An item to be held by a Pokémon. It’s a special metallic film that can boost the power of Steel-type moves.
Item No. 210
Metal Coat
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Category: Type enhancement
Pocket: Items
$2000
Cost
30
Fling power
19
historical records
#0210
Description
Held: Increases the power of the holder’s Steel moves by 20%. Held by Onix or Scyther: Evolves the holder into Steelix or Scizor when traded, respectively.
Effect
Held: Steel-Type moves from holder do 20% more damage.
Item Details
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Category
Type enhancement
Bag pocket
Items
Cataloged generations
6
Category context
Battle-specific items with several effects, often used in competitive battles.
Usage characteristics
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Holdable
Holdable active
Game History
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13 game versions
Latest: Sword / Shield
6 generations
Pokémon carrying Metal Coat
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No.81
Magnemite
Chances
5%
No.82
Magneton
Chances
5%
· Other games
100%
· XD
No.208
Steelix
Chances
5%
No.208
Steelix
Chances
5%
No.227
Skarmory
Chances
5%
No.374
Beldum
Chances
5%
No.375
Metang
Chances
5%
No.376
Metagross
Chances
5%
· Other games
100%
· Colosseum
No.376
Metagross
Chances
5%
No.436
Bronzor
Chances
5%
No.437
Bronzong
Chances
5%
No.462
Magnezone
Chances
5%