -ate users, and Prankster Recover gives it some leg room when dealing with Boomburst users. Safety Goggles prevents Spore from shutting down this set, allowing Registeel to switch into the move easily. Leftovers gives Registeel a small amount of recovery each turn, cutting burn and Leech Seed damage in half as well as allowing Registeel to wall foes that otherwise 2HKO it. Rocky Helmet forces -ate users to think twice before using Fake Out or Extreme Speed, as the residual damage adds up quickly, especially on sets that lack recovery.
Usage Tips
========
Prankster Registeel can switch into almost any non-super effective attack, so it's a good idea to scout out what moves the foe has with an Imposter user. Registeel doesn't mind Knock Off all that much, so it's generally not the end of the world if it switches into a few of those. After its item is removed, unboosted Knock Off will do next to nothing. It's also worth noting that because Destiny Bond lasts until Registeel moves next, Destiny Bond followed by slow U-turn effectively grants Registeel two turns of Destiny Bond. Registeel is commonly used as a switch-in to -ate users, as it can often Recover off any damage that coverage moves do to it.
Team Options
========
Giratina pairs well with this set because of its typing and bulk, which allow it to take hits that would often KO Registeel. Imposter Chansey can scout out what coverage moves the foe has before determining if Registeel can safely switch in. Additionally, setup sweepers that are Imposter resistant such as Poison Heal Kyogre and Mega Gyarados often have issues with Topsy-Turvy.
[SET]
Name: RegenVest Pivot
move 1: U-turn
move 2: Metal Burst / Clear Smog
move 3: Nuzzle
move 4: Knock Off
item: Assault Vest
ability: Regenerator
nature: Relaxed
evs: 248 HP / 252 Def / 8 SpD
ivs: 0 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========
A slow U-turn is a terrific move for pivoting and predicting switches. Metal Burst lets Registeel punish attackers such as Kyogre that are able to do a lot of damage but cannot OHKO it. Clear Smog lets Registeel stop setup sweepers and discourage foes from boosting to KO it. Nuzzle allows Registeel to cripple opposing sweepers by reducing their Speed significantly. It pairs well with Knock Off because if an opposing Poison Heal user loses its Toxic Orb to Knock Off, its teammates are discouraged from using Aromatherapy. Knock Off provides other utility as well, easily removing Eviolite or other useful items from your opponent's Pokemon.
Set Details
========
The chosen EVs and nature along with Assault Vest allow Registeel to have very strong mixed defenses, enabling it to take powerful attacks with ease. Its Speed is minimized to underspeed other bulky pivots for momentum gaining with U-turn, and to make Metal Burst go last more often. Alternatively, a more specially defensive spread can be used in order to beat Protean Earth Power users.
Usage Tips
========
This Registeel set can often switch into strong resisted or neutral attacks. Because of this, it works well as a scout for moves for teams without an Imposter user such as Chansey. It also works well as a switch-in to -ate users because it is bulky enough to shrug off their STAB moves and can use Metal Burst against coverage moves. Losing its Assault Vest to Knock Off reduces the bulk of this set significantly, so make sure to play carefully around Pokemon that commonly run this move, such as Yveltal and Mega Tyranitar. When Registeel gets low on health, it's a good idea to use U-turn or switch out so that Regenerator heals it. Additionally, when Registeel is brought in against a foe that it walls, it's often safe to U-turn out, predicting the switch. Knock Off is most useful against Poison Heal users to discourage Aromatherapy and against Chansey to remove its Eviolite. If it has Clear Smog, Registeel can switch into Poison Heal Kyogre often and prevent it from boosting.
Team Options
========
Giratina pairs well with Registeel because its typing complements Registeel's. Generally speaking, this set works well on teams with Pokemon that it walls, because then it's unnecessary to take Imposter users into account when teambuilding.
[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
Registeel can run Levitate or Flash Fire to effectively wall one's own sweepers such as Protean Mewtwo Mega Y from Imposter users. Fur Coat Registeel sees some usage because it's a great wall to just about any physical move in the game. Mail is sometimes a good item for Registeel so that it can't get Tricked a Choice Scarf or Assault Vest. Additionally, Gastro Acid or Entrainment can be used on Prankster variants to destroy Poison Heal users or simply remove abilities that might otherwise be dangerous to your team. Encore or Spore with Safety Goggles are also good options for the Prankster set. Additionally, Sacred Fire can be used on the RegenVest set in order to spread burns, which can be game changing. Additionally, Dragon Tail may be used over Clear Smog, with the trade-off being that it does not work on Fairy-types or the opponent's last Pokemon. Night Shade can be used for more consistent damage as well.
Checks and Counters
===================
**Strong Super Effective Attacks**: Coverage is one of the best ways of dealing with Registeel. Hard-hitting super effective attacks, such as Precipice Blades and Sacred Fire, almost always OHKO or 2HKO Registeel. Contrary sweepers are also quite threatening to Registeel, as they commonly run V-create and Superpower.
**Mega Rayquaza**: Rayquaza can often run coverage moves to deal with Registeel easily, such as Earth Power, Magma Storm, Low Kick, Precipice Blades, and Thousand Arrows.
**Mewtwo Formes**: Mega Mewtwo X can take advantage of its Fighting-type STAB moves to easily deal with Registeel. It can also use Protean and a Ground- or Fire-type move to deal tons of damage. Protean Mega Mewtwo Y can use Earth Power or Magma Storm to OHKO or 2HKO most Registeel sets.
**Mega Gengar**: Mega Gengar is capable of setting up Substitute or Shell Smash against Registeel, which gets it ready to sweep. Some Registeel sets are capable of stopping it with Knock Off, Whirlwind, or Topsy-Turvy, but Mega Gengar is often a good switch-in to Registeel anyway.
**Magic Bounce Users**: Registeel sets that can do anything to Magic Bounce users are few and far between, so Registeel will have to switch out when it sees one most of the time.
**Poison Heal Users**: Registeel can do very little to Poison Heal Users after they've been poisoned, besides forcing them out with Entrainment.
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