Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl: Best Steel-Type Pokemon

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl are remakes of the ever-popular Pokemon Diamond and Pearl. Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl take players back to the Sinnoh region, which is home to many great Pokemon. The original Generation 4 games introduced some of the franchise's most iconic creatures, and in Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, players will have the chance to catch them all.

Steel-type Pokemon are a great option for players, with some of the franchise's strongest and most defensive Pokemon being members of the Steel-type family. With Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl'saddition of the Grand Underground, players will have even more opportunities to hunt down and catch these Pokemon.

10 Bastiodon (Shining Pearl Exclusive)

Bastiodon's Rock/Steel-type gives it an unfortunate 4X weakness to damage received from both Fighting and Ground-type moves. However, Bastiodon also has the immunity to Poison-type damage that all Steel-types get, which helps to counter this weakness. Its outstanding Defense and Special Defense stats allow it to take most of the hits thrown its way.

Bastiodon evolves from Shieldon, which can be obtained if players find the Armor Fossil in the Grand Underground and take it to Oreburgh's Mining Museum. The Armor Fossil is only obtainable in Pokemon Shining Pearl. Shieldon will evolve into Bastiodon at level 30.

Bastiodon's Stats:

HP: 60
Attack: 52
Special Attack: 47
Defense: 168
Special Defense: 138
Speed: 30
Total: 495

9 Bronzong

Bronzong's Steel/Psychic-type gives it a long list of resistances, which come in handy during combat throughout the game. What's more, Bronzong has decent stats, with the highlights being its Defense and Special Defense.

Bronzong evolves from Bronzor, which can be found in the Grand Underground once players have the Strength ability. It also lurks in the wild on Route 206, Wayward Cave, Turnback Cave, and Mt. Coronet. Bronzor evolves into Bronzong at level 33.

Bronzong's Stats:

HP: 67
Attack: 89
Special Attack: 79
Defense: 116
Special Defense: 116
Speed: 33
Total: 500

8 Scizor (Brilliant Diamond Exclusive)

Scizor is a great Pokemon for players to take into battle. Scizor has a huge 1130 Attack stat and great 100 Defense stat, giving it an edge against its opponents. Scizor's Bug and Steel-typing, it has only one weakness. Fire-type moves do 4X damage to Scizor, but if players are able to avoid this typing, Scizor has no other type weaknesses.

Scizor evolves from Scyther, which can be found in the Grand Underground and on Route 229, though it is only available to players of Pokemon Brilliant Diamond. Scyther will evolve into Scizor once it is traded while holding a Metal Coat.

Scizors's Stats:

HP: 70
Attack: 130
Special Attack: 55
Defense: 100
Special Defense: 80
Speed: 65
Total: 500

7 Steelix

Steelix is a Steel/Ground-type, with a massive Defense stat that rivals that of even some of the legendary Pokemon in the Sinnoh region. Steelix's typing also gives it immunity not only to Poison, but Electric-type damage as well. Steelix's biggest downside is its Speed stat, which allows it to be outpaced in battle by most opponents.

Steelix evolves from Onix when the latter is traded while holding a Metal Coat. Onix can be found in many places in Sinnoh, including the Grand Underground, Stark Mountain, Victory Road, Snowpoint Temple, Oreburgh Mine, and Iron Island.

Steelix's Stats:

HP: 75
Attack: 85
Special Attack: 55
Defense: 200
Special Defense: 65
Speed: 30
Total: 510

6 Lucario

Lucario is a Fighting/Steel-type Pokemon with no 4x weaknesses. It boasts great Attack and Special Attack stats, which allows it to quickly pummel enemies in battle.

Lucario evolves from Riolu, which can be obtained after doing a short side-quest on Iron Island. After defeating Team Galactic members, players will be given a Riolu egg that can be hatched and evolved into Lucario. Riolu evolves into Lucario with high friendship during the daytime.

Lucario's Stats:

HP: 70
Attack: 110
Special Attack: 115
Defense: 70
Special Defense: 70
Speed: 90
Total: 525

5 Probopass

Probopass is a Rock/Steel-type Pokemon. Like Bastiodon, this gives it two 4x weaknesses, taking massively increased damage from both Fighting and Ground-type moves. Still, Probopass is a great defensive Pokemon, with its Special Defense and Defense stat coming in handy, especially when facing Pokemon with those 4x weakness types.

Probopass evolves from Nosepass, which can be found on Route 206. It will evolve into Probopass when leveled up in a Magnetic Field area.

Probopass' Stats:

HP: 60
Attack: 55
Special Attack: 75
Defense: 145
Special Defense: 150
Speed: 40
Total: 525

4 Empoleon

Empoleon is the final evolution of the Sinnoh region's Water-type starter Pokemon. Empoleon's Water/Steel-typing gives it a number of resistances, and negates Water's weakness to Grass. With high Special Attack and Special Defense, Empoleon is a solid Pokemon to take into just about any battle.

Empoleon evolves from the starter Pokemon Piplup. For players who didn't choose Piplup as their starter Pokemon, it can be obtained in the Grand Underground once players have access to the National Dex. Piplup will evolve into Prinplup at level 16, and then Empoleon at level 36.

Empoleon's Stats:

HP: 84
Attack: 86
Special Attack: 111
Defense: 88
Special Defense: 101
Speed: 60
Total: 530

3 Aggron

Aggron is a Steel/Rock-type Pokemon, which, like others of this typing, gives it a 4x weakness to Fighting and Ground-type damage. This downside is lessened by Aggron's great Defense stat, and with its high Attack, Aggron is a great Pokemon to take into battle as it can both receive and deal massive damage.

Aggron's base form is Aron, which evolves into Lairon. Both prior evolutions can be found in the Grand Underground once players have access to the National Dex. Aron can also be found in Fuego Ironworks once players have access to the Poke Radar. Aron will evolve into Lairon at level 32, and Aggron at level 42.

Aggron's Stats:

HP: 70
Attack: 110
Special Attack: 60
Defense: 180
Special Defense: 60
Speed: 50
Total: 530

2 Magnezone

Magnezone is a Steel/Electric Pokemon with a 4x weakness to Ground-type moves, but a long list of resistances. Magnezone is a very versatile Pokemon, and is a great matchup to most opponents in the game.

Magnezone evolves from Magnemite, which can be found in the Grand Underground and also in Fuego Ironworks. Magnemite will evolve into Magneton at level 30, and Magnezone once it has been given a Thunder Stone.

Magnezone's Stats:

HP: 70
Attack: 70
Special Attack: 130
Defense: 115
Special Defense: 90
Speed: 60
Total: 535

1 Metagross

Metagross is a Steel/Psychic-type Pokemon, giving it no 4x weaknesses and a long list of resistances (Normal, Flying, Rock, Steel, Grass, Ice, Dragon, Fairy, and Psychic-type) in addition to Steel's guaranteed immunity to Poison damage. Metagross has amazing stats, particularly in regards to Attack and Defense, making is one of the best Pokemon in the franchise.

Metagross's first evolution is Beldum, which can be caught on Route 228 and in the Grand Underground once players have obtained the National Dex. Beldum will evolve into Metang at level 20, and Metagross at level 45.