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Metal Coat
A hold item that raises the power of STEEL-type moves.
Hold Effect
Fling Power30
Holdablemetal-coat
Detailed 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.
Where to Find
| Area | Game | Details | Qty | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial Pillar | FireRedLeafGreen | A Metal Coat item ball sits southwest of the memorial, 4 tiles west and 3 south of the Memorial Man; reach the island by Surf. | ×1 | |
| S.S. Aqua | CrystalGoldSilver | Cabins SE and SSE: once you find his granddaughter, the Worried Grandpa 2 tiles straight north of the 1F hall door gives you a Metal Coat. | ×1 | |
| Iron Island | Platinum | Byron turns up in the island's house once you own the National Pokédex and hands over a Metal Coat, 1 tile east and 3 north of the exit. | ×1 | |
| Iron Ruins | Platinum | A Metal Coat lies 5 tiles straight north of the exit, in the room you enter unless an event Regigigas is in your party. | ×1 | |
| S.S. Aqua | HeartGoldSoulSilver | First voyage: the Worried Grandpa in a 1F cabin gives a Metal Coat once his granddaughter, met in the Captain's cabin, is found on B1F. | ×1 | |
| Iron Island | DiamondPearl | Once you have the National Pokédex, Byron hands over a Metal Coat in the island's house, 3 tiles north and 1 east of its exit. | ×1 |
Obtained from NPCGIFT
| NPC | Area | Game | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worried Grandpa | S.S. Aqua | Crystal | Cabins SE and SSE: the Worried Grandpa, 2 tiles straight north of the 1F hall door, gives you a Metal Coat once you find his granddaughter. |
| Worried Grandpa | S.S. Aqua | Gold | Cabins SE and SSE: the Worried Grandpa, 2 tiles straight north of the 1F hall door, gives you a Metal Coat once you find his granddaughter. |
| Worried Grandpa | S.S. Aqua | Silver | Cabins SE and SSE: the Worried Grandpa, 2 tiles straight north of the 1F hall door, gives you a Metal Coat once you find his granddaughter. |
| Byron | Iron Island | Platinum | Byron turns up in the island's house once you own the National Pokédex and gives you a Metal Coat, 1 tile east and 3 north of the exit. |
| Worried Grandpa | S.S. Aqua | HeartGold | First voyage: the Worried Grandpa 3 tiles straight north of his cabin's exit gives you a Metal Coat once you find his granddaughter on B1F. |
| Worried Grandpa | S.S. Aqua | SoulSilver | First voyage: the Worried Grandpa 3 tiles straight north of his cabin's exit gives you a Metal Coat once you find his granddaughter on B1F. |
| Byron | Iron Island | Diamond | Once you have the National Pokédex, Byron waits 3 tiles north and 1 east of the house's exit and gives you a Metal Coat. |
| Byron | Iron Island | Pearl | Once you have the National Pokédex, Byron waits 3 tiles north and 1 east of the house's exit and gives you a Metal Coat. |
Available in Shops
Pokéathlon Dome Athlete Shop (Fridays, Before the National Pokédex, Each Item Once a Day)
Pokéathlon DomeHeartGoldSoulSilver
2,500AP
Pokéathlon Dome Athlete Shop (Fridays, With the National Pokédex, Each Item Once a Day)
Pokéathlon DomeHeartGoldSoulSilver
2,500AP
Pokéathlon Dome Athlete Shop (Saturdays, With the National Pokédex, Each Item Once a Day)
Pokéathlon DomeHeartGoldSoulSilver
2,500AP
Pokéathlon Dome Athlete Shop (Tuesdays, With the National Pokédex, Each Item Once a Day)
Pokéathlon DomeHeartGoldSoulSilver
2,500AP
Held by Wild Pokémon
BlackWhiteBlack 2White 2XYOmega RubyAlpha SapphireSunMoonUltra SunUltra MoonSwordShieldBrilliant DiamondShining Pearl
5%
BlackWhiteBlack 2White 2XYOmega RubyAlpha SapphireSunMoonUltra SunUltra MoonSwordShieldBrilliant DiamondShining Pearl
5%
BlackWhiteBlack 2White 2XYOmega RubyAlpha SapphireSunMoon
5%
BlackWhiteBlack 2White 2XYOmega RubyAlpha Sapphire
5%