Increases the power of Steel-type moves used by the holder by 10%.
Generation IV onward
Increases the power of Steel-type moves used by the holder by 20%.
Outside battles
Causes Onix to evolve into Steelix when traded while holding it; causes Scyther to evolve into Scizor when traded while holding it. This consumes the Metal Coat.
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In Pokémon Conquest, Onix or Scyther evolves into Steelix or Scizor, respectively, if it knocks out a Warrior's Pokémon in a manner that allows recruitment while its own Warrior is equipped with a Metal Coat. The Metal Coat also improves Steel-type attacks.
Metal Coat can be purchased from the traveling merchant for 5000 gold, and sold for 2500-3250 gold.
Evolution items are the rarest type of items that may be found via Photo Discs and Gifts. However, from March 21, 2017 onward, the player is guaranteed to find an evolution item when obtaining the bonus for spinning a Photo Disc for the seventh day in a row.
Additionally, the player receives a Metal Coat from these Special Research tasks: