Steel Wing

Steel

Steel Wing is a Fast Attack of type Steel in Pokémon GO. In Gym and Raid battles, it deals 14 damage and it generates 8 energy. In GO Battle League, Steel Wing deals 7 damage and generates 5 energy. Explore its damage and energy stats in battles, its effectiveness against various Pokémon types, and see which Pokémon wield it best.

Steel Wing effectiveness against other Pokémon types

NormalFightingFlyingPoisonGroundRockBugGhostSteelFireWaterGrassElectricPsychicIceDragonDarkFairy
Steel×1.0×1.0×1.0×1.0×1.0×1.6×1.0×1.0×0.6×0.6×0.6×1.0×0.6×1.0×1.6×1.0×1.0×1.6

Steel Wing Adventure Effects

Steel Wing has no Adventure Effects.

Steel Wing in Gym and Raid Battles

Gym and Raid Battles Stats

CategoryFast Attack
TypeSteel
Power14
Energy8
Animation Duration1.0s
Damage Window0.7s - 1.0s
DPS14 Damage per second
DPE1.75 Damage per Energy
EPS8 Energy per second

Similar moves in Gym and Raid Battles

SteelMetal Claw650.5s1012
SteelBullet Punch10111.0s1110
SteelSteel Wing1481.0s814
SteelIron Tail1461.0s614
SteelMetal Sound460.5s128

Steel Wing in Trainer Battles

Trainer Battles Stats

CategoryFast Attack
TypeSteel
Power7
Energy5
Duration2 Turns
DPT3.5 Damage per turn
EPT2.5 Energy per turn
DPE1.4 Damage per Energy
TagsHeavy Damage

Special effects

Steel Wing has no special effects.

Similar moves in Trainer Battles

SteelMetal ClawFast Charge2.53.5571s
SteelBullet PunchGeneral3.53.5771s
SteelSteel WingHeavy Damage3.52.5751s
SteelIron TailGeneral3.332.331071.5s
SteelMetal SoundFast Charge2.54581s

Strongest Pokémon with Steel Wing

1.Mega Dragonite (Mega)Mega DragoniteSteelSteel WingDragonOutrage+19.0420.77524.35768s27
2.White Kyurem (White)White KyuremSteelSteel WingIceIce Burn18.721.04394.34784s36
3.Mega Skarmory (Mega)Mega SkarmorySteelSteel WingFlyingDrill Peck+18.1620.26409.61806s35
4.Shadow Dragonite (Shadow)Shadow DragoniteSteelSteel WingDragonOutrage15.0917.31280.53973s51
5.Shadow Empoleon (Shadow)Shadow EmpoleonSteelSteel WingWaterHydro Cannon14.2616.41260.811,030s55
6.Shadow Ho-Oh (Shadow)Shadow Ho-OhSteelSteel WingFlyingBrave Bird14.2115.87323.261,031s44
7.Mega Aerodactyl (Mega)Mega AerodactylSteelSteel WingRockRock Slide14.0915.89295.41,041s48
8.KyuremKyuremSteelSteel WingIceGlaciate13.9215.822771,054s52
9.Mega Pidgeot (Mega)Mega PidgeotSteelSteel WingFlyingBrave Bird13.115.03245.351,121s58
10.Shadow Archeops (Shadow)Shadow ArcheopsSteelSteel WingRockAncient Power13.0716.31160.391,131s90

Best Great League Pokémon with Steel Wing

Great League

No Pokémon in our current Great League rankings have Steel Wing in their recommended moveset.

Best Ultra League Pokémon with Steel Wing

Ultra League

No Pokémon in our current Ultra League rankings have Steel Wing in their recommended moveset.

Best Master League Pokémon with Steel Wing

Master League

No Pokémon in our current Master League rankings have Steel Wing in their recommended moveset.

All Pokémon that can learn Steel Wing

17PidgeottoPidgeottoSteelSteel WingReleasedStandard learnset
17Shadow Pidgeotto (Shadow)Shadow PidgeottoSteelSteel WingReleasedStandard learnset
18PidgeotPidgeotSteelSteel WingReleasedStandard learnset
18Mega Pidgeot (Mega)Mega PidgeotSteelSteel WingReleasedStandard learnset
18Shadow Pidgeot (Shadow)Shadow PidgeotSteelSteel WingReleasedStandard learnset
22FearowFearowSteelSteel WingReleasedStandard learnset
85DodrioDodrioSteelSteel WingReleasedStandard learnset
123ScytherScytherSteelSteel WingReleasedLegacy
123Shadow Scyther (Shadow)Shadow ScytherSteelSteel WingReleasedLegacy
142AerodactylAerodactylSteelSteel WingReleasedStandard learnset

Steel Wing FAQ

How does Steel Wing compare with other moves of the same type?

In raids, Steel Wing has the same move-only DPS compared with Iron Tail: 14 versus 14. This compares damage during the attack animation, not a Pokémon’s complete moveset.

In Trainer Battles, Steel Wing deals the same damage per turn compared with Bullet Punch (3.5 versus 3.5 DPT) and generates less energy per turn (2.5 versus 3.5 EPT). Its duration is the same (2 versus 2 turns). Shorter attacks offer more flexibility when switching or timing a Charged Attack.

Alternatives have the same type and attack category and at least one released Pokémon that learns them. The raid comparison uses the alternative with the highest move-only DPS; the PvP comparison uses the highest DPT for Fast Attacks or DPE for Charged Attacks. Stats alone do not account for buffs, debuffs, typing, or the other moves a Pokémon can learn.

How are the best PvP users selected?

These tables show Pokémon whose recommended moveset in our imported PvPoke rankings includes this move as the Fast Attack or either Charged Attack. The rank is their position in the full league ranking, not just among users of this move. Both recommended Charged Attacks are shown. Being able to learn the move does not automatically make a Pokémon a recommended user.

How are the strongest Pokémon with Steel Wing ranked?

Pokémon are ranked by eDPS (effective DPS), which accounts for damage, survivability, and time lost when rejoining. The default ranking uses Level 40 attackers and average raid boss weaknesses. Every moveset includes this attack. TTW estimates the time to win, and faints estimates how many attackers faint during the battle. Changing the settings can change the order.

How are tiers assigned?

Tiers group attackers by similar scores, emphasizing differences near the top. We use eight groups, labelled SS, S, A, B, C, D, E and F, when there are enough distinct scores; otherwise, fewer tiers are used. Group sizes are determined by the scores, not fixed rank cutoffs. Tiers update with the simulation settings and stay the same when you sort or change pages.

How do opponent choice and rejoin time affect the rankings?

Scores attackers against the configured T4+ raid boss pool, including Mega, Legendary and Mythical Pokémon. Outgoing damage reflects how effective each move type is against the bosses; incoming damage reflects the attacker’s resistances to their moves. Per-type rankings use bosses weak to that type. Types without super-effective matchups use the full pool. Unavailable Pokémon are excluded from the boss pool.

The dummy boss uses neutral effectiveness (1.0×) for every move, with incoming damage based on Defense alone. This can favor attackers whose moves the raid pool resists, or whose weaknesses make them take more damage in raids. The dummy has a fixed 25,000 HP, regardless of raid tier.

Time to return after a team of six faints. Applies to eDPS and estimated battle time.

How do Mega and Primal Pokémon boost Steel Wing?

The Pokémon in the Mega and Primal section above boost other Trainers’ Steel Wing damage by 30% (1.3×) in Raid Battles. The boost follows the attack’s type, not the attacking Pokémon’s type.

Standard Mega Pokémon must be on the battlefield. Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza provide their boost while in the current battle party, including after fainting. Multiple Mega or Primal boosts do not stack; the strongest applicable boost is used.

Explore all Mega and Primal type boosts

Does the ranking include Mega and Primal boosts to teammates?

No. The Mega Level setting adjusts the attacker’s own bonuses. Damage boosts provided to teammates are not included in this ranking.

What does the complete learnset list include?

It includes all Pokémon and forms that have access to Steel Wing, whether they have been released in Pokémon GO or not.

What do legacy and exclusive moves mean?

Legacy moves were once available to a Pokémon but can no longer be learned through standard methods, such as a regular TM. Legacy and exclusive moves may require an event, an Elite TM, or another special method to obtain. Some legacy moves cannot be taught with an Elite TM.