Max Steelspike (move)

Max Steelspike inflicts damage and raises the user's and its ally's Defense by one stage. Its power and whether it is a special or physical move depends on the move it is based on.

Generation VIII

Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

Max Steelspike cannot be selected in a battle.

Generation VIII

Any Dynamax Pokémon can use Max Steelspike if it knows a damaging Steel-type move.

Pokémon Masters EX

Pokémon animated series

Gigantamax Pikachu Gigantamax Duraludon Gigantamax Garbodor Gigantamax Machamp
The Dynamaxed user attacks the opponent with a series of steely spikes.
Pokémon	Method
User	First Used In		Notes
	Gigantamax Pikachu's tail glows white. It then grabs its tail and slams it into the ground, creating a series of gray spikes that extend forward and strike the opponent.
Ash's Pikachu	The Climb to Be the Very Best!		Debut Base move is Iron Tail
	Gigantamax Duraludon slams its hands onto the ground, creating a series of jagged gray spikes that extend forward and strike the opponent.
Raihan's Duraludon	Toughing It Out!		Base move is Metal Claw or Steel Beam
	Gigantamax Garbodor slams its hands onto the ground, creating a series of gray spikes that extend forward and strike the opponent.
Oleana's subordinate's Garbodor	Sword and Shield: "From Here to Eternatus!"		None
	Gigantamax Machamp punches the ground, creating a series of jagged gray spikes that extend forward and strike the opponent.
Bea's Machamp	A Battle of Mega Versus Max!		Base move is Bullet Punch

Pokémon Adventures

Dynamax Sirfetch'd
The Dynamaxed user attacks the opponent with a series of steely spikes.
Pokémon	Method
User	First Chapter Used In		Notes
	Dynamax Sirfetch'd creates a series of gray spikes that extend forward and strike the opponent.
Henry's Lancelot	Stealth!! Infiltrate the Energy Plant		Debut Base move is Steel Wing

Spin-off series games

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