The best Steel-type attackers (DPS ranking) for raids — legendary, 5-star, and more. Includes Megas and Shadows, with each Pokémon's recommended moveset and bulk (survivability).
Ranked by Overall score (big number) = a balanced metric combining DPS and TDO (total damage while surviving). Based on hitting targets weak to Steel at level 40, with STAB and 1.6× weakness (fast moves are also favored when type-matched).
Data as of 2026-08-21 · Legacy* = exclusive/event-only move · Upcoming = not yet released
※ Values and rankings are our own calculations from public game data; depending on the method (target boss, level, dodging, etc.) they may differ from other sites and contain errors. For reference only.
1S
Zacian (Crowned Sword)
Metal ClawBehemoth Blade*
85.0
Overall
DPS 35.0 · TDO 1,216
2S
Zamazenta (Crowned Shield)
Metal ClawBehemoth Bash*
82.1
Overall
DPS 32.3 · TDO 1,350
3S
Necrozma (Dusk Mane)
Metal ClawSunsteel Strike*
82.0
Overall
DPS 34.2 · TDO 1,135
4B
Mega MetagrossMega
Bullet PunchMeteor Mash*
68.5
Overall
DPS 27.1 · TDO 1,109
5C
Shadow MetagrossShadow
Bullet PunchMeteor Mash*
63.4
Overall
DPS 27.7 · TDO 757
6D
Mega LucarioMega
Bullet PunchMeteor Mash
60.7
Overall
DPS 27.6 · TDO 645
7D
Shadow DialgaShadow
Metal ClawIron Head
58.4
Overall
DPS 25.6 · TDO 697
8D
Metagross
Bullet PunchMeteor Mash*
55.8
Overall
DPS 23.3 · TDO 764
9D
Tinkaton
Fairy WindGigaton Hammer*
54.0
Overall
DPS 23.2 · TDO 685
10D
Dialga (Origin)
Metal ClawIron Head
53.1
Overall
DPS 21.9 · TDO 759
11D
Dialga
Metal ClawIron Head
52.6
Overall
DPS 22.0 · TDO 719
12D
Shadow ExcadrillShadow
Metal ClawIron Head
52.1
Overall
DPS 24.6 · TDO 498
13D
Mega AggronMega
Iron TailHeavy Slam
51.5
Overall
DPS 20.2 · TDO 858
14D
Mega SkarmoryMega
Steel WingFlash Cannon
51.1
Overall
DPS 22.1 · TDO 629
15D
Melmetal
Thunder ShockDouble Iron Bash*
47.9
Overall
DPS 19.3 · TDO 727
16D
Mega ScizorMega
Bullet PunchIron Head
47.8
Overall
DPS 20.0 · TDO 652
17D
Genesect
Metal ClawMagnet Bomb
46.8
Overall
DPS 20.6 · TDO 548
18D
Kingambit
Metal ClawIron Head
46.4
Overall
DPS 19.1 · TDO 658
19D
Mega AerodactylMegaNo STAB
Steel WingIron Head
46.2
Overall
DPS 19.7 · TDO 596
20D
Shadow AggronShadow
Iron TailHeavy Slam
46.0
Overall
DPS 20.0 · TDO 557
21D
Shadow EmpoleonShadow
Steel WingFlash Cannon
45.7
Overall
DPS 20.8 · TDO 485
22D
Shadow MagnezoneShadow
Metal SoundFlash Cannon
45.6
Overall
DPS 20.9 · TDO 471
23D
Necrozma (Dawn Wings)No STAB
Metal ClawIron Head
45.3
Overall
DPS 18.9 · TDO 626
24D
Mega SteelixMega
Iron TailHeavy Slam
45.2
Overall
DPS 17.5 · TDO 773
25D
Lucario
Bullet PunchMeteor Mash
45.1
Overall
DPS 21.5 · TDO 420
26D
Duraludon
Metal ClawFlash Cannon
44.2
Overall
DPS 19.8 · TDO 488
27D
Excadrill
Metal ClawIron Head
44.1
Overall
DPS 19.9 · TDO 483
28D
Shadow ScizorShadow
Bullet PunchIron Head
42.9
Overall
DPS 20.3 · TDO 407
29D
Shadow HeatranShadow
Fire SpinIron Head
42.3
Overall
DPS 18.4 · TDO 514
30D
Bisharp
Metal ClawIron Head
41.3
Overall
DPS 19.0 · TDO 425
How is the Overall score calculated?
We apply the standard PvE formula to public game data (base stats, move power/duration/energy), assuming you hit a target weak to this type at level 40. DPS is per-second damage with STAB and 1.6× weakness; TDO is total damage before fainting, factoring in bulk (HP/Defense); Overall combines the two into a balanced metric (DPS³×TDO) for ranking (PokeBattler's Overall method). Numbers may differ from other sites depending on the method — use for reference. Other type tiers →