Sunsteel Strike
- Contact — Moves that touch the target. Hitting a Pokémon with Rough Skin or Iron Barbs (1/8 of max HP) or holding Rocky Helmet (1/6) damages the attacker. Tough Claws boosts them 1.3×. Holding Protective Pads prevents adverse contact effects.
Values in Gen 9
Pow
100
Acc
100
PP
5
Priority
0
Range
Single
Effect
The user slams into the target with the force of a meteor. This move can be used on the target regardless of its Ability.
Effects & flags
Contact
Changes by generation
Newest first. Periods with identical values are grouped; bold values changed from the previous (older) period.
| Generation | Type | Cat | Pow | Acc | PP | Priority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pokémon ChampionsNot available | — | |||||
| Gen 7–9 | Steel | Phys | 100 | 100 | 5 | 0 |
Pokémon that run this move
VGC 20262026-09
SolgaleoPercentages are the share within each Pokémon in VGC 2026 (2026-09).
Source: Smogon (VGC 2024 reg.G)
Type
Super effective (×2)
IceRockFairy
Not very effective (×½)
FireWaterElectricSteel
No effect (×0)
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Moves of the same type
Pokémon that learn this move2 Pokémon
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FAQ
What type is Sunsteel Strike?
Sunsteel Strike is a Steel-type Phys move.
What does Sunsteel Strike do?
The user slams into the target with the force of a meteor. This move can be used on the target regardless of its Ability.
What are Sunsteel Strike's power, accuracy and PP?
Power 100, accuracy 100, PP 5.
Which Pokémon can learn Sunsteel Strike?
2 Pokémon can learn it, e.g. Solgaleo, Necrozma (Dusk Mane).