Metal Coat
Effect
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.
Cost$2,000
Sell$1,000
Fling Power30 BP
Wild Pokemon10 species
Games13 titles
HoldableYes
Game Descriptions
Gen IIIA hold item that raises the power of STEEL-type moves.
Gen IVAn item to be held by a Pokémon. It is a special metallic film that ups the power of Steel-type moves.
Gen VAn item to be held by a Pokémon. It is a special metallic film that ups the power of Steel-type moves.
Gen VIAn item to be held by a Pokémon. It is a special metallic film that can boost the power of Steel-type moves.
Gen VIIAn item to be held by a Pokémon. It’s a special metallic film that can boost the power of Steel-type moves.
Gen VIIIAn item to be held by a Pokémon. It’s a special metallic film that can boost the power of Steel-type moves.
Metal Coat Price History
| Game | Buy Price | Sell Price |
|---|---|---|
| GSCRSEFRLGDPPtHGSSBWXYORASBDSP | N/A | $50 |
| B2W2 | $20000 | $50 |
| SMUSUM | N/A | $1,000 |
| SwSh | $3,000 | $1,000 |
| LA | $8,000 | $500 |
| SV | $3,000 | $750 |
| ZA | $4,980 | $750 |
| Champs | 700 VP | N/A |
Wild Pokemon Holding Metal Coat (10)
| # ▲ | Name | Type | HP | Atk | Def | SpA | SpD | Spe | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #081 |  | Magnemite | 25 | 35 | 70 | 95 | 55 | 45 | 325 | |
| #082 |  | Magneton | 50 | 60 | 95 | 120 | 70 | 70 | 465 | |
| #208 |  | Steelix | 75 | 85 | 200 | 55 | 65 | 30 | 510 | |
| #227 |  | Skarmory | 65 | 80 | 140 | 40 | 70 | 70 | 465 | |
| #374 |  | Beldum | 40 | 55 | 80 | 35 | 60 | 30 | 300 | |
| #375 |  | Metang | 60 | 75 | 100 | 55 | 80 | 50 | 420 | |
| #376 |  | Metagross | 80 | 135 | 130 | 95 | 90 | 70 | 600 | |
| #436 |  | Bronzor | 57 | 24 | 86 | 24 | 86 | 23 | 300 | |
| #437 |  | Bronzong | 67 | 89 | 116 | 79 | 116 | 33 | 500 | |
| #462 |  | Magnezone | 70 | 70 | 115 | 130 | 90 | 60 | 535 |
Event Pokemon with Metal Coat
| Event | Game | Region | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| PalCity Lucario | DP | Japanese | Various |
| Trade for Evolution! Scyther | BW | Japanese | October 10 to November 28, 2010 |
Metal Coat in Spin-Off Games
| Game | Description |
|---|---|
| Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series | The Metal Coat appears in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team and Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky. [Price] Games Cost Sell price MDRB 3000 1 MDTDS 1000 1 [Effect] If the player offers both a Link Cable and Metal Coat at Luminous Cave or Luminous Spring, Onix or Scyther can be evolved into Steelix or Scizor, respectively. This consumes the Link Cable and Metal Coat. If thrown, it will deal 1 damage (2 if sticky). Using this item in a dungeon will consume it, with no effect. [Description] Games Description MDRB It enables a certain kind of Pokémon to evolve. Give it to the Pokémon when it's ready to evolve. MDTDS A mysterious substance full of a special filmy metal. It allows certain kinds of Pokémon to evolve. [Acquisition] Games Finite methods Repeatable methods MDRB Southern Cavern (49-50F) MDTDS Treasure Boxes, Job requests (★3-★9) Mystifying Forest (Kecleon Shop: 5F, 7F, 9F, 11F, 13F), Lake Afar (Kecleon Shop: B3F, B5F, B7F, B9F, B11F, B13F, B15F, B17F, B19F, B21F, B23F), Midnight Forest (Kecleon Shop: B5F, B7F, B9F, B11F, B13F, B15F, B17F, B19F, B21F, B23F) [Appearance] Sprite from Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team Sprite from Explorers of Time, Darkness, and Sky |
| Pokémon Conquest | In Pokémon Conquest, Onix or Scyther evolves into Steelix or Scizor, respectively, if it knocks out a Warrior's Pokémon in a manner that allows recruitment while its own Warrior is equipped with a Metal Coat. The Metal Coat also increases the Attack of Steel-type Pokémon by one stage. Metal Coat can be purchased from the traveling merchant for 5000 gold, and sold for 2500-3250 gold. [Description] Games Description Conq. Enables certain Pokémon to evolve. Improves Steel-type attacks. |
| Pokémon GO | Metal Coat in Pokémon GO The Metal Coat was added to Pokémon GO on February 16, 2017. The Metal Coat is required to evolve certain Pokémon in Pokémon GO: Onix requires 50 Onix Candy and a Metal Coat to evolve into Steelix. Scyther requires 50 Scyther Candy and a Metal Coat to evolve into Scizor. [Description] Games Description GO A coating that can make certain species of Pokémon evolve. It is a special metallic film. [Acquisition] Starting at level 10, Metal Coats can be rarely obtained from Spinning PokéStops or Gyms Opening a Gift While normally rare, from March 21, 2017, onward, the player is guaranteed to find an Evolution item when obtaining the bonus for spinning a Photo Disc for the seventh day in a row. Additionally, the player receives a Metal Coat from these Special Research tasks: "A Ripple in Time" (Part 4) "Let's GO, Meltan" (Part 6) |
| Pokémon Sleep | Metal Coat in Pokémon Sleep The Metal Coat is available in Pokémon Sleep. [Price] Games Cost Sell price Sleep 1,400 sleep points N/A [Effect] The Metal Coat is required to evolve certain Pokémon in Pokémon Sleep. It is consumed upon use. Onix requires 80 Onix Candy, a Metal Coat, and a Linking Cord to evolve into Steelix. [Description] Games Description Sleep A metallic coating that can make certain species of Pokémon evolve. It is made of a special metal. [Acquisition] Games Finite methods Repeatable methods Sleep Sleep Point Exchange (Regular) |
| Pokémon Pokopia | In Pokémon Pokopia, the Metal Coat is one of the lost relics that can be found. Name Description Category Classification Tile Size Paintable Requirements Favorites Trade value Metal Coat A special metallic coating. Try hanging it up in a frame! Other N/A 1x1 No N/A ??? 1000 (Standard)1500 (Favorite) [Acquisition] Games Finite methods Repeatable methods Pokopia Appraise small lost relics. |
Metal Coat Availability by Game
Gen I
Red/BlueYellow
Gen II
Gold/SilverCrystal
Gen III
Ruby/SapphireEmeraldFireRed/LeafGreen
Gen IV
Diamond/PearlPlatinumHeartGold/SoulSilver
Gen V
Black/WhiteBlack 2/White 2
Gen VI
X/YOmega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire
Gen VII
Sun/MoonUltra Sun/Ultra MoonLet's Go Pikachu/Eevee
Gen VIII
Sword/ShieldBrilliant Diamond/Shining PearlLegends: Arceus
Gen IX
Scarlet/Violet
Metal Coat in Other Languages
| Language | Name | |
|---|---|---|
| 🇯🇵 | Japanese (Kana) | メタルコート |
| 🇰🇷 | Korean | 금속코트 |
| 🇹🇼 | Chinese (Traditional) | 金屬膜 |
| 🇫🇷 | French | Peau Métal |
| 🇩🇪 | German | Metallmantel |
| 🇪🇸 | Spanish | Revest. Metálico |
| 🇮🇹 | Italian | Metalcoperta |
| 🇯🇵 | Japanese (Kanji) | メタルコート |
| 🇨🇳 | Chinese (Simplified) | 金属膜 |