Strongest Steel Pokemon in Pokemon Legends: ZA

You'll find plenty of Steel-type Pokemon to choose from in Pokemon Legends: ZA, but most of them are Pokedex fillers rather than fighters. If you need a strong Steel-type to use against the variety of Rogue Mega Evolutions rampaging through Hyperspace Lumios, we've got you covered with an analysis of the strongest Steel Pokemon to use in the Mega Dimension DLC.

From unique Pokemon that appear only once to more available options that you can hunt shiny to your heart's content, these are the best Steel-type Pokemon that you can add to your team for the Mega Evolution DLC.

Pokemon from the base game are included, but power is determined based on the Pokemon's viability in the context of the Mega Dimension DLC.

Melmetal's Pokédex entry in Pokemon Legends: ZA.

HP

attack

defense

Sp attack

Sp defense

speed

135

143

143

80

65

34

Melmetal is an excellent steel-type Pokemon that is great as a physically oriented option, if you have the patience to wait after the final postgame boss of the Mega Dimension DLC. Aside from how late you'll get access to this legendary Pokemon, it comes with some obvious issues, most notably its lack of special defense and its extreme speed that makes it slow on the draw.

On the plus side, if you play on Metalmetal's balls, it can easily dispatch any Pokémon weak to its Steel-type attacks. If you've saved up some sick Mega Pokemon fights (looking at you, Crabominable), this Pokemon can help get through them more easily. Just be prepared to use plus moves, as this Pokemon lacks Mega Evolution.

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Genesect

Genesect's Pokedex entry in Pokemon Legends: ZA.

HP

attack

defense

Sp attack

Sp defense

speed

71

120

95

120

95

99

Genesect is an unusual case because, in theory, this Pokemon is a strong Steel-type option thanks to its high BST and variety of powerful moves. However, like Melmetal, since this Pokemon becomes available after you've completed the Mega Dimension DLC story, it acts more as a trophy than a usable option to carry your Steel-type damage.

Fortunately, Genesect is a more well-rounded Pokemon than Metalmetal, so you don't have to worry about which Pokemon you use it against, as long as they don't have access to Fire-type attacks. Genesect benefits from eight total resistances in addition to full immunity to poison-type attacks, making it a very tanky choice compared to other best steel types.

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Scizor's Pokedex entry in Pokemon Legends: ZA.

HP

attack

defense

Sp attack

Sp defense

speed

70

130

100

55

80

65

Finding and evolving Skyzer became much easier in the Mega Dimension DLC thanks to Hyperspace Lumios being available in Wild Zones. With this increase in availability, Scizor establishes itself as a perfect Pokemon to add to your team as you progress, or start with it from the get-go if you evolve your Scyther during the base game.

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With access to a powerful Mega Evolution, Scaizer's viability is even greater thanks to a major upgrade to its BST, which includes a 150 attack stat, as well as 140 defense and 100 special defense, which help strengthen its survivability. The main problem with this Steel and Bug-type is its quadruple weakness to Fire-type attacks, but thankfully, that's its only weakness.

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Gholdengo's Pokédex entry in Pokemon Legends: ZA.

HP

attack

defense

Sp attack

Sp defense

speed

87

60

95

133

91

84

Gholdengo may lack Mega Evolution, but it's still one of the best Steel-type Pokemon in the Mega Dimension DLC thanks to its impressive special attacks and incredible array of resistances and resistances. If the nine resistances didn't shock you already, then this Ghost and Steel-type's resistance to normal, combat, and poison moves will certainly cement its viability.

Combined with its decent defensive stats, Gholdengo provides a dangerous offensive threat that isn't prone to one-hit KOs unless you accidentally use it against a Ground, Ghost, or Fire-type enemy. Make It Rain is a great area of ​​effect signature move that can dismember enemy Pokemon in one hit, which is a big help considering the move also lowers its special attack for a short period of time.

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Lucario's Pokédex entry in Pokemon Legends: ZA.

HP

attack

defense

Sp attack

Sp defense

speed

70

110

70

115

70

90

If you're confused about how Lucario and its low-level BST can surpass legendary Pokemon, there's a simple answer: Mega Lucario Z. Mega Lucario was already a strong Pokemon, but lacked a special attack to capitalize on its signature move, Aura Sphere. Mega Lucario Z solves this problem and makes this Pokemon one of the best Steel Special Attackers in the game.

Mega Lucario Z boasts 164 special attacks and 151 speed which allows it to jump into battle and KO enemies without fear of retribution, thanks to its massive speed advantage. While physical steel attackers have been readily available for a long time, exclusive options have started to pop up, with the Mega Lucario Z standing out as one of the best available options.

Metagross's Pokedex entry in Pokemon Legends: ZA.

HP

attack

defense

Sp attack

Sp defense

speed

80

135

130

95

90

70

Metagross was the gold standard of steel-type Pokemon for a long time, and despite all the shakeups in the metagame, especially in the mega dimension, this pseudo-legendary still impresses. This Pokemon's Mega Form boasts an impressive 700 BST with 145 Attack, 150 Defense, and 105 or higher in the rest of its stats aside from HP.

Mega Metagross Legends: Even though ZA got Mega Evolution long before the pool was expanded, it's still the best physical steel-type to date. If you need a powerful Mega Pokemon that can carry you through the many sick Mega Pokemon fights you'll encounter in the Mega Dimension DLC, Mega Metagross is a great choice.

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Heatron

Heatran's Pokedex entry in Pokemon Legends: ZA.

HP

attack

defense

Sp attack

Sp defense

speed

91

90

106

130

106

77

Heatran's base form already offered impressive stats and a diverse movepool that cemented its status as one of the best Steel-type Pokemon you can get in Pokemon Legends: ZA, but the addition of its Mega Evolution form took its potential to the next level. Heatran benefits from 175 special attack with 141 special defense, and 106 defense which helps it take a few hits between its devastating attacks.

You can choose from powerful moves like Magma Storm, Heat Wave, Earth Power, Steel Beam, and Flash Cannon when building this Pokemon's set, with a variety of coverage options to choose from. Heatran's only major disappointment is its massive quadruple weakness to ground-type moves, along with vulnerability against water and fighting types.

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Magarna

Magearna's Pokedex entry in Pokemon Legends: ZA.

HP

attack

defense

Sp attack

Sp defense

speed

80

95

115

130

115

65

Magearna has wrested the crown from Heatran as the best Steel-type Pokemon, thanks in large part to its comparable BST, excellent Chalset, and lack of a quadruple weakness. Magerna also received Mega Evolution with the Mega Dimension DLC, increasing its Special Attack to 170 and its Attack to 125, allowing it to use physical attacks along with Special.

Magearna has access to Flash Cannon, Flare Cannon, Zap Cannon, and Steel Beam, among many other incredibly powerful coverage moves to help round out its moveset. In addition to its offensive powers, Magearna's nine resistances and immunities to Dragon and Poison moves earn it the top spot as the best Steel-type in Pokemon Legends: ZA – Mega Dimension.

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