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This is a page on the Max Move Max Steelspike, a move usable by Dynamax Pokemon in Pokemon Sword and Shield. Read on to see the Power and Effects of Max Steelspike.

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Max Steelspike - Effect

Type Pokemon Steel Image
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Effect This is a Steel-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. This raises ally Pokémon's Defense stats.

Pokemon That Learn Max Steelspike

Max Steelspike is usable by all Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokemon who know at least one Steel-type damaging move. That move will be replaced with Max Steelspike while the Pokemon is Dynamaxed.

In the case of Gigantamax Pokemon, they may not be able to learn this move if their Steel-type damaging moves are instead replaced by their signature G-Max Move.

List of Steel-type Moves

Max Steelpike Competitive Analysis

Power of Max Steelspike

Max Steelspike's Power, Category and PP are determined by its Base Move. Its Category and PP will match that of the Base Move, while the Power is determined according to the table below.

Move Power
Anchor Shot 130
Behemoth Bash 130
Behemoth Blade 130
Bullet Punch 90
Doom Desire 140
Double Iron Bash 140
Flash Cannon 130
Gear Grind 130
Gyro Ball 130
Heavy Slam 130
Iron Head 130
Iron Tail 130
Metal Burst 100
Metal Claw 100
Meteor Mash 130
Smart Strike 120
Steel Beam 140
Steel Roller 140
Steel Wing 120
Sunsteel Strike 130

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Max Steelspike Competitive Use

Damaging Steel-type Moves become Max Steelspike during Dynamax and has the secondary effect of increasing the user and it's ally's Defense by 1 Stage.

While it's an uncommon Dynamax Move, it has some use in both defensive and offensive teams. Offensive teams with frail sweepers appreciate the Defense boost, potentially letting them withstand a strong hit and staying longer in the battlefield.

How to Build an Offensive Team

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