Metal Sound

SteelStatus

Metal Sound lowers the target's Special Defense by two stages. Stats can be lowered to a minimum of -6 stages each.

Move data

Power

Accuracy

85%

Makes contact

Introduced

Generation 3

Target

Targets a single adjacent Pokémon.

Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald:Emits a horrible screech that sharply lowers SP. DEF.
FireRed, LeafGreen:A horrible metallic screech is used to sharply lower the foe’s SP. DEF.
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold, SoulSilver:A horrible sound like scraping metal is emitted to sharply reduce the foe’s Sp. Def stat.
Black, White, Black 2, White 2:A horrible sound like scraping metal harshly reduces the target’s Sp. Def stat.
X, Y, O.Ruby, A.Sapphire:A horrible sound like scraping metal harshly lowers the target’s Sp. Def stat.
Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon:A horrible sound like scraping metal harshly lowers the target’s Sp. Def stat.
Sword, Shield, B.Diamond, S.Pearl:A horrible sound like scraping metal harshly lowers the target’s Sp. Def stat.
Scarlet, Violet:A horrible sound like scraping metal harshly lowers the target’s Sp. Def stat.