Onix
Onix is a Rock/Ground type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0095 |
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| Type | Rock Ground |
| Species | Rock Snake Pokémon |
| Height | 8.8 m (28′10″) |
| Weight | 210.0 kg (463.0 lbs) |
| Abilities | 1. Rock Head 2. Sturdy Weak Armor (hidden ability) |
| Local № | 0095 (Red/Blue/Yellow) 0062 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 0095 (FireRed/LeafGreen) 0034 (Diamond/Pearl) 0034 (Platinum) 0062 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) 0071 (Black 2/White 2) 0053 (X/Y — Coastal Kalos) 0095 (Let's Go Pikachu/Let's Go Eevee) 0178 (Sword/Shield) 0034 (Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl) 0118 (Legends: Arceus) 0197 (Legends: Z-A) |
Training
| EV yield | 1 Defense |
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| Catch rate | 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
| Base Exp. | 77 |
| Growth Rate | Medium Fast |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Mineral |
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| Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 25 (6,169–6,425 steps) |
Base stats
| HP | 35 | 180 | 274 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attack | 45 | 85 | 207 | |
| Defense | 160 | 292 | 460 | |
| Sp. Atk | 30 | 58 | 174 | |
| Sp. Def | 45 | 85 | 207 | |
| Speed | 70 | 130 | 262 | |
| Total | 385 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Evolution chart
Onix changes
- In Generation 1, Onix has a base Special stat of 30.
- In Generations 1-4, Onix has a base experience yield of 108.
- In Generations 2-7, Onix has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
| Red Blue |
As it grows, the stone portions of its body harden to become similar to a diamond, but colored black. |
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| Yellow | Burrows at high speed in search of food. The tunnels it leaves are used as homes by DIGLETTs. |
| Gold | It twists and squirms through the ground. The thunderous roar of its tunneling echoes a long way. |
| Silver | It rapidly bores through the ground at 50 mph by squirming and twisting its massive, rugged body. |
| Crystal | As it digs through the ground, it absorbs many hard objects. This is what makes its body so solid. |
| Ruby Sapphire |
ONIX has a magnet in its brain. It acts as a compass so that this POKéMON does not lose direction while it is tunneling. As it grows older, its body becomes increasingly rounder and smoother. |
| FireRed | It usually lives underground. It searches for food while boring its way through the ground at 50 miles per hour. |
| LeafGreen | As it grows, the stone portions of its body harden to become similar to black-colored diamonds. |
| Emerald | There is a magnet in its brain that prevents an ONIX from losing direction while tunneling. As it grows older, its body becomes steadily rounder and smoother. |
| Diamond | When it travels underground, it causes rumbling and tremors. It can move at 50 mph. |
| Pearl | It squirms through the ground using its long and rugged body. It always eats while burrowing. |
| Platinum | It burrows through the ground at a speed of 50 mph while feeding on large boulders. |
| HeartGold | It twists and squirms through the ground. The thunderous roar of its tunneling echoes a long way. |
| SoulSilver | It rapidly bores through the ground at 50 mph by squirming and twisting its massive, rugged body. |
| Black White |
It burrows through the ground at a speed of 50 mph while feeding on large boulders. |
| Black 2 White 2 |
Opening its large mouth, it ingests massive amounts of soil and creates long tunnels. |
| X | Burrows at high speed in search of food. The tunnels it leaves are used as homes by Diglett. |
| Y | It usually lives underground. It searches for food while boring its way through the ground at 50 miles per hour. |
| Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Onix has a magnet in its brain. It acts as a compass so that this Pokémon does not lose direction while it is tunneling. As it grows older, its body becomes increasingly rounder and smoother. |
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Burrows at high speed in search of food. The tunnels it leaves are used as homes by Diglett. |
| Sword | As it digs through the ground, it absorbs many hard objects. This is what makes its body so solid. |
| Shield | It rapidly bores through the ground at 50 mph by squirming and twisting its massive, rugged body. |
| Brilliant Diamond | When it travels underground, it causes rumbling and tremors. It can move at 50 mph. |
| Shining Pearl | It squirms through the ground using its long and rugged body. It always eats while burrowing. |
| Legends: Arceus | This chain of immense stones resembles a giant serpent. Tremors shake the earth above as it burrows deep beneath the ground, feeding on boulders as it goes. |
Moves learned by Onix
Moves learnt by level up
Onix learns the following moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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| 1 | Harden | Normal | — | — | |
| 1 | Rock Throw | Rock | 50 | 90 | |
| 1 | Tackle | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
| 12 | Dragon Breath | Dragon | 60 | 100 | |
| 16 | Curse | Ghost | — | — | |
| 20 | Rock Slide | Rock | 75 | 90 | |
| 22 | Breaking Swipe | Dragon | 60 | 100 | |
| 24 | Screech | Normal | — | 85 | |
| 28 | Sand Tomb | Ground | 35 | 85 | |
| 32 | Stealth Rock | Rock | — | — | |
| 44 | Dig | Ground | 80 | 100 | |
| 48 | Iron Tail | Steel | 100 | 75 | |
| 52 | Stone Edge | Rock | 100 | 80 | |
| 56 | Double-Edge | Normal | 120 | 100 | |
| 62 | Head Smash | Rock | 150 | 80 |
Egg moves
Onix does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by TM
Onix is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Legends: Z-A:
Moves learnt by level up
Onix learns the following moves in Pokémon Legends: Arceus at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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| 1 | Rollout | Rock | 30 | 90 | |
| 6 | Tackle | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
| 11 | Bulldoze | Ground | 60 | 100 | |
| 18 | Rock Slide | Rock | 75 | 90 | |
| 25 | Stealth Rock | Rock | — | — | |
| 34 | High Horsepower | Ground | 95 | 95 | |
| 43 | Iron Tail | Steel | 100 | 75 |
Move Tutor moves
Onix can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Legends: Arceus from move tutors:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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| Bulldoze | Ground | 60 | 100 | |
| Earth Power | Ground | 90 | 100 | |
| Flash Cannon | Steel | 80 | 100 | |
| High Horsepower | Ground | 95 | 95 | |
| Iron Head | Steel | 80 | 100 | |
| Iron Tail | Steel | 100 | 75 | |
| Power Shift | Normal | — | — | |
| Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
| Rock Slide | Rock | 75 | 90 | |
| Rock Smash | Fighting | 40 | 100 | |
| Stealth Rock | Rock | — | — | |
| Stone Edge | Rock | 100 | 80 |
Onix sprites
| Type | Generation 1 | Generation 2 | Generation 3 | Generation 4 | Generation 5 | Generation 6 | Generation 7 | Generation 8 | Generation 9 |
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Where to find Onix
Answers to Onix questions
Other languages
| English | Onix |
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| Japanese | イワーク (Iwark) |
| German | Onix |
| French | Onix |
| Italian | Onix |
| Spanish | Onix |
| Korean | 롱스톤 (rongseuton) |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 大岩蛇 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 大岩蛇 |
| English |
Rock Snake Pokémon |
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| Japanese | いわへびポケモン |
| German | Felsnatter-Pokémon |
| French | Pokémon Serpenroc |
| Italian | Pokémon Serpesasso |
| Spanish | Pokémon Serpiente Roca |
| Korean | 돌뱀포켓몬 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 岩蛇宝可梦 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 岩蛇寶可夢 |
Name origin
- onyx
- a type of rock

