{"id":315057,"date":"2026-05-28T03:30:18","date_gmt":"2026-05-28T03:30:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/?p=315057"},"modified":"2026-05-28T03:30:18","modified_gmt":"2026-05-28T03:30:18","slug":"why-does-steel-resist-everything","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/why-does-steel-resist-everything\/","title":{"rendered":"Why does steel resist everything?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_67_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span 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href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/why-does-steel-resist-everything\/#Why_does_steel_resist_everything\" title=\"Why does steel resist everything?\">Why does steel resist everything?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/why-does-steel-resist-everything\/#Understanding_Steel_Resistance\" title=\"Understanding Steel Resistance\">Understanding Steel Resistance<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/why-does-steel-resist-everything\/#Introduction_to_Steel_Properties\" title=\"Introduction to Steel Properties\">Introduction to Steel Properties<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/why-does-steel-resist-everything\/#Steel_Type_Resistances_and_Weaknesses\" title=\"Steel Type Resistances and Weaknesses\">Steel Type Resistances and Weaknesses<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/why-does-steel-resist-everything\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/why-does-steel-resist-everything\/#General_Questions\" title=\"General Questions\">General Questions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/why-does-steel-resist-everything\/#Pokemon-Related_Questions\" title=\"Pok\u00e9mon-Related Questions\">Pok\u00e9mon-Related Questions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/why-does-steel-resist-everything\/#Material_Comparison_Questions\" title=\"Material Comparison Questions\">Material Comparison Questions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/why-does-steel-resist-everything\/#Pokemon_Strategy_Questions\" title=\"Pok\u00e9mon Strategy Questions\">Pok\u00e9mon Strategy Questions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_steel_resist_everything\"><\/span>Why does steel resist everything?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>Steel resists many types of <strong>attacks<\/strong> and <strong>elements<\/strong> due to its unique properties, such as its <strong>high compressive strength<\/strong> and <strong>durability<\/strong>, making it an exceptionally <strong>resilient<\/strong> material that can withstand significant <strong>force<\/strong> and <strong>pressure<\/strong>. The introduction of <strong>Steel-type<\/strong> Pok\u00e9mon in Gen 2 was a strategic move to balance the <strong>Dragon-type<\/strong> dominance, with <strong>Steel<\/strong> being resistant to <strong>Dragon<\/strong> and other types, except for <strong>Fire<\/strong>, <strong>Fighting<\/strong>, and <strong>Ground<\/strong>, which can <strong>melt<\/strong>, <strong>dent<\/strong>, or <strong>crush<\/strong> it. <\/p>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Understanding_Steel_Resistance\"><\/span>Understanding Steel Resistance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Introduction_to_Steel_Properties\"><\/span>Introduction to Steel Properties<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Steel&#8217;s <strong>resistance<\/strong> to various types can be attributed to its <strong>metallic<\/strong> composition and <strong>crystal structure<\/strong>, which provides <strong>immunity<\/strong> to <strong>Poison-type<\/strong> attacks and <strong>weaknesses<\/strong> to specific types, making it a valuable asset in battles.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Steel_Type_Resistances_and_Weaknesses\"><\/span>Steel Type Resistances and Weaknesses<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The <strong>Steel-type<\/strong> is resistant to <strong>Normal<\/strong>, <strong>Grass<\/strong>, <strong>Ice<\/strong>, <strong>Flying<\/strong>, <strong>Psychic<\/strong>, <strong>Bug<\/strong>, <strong>Rock<\/strong>, <strong>Steel<\/strong>, <strong>Fairy<\/strong>, and <strong>Dragon-type<\/strong> moves, but weak to <strong>Fire<\/strong>, <strong>Fighting<\/strong>, and <strong>Ground-type<\/strong> moves, demonstrating its well-rounded defense capabilities.<\/p>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"General_Questions\"><\/span>General Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>What is the compressive strength of steel?<\/strong> Hot-rolled structural steel has a compressive strength of roughly 50,000 psi, while most structural steel has a compressive strength of approximately 25,000 psi.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Why is steel harder than metal?<\/strong> Steel is harder than metal because its <strong>differently sized atoms<\/strong> disrupt the <strong>layers<\/strong>, requiring a greater <strong>force<\/strong> to make the atoms <strong>slide<\/strong> over each other.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Is steel stronger than Fairy?<\/strong> Yes, steel is stronger than Fairy, as it represents <strong>cold iron<\/strong>, a traditional weakness of the <strong>fey<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>What type is stronger than steel?<\/strong> <strong>Titanium<\/strong> is stronger than steel, with higher <strong>strength-to-weight ratios<\/strong> and excellent <strong>corrosion resistance<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pokemon-Related_Questions\"><\/span>Pok\u00e9mon-Related Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol start=\"5\">\n<li><strong>Why does steel resist Dragon?<\/strong> Steel resists Dragon-type moves because it can potentially <strong>stop a dragon&#8217;s claw<\/strong> with a <strong>strong enough shield<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Is there a ghost Steel type?<\/strong> Yes, <strong>Aegislash<\/strong> is a Ghost\/Steel type Pok\u00e9mon that can change forms during battle.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Why does Steel no longer resist Dark?<\/strong> Steel not resisting Dark moves may be due to a <strong>programming goof<\/strong> that was never changed.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Is poison immune to steel?<\/strong> No, Steel types are immune to <strong>Poison-type<\/strong> moves and cannot get the <strong>poisoned status condition<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Material_Comparison_Questions\"><\/span>Material Comparison Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol start=\"9\">\n<li><strong>Is titanium stronger than steel?<\/strong> Titanium has higher <strong>strength-to-weight ratios<\/strong> than steel, but steel has higher <strong>tensile yield strength<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Is steel harder than human bone?<\/strong> Human bone is as strong as steel but 50 times lighter, with human fingers stretching and bending about 25 million times in a normal lifetime.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Is there a material stronger than steel?<\/strong> Yes, <strong>Graphene<\/strong> is stronger than steel, with a tensile strength 100 times that of ordinary steel.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pokemon_Strategy_Questions\"><\/span>Pok\u00e9mon Strategy Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol start=\"12\">\n<li><strong>Why does fire beat steel?<\/strong> Fire can <strong>melt<\/strong> steel, making it an effective type against Steel-type Pok\u00e9mon.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Why is Rock weak to water?<\/strong> Rock is weak to water due to the <strong>erosion<\/strong> process, where water flow breaks down rock over time.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Who is the god of Steel in Pok\u00e9mon?<\/strong> <strong>Metagross<\/strong> is considered a Steel God in the competitive scene, with an impressive <strong>base stat pool<\/strong> and high <strong>Attack<\/strong> and <strong>Defense<\/strong> stats.<\/li>\n<li><strong>What is the strangest Steel type Pok\u00e9mon?<\/strong> <strong>Klinklang<\/strong>, <strong>Alolan Dugtrio<\/strong>, and <strong>Dialga<\/strong> are among the strangest Steel-type Pok\u00e9mon, with unique designs and characteristics.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Why does steel resist everything? Steel resists many types of attacks and elements due to its unique properties, such as its high compressive strength and durability, making it an exceptionally resilient material that can withstand significant force and pressure. The introduction of Steel-type Pok\u00e9mon in Gen 2 was a strategic move to balance the Dragon-type &#8230; <a title=\"Why does steel resist everything?\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/why-does-steel-resist-everything\/\" aria-label=\"More on Why does steel resist everything?\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-315057","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-blog"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/315057","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=315057"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/315057\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=315057"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=315057"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=315057"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}