Onix
Onix is a Rock/Ground type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1. It is known as the Rock Snake Pokémon
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Pokédex data
National № | 095 |
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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 № | 095 (Red/Blue/Yellow) 062 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 095 (FireRed/LeafGreen) 034 (Diamond/Pearl) 034 (Platinum) 062 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) 071 (Black 2/White 2) 053 (X/Y — Coastal Kalos) 095 (Let's Go Pikachu/Let's Go Eevee) 178 (Sword/Shield) |
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 | |
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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. |
Moves learned by Onix
Moves learnt by level up
Onix learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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1 | Bind | Normal | ![]() | 15 | 85 |
1 | Harden | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
1 | Rock Throw | Rock | ![]() | 50 | 90 |
1 | Tackle | Normal | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
4 | Smack Down | Rock | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
8 | Rock Polish | Rock | ![]() | — | — |
12 | Dragon Breath | Dragon | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
16 | Curse | Ghost | ![]() | — | — |
20 | Rock Slide | Rock | ![]() | 75 | 90 |
24 | Screech | Normal | ![]() | — | 85 |
28 | Sand Tomb | Ground | ![]() | 35 | 85 |
32 | Stealth Rock | Rock | ![]() | — | — |
36 | Slam | Normal | ![]() | 80 | 75 |
40 | Sandstorm | Rock | ![]() | — | — |
44 | Dig | Ground | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
48 | Iron Tail | Steel | ![]() | 100 | 75 |
52 | Stone Edge | Rock | ![]() | 100 | 80 |
56 | Double-Edge | Normal | ![]() | 120 | 100 |
Egg moves
Onix learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Sword & Shield. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Onix egg moves page.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Block | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
Defense Curl | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
Dragon Tail | Dragon | ![]() | 60 | 90 |
Flail | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
Head Smash | Rock | ![]() | 150 | 80 |
Rollout | Rock | ![]() | 30 | 90 |
Wide Guard | Rock | ![]() | — | — |
Move Tutor moves
Onix can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Sword & Shield from move tutors (details):
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Meteor Beam | Rock | ![]() | 120 | 90 |
Scorching Sands | Ground | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
Moves learnt by TM
Onix is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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15 | Dig | Ground | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
16 | Screech | Normal | ![]() | — | 85 |
20 | Self-Destruct | Normal | ![]() | 200 | 100 |
21 | Rest | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
22 | Rock Slide | Rock | ![]() | 75 | 90 |
24 | Snore | Normal | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
25 | Protect | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
26 | Scary Face | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
31 | Attract | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
32 | Sandstorm | Rock | ![]() | — | — |
34 | Sunny Day | Fire | ![]() | — | — |
39 | Facade | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
48 | Rock Tomb | Rock | ![]() | 60 | 95 |
49 | Sand Tomb | Ground | ![]() | 35 | 85 |
54 | Rock Blast | Rock | ![]() | 25 | 90 |
57 | Payback | Dark | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
76 | Round | Normal | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
81 | Bulldoze | Ground | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
97 | Brutal Swing | Dark | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
98 | Stomping Tantrum | Ground | ![]() | 75 | 100 |
99 | Breaking Swipe | Dragon | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
Moves learnt by TR
Onix is compatible with these Technical Records in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TR | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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01 | Body Slam | Normal | ![]() | 85 | 100 |
10 | Earthquake | Ground | ![]() | 100 | 100 |
20 | Substitute | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
26 | Endure | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
27 | Sleep Talk | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
31 | Iron Tail | Steel | ![]() | 100 | 75 |
37 | Taunt | Dark | ![]() | — | 100 |
51 | Dragon Dance | Dragon | ![]() | — | — |
52 | Gyro Ball | Steel | ![]() | — | 100 |
62 | Dragon Pulse | Dragon | ![]() | 85 | 100 |
67 | Earth Power | Ground | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
70 | Flash Cannon | Steel | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
74 | Iron Head | Steel | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
75 | Stone Edge | Rock | ![]() | 100 | 80 |
76 | Stealth Rock | Rock | ![]() | — | — |
79 | Heavy Slam | Steel | ![]() | — | 100 |
87 | Drill Run | Ground | ![]() | 80 | 95 |
94 | High Horsepower | Ground | ![]() | 95 | 95 |
99 | Body Press | Fighting | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
Moves learnt by level up
Onix learns the following moves in Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu & Let's Go Eevee at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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1 | Bind | Normal | ![]() | 15 | 85 |
1 | Harden | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
1 | Rock Throw | Rock | ![]() | 50 | 90 |
1 | Tackle | Normal | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
5 | Stealth Rock | Rock | ![]() | — | — |
10 | Rage | Normal | ![]() | 20 | 100 |
15 | Screech | Normal | ![]() | — | 85 |
20 | Dig | Ground | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
25 | Slam | Normal | ![]() | 80 | 75 |
30 | Rock Slide | Rock | ![]() | 75 | 90 |
35 | Earthquake | Ground | ![]() | 100 | 100 |
40 | Iron Tail | Steel | ![]() | 100 | 75 |
45 | Double-Edge | Normal | ![]() | 120 | 100 |
Moves learnt by TM
Onix is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu & Let's Go Eevee:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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01 | Headbutt | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
02 | Taunt | Dark | ![]() | — | 100 |
05 | Rest | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
07 | Protect | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
08 | Substitute | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
10 | Dig | Ground | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
12 | Facade | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
17 | Dragon Tail | Dragon | ![]() | 60 | 90 |
19 | Iron Tail | Steel | ![]() | 100 | 75 |
22 | Rock Slide | Rock | ![]() | 75 | 90 |
27 | Toxic | Poison | ![]() | — | 90 |
34 | Dragon Pulse | Dragon | ![]() | 85 | 100 |
41 | Earthquake | Ground | ![]() | 100 | 100 |
42 | Self-Destruct | Normal | ![]() | 200 | 100 |
54 | Flash Cannon | Steel | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
56 | Stealth Rock | Rock | ![]() | — | — |
Onix sprites
Type | Generation 1 | Generation 2 | Generation 3 | Generation 4 | Generation 5 | Generation 6 | Generation 7 | Generation 8 |
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Where to find Onix
Red Blue Yellow |
Rock Tunnel, Victory Road |
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Gold Silver Crystal |
Mt. Silver, Rock Tunnel, Union Cave, Violet City, Victory Road |
Ruby Sapphire |
Trade/migrate from another game |
FireRed LeafGreen |
Rock Tunnel, Sevault Canyon, Victory Road |
Emerald | Trade/migrate from another game |
Diamond Pearl |
Iron Island, Oreburgh Mine, Snowpoint Temple, Stark Mountain, Victory Road |
Platinum | Iron Island, Oreburgh Mine, Victory Road, Wayward Cave |
HeartGold SoulSilver |
Cliff Cave, Mt. Silver, Rock Tunnel, Union Cave, Violet City, Victory Road |
Black White |
Relic Castle |
Black 2 White 2 |
Twist Mountain, Victory Road, Clay Tunnel, Relic Passage, Underground Ruins |
X | Cyllage City, Glittering Cave |
Y | Glittering Cave |
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Granite Cave, Mirage Spots |
Sun Moon |
Trade/migrate from another game |
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon |
Ten Carat Hill |
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Mt. Moon, Rock Tunnel, Victory Road |
Sword Shield |
East Lake Axewell, Giant's Seat, Motostoke Riverbank |
Other languages
English, Spanish, Italian | Onix |
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Japanese | イワーク (Iwark) |
German | Onix |
French | Onix |
Name origin
- onyx
- a type of rock