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:''For the [[character of the day]] whose name is Steven, see [[Steven (EP239)]].''
:''For the character whose name is often mispronounced as Stephen or Steven, see [[Stephan]].''
{{CharInfobox
|color={{steel color}}
|corecolor={{steel color light}}
|bordercolor={{steel color dark}}
|name=Steven Stone
|jname=ツワブキ・ダイゴ
|tmname=Daigo Tsuwabuki
|image=Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Steven.png
|size=200px
|caption=Artwork from {{pkmn|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}} by [[Megumi Mizutani]]<ref>[[a:File:StevenRoaringSkies90.jpg|Steven (Roaring Skies 90)]]</ref>
|age=yes
|years=25{{sup/6|ORAS}} <ref>'''[[Steven Stone/Quotes#Delta Episode|Steven Stone]]''': "''My father is... Well, let me just say that I have been his son for '''25 years''', and sometimes even I am not sure I understand him fully.''"</ref>
|colors=yes
|eyes=Light steel blue
|hair=Light steel blue
|gender=Male
|hometown=[[Mossdeep City]]
|region=[[Hoenn]]
|relatives=[[Mr. Stone]] (father)
|trainer=yes
|trainerclass={{pkmn|Champion}}{{sup/3|RS}}{{sup/6|ORAS}}<br>[[Pokémon Trainer]]{{sup/3|E}}{{sup/5|B2W2}}
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|leader=no
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|epnum=AG022
|epname=A Hole Lotta Trouble
|champ=yes
|league=Ever Grande City
|specialist=yes
|type={{t|Steel}} types
|enva=[[Andrew Paull]]
|java=Rintarō Nishi <small>([[AG022]])</small><br>[[Kenichi Suzumura]] <small>([[XYS02]]-present)</small>
|gameanim=yes
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|javagame=[[Akira Ishida]] <small>([[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer|ORAS Trailer]])</small><br>Tomoaki Maeno<ref name="Tomoaki Maeno">[https://twitter.com/pokemas_game/status/1417366158546714624 Pokémon Masters EX on Twitter] (Japanese)</ref> <small>({{pkmn|Masters EX}})</small>
}}

'''Steven Stone''' (Japanese: '''ツワブキ・ダイゴ''' ''Daigo Tsuwabuki'') is a skilled {{pkmn|Trainer}} who [[Type expert|specializes]] in {{type|Steel}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. He is the {{pkmn|Champion}} of the [[Hoenn]] [[region]]'s [[Hoenn League|Pokémon League]] in [[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire]], [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Omega Ruby, and Alpha Sapphire]], as well as the Hoenn League Champion during {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}.

A collector of rare stones, Steven is the son of the [[Mr. Stone|president]] of the [[Devon Corporation]], and makes his home in [[Mossdeep City]]. In the Hoenn-based games, he wanders the region, aiding the {{player}} on their {{pkmn|journey}}. In {{game|Emerald}}, he is no longer the Champion, with [[Wallace]] taking his place.

==In the core series games==
[[File:Steven challenge RS.png|240px|right|thumb|{{ga|Brendan}} challenging Steven in Ruby and Sapphire]]
In {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s|Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire}}, {{pkmn|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Omega Ruby, and Alpha Sapphire}}, Steven appears as the {{pkmn|Champion}} of the [[Hoenn]] region. His strategy in battle is to use {{type|Steel}} Pokémon to find the weaknesses of his opponents, with [[Steven's Metagross|his Metagross]] being the cornerstone of his team.

In {{game|Emerald}}, Steven is a powerful, wandering Trainer who gave up competing seriously to spend more time looking for rare rocks and stones, which he claims he would {{m|Waterfall|climb waterfalls}} to find. Fittingly, the {{player}} can find and challenge him in the upper area of [[Meteor Falls]] after they defeat the new Champion, [[Wallace]]. This battle cannot have a rematch.

In Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald, after the player enters the [[Hall of Fame]], Steven will leave a {{p|Beldum}} and a note for the player at his house in [[Mossdeep City]]. In the remakes of these games, he leaves one for the player after the [[Delta Episode]] is fully completed.

In {{game|Platinum}}, the person who gives the player their [[villa]] in the [[Resort Area]] mentions that the man who gave him the villa came to [[Sinnoh]] to collect rare stones. After collecting the stones, he left the region with all the items in the villa. This mysterious previous owner may in fact be Steven.

Steven also appears in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, introducing himself as the Hoenn Champion. The player first meets him when they leave the [[Pokémon Fan Club]] in [[Vermilion City]] after collecting {{OBP|Copycat|character}}'s [[Lost Item]], where he will appear and inform them that there have been reports of either a {{p|Latios}}{{sup/4|SS}} or {{p|Latias}}{{sup/4|HG}} {{pkmn2|roaming}} [[Kanto]]. The player meets him a second time after defeating {{ga|Red}} on [[Mt. Silver]], where he will appear in the [[Silph Co.]] building in [[Saffron City]] and let the player choose one of three colored stones: the Green Stone, the Red Stone or the Blue Stone. Depending on which color is picked, he will give the player one of the three Hoenn [[starter Pokémon]]. He can later be found in the [[Pewter Museum of Science]], examining a shelf. After visiting and speaking to him there, he will return to the Silph Co. building and offer to [[trade]] a Beldum for a {{p|Forretress}}.

If the player has the [[Enigma Stone]] and enters the Pewter Museum of Science, an event will occur in which Steven will be talking to one of the museum's researchers. When he is spoken to, he will notice the Enigma Stone and have the researcher examine it. The researcher will extract the [[Soul Dew]] from the stone and give it to the player. Steven will tell the player that Soul Dew is said to be the solidified spirits of Latias and Latios, and that it can bring out their true potential. Upon walking outside, Latias{{sup/4|SS}} or Latios{{sup/4|HG}} will be waiting to battle in [[Pewter City]], drawn to the player by the Soul Dew.

In {{game|Black and White|s}}, a tourist who visits [[Undella Town]] in the [[Season (mechanic)|summer]] mentions Steven, explaining that he is a very powerful Pokémon Trainer who collects stones. In {{game|Black and White|s|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2|2}}, Steven appears alongside the other Champions from the first five [[generation]]s as an opponent in the [[Champions Tournament]] at the [[Pokémon World Tournament]].

In [[Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire]], Steven performs the same roll as he did in the originals. He also appears in the [[Delta Episode]], attempting to find a way to stop the [[Grand Meteor Delta]] from destroying the [[Pokémon world]]. His plans are sabotaged by [[Zinnia]], as she claims his plan would instead send the meteor to [[Pokémon multiverse|another world]] and cause even greater damage. He attempts unsuccessfully to reason with Zinnia as the lorekeeper carries out her own plan to summon [[Rayquaza]] and it destroy the meteor. After the player's final battle with [[Deoxys]], Steven is seen speaking with [[Wallace]]. Steven confides in his friend that he wishes to one day step down from his duty as champion and see the world, and hopes that Wallace will take his place when that day comes. Wallace playfully agrees to Steven's proposal. 

==={{DL|PokéNav|Trainer's Eyes}}/{{DL|PokéNav|Match Call}}===
'''Champion Steven'''{{sup/3|RS}}{{sup/6|ORAS}} / '''Hard as Rock Steven'''{{sup/3|E}}
:'''Strategy'''
:Pick on the foe's weakness.{{sup/3|RS}}
:Attack the weak points!{{sup/3|E}}
:Strike enemies where they're weakest!{{sup/6|ORAS}}
:'''Trainer's Pokémon'''{{sup/3|RSE}} / '''Favorite Pokémon'''{{sup/6|ORAS}}
:The ultimate Steel Pokémon{{sup/3|RS}}
:Ultimate <sc>Steel</sc> Pokémon.{{sup/3|E}}
:The ultimate Steel-type Pokémon.{{sup/6|ORAS}}
:'''Self-Introduction'''{{sup/3|RSE}} / '''Trainer Message'''{{sup/6|ORAS}}
:When it comes down to it, I'm still the strongest!{{sup/3|RS}}
:I'd climb even waterfalls to find a rare stone!{{sup/3|E}}
:When it comes down to it, I'm just the strongest there is right now.{{sup/6|ORAS}}

===Pokémon===
Steven uses four [[Full Restore]]s in [[Generation III]] when fighting the player.
===={{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}}====
{{Party/Single
|color={{steel color}}
|headcolor={{steel color light}}
|bordercolor={{steel color dark}}
|sprite=Spr RS Steven.png
|prize={{Pdollar}}11600
|class=Champion
|classlink=Pokémon Champion
|name=Steven
|game=RS
|location=Ever Grande City
|pokemon=6
}}
|{{Pokémon/3
|game=Ruby
|ndex=227
|pokemon=Skarmory
|gender=male
|level=57
|type1=Steel|type2=Flying
|ability=Keen Eye
|move1=Steel Wing|move1type=Steel
|move2=Toxic|move2type=Poison
|move3=Aerial Ace|move3type=Flying
|move4=Spikes|move4type=Ground}}
|{{Pokémon/3
|game=Ruby
|ndex=344
|pokemon=Claydol
|level=55
|type1=Ground|type2=Psychic
|ability=Levitate
|move1=Earthquake|move1type=Ground
|move2=AncientPower|move2type=Rock
|move3=Light Screen|move3type=Psychic
|move4=Reflect|move4type=Psychic}}
|{{Pokémon/3
|game=Ruby
|ndex=306
|pokemon=Aggron
|gender=male
|level=56
|type1=Steel|type2=Rock
|ability=Sturdy
|move1=Earthquake|move1type=Ground
|move2=Dragon Claw|move2type=Dragon
|move3=Thunder|move3type=Electric
|move4=SolarBeam|move4type=Grass}}
{{Party/Div|color={{steel color}}}}
|{{Pokémon/3
|game=Ruby
|ndex=346
|pokemon=Cradily
|gender=male
|level=56
|type1=Rock|type2=Grass
|ability=Suction Cups
|move1=AncientPower|move1type=Rock
|move2=Confuse Ray|move2type=Ghost
|move3=Sludge Bomb|move3type=Poison
|move4=Giga Drain|move4type=Grass}}
|{{Pokémon/3
|game=Ruby
|ndex=348
|pokemon=Armaldo
|gender=male
|level=56
|type1=Rock|type2=Bug
|ability=Battle Armor
|move1=AncientPower|move1type=Rock
|move2=Slash|move2type=Normal
|move3=Aerial Ace|move3type=Flying
|move4=Water Pulse|move4type=Water}}
|{{Pokémon/3
|game=Ruby
|ndex=376
|pokemon=Metagross
|level=58
|type1=Steel|type2=Psychic
|ability=Clear Body
|held=Sitrus Berry
|move1=Meteor Mash|move1type=Steel
|move2=Earthquake|move2type=Ground
|move3=Psychic|move3type=Psychic
|move4=Hyper Beam|move4type=Normal}}
{{Party/Footer}}

=====Left for the player=====
{{Pokémon/3
|game=Ruby
|ndex=374
|pokemon=Beldum
|level=5
|type1=Steel|type2=Psychic
|ability=Clear Body
|move1=Take Down|move1type=Normal}}

===={{game|Emerald}}====
=====[[Multi Battle]] with {{player}}=====
Steven battles alongside player against [[Maxie]] and [[Tabitha]] in the [[Mossdeep Space Center]].
{{Party/Single
|color={{steel color}}
|headcolor={{steel color light}}
|bordercolor={{steel color dark}}
|sprite=E Steven Back.png
|prize=none
|class={{PK}}{{MN}} Trainer
|classlink=Pokémon Trainer
|name=Steven
|game=E
|location=Mossdeep Space Center
|pokemon=3
}}
|{{Pokémon/3
|game=Emerald
|back=yes
|ndex=375
|pokemon=Metang
|level=42
|type1=Steel|type2=Psychic
|ability=Clear Body
|move1=Light Screen|move1type=Psychic
|move2=Psychic|move2type=Psychic
|move3=Reflect|move3type=Psychic
|move4=Metal Claw|move4type=Steel}}
|{{Pokémon/3
|game=Emerald
|back=yes
|ndex=227
|pokemon=Skarmory
|gender=female
|level=43
|type1=Steel|type2=Flying
|ability=Sturdy
|move1=Toxic|move1type=Poison
|move2=Aerial Ace|move2type=Flying
|move3=Protect|move3type=Normal
|move4=Steel Wing|move4type=Steel}}
|{{Pokémon/3
|game=Emerald
|back=yes
|ndex=306
|pokemon=Aggron
|gender=female
|level=44
|type1=Steel|type2=Rock
|ability=Sturdy
|move1=Thunder|move1type=Electric
|move2=Protect|move2type=Normal
|move3=SolarBeam|move3type=Grass
|move4=Dragon Claw|move4type=Dragon}}
{{Party/Footer}}

=====[[Meteor Falls]]=====
{{Party/Single
|color={{steel color}}
|headcolor={{steel color light}}
|bordercolor={{steel color dark}}
|sprite=Spr RS Steven.png
|prize={{PDollar}}4680
|class={{PK}}{{MN}} Trainer
|classlink=Pokémon Trainer
|name=Steven
|game=E
|location=Meteor Falls
|pokemon=6
}}
|{{Pokémon/3
|game=Emerald
|ndex=227
|pokemon=Skarmory
|gender=male
|level=77
|type1=Steel|type2=Flying
|ability=Keen Eye
|move1=Toxic|move1type=Poison
|move2=Aerial Ace|move2type=Flying
|move3=Spikes|move3type=Ground
|move4=Steel Wing|move4type=Steel}}
|{{Pokémon/3
|game=Emerald
|ndex=344
|pokemon=Claydol
|level=75
|type1=Ground|type2=Psychic
|ability=Levitate
|move1=Reflect|move1type=Psychic
|move2=Light Screen|move2type=Psychic
|move3=AncientPower|move3type=Rock
|move4=Earthquake|move4type=Ground}}
|{{Pokémon/3
|game=Emerald
|ndex=306
|pokemon=Aggron
|gender=male
|level=76
|type1=Steel|type2=Rock
|ability=Sturdy
|move1=Thunder|move1type=Electric
|move2=Earthquake|move2type=Ground
|move3=SolarBeam|move3type=Grass
|move4=Dragon Claw|move4type=Dragon}}
{{Party/Div|color={{steel color}}}}
|{{Pokémon/3
|game=Emerald
|ndex=346
|pokemon=Cradily
|gender=male
|level=76
|type1=Rock|type2=Grass
|ability=Suction Cups
|move1=Giga Drain|move1type=Grass
|move2=AncientPower|move2type=Rock
|move3=Ingrain|move3type=Grass
|move4=Confuse Ray|move4type=Ghost}}
|{{Pokémon/3
|game=Emerald
|ndex=348
|pokemon=Armaldo
|gender=male
|level=76
|type1=Rock|type2=Bug
|ability=Battle Armor
|move1=Water Pulse|move1type=Water
|move2=AncientPower|move2type=Rock
|move3=Aerial Ace|move3type=Flying
|move4=Slash|move4type=Normal}}
|{{Pokémon/3
|game=Emerald
|ndex=376
|pokemon=Metagross
|level=78
|type1=Steel|type2=Psychic
|held=Sitrus Berry
|ability=Clear Body
|move1=Earthquake|move1type=Ground
|move2=Psychic|move2type=Psychic
|move3=Meteor Mash|move3type=Steel
|move4=Shadow Ball|move4type=Ghost}}
{{Party/Footer}}

=====Left for the player=====
{{Pokémon/3
|game=Emerald
|ndex=374
|pokemon=Beldum
|level=5
|type1=Steel|type2=Psychic
|ability=Clear Body
|move1=Take Down|move1type=Normal}}

===={{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}====
=====[[Trade]]d to the player=====
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{heartgold color}}; border:3px solid #{{soulsilver color}}"
|-
! style="background:#{{soulsilver color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color|{{soulsilver color dark}}|Location}}
! colspan="2" style="background:#{{soulsilver color light}}" | {{color|{{soulsilver color dark}}|Player's Pokémon}}
! colspan="2" style="background:#{{soulsilver color light}}" | {{color|{{soulsilver color dark}}|Traded Pokémon}}
! style="background:#{{soulsilver color light}}" | {{color|{{soulsilver color dark}}|English}}<br/>{{color2|{{soulsilver color dark}}|nickname}}
! style="background:#{{soulsilver color light}}" | {{color|{{soulsilver color dark}}|Japanese}}<br/>{{color2|{{soulsilver color dark}}|nickname}}
! colspan="2" style="background:#{{soulsilver color light}}" | {{color2|{{soulsilver color dark}}|Item}}
! style="background:#{{soulsilver color light}}" | {{color2|{{soulsilver color dark}}|Ability}}
! style="background:#{{soulsilver color light}}" | {{color2|{{soulsilver color dark}}|Nature}}
! style="background:#{{soulsilver color light}}" | {{color|{{soulsilver color dark}}|English}}<br/>{{color2|{{soulsilver color dark}}|Original Trainer|OT}}
! style="background:#{{soulsilver color light}}" | {{color|{{soulsilver color dark}}|Japanese}}<br/>{{color2|{{soulsilver color dark}}|Original Trainer|OT}}
! style="background:#{{soulsilver color light}}" | {{color2|{{soulsilver color dark}}|Trainer ID number|ID}}
! style="background:#{{soulsilver color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{tt|{{color|{{soulsilver color dark}}|IVs}}|HP/Attack/Defense/Sp. Atk/Sp. Def/Speed}}
|-
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | [[Silph Co.]]
| style="background:#fff" | {{MSP/3|205|Forretress}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{p|Forretress}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{MSP/3|374|Beldum}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{p|Beldum}}
| style="background:#fff" | Iron
| style="background:#fff" | {{tt|こうてつ|Kōtetsu}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{bag|Dawn Stone}}
| style="background:#fff" | [[Dawn Stone]]
| style="background:#fff" | {{a|Clear Body}}
| style="background:#fff" | Brave
| style="background:#fff" | Steven {{male}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{tt|ダイゴ|Daigo}}
| style="background:#fff" | 23478
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | 28/29/24/24/25/23
|}

=====Given to the player=====
After defeating {{ga|Red}} and receiving a Kanto [[Starter Pokémon]] from [[Professor Oak]], Steven gives one of these Pokémon to the player. He asks the {{player}} what stone do they like the most (green, red, or blue). The stone's color corresponds to the received Hoenn Starter Pokémon.
{|
|- style="text-align:center" 
! Green stone
! Red stone
! Blue stone
|-
| style="vertical-align:top" |{{Pokémon/4
|game=HeartGold
|ndex=252
|pokemon=Treecko
|gender=both
|level=5
|type1=Grass
|ability=Overgrow
|move1=Pound|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Leer|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status}}
| style="vertical-align:top" |{{Pokémon/4
|game=HeartGold
|ndex=255
|spritegender=male
|gender=both
|pokemon=Torchic
|level=5
|type1=Fire
|ability=Blaze
|move1=Scratch|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Growl|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status}}
| style="vertical-align:top" |{{Pokémon/4
|game=HeartGold
|ndex=258
|pokemon=Mudkip
|gender=both
|level=5
|type1=Water
|ability=Torrent
|move1=Tackle|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Growl|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status}}
|}

===={{game|Black and White|s|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2|2}}====
Steven uses three of these Pokémon in [[Pokémon battle|Single Battles]], four in [[Double Battle|Double]] and [[Rotation Battle]]s, and all six in [[Triple Battle]]s. He will always lead with his signature Pokémon, {{p|Metagross}}.

{{Party/Single
|color={{steel color}}
|headcolor={{steel color light}}
|bordercolor={{steel color dark}}
|sprite=Spr B2W2 Steven.png
|prize=1{{color2|000|Battle Point|BP}}
|class={{PK}}{{MN}} Trainer
|classlink=Pokémon Trainer
|name=Steven
|game=B2W2
|location=Pokémon World Tournament
|pokemon=6}}
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|ndex=376
|pokemon=Metagross
|level=50
|type1=Steel|type2=Psychic
|held=Occa Berry
|ability=Clear Body
|move1=Zen Headbutt|move1type=Psychic|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Hammer Arm|move2type=Fighting|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Earthquake|move3type=Ground|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Bullet Punch|move4type=Steel|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|ndex=306
|pokemon=Aggron
|gender=both
|level=50
|type1=Steel|type2=Rock
|ability=Sturdy|ability2=Rock Head
|held=Air Balloon
|move1=Head Smash|move1type=Rock|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Avalanche|move2type=Ice|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Earthquake|move3type=Ground|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Metal Burst|move4type=Steel|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|ndex=530
|pokemon=Excadrill
|gender=both
|level=50
|type1=Ground|type2=Steel
|ability=Sand Rush|ability2=Sand Force
|held=Focus Sash
|move1=Earthquake|move1type=Ground|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Rock Slide|move2type=Rock|move2cat=Physical
|move3=X-Scissor|move3type=Bug|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Sandstorm|move4type=Rock|move4cat=Status}}
{{Party/Div|color={{steel color}}}}
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|ndex=567
|pokemon=Archeops
|level=50
|gender=both
|type1=Rock|type2=Flying
|ability=Defeatist
|held=Sitrus Berry
|move1=Head Smash|move1type=Rock|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Acrobatics|move2type=Flying|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Earthquake|move3type=Ground|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Quick Attack|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|ndex=346
|pokemon=Cradily
|gender=both
|level=50
|type1=Rock|type2=Grass
|ability=Suction Cups
|held=Expert Belt
|move1=Stone Edge|move1type=Rock|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Seed Bomb|move2type=Grass|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Earthquake|move3type=Ground|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Sandstorm|move4type=Rock|move4cat=Status}}
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|ndex=348
|pokemon=Armaldo
|gender=both
|level=50
|type1=Rock|type2=Bug
|ability=Battle Armor
|held=White Herb
|move1=X-Scissor|move1type=Bug|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Rock Blast|move2type=Rock|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Earthquake|move3type=Ground|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Superpower|move4type=Fighting|move4cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Footer}}

====[[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Special Demo Version]]====
Steven will use this Pokémon when teaming with the player in a [[Multi Battle]].

{{Party/Single
|color={{steel color}}
|headcolor={{steel color light}}
|bordercolor={{steel color dark}}
|name=Steven
|sprite=VSSteven.png{{!}}150px
|game=ORAS
|location=Hoenn
|prize=none
|pokemon=1}}
| style="margin:auto" | {{Pokémon/6
|ndex=376
|pokemon=Metagross
|form=-Shiny
|spritegender=shiny
|type1=Steel|type2=Psychic
|ability=Clear Body
|held=Metagrossite
|level=45
|move1=Meteor Mash|move1type=Steel|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Zen Headbutt|move2type=Psychic|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Bullet Punch|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Giga Impact|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Footer}}

===={{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}====
=====First [[Multi Battle]] with {{player}}=====
Steven will work as the player's partner during the Multi Battle against [[Courtney]] and a {{tc|Team Magma Grunt}}{{sup/6|OR}}/[[Matt]] and a {{tc|Team Aqua Grunt}}{{sup/6|AS}} on [[Southern Island]].

{{Party/Single
|color={{steel color}}
|headcolor={{steel color light}}
|bordercolor={{steel color dark}}
|name=Steven
|sprite=VSSteven.png{{!}}150px
|game=ORAS
|location=Southern Island
|prize=none
|pokemon=1}}
| style="margin:auto" | {{Pokémon/6
|game=ORAS
|pokemon=Metang
|type1=Steel|type2=Psychic
|ndex=375
|level=35
|ability=Clear Body
|move1=Zen Headbutt|move1type=Psychic|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Bullet Punch|move2type=Steel|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Pursuit|move3type=Dark|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Metal Claw|move4type=Steel|move4cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Footer}}

=====Champion battle=====
{{Party/Single
|color={{steel color}}
|headcolor={{steel color light}}
|bordercolor={{steel color dark}}
|sprite=VSSteven.png
|size=150px
|prize={{PDollar}}11,800
|class=Champion
|classlink=Pokémon Champion
|name=Steven
|game=ORAS
|location=Ever Grande City
|locationname=Pokémon League
|pokemon=6}}
|{{Pokémon/6
|ndex=227
|pokemon=Skarmory
|gender=male
|level=57
|type1=Steel|type2=Flying
|ability=Sturdy
|move1=Toxic|move1type=Poison|move1cat=Status
|move2=Aerial Ace|move2type=Flying|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Spikes|move3type=Ground|move3cat=Status
|move4=Steel Wing|move4type=Steel|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/6
|ndex=344
|pokemon=Claydol
|level=57
|type1=Ground|type2=Psychic
|ability=Levitate
|move1=Reflect|move1type=Psychic|move1cat=Status
|move2=Light Screen|move2type=Psychic|move2cat=Status
|move3=Extrasensory|move3type=Psychic|move3cat=Special
|move4=Earth Power|move4type=Ground|move4cat=Special}}
|{{Pokémon/6
|ndex=306
|pokemon=Aggron
|gender=male
|level=57
|type1=Steel|type2=Rock
|ability=Sturdy
|move1=Stone Edge|move1type=Rock|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Earthquake|move2type=Ground|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Iron Tail|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Dragon Claw|move4type=Dragon|move4cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Div|color={{steel color}}}}
|{{Pokémon/6
|ndex=346
|pokemon=Cradily
|gender=female
|level=57
|type1=Rock|type2=Grass
|ability=Suction Cups
|move1=Giga Drain|move1type=Grass|move1cat=Special
|move2=Ancient Power|move2type=Rock|move2cat=Special
|move3=Sludge Bomb|move3type=Poison|move3cat=Special
|move4=Confuse Ray|move4type=Ghost|move4cat=Status}}
|{{Pokémon/6
|ndex=348
|pokemon=Armaldo
|gender=male
|level=57
|type1=Rock|type2=Bug
|ability=Battle Armor
|move1=X-Scissor|move1type=Bug|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Rock Blast|move2type=Rock|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Metal Claw|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Crush Claw|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/6
|ndex=376
|pokemon=Metagross
|level=59
|type1=Steel|type2=Psychic
|ability=Clear Body
|held=Metagrossite
|move1=Bullet Punch|move1type=Steel|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Zen Headbutt|move2type=Psychic|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Meteor Mash|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Giga Impact|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Footer}}

=====Second [[Multi Battle]] with {{player}}=====
Steven will work as the player's partner during the Multi Battle against Courtney and a Team Magma Grunt{{sup/6|OR}}/Matt and a Team Aqua Grunt{{sup/6|AS}} at [[Mossdeep Space Center]] during the Delta Episode, using a [[party|team]] identical to his initial Champion team.

{{Party/Single
|color={{steel color}}
|headcolor={{steel color light}}
|bordercolor={{steel color dark}}
|sprite=VSSteven.png
|size=150px
|prize=none
|name=Steven
|game=ORAS
|location=Mossdeep Space Center
|pokemon=6}}
|{{Pokémon/6
|ndex=227
|pokemon=Skarmory
|gender=male
|level=57
|type1=Steel|type2=Flying
|ability=Sturdy
|move1=Toxic|move1type=Poison|move1cat=Status
|move2=Aerial Ace|move2type=Flying|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Spikes|move3type=Ground|move3cat=Status
|move4=Steel Wing|move4type=Steel|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/6
|ndex=344
|pokemon=Claydol
|level=57
|type1=Ground|type2=Psychic
|ability=Levitate
|move1=Reflect|move1type=Psychic|move1cat=Status
|move2=Light Screen|move2type=Psychic|move2cat=Status
|move3=Extrasensory|move3type=Psychic|move3cat=Special
|move4=Earth Power|move4type=Ground|move4cat=Special}}
|{{Pokémon/6
|ndex=306
|pokemon=Aggron
|gender=male
|level=57
|type1=Steel|type2=Rock
|ability=Sturdy
|move1=Stone Edge|move1type=Rock|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Earthquake|move2type=Ground|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Iron Tail|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Dragon Claw|move4type=Dragon|move4cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Div|color={{steel color}}}}
|{{Pokémon/6
|ndex=346
|pokemon=Cradily
|gender=female
|level=57
|type1=Rock|type2=Grass
|ability=Suction Cups
|move1=Giga Drain|move1type=Grass|move1cat=Special
|move2=Ancient Power|move2type=Rock|move2cat=Special
|move3=Sludge Bomb|move3type=Poison|move3cat=Special
|move4=Confuse Ray|move4type=Ghost|move4cat=Status}}
|{{Pokémon/6
|ndex=348
|pokemon=Armaldo
|gender=male
|level=57
|type1=Rock|type2=Bug
|ability=Battle Armor
|move1=X-Scissor|move1type=Bug|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Rock Blast|move2type=Rock|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Metal Claw|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Crush Claw|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/6
|ndex=376
|pokemon=Metagross
|level=59
|type1=Steel|type2=Psychic
|ability=Clear Body
|held=Metagrossite
|move1=Bullet Punch|move1type=Steel|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Zen Headbutt|move2type=Psychic|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Meteor Mash|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Giga Impact|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Footer}}

=====[[Rematch]]=====
{{Party/Single
|color={{steel color}}
|headcolor={{steel color light}}
|bordercolor={{steel color dark}}
|sprite=VSSteven.png
|size=150px
|prize={{PDollar}}15,800
|class=Champion
|classlink=Pokémon Champion
|name=Steven
|game=ORAS
|location=Ever Grande City
|locationname=Pokémon League
|pokemon=6}}
|{{Pokémon/6
|ndex=227
|pokemon=Skarmory
|gender=male
|level=77
|type1=Steel|type2=Flying
|ability=Sturdy
|move1=Toxic|move1type=Poison|move1cat=Status
|move2=Aerial Ace|move2type=Flying|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Spikes|move3type=Ground|move3cat=Status
|move4=Steel Wing|move4type=Steel|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/6
|ndex=344
|pokemon=Claydol
|level=77
|type1=Ground|type2=Psychic
|ability=Levitate
|move1=Reflect|move1type=Psychic|move1cat=Status
|move2=Light Screen|move2type=Psychic|move2cat=Status
|move3=Extrasensory|move3type=Psychic|move3cat=Special
|move4=Earth Power|move4type=Ground|move4cat=Special}}
|{{Pokémon/6
|ndex=306
|pokemon=Aggron
|gender=male
|level=77
|type1=Steel|type2=Rock
|ability=Sturdy
|move1=Stone Edge|move1type=Rock|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Earthquake|move2type=Ground|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Iron Tail|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Dragon Claw|move4type=Dragon|move4cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Div|color={{steel color}}}}
|{{Pokémon/6
|ndex=703
|pokemon=Carbink
|level=77
|type1=Rock|type2=Fairy
|ability=Clear Body
|move1=Moonblast|move1type=Fairy|move1cat=Special
|move2=Power Gem|move2type=Rock|move2cat=Special
|move3=Psychic|move3type=Psychic|move3cat=Special
|move4=Earth Power|move4type=Ground|move4cat=Special}}
|{{Pokémon/6
|ndex=142
|pokemon=Aerodactyl
|gender=male
|level=77
|type1=Rock|type2=Flying
|ability=Pressure
|move1=Rock Slide|move1type=Rock|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Ice Fang|move2type=Ice|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Thunder Fang|move3type=Electric|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Fire Fang|move4type=Fire|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/6
|ndex=376
|pokemon=Metagross
|level=79
|type1=Steel|type2=Psychic
|ability=Clear Body
|held=Metagrossite
|move1=Bullet Punch|move1type=Steel|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Zen Headbutt|move2type=Psychic|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Meteor Mash|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Giga Impact|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Footer}}

=====Battle Maison Multi Battle=====
Steven will always use these two Pokémon as the player's Multi Battle partner.

{{Party/Single
|color={{steel color}}
|headcolor={{steel color light}}
|bordercolor={{steel color dark}}
|sprite=VSSteven.png
|size=150px
|prize=none
|name=Steven
|game=ORAS
|location=Battle Maison
|pokemon=2}}
|{{Pokémon/6
|ndex=142
|pokemon=Aerodactyl
|gender=male
|level=50
|type1=Rock|type2=Flying
|ability=Rock Head
|held=Focus Sash
|move1=Rock Slide|move1type=Rock|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Ice Fang|move2type=Ice|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Thunder Fang|move3type=Electric|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Fire Fang|move4type=Fire|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/6
|ndex=376
|pokemon=Metagross
|level=50
|type1=Steel|type2=Psychic
|ability=Clear Body
|held=Metagrossite
|move1=Meteor Mash|move1type=Steel|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Bullet Punch|move2type=Steel|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Zen Headbutt|move3type=Psychic|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Hammer Arm|move4type=Fighting|move4cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Footer}}

=====Left for the player=====
{{Pokémon/6
|ndex=374
|pokemon=Beldum
|level=1
|type1=Steel|type2=Psychic
|ability=Clear Body
|held=Iron Plate
|move1=Take Down|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical}}

==In spin-off games==
===[[Pokémon Masters EX]]===
{{main|Steven (Masters)}}
Steven, as he appears in {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, is a character in {{g|Masters EX}}. He forms a [[sync pair]] with his {{TP|Steven|Metagross}}, which is capable of [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolving]]. He can also form additional sync pairs with {{p|Cradily}}, {{rf|Alolan}} {{p|Sandslash}}, {{Shiny}} {{p|Rayquaza}} (which can also Mega Evolve), {{p|Deoxys}} (which can change into any of its {{form|Deoxys|Formes}}), and Shiny {{p|Stoutland}}.

==Gallery==
===Artwork===
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{steel color dark}}; background:#{{steel color}}; font-size:80%"
|-
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{steel color dark}}; background:#{{steel color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:Ruby Sapphire Steven.png|120px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{steel color dark}}; background:#{{steel color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:Steven ORAS concept art.png|410px]]
|-
| Official artwork from {{color2|000|Generation III}} by {{color2|000|Ken Sugimori}}<ref>[[a:File:StevenAdviceEXHiddenLegends92.jpg|Steven's Advice (EX Hidden Legends 92)]]</ref>
| Conceptual artwork from {{color2|000|Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}
|-
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{steel color dark}}; background:#{{steel color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:Steven with Mega Metagross.png|250px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{steel color dark}}; background:#{{steel color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:Trainer Collection Steven Stone Artwork.png|250px]]
|-
| With {{color2|000|Mega Evolution|Mega}} {{color2|000|Metagross (Pokémon)|Metagross}}
| Trainer Collection illustration featuring Steven and his {{color2|000|Party|team}}
|}

===Sprites===
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{steel color dark}}; background:#{{steel color}}; font-size:80%"
|-
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{steel color dark}}; background:#{{steel color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Spr RS Steven.png]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{steel color dark}}; background:#{{steel color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:E Steven Back.png]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{steel color dark}}; background:#{{steel color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Spr B2W2 Steven.png]]
| colspan="2" style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{steel color dark}}; background:#{{steel color light}}; width:80px" | [[File:VSSteven.png|200px]]
|-
| Sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|Ruby, Sapphire}}, and {{color2|000|Pokémon Emerald Version|Emerald}}
| Back sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Emerald Version|Emerald}}
| Sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Black 2 and White 2}}
| colspan="2"|VS model from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}
|-
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{steel color dark}}; background:#{{steel color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Steven III OD.png]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{steel color dark}}; background:#{{steel color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Steven IV OD.png]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{steel color dark}}; background:#{{steel color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Steven OD.png]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{steel color dark}}; background:#{{steel color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:ORAS Steven Icon.png]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{steel color dark}}; background:#{{steel color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Steven ORAS OD.png|100px]]
|-
| Overworld sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|Ruby, Sapphire}}, and {{color2|000|Pokémon Emerald Version|Emerald}}
| Overworld sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold and SoulSilver}}
| Overworld sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Black 2 and White 2}}
| Icon in the {{color2|000|Battle Maison}} in<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}
| Overworld model from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}
|}

==Quotes==
{{main|Steven Stone/Quotes}}

==In the anime==
===Main series===
[[File:Steven Stone JN.png|250px|thumb|Steven Stone in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
{{main|Steven Stone (anime)}}
Steven Stone is a recurring character in the anime. He debuted in ''[[AG022|A Hole Lotta Trouble]]'' in a minor role before reappearing as a {{pkmn|Champion}} in the ''[[Mega Evolution Specials]]'' with a {{shiny}} {{TP|Steven|Metagross}} as an ally to [[Alain]]. He later assisted {{ash}} and {{ashfr}} during the climax of the [[Team Flare]] arc during ''[[Pokémon the Series: XY]]'', and took part in the [[Masters Eight Tournament]] in ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]''.
{{-}}

===Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer===
[[File:Steven Stone ORAS Trailer.png|thumb|250px|Steven in the animated trailer]]
Steven briefly appeared in the [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer]]. He was the final Trainer that {{ga|Brendan}} battled.

====Pokémon====
{{TrainerPoké
|width=68
|main=Steven's Metagross
|trainer=Steven
|pkmn=Metagross ↔ Mega Metagross
|type1=Steel
|type2=Psychic
|img=Steven Mega Metagross ORAS Trailer.png
|cap=Steven's Mega Metagross
|epnum=Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer
|epname=Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer
|desc={{p|Metagross}} is Steven's only known Pokémon. It was used in a battle against {{ga|Brendan}}'s {{p|Sceptile}}. It has the ability to Mega Evolve into Mega Metagross.}}

====Voice actors====
{{vatable|color={{steel color}}|bordercolor={{steel color light}}
|ja=石田彰 ''[[Akira Ishida]]''
|en=[[Tom Wayland]]
}}

===GOTCHA!===
Steven briefly appeared in [[GOTCHA!]].

==In the manga==
===Pokémon Adventures===
[[File: Steven Adventures.png|thumb|320px|Steven in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
====={{chap|Ruby & Sapphire}}=====
Steven is the [[Hoenn League]] {{pkmn|Champion}}, having taken the position from [[Wallace]], who turned down the title despite winning the previous Pokémon League tournament. 

Steven debuted in ''[[PS196|Blowing Past Nosepass II]]''. There, he spoke to [[Captain Stern]] about the status of the creation of the [[Submarine Explorer 1]]. In ''[[PS194|Guile from Mawile]]'', Steven rescued {{adv|Ruby}} from a hoard of rampaging {{p|Mawile}} in [[Granite Cave]]. Once they escaped, Steven considered recruiting Ruby to help him combat [[Team Magma]] and [[Team Aqua]], but decided against it due to Ruby's young age. Steven said his farewells to Ruby and headed off.

In ''[[PS250|The Beginning of the End with Kyogre & Groudon XII]]'', Steven arrived at the [[Lilycove Department Store]] and found Wallace battling [[Tabitha]], who had gone berserk from touching the [[Blue Orb]]. Steven revealed that after the Submarine Explorer 1 was stolen, he went to other regions and recruited the Hoenn [[Elite Four]] as allies against {{adv|Super-ancient Pokémon|Groudon and Kyogre}}. Steven passed his title of Hoenn League Champion to Wallace and sent the Elite Four to three locations where the [[Legendary Pokémon]] [[Brandon's Legendary titans#In the Pokémon Adventures manga|Registeel, Regirock, and Regice]] were sealed. With a [[blind boy]]'s help, Steven attempted to decipher an stone slab containing the secret to awaken the sleeping Pokémon. The slab was too damaged to properly translate, forcing the plan to be abandoned. 

In ''[[PS253|A Royal Rumble with Regirock, Regice and Registeel I]]'', Steven found [[Sootopolis City]] surrounded by a massive explosion of energy. Amidst the chaos, Steven found and rescued {{adv|Sapphire}}, who handed him a [[letter]] she received from his father, [[Mr. Stone]]. The letter contained a decoding for the missing part of the slab, allowing Steven to finish the translation. With assistance from Sapphire's {{p|Wailord|Lorry}} and {{p|Relicanth|Relly}}, Steven successfully awakened {{p|Registeel}}, {{p|Regirock}}, and {{p|Regice}}. Steven and Sapphire were then separated by another explosion. Steven, Wallace, and the Elite Four separated into three teams of two and used Registeel, Regirock, and Regice to contain the energy generated from Groudon and Kyogre's clash and prevent it from spreading throughout Hoenn. Their efforts lasted for several weeks until ''[[PS263|It All Ends Now IV]]'', when Ruby and [[Norman]] ended Groudon and Kyogre's battle with {{p|Rayquaza}}'s power, returning the super-ancient Pokémon to their slumber. Controlling three Legendary Pokémon for so long left Steven so exhausted that he collapsed and died soon after. With Steven's passing, Registeel, Regirock, and Regice returned to the wild. 

In ''[[PS263|It All Ends Now VIII]]'', Steven and those who lost their lives in the fight against Groudon and Kyogre were revived by Ruby's {{adv|Celebi}}'s [[time travel]] powers. With Team Magma and Team Aqua defeated, Steven celebrated the victory with his allies and thanked Ruby and Sapphire for their assistance in the battle.

====={{chap|Platinum}}=====
In ''[[PS417|Leaping Past Lopunny]]'', Steven was revealed to have spent time collecting stones in the [[Sinnoh]] region. After obtaining the stones he wanted, Steven sold the [[Villa]] he had built to use as a home base. The Villa was bought by {{adv|Platinum}} shortly afterward.

====={{chap|Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire}}=====
[[File: Steven ORAS chapter.png|thumb|200px|left|Steven in the thirteenth chapter]]
In the thirteenth chapter, it was discovered that [[Grand Meteor Delta]], a giant meteoroid, would crash into Hoenn and destroy the planet. To prevent this disaster, Steven enlisted the help of Ruby, Sapphire, and {{adv|Emerald}}. In [[PS596]], Steven had [[Ultima]] train the Hoenn [[Pokédex holders]] [[Mumu]], [[Chic]], and {{TP|Emerald|Sceptile}} in mastering the ultimate moves so they would be prepared to use [[Mega Evolution]]. Despite Ruby being elsewhere on other business, Mr. Stone had everyone move onto the next phase once the training had finished.

In [[PS601]], Steven, Sapphire, and Emerald arrived on the [[Sea Mauville]]. The former energy plant contained a machine called an [[ultimate weapon|Absorber]] capable of fueling a dimensional shifter designed to deal with Grand Meteor Delta. That night, Emerald was attacked by a mischievous {{p|Hoopa}}. Steven assisted Emerald in battling the [[Mythical Pokémon]], revealing he was capable of using Mega Evolution as well. Hoopa eventually escaped before Steven and Emerald could defeat or identify it.

In [[PS603]], Steven and Mr. Stone used the Absorber to drain Emerald's Sceptile and Sapphire's Chic of their life energy while in their Mega-Evolved states. Once the process was finished, the Sea Mauville was raided by by [[Zinnia]], a [[Draconid people|Draconid]] with a hatred for the [[Devon Corporation]]. Zinnia and her allies made of former Team Magma and Aqua members attempted to destroy the dimensional shifter, forcing Steven, Sapphire, and Emerald to defend it. By the time Ruby returned, everyone realized that Sapphire and the shifter had disappeared due to Hoopa's interference. With the shifter gone, Zinnia attempted to steal Steven's [[Key Stone]] but was convinced to leave when Ruby offered up his and Emerald's [[Mega Bracelet]]s in exchange. 

In [[PS606]], Steven and Mr. Stone stayed behind while Ruby and the others went ahead to find an alternate solution to the meteoroid impact. They received a call from the [[Mossdeep Space Center]] stating that Sapphire successfully delivered the shifter. While [[Professor Cozmo]] and [[Professor Cozmo's assistants|his assistants]] outfitted the shifter onto a rocket, Steven and his father traveled to [[Mossdeep City]] to deal with the public, who had learned of the upcoming disaster due to a news leak. In [[PS608]], Steven and Mr. Stone arrived at Mossdeep. Sapphire told Steven that she sensed Zinnia's presence and went off to prevent her from interfering with the rocket's launch. Sapphire and Zinnia's clash led to them battling on top of the rocket as it flew through the air. Eventually, Sapphire was defeated, allowing Zinnia to destroy the dimensional shifter and knock the rocket down into the ocean.

In [[PS615]], Steven and Mr. Stone arrived at Sootopolis, where Zinnia was taken to after she failed to get {{DL|Super-ancient Pokémon (Adventures)|Rayquaza}} to join her. Mr. Stone apologized for trying to control Rayquaza years ago, only for Zinnia to reject it, claiming he was only trying to save face for his failures. When Zinnia gave up and stated it was impossible to stop disaster, Emerald suggested the differing factions worked together to save the planet. Together, everyone gathered allies from across Hoenn, [[Kanto]], and [[Johto]] to assist in stopping Grand Meteor Delta. While the plan was being set up, Steven gave Zinnia a jar of Key Stones that were collected at the [[Embedded Tower]]. When Zinnia assumed the stones Steven and Hoenn Pokédex holders used were stolen from the late [[Aster]], Steven explained he received those from the [[Gurkinn|Mega Evolution guru]] in the [[Kalos]] region.

In ''[[PAORAS21|Omega Alpha Adventure 21]]'', the plan to destroy Grand Meteor Delta went underway. Ruby and Sapphire rode on Mega Rayquaza into space, where they attacked the meteoroid with {{m|Dragon Ascent}}. Back on Earth, Steven and the three allied regions launched a simultaneous attack on Grand Meteor Delta, successfully shattering it into pieces. With the crisis averted, Steven and the others watched as Ruby and Sapphire flew back to Sootopolis with Rayquaza. 

Once everything had returned to normal, Steven was revealed to be taking {{p|Diancie}} back to its home in Kalos.

====Pokémon====
This listing is of Steven's Pokémon in the [[Pokémon Adventures]] manga.
{{TrainerPoké
|main=Steven's Metagross
|trainer=Steven
|pkmn=Metagross ↔ Mega Metagross
|type1=Steel
|type2=Psychic
|img=Steven Metagross Adventures.png
|cap=Steven's Metagross
|img2=Steven Mega Metagross Adventures.png
|cap2=Steven's Mega Metagross
|epnum=PS191
|epname=Blowing Past Nosepass II
|desc={{p|Metagross}} is Steven's main Pokémon and strongest as well. It is often used as a method of flight transportation. In the {{chap|Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire}}, it was given the ability to Mega Evolve into Mega Metagross.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Steven
|pkmn=Beldum (multiple)
|type1=Steel
|type2=Psychic
|img=Steven Beldum Adventures.png
|cap=Steven's Beldum
|epnum=PS196
|epname=Ring Ring Goes Beldum
|desc=Steven is seen with four {{p|Beldum}}. He first used them in Granite Cave to stop a group of {{p|Mawile}} from attacking Ruby. They did so by coming out of some rocks. These Beldum later lined up with Sapphire's [[Sapphire (Adventures)#At Sea|Lorry and Relly]] to unseal the [[Legendary titans]]. One of his Beldum was also seen when Steven signed a contract to sell his Villa.

Another one of his Beldum, nicknamed '''Iron''' (Japanese: こうてつ ''Kōtetsu''), was seen with Steven in the {{chap|Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire}}. It is based on the [[#Traded to the player|Beldum]] the player receives from Steven in a [[In-game trade#HeartGold and SoulSilver|trade]] in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}.

Their only known move is {{m|Take Down}}{{tt|*|revealed on an official site only}}, and their Ability is {{a|Clear Body}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Steven
|pkmn=Metang (multiple)
|type1=Steel
|type2=Psychic
|img=Steven Metang Adventures.png
|cap=Steven's Metang
|epnum=PS196
|epname=Ring Ring Goes Beldum
|desc=Steven owns multiple {{p|Metang}}. They were first used to stop a group of Mawile in Granite Cave. Steven lent his Metang to the Elite Four so that they would be able to stay in the air while they tried to contain Groudon and Kyogre's power.

None of Metang's moves are known, and its Ability is {{a|Clear Body}}.}}

=====Temporary=====
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Steven
|pkmn=Registeel
|type1=Steel
|img=Brandon Registeel Adventures.png
|epnum=PS254
|epname=A Royal Rumble with Regirock, Regice and Registeel II
|desc={{main|Brandon's Legendary titans#In the Pokémon Adventures manga|Brandon's Registeel}}

{{p|Registeel}} was awakened by Steven and the Elite Four to be used to contain Groudon and Kyogre's power. Steven controlled Registeel with Wallace while the others controlled Regice and Regirock. After Steven died from the strain of controlling the three Pokémon, Registeel lashed out and ran away. It was later found by [[Brandon]] and captured.}}

=====Borrowed=====
{{TrainerPoké
|main=Mumu
|trainer=Ruby
|pkmn=Swampert
|nick=Mumu
|gender=male
|type1=Water
|type2=Ground
|img=Mumu.png
|epnum=PS183
|epname=Trying to Trounce Torchic
|desc={{p|Swampert|Mumu}} was lent to Steven while Ruby was away on [[Southern Island]]. While under Steven's care, he trained to fully master {{m|Hydro Cannon}} to prepare for his Mega Evolution.}}

===Pokémon Omega Ruby Crimson Passion and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Indigo Wisdom===
Steven appeared in the [[Pokémon Omega Ruby Crimson Passion and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Indigo Wisdom]] manga.
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====Pokémon====
{{TrainerPoké
|width=75
|trainer=Steven
|pkmn=Beldum
|type1=Steel
|type2=Psychic
|img=Steven Stone CPIW.png
|epnum=Pokémon Omega Ruby Crimson Passion and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Indigo Wisdom
|epname=
|desc={{p|Beldum}} is Steven's only known Pokémon. It was seen with Steven when he interacted with {{OBP|Alpha|CPIW}} and {{OBP|Omega|CPIW}} two different times.

None of Beldum's moves are known.}}

===Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire Special Walkthrough Comic!===
[[File:Steven in RS Walkthrough Comic.jpg|thumb|150px|Steven in the Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire Special Walkthrough Comic!]]
Steven appeared at the beginning of the [[Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire Special Walkthrough Comic!]], where his {{TP|Steven|Metagross}} was defeated by {{ga|Brendan}}'s {{p|Sceptile}}.
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==In the TCG==
The following is a list of cards mentioning or featuring Steven or his Pokémon in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]].

{{cardlist/header|Steven's Pokémon|Metal|char=yes}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Celestial Storm|Claydol|79}}|type=Fighting|expanded=Yes|enset=Celestial Storm|enrarity=Rare|ennum=79/168|jpset=Sky-Splitting Charisma|jprarity=U|jpnum=048/096}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Celestial Storm|Metagross|95}}|type=Metal|expanded=Yes|enset=Celestial Storm|enrarity=Rare Holo|ennum=95/168|jpset=Sky-Splitting Charisma|jprarity=R|jpnum=055/096}}
{{cardlist/div|Other related cards|Metal}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|EX Hidden Legends|Steven's Advice|92}}|type=Trainer|type2=Supporter|enset=EX Hidden Legends|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=92/101|jpset=Undone Seal|jprarity=Uncommon|jpnum=074/083|jpset2=Metagross Constructed Starter Deck|jpnum2=018/019|jpset3=Shockwave! Tyranitar ex Constructed Standard Deck|jpnum3=018/024|enset4=EX Power Keepers|enrarity4=Uncommon|ennum4=83/108|jpset4=World Champions Pack|jprarity4=Uncommon|jpnum4=092/108}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Roaring Skies|Steven|90}}|type=Supporter|enset=Roaring Skies|expanded=Yes|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=90/108|jpset=M Rayquaza-EX Mega Battle Deck|jprarity=Uncommon|jpnum=014/018|enset2=Ancient Origins|enrarity2=Rare Ultra|ennum2=95/98|jpset2=XY-P Promotional cards|jprarity2=Rare Ultra|jpnum2=121/XY-P}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Celestial Storm|Steven's Resolve|145}}|type=Supporter|expanded=Yes|enset=Celestial Storm|enrarity=Rare Holo|ennum=145/168|jpset=Sky-Splitting Charisma|jprarity=R|jpnum=088/096|enset2=Celestial Storm|enrarity2=Rare Ultra|ennum2=165/168|jpset2=Sky-Splitting Charisma|jprarity2=SR|jpnum2=102/096}}
{{cardlist/footer|Metal}}

==Trivia==
* In {{3v2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}}, as well as {{pkmn|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|their remakes}}, Steven states that his favorite Pokémon is {{p|Beldum}} and that his favorite move is {{m|Steel Wing}}. Consequently, he leaves Beldum in his house as a {{pkmn2|gift}} for the {{player}}, and gives the player the TM for Steel Wing in [[Granite Cave]].
* In Emerald, when the player speaks to Steven in [[Meteor Falls]] before their battle, he mistakenly refers to battling alongside the player in the {{ci|Sootopolis}} Space Center. The Space Center is actually in [[Mossdeep City]].
* The battle with Steven against [[Maxie]] and [[Tabitha]] is the only occasion in the [[Generation III]] games where the player teams up with an ally for a [[Double Battle]].
* Steven's [[Trainer ID number]] is 61226 in Pokémon Emerald, 23478 in {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}, and 11214 in Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire.
* Steven shares his French name (Pierre) with [[Brock]], the [[Gym Leader]] of [[Pewter City]]. In the French dub of ''[[AG022|A Hole Lotta Trouble]]'', he keeps his English name of Steven Stone so as to not be confused with {{an|Brock}}, who was traveling with Ash when the group met Steven.
** However, from ''[[XY075|Rivals: Today and Tomorrow!]]'' onward, he is referred to as Pierre Rochard.
** In games where both Steven and Brock appear, Steven is referred to as "P. Rochard" (HeartGold and SoulSilver) and "Rochard" (Black 2 and White 2).
* Despite being a {{type|Steel}} specialist, all of Steven's teams feature just as many or more {{type|Rock}} Pokémon.
* In Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, Steven mentions to [[Wallace]] that he will relinquish his position as Champion sometime in order to travel the world, and asks Wallace if he will become Champion in his place, referencing their roles in Emerald.
* In the rematch with Steven in Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, all of his Pokémon have at least one immunity.
** In the Elite Four and Champion rematch in Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, Steven is the only trainer in the Hoenn Pokémon League to use a Pokémon from {{p|Aerodactyl|Generation I}}.
* In Emerald, {{ga|Brendan}} and {{ga|May}} share their battle theme with Steven.
* If the player skips obtaining the HM for Dive from Steven's house in Ruby and Sapphire (by trading in a Pokémon with the move), Steven will include the HM alongside the Beldum.

==Names==
{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{steel color light}}; border:3px solid #{{steel color}}"
|-
! Language
! Name
! Origin
|- style="background:#FFF"
|Japanese
| ツワブキ　ダイゴ ''Tsuwabuki Daigo''
| From 梯梧 ''deigo'' ({{wp|Erythrina variegata|Indian coral tree}}) and 石蕗 ''tsuwabuki'' ({{wp|Farfugium japonicum|leopard plant}}) with the latter containing 石 ''ishi'' (stone)<br>In Okinawan traditions, the blooming of the Indian coral tree is associated with looming typhoons and drought.<ref>[https://twitter.com/matsumiyan/status/522396604230168576 Toshinobu Matsumiya on Twitter] (Japanese)</ref>
|- style="background:#FFF"
| English
| Steven Stone
| From ''steel'' and ''stone''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| German
| Troy Trumm
| From ''Trümmer'' (rubble)
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Spanish
| Máximo Peñas
| From ''máximo'' (maximum) and ''peñasco'' (boulder)
|- style="background:#FFF"
| French
| Pierre Rochard
| From ''pierre'' (stone) and ''roche'' (rock)
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Italian
| Rocco Petri
| From ''roccia'' (rock) and ''pietra'' (stone)
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Korean
| 나성호 ''Na Seongho''
|
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and Mainland China}})
| 茲伏奇大吾 / 兹伏奇大吾 ''Zīfúqí Dàwú''
| rowspan="2" | From the transcription of ''Tsuwabuki'' and the Japanese name 大吾 ''Daigo''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})
| 茲伏奇大吾 ''Jīfuhkkèih Daaihngh''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Thai
| ไดโกะ ''Daiko''
| Transcription of his Japanese name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Russian
| Стивен Стоун ''Stiven Stoun''
| Transcription of his English name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Vietnamese
| Tsuwabuki Daigo
| Transcription of his Japanese name
|}

==See also==
* [[a:Category:Steven Stone|Images on the Bulbagarden Archives]]

==References==
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