Steelix pokedex: stats, moves, evolution & locations

Contents
Type defenses
Base stats
Pokedex entries
Evolution chart
Moves learned
Sprites
Locations
Q&A

Name origin

steel: a metal alloy
onyx: a type of rock; Onix is Steelix’s prevolution

Pokedex data

National №	208
Type	Steel Ground
Species	Iron Snake Pokémon
Height	30′2″ (9.19m)
Weight	881.8 lbs (400.0 kg)
Abilities	Rock Head Sturdy Sheer Force (Dream World)
Local №	063 (Gold, Silver, Crystal) 035 (Diamond, Pearl) 035 (Platinum) 063 (HeartGold, SoulSilver) 072 (Black 2, White 2)
Japanese	Haganeeru

Breeding

Egg Groups	Mineral
Gender	50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles	26 (minimum 6,630 steps)

Training

EV yield	2 Defense
Catch rate	25 (3.3% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Happiness	70 (normal)
Base EXP	196
Growth Rate	Medium Fast

Type defenses

nor	fir	wat	ele	gra	ice	fig	poi	gro	fly	psy	bug	roc	gho	dra	dar	ste
½	2	2	0			2	0	2	½	½	½	¼	½	½	½	½

Steelix stats

The base stats for Steelix are shown below left, with the possible range shown on the right for a level 100 Pokemon. Minimum/maximum values are based on hindering/beneficial nature, 0/252 EVs, 0/31 IVs.

HP	75	260 - 354
Attack	85	157 - 295
Defense	200	364 - 548
Sp. Atk	55	103 - 229
Sp. Def	65	121 - 251
Speed	30	58 - 174
Total	510

Pokedex descriptions

Gold HeartGold	Its body has been compressed deep under the ground. As a result, it is even harder than a diamond.
Silver FireRed	It is said that if an ONIX lives for over 100 years, its composition changes to become diamond-like.
Crystal	The many small metal particles that cover this POKéMON’s body reflect bright light well.
Ruby Sapphire	STEELIX lives even further underground than ONIX. This POKéMON is known to dig towards the earth’s core. There are records of this POKéMON reaching a depth of over six-tenths of a mile underground.
Emerald	STEELIX live even further underground than ONIX. This POKéMON is known to dig toward the earth’s core, reaching a depth of over six-tenths of a mile underground.
LeafGreen	Its body has been compressed deep under the ground. As a result, it is even harder than diamond.
Diamond	Tempered underground under high pressure and heat, its body is harder than any metal.
Pearl	It chews its way through boulders with its sturdy jaws. Its eyes can see in the darkness underground.
Platinum Black White	It is thought its body transformed as a result of iron accumulating internally from swallowing soil.
SoulSilver	It’s said that if an ONIX lives for 100 years, its composition becomes diamondlike as it evolves into a STEELIX.
Black 2 White 2	The iron it ingested with the soil it swallowed transformed its body and made it harder than diamonds.

Evolution chart

#095
Onix
Rock · Ground →
(trade holding
Metal Coat)

#208
Steelix
Steel · Ground

Steelix learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
1	Bind	Normal	Physical	15	85
1	Tackle	Normal	Physical	50	100
1	Harden	Normal	Status	-	-
1	Mud Sport	Ground	Status	-	-
1	Thunder Fang	Electric	Physical	65	95
1	Ice Fang	Ice	Physical	65	95
1	Fire Fang	Fire	Physical	65	95
4	Curse	Ghost	Status	-	-
7	Rock Throw	Rock	Physical	50	90
10	Rage	Normal	Physical	20	100
13	Rock Tomb	Rock	Physical	50	80
16	Stealth Rock	Rock	Status	-	-
19	Autotomize	Steel	Status	-	-
22	Smack Down	Rock	Physical	50	100
25	DragonBreath	Dragon	Special	60	100
28	Slam	Normal	Physical	80	75
31	Screech	Normal	Status	-	85
34	Rock Slide	Rock	Physical	75	90
37	Crunch	Dark	Physical	80	100
40	Iron Tail	Steel	Physical	100	75
43	Dig	Ground	Physical	80	100
46	Stone Edge	Rock	Physical	100	80
49	Double-Edge	Normal	Physical	120	100
52	Sandstorm	Rock	Status	-	-

Steelix learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
1	Bind	Normal	Physical	15	85
1	Tackle	Normal	Physical	50	100
1	Harden	Normal	Status	-	-
1	Mud Sport	Ground	Status	-	-
1	Thunder Fang	Electric	Physical	65	95
1	Ice Fang	Ice	Physical	65	95
1	Fire Fang	Fire	Physical	65	95
6	Screech	Normal	Status	-	85
9	Rock Throw	Rock	Physical	50	90
14	Rage	Normal	Physical	20	100
17	Rock Tomb	Rock	Physical	50	80
22	Smack Down	Rock	Physical	50	100
25	Sandstorm	Rock	Status	-	-
30	Autotomize	Steel	Status	-	-
33	Slam	Normal	Physical	80	75
38	Stealth Rock	Rock	Status	-	-
41	DragonBreath	Dragon	Special	60	100
46	Curse	Ghost	Status	-	-
49	Iron Tail	Steel	Physical	100	75
54	Crunch	Dark	Physical	80	100
57	Double-Edge	Normal	Physical	120	100
62	Stone Edge	Rock	Physical	100	80

Steelix learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
1	Bind	Normal	Physical	15	85
1	Tackle	Normal	Physical	50	100
1	Harden	Normal	Status	-	-
1	Mud Sport	Ground	Status	-	-
1	Thunder Fang	Electric	Physical	65	95
1	Ice Fang	Ice	Physical	65	95
1	Fire Fang	Fire	Physical	65	95
6	Screech	Normal	Status	-	85
9	Rock Throw	Rock	Physical	50	90
14	Rage	Normal	Physical	20	100
17	Rock Tomb	Rock	Physical	50	80
22	Sandstorm	Rock	Status	-	-
25	Slam	Normal	Physical	80	75
30	Rock Polish	Rock	Status	-	-
33	DragonBreath	Dragon	Special	60	100
38	Curse	Ghost	Status	-	-
41	Iron Tail	Steel	Physical	100	75
46	Crunch	Dark	Physical	80	100
49	Double-Edge	Normal	Physical	120	100
54	Stone Edge	Rock	Physical	100	80

Other generations: II III IV V

Pre-evolution moves

Black 2/White 2
White/Black
HeartGold/SoulSilver

Steelix can learn these moves only when in a pre-evolved state. Check previous pokedex(es) for the levels required.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Rock Polish	Rock	Status	-	-
Sand Tomb	Ground	Physical	35	85

Steelix can learn these moves only when in a pre-evolved state. Check previous pokedex(es) for the levels required.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Rock Polish	Rock	Status	-	-
Sand Tomb	Ground	Physical	35	85

Steelix can learn these moves only when in a pre-evolved state. Check previous pokedex(es) for the levels required.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Sand Tomb	Ground	Physical	35	85

Egg moves

Black 2/White 2/White/Black
HeartGold/SoulSilver

Steelix learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Steelix egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Defense Curl	Normal	Status	-	-
Flail	Normal	Physical	-	100
Rollout	Rock	Physical	30	90
Block	Normal	Status	-	-
Rock Blast	Rock	Physical	25	90
Rock Climb	Normal	Physical	90	85
Stealth Rock	Rock	Status	-	-
Heavy Slam	Steel	Physical	-	100

Steelix learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Steelix egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Defense Curl	Normal	Status	-	-
Explosion	Normal	Physical	250	100
Rock Slide	Rock	Physical	75	90
Flail	Normal	Physical	-	100
Rollout	Rock	Physical	30	90
Block	Normal	Status	-	-
Rock Blast	Rock	Physical	25	90

Other generations: II III IV V

Move Tutor moves

Black 2/White 2
HeartGold/SoulSilver

Steelix can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Bind	Normal	Physical	15	85
Snore	Normal	Special	40	100
Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	-	-
Iron Tail	Steel	Physical	100	75
Block	Normal	Status	-	-
Magnet Rise	Electric	Status	-	-
Dark Pulse	Dark	Special	80	100
Aqua Tail	Water	Physical	90	90
Dragon Pulse	Dragon	Special	90	100
Earth Power	Ground	Special	90	100
Iron Head	Steel	Physical	80	100
Stealth Rock	Rock	Status	-	-

Steelix can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Headbutt	Normal	Physical	70	100
Snore	Normal	Special	40	100
Mud-Slap	Ground	Special	20	100
Rollout	Rock	Physical	30	90
Twister	Dragon	Special	40	100
AncientPower	Rock	Special	60	100
Block	Normal	Status	-	-
Magnet Rise	Electric	Status	-	-
Aqua Tail	Water	Physical	90	90
Earth Power	Ground	Special	90	100
Iron Head	Steel	Physical	80	100

Other generations: II III IV V

Moves learnt by HM

Black 2/White 2/White/Black
HeartGold/SoulSilver

Steelix is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
1	Cut	Normal	Physical	50	95
4	Strength	Normal	Physical	80	100

Steelix is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
1	Cut	Normal	Physical	50	95
4	Strength	Normal	Physical	80	100
6	Rock Smash	Fighting	Physical	40	100
8	Rock Climb	Normal	Physical	90	85

Other generations: II III IV V

Moves learnt by TM

Black 2/White 2/White/Black
HeartGold/SoulSilver

Steelix is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
5	Roar	Normal	Status	-	100
6	Toxic	Poison	Status	-	90
10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	-	100
11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	-	-
12	Taunt	Dark	Status	-	100
15	Hyper Beam	Normal	Special	150	90
17	Protect	Normal	Status	-	-
21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	-	100
23	Smack Down	Rock	Physical	50	100
26	Earthquake	Ground	Physical	100	100
27	Return	Normal	Physical	-	100
28	Dig	Ground	Physical	80	100
32	Double Team	Normal	Status	-	-
37	Sandstorm	Rock	Status	-	-
39	Rock Tomb	Rock	Physical	50	80
41	Torment	Dark	Status	-	100
42	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100
44	Rest	Psychic	Status	-	-
45	Attract	Normal	Status	-	100
48	Round	Normal	Special	60	100
64	Explosion	Normal	Physical	250	100
66	Payback	Dark	Physical	50	100
68	Giga Impact	Normal	Physical	150	90
69	Rock Polish	Rock	Status	-	-
71	Stone Edge	Rock	Physical	100	80
74	Gyro Ball	Steel	Physical	-	100
77	Psych Up	Normal	Status	-	-
78	Bulldoze	Ground	Physical	60	100
80	Rock Slide	Rock	Physical	75	90
82	Dragon Tail	Dragon	Physical	60	90
87	Swagger	Normal	Status	-	90
90	Substitute	Normal	Status	-	-
91	Flash Cannon	Steel	Special	80	100
94	Rock Smash	Fighting	Physical	40	100

Steelix is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
5	Roar	Normal	Status	-	100
6	Toxic	Poison	Status	-	90
10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	-	100
11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	-	-
12	Taunt	Dark	Status	-	100
15	Hyper Beam	Normal	Special	150	90
17	Protect	Normal	Status	-	-
21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	-	100
23	Iron Tail	Steel	Physical	100	75
26	Earthquake	Ground	Physical	100	100
27	Return	Normal	Physical	-	100
28	Dig	Ground	Physical	80	100
32	Double Team	Normal	Status	-	-
37	Sandstorm	Rock	Status	-	-
39	Rock Tomb	Rock	Physical	50	80
41	Torment	Dark	Status	-	100
42	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100
43	Secret Power	Normal	Physical	70	100
44	Rest	Psychic	Status	-	-
45	Attract	Normal	Status	-	100
58	Endure	Normal	Status	-	-
59	Dragon Pulse	Dragon	Special	90	100
64	Explosion	Normal	Physical	250	100
66	Payback	Dark	Physical	50	100
68	Giga Impact	Normal	Physical	150	90
69	Rock Polish	Rock	Status	-	-
71	Stone Edge	Rock	Physical	100	80
74	Gyro Ball	Steel	Physical	-	100
76	Stealth Rock	Rock	Status	-	-
77	Psych Up	Normal	Status	-	-
78	Captivate	Normal	Status	-	100
79	Dark Pulse	Dark	Special	80	100
80	Rock Slide	Rock	Physical	75	90
82	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	-	-
83	Natural Gift	Normal	Physical	-	100
87	Swagger	Normal	Status	-	90
90	Substitute	Normal	Status	-	-
91	Flash Cannon	Steel	Special	80	100

Other generations: II III IV V

Steelix sprites

NORMAL
Female
Black/White
NORMAL
Male
Black/White
SHINY
Female
Black/White
SHINY
Male
Black/White
NORMAL
Female
HG/SS
NORMAL
Male
HG/SS
SHINY
Female
HG/SS
SHINY
Male
HG/SS

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Where to find Steelix

Pearl Diamond	Iron Island, Snowpoint Temple, Victory Road
Platinum	Iron Island, Victory Road
HeartGold SoulSilver	Cliff Cave, Mt. Silver
Black 2 White 2	Twist Mountain, Clay Tunnel, Underground Ruins

Pokeathlon stats

Speed	★ ★
Power	★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Skill	★ ★
Stamina	★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Jump	★ ★

★ Minimum ★ Base stat ★ Maximum

Steelix

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