Onix - Generation 6 learnset

This page lists all the moves that Onix can learn in Generation 6, which consists of these games:

  • Pokémon X
  • Pokémon Y
  • Pokémon Omega Ruby
  • Pokémon Alpha Sapphire

At the bottom we also list further details for egg moves: which compatible Pokémon can pass down the moves, and how those Pokémon learn said move.

Note: many moves have changed stats over the years. The power, accuracy and other information listed below is as it was in the respective games. Check a move's detail page for stats in the most recent games and when they changed.

Moves learnt by level up

Onix learns the following moves in Pokémon X & Y at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1BindNormalPhysical 15 85
1HardenNormalStatus
1Mud SportGroundStatus
1TackleNormalPhysical 50 100
4CurseGhostStatus
7Rock ThrowRockPhysical 50 90
10Rock TombRockPhysical 60 95
13RageNormalPhysical 20 100
16Stealth RockRockStatus
19Rock PolishRockStatus
20Gyro BallSteelPhysical 100
22Smack DownRockPhysical 50 100
25Dragon BreathDragonSpecial 60 100
28SlamNormalPhysical 80 75
31ScreechNormalStatus 85
34Rock SlideRockPhysical 75 90
37Sand TombGroundPhysical 35 85
40Iron TailSteelPhysical 100 75
43DigGroundPhysical 80 100
46Stone EdgeRockPhysical 100 80
49Double-EdgeNormalPhysical 120 100
52SandstormRockStatus

Egg moves

Onix learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon X & Y. Details and compatible parents can be found below.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
BlockNormalStatus
Defense CurlNormalStatus
FlailNormalPhysical 100
Heavy SlamSteelPhysical 100
Rock BlastRockPhysical 25 90
Rock ClimbNormalPhysical 90 85
RolloutRockPhysical 30 90
RototillerGroundStatus
Stealth RockRockStatus

Moves learnt by HM

Onix is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon X & Y:

HM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
04StrengthNormalPhysical 80 100

Moves learnt by TM

Onix is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon X & Y:

Transfer-only moves

Onix can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon X & Y.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Method
Body SlamNormalPhysical 85 100 Generation 3 — Move tutor
MimicNormalStatus Generation 3 — Move tutor
CaptivateNormalStatus 100 Generation 4 — TM
EndureNormalStatus Generation 4 — TM
Natural GiftNormalPhysical 100 Generation 4 — TM
Ancient PowerRockSpecial 60 100 Generation 4 — Move tutor
HeadbuttNormalPhysical 70 100 Generation 4 — Move tutor
Mud-SlapGroundSpecial 20 100 Generation 4 — Move tutor
TwisterDragonSpecial 40 100 Generation 4 — Move tutor

Moves learnt by level up

Onix learns the following moves in Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1BindNormalPhysical 15 85
1HardenNormalStatus
1Mud SportGroundStatus
1TackleNormalPhysical 50 100
4CurseGhostStatus
7Rock ThrowRockPhysical 50 90
10Rock TombRockPhysical 60 95
13RageNormalPhysical 20 100
16Stealth RockRockStatus
19Rock PolishRockStatus
20Gyro BallSteelPhysical 100
22Smack DownRockPhysical 50 100
25Dragon BreathDragonSpecial 60 100
28SlamNormalPhysical 80 75
31ScreechNormalStatus 85
34Rock SlideRockPhysical 75 90
37Sand TombGroundPhysical 35 85
40Iron TailSteelPhysical 100 75
43DigGroundPhysical 80 100
46Stone EdgeRockPhysical 100 80
49Double-EdgeNormalPhysical 120 100
52SandstormRockStatus

Egg moves

Onix learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire. Details and compatible parents can be found below.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
BlockNormalStatus
Defense CurlNormalStatus
FlailNormalPhysical 100
Heavy SlamSteelPhysical 100
Rock BlastRockPhysical 25 90
Rock ClimbNormalPhysical 90 85
RolloutRockPhysical 30 90
RototillerGroundStatus
Stealth RockRockStatus

Move Tutor moves

Onix can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
BindNormalPhysical 15 85
BlockNormalStatus
Dragon PulseDragonSpecial 85 100
Earth PowerGroundSpecial 90 100
Iron HeadSteelPhysical 80 100
Iron TailSteelPhysical 100 75
SnoreNormalSpecial 50 100
Stealth RockRockStatus

Moves learnt by HM

Onix is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire:

HM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
04StrengthNormalPhysical 80 100
06Rock SmashFightingPhysical 40 100

Moves learnt by TM

Onix is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire:

Transfer-only moves

Onix can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Method
Body SlamNormalPhysical 85 100 Generation 3 — Move tutor
MimicNormalStatus Generation 3 — Move tutor
CaptivateNormalStatus 100 Generation 4 — TM
EndureNormalStatus Generation 4 — TM
Natural GiftNormalPhysical 100 Generation 4 — TM
Ancient PowerRockSpecial 60 100 Generation 4 — Move tutor
HeadbuttNormalPhysical 70 100 Generation 4 — Move tutor
Mud-SlapGroundSpecial 20 100 Generation 4 — Move tutor
TwisterDragonSpecial 40 100 Generation 4 — Move tutor

Onix egg move parents

Onix's egg groups: Mineral

The egg moves for Onix are listed below, alongside compatible parent Pokémon it can breed with.

You will need to breed a female Onix with a compatible male Pokémon, with either parent (from Gen 6+) knowing the egg move in question. Alternatively, if you already have a Onix with the egg move it can breed with Ditto.

Block

Defense Curl

Learnt by Compatible parents
Level up
Breeding
Generation 3
Move tutor

Flail

Learnt by Compatible parents
Level up
Breeding

Heavy Slam

Learnt by Compatible parents
Level up
Breeding

Rock Blast

Rock Climb

Learnt by Compatible parents
Level up
Breeding

Rollout

Rototiller

Learnt by Compatible parents
Breeding

Stealth Rock