Steel Wing
Effect Summary
Deals damage and has a 10% chance to raise the user's
Defense
by one stage.

Detailed Effect
Steel Wing deals damage and has a 10% chance of raising the user's
Defense
by one stage.
Stats can be raised to a maximum of +6 stages each.

Stats can be raised to a maximum of +6 stages each.
- In Gen 2 this move was not affected by
King's Rock
Description
C
GS
Stiff wings strike the foe.
E
RS
Strikes the foe with hard wings spread wide.
FRLG
The foe is hit with wings of steel. It may also raise the user’s DEFENSE.
DP
HGSS
PL
The foe is hit with wings of steel. It may also raise the user’s Defense stat.
B2W2
BW
The target is hit with wings of steel. It may also raise the user’s Defense stat.
ORAS
XY
LGPLGE
SM
USUM
SWSH
The target is hit with wings of steel. This may also raise the user’s Defense stat.
Additional Information
Move Target
means that the Pokémon can not be selected.means that the Pokémon can be selected.means that the Pokémon will be selected.
Effect Type
Damage
Deals damage.
Good Stat Increase
Raises the user's or an ally's stats.
Interactions
Makes contact
User touches the target. This triggers some abilities (e.g., Static) and items (e.g.,
Sticky Barb
).
Blocked by Detect and Protect
Copied by Mirror Move
A Pokémon targeted by this move can use Mirror Move to copy it.
Other Languages
Level Up
Egg Breeding
Machine
Contest Information
Contest
Contest Condition | Cool |
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Color | Red |
Flavor | Spicy |
Contest Effect
Effect | If the last Pokémon's appeal is the same type as this move, user earns six points instead of two. |
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Description | Works well if it's the same type as the one before. |
Jam | - |
Appeal | ❤️❤️ |
Super Contest Effect
Description | A basic performance using a move known by the Pokémon. |
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Appeal | ❤️❤️❤️ |