The best way to EV Registeel is with a specially defensive spread with Calm if you don't use any physical attacking moves, Careful if you aren't using a special move like Zap Cannon and have a physical move such as Explosion, or Sassy if you are using a special move + a physical move like Explosion.
Some viable moves on Registeel include Seismic Toss, Stealth Rock, Thunder Wave, Toxic, Protect, Counter, Explosion, Zap Cannon, and occasionally a coverage move such as Hidden Power Ghost/Thunderbolt/Shadow Claw/Earthquake/Ice Punch. It's usually less common for Registeel to use a coverage move. People more commonly use more utility orientated moves on Registeel to better take advantage of its ridiculous bulk and to help differentiate it from Jirachi. I don't use Zap Cannon, but other players like it and have had success with it.
As for a good EV spread, you want to maximize HP, hit a jump point in special defense, and put the rest of the EVs in defense. Attack EVs on Registeel aren't necessary unless you are trying to do something specific with the EVs.
Some example EV spreads with a Calm/Careful/Sassy nature include 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpD, 252 HP / 40 Def / 216 SpD, 252 HP / 80 Def / 176 SpD, 252 HP / 120 Def / 136 SpD, 252 HP / 160 Def / 96 SpD, and 252 HP / 200 Def / 56 SpD.
The spread you use depends on how well you want Registeel to tank special attacks or physical attacks. It depends on what your team needs.
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would the play be to have scizor as a pursuit user and do something with ttar like the resist berry and coverage moves? i dont have immediate access to ddance. and to touch on what warped worlds said, would twave work as a replacement for pursuit on a scarf set? all thoughts are appreciated, especially with regards to teambuilding with my limitations being stuck to that of platinum. thanks!
