Steelix

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Base stats
Evolution chart
Pokédex entries
Moves learned
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Steelix is a Steel/Ground type Pokémon introduced in Generation 2. It is known as the Iron Snake Pokémon.

Steelix has a Mega Evolution, available from Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire onwards.

Pokédex data

National №	208
Type	Steel Ground
Species	Iron Snake Pokémon
Height	9.2 m (30′02″)
Weight	400.0 kg (881.8 lbs)
Abilities	1. Rock Head 2. Sturdy Sheer Force (hidden ability)
Local №	063 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 035 (Diamond/Pearl) 035 (Platinum) 063 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) 072 (Black 2/White 2) 054 (X/Y — Coastal Kalos) 179 (Sword/Shield)

Training

EV yield	2 Defense
Catch rate	25 (3.3% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship	70 (normal)
Base Exp.	179
Growth Rate	Medium Fast

Breeding

Egg Groups	Mineral
Gender	50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles	25 (6,169–6,425 steps)

Base stats

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	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.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Steelix.

Nor	Fir	Wat	Ele	Gra	Ice	Fig	Poi	Gro
½	2	2	0			2	0	2

Fly	Psy	Bug	Roc	Gho	Dra	Dar	Ste	Fai
½	½	½	¼		½		½	½

Additional artwork

Pokédex data

National №	208
Type	Steel Ground
Species	Iron Snake Pokémon
Height	10.5 m (34′05″)
Weight	740.0 kg (1631.4 lbs)
Abilities	1. Sand Force
Local №	063 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 035 (Diamond/Pearl) 035 (Platinum) 063 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) 072 (Black 2/White 2) 054 (X/Y — Coastal Kalos) 179 (Sword/Shield)

Training

EV yield	2 Defense
Catch rate	25 (3.3% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship	70 (normal)
Base Exp.	214
Growth Rate	Medium Fast

Breeding

Egg Groups	Mineral
Gender	50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles	25 (6,169–6,425 steps)

Base stats

HP	75	260	354
Attack	125	229	383
Defense	230	418	614
Sp. Atk	55	103	229
Sp. Def	95	175	317
Speed	30	58	174
Total	610	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.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Steelix.

Nor	Fir	Wat	Ele	Gra	Ice	Fig	Poi	Gro
½	2	2	0			2	0	2

Fly	Psy	Bug	Roc	Gho	Dra	Dar	Ste	Fai
½	½	½	¼		½		½	½

Evolution chart

#095
Onix
Rock · Ground

(trade holding Metal Coat)

#208
Steelix
Steel · Ground

Steelix changes

In Generations 2-4, Steelix has a base experience yield of 196.

Pokédex entries

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

Moves learned by Steelix

In other generations
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

Sword/Shield Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon

Moves learnt by level up

Steelix learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Bind	Normal	15	85
1	Crunch	Dark	80	100
1	Fire Fang	Fire	65	95
1	Harden	Normal	—	—
1	Ice Fang	Ice	65	95
1	Rock Polish	Rock	—	—
1	Rock Throw	Rock	50	90
1	Tackle	Normal	40	100
1	Thunder Fang	Electric	65	95
4	Smack Down	Rock	50	100
8	Autotomize	Steel	—	—
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
60	Magnet Rise	Electric	—	—

Egg moves

Steelix learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Sword & Shield. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Steelix egg moves page.

Move	Type	Power	Acc.
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

Steelix can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Sword & Shield from move tutors (details):

Move	Type	Power	Acc.
Meteor Beam	Rock	120	90
Scorching Sands	Ground	70	100
Steel Roller	Steel	130	100

Moves learnt by TM

Steelix is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sword & Shield:

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
08	Hyper Beam	Normal	150	90
09	Giga Impact	Normal	150	90
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
66	Thunder Fang	Electric	65	95
67	Ice Fang	Ice	65	95
68	Fire Fang	Fire	65	95
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

Steelix is compatible with these Technical Records in Pokémon Sword & Shield:

TR	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
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
32	Crunch	Dark	80	100
37	Taunt	Dark	—	100
46	Iron Defense	Steel	—	—
51	Dragon Dance	Dragon	—	—
52	Gyro Ball	Steel	—	100
58	Dark Pulse	Dark	80	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
97	Psychic Fangs	Psychic	85	100
99	Body Press	Fighting	80	100

Moves learnt by level up

Steelix learns the following moves in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon at the levels specified.

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

Egg moves

Steelix learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Steelix egg moves page.

Move	Type	Power	Acc.
Block	Normal	—	—
Defense Curl	Normal	—	—
Flail	Normal	—	100
Heavy Slam	Steel	—	100
Rock Blast	Rock	25	90
Rock Climb	Normal	90	85
Rollout	Rock	30	90
Rototiller	Ground	—	—
Stealth Rock	Rock	—	—
Wide Guard	Rock	—	—

Move Tutor moves

Steelix can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon from move tutors (details):

Move	Type	Power	Acc.
Aqua Tail	Water	90	90
Bind	Normal	15	85
Block	Normal	—	—
Dragon Pulse	Dragon	85	100
Earth Power	Ground	90	100
Iron Head	Steel	80	100
Iron Tail	Steel	100	75
Magnet Rise	Electric	—	—
Snore	Normal	50	100
Stealth Rock	Rock	—	—
Stomping Tantrum	Ground	75	100

Pre-evolution moves

These moves can only be learned in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon by a previous evolution of Steelix. Check the respective Pokédex for the exact details.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.	Method
Rock Polish	Rock		—	—	Level up
Sand Tomb	Ground		35	85	Level up

Moves learnt by TM

Steelix is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon:

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
05	Roar	Normal	—	—
06	Toxic	Poison	—	90
10	Hidden Power	Normal	60	100
11	Sunny Day	Fire	—	—
12	Taunt	Dark	—	100
15	Hyper Beam	Normal	150	90
17	Protect	Normal	—	—
21	Frustration	Normal	—	100
23	Smack Down	Rock	50	100
26	Earthquake	Ground	100	100
27	Return	Normal	—	100
32	Double Team	Normal	—	—
37	Sandstorm	Rock	—	—
39	Rock Tomb	Rock	60	95
41	Torment	Dark	—	100
42	Facade	Normal	70	100
44	Rest	Psychic	—	—
45	Attract	Normal	—	100
48	Round	Normal	60	100
59	Brutal Swing	Dark	60	100
64	Explosion	Normal	250	100
66	Payback	Dark	50	100
68	Giga Impact	Normal	150	90
69	Rock Polish	Rock	—	—
71	Stone Edge	Rock	100	80
74	Gyro Ball	Steel	—	100
77	Psych Up	Normal	—	—
78	Bulldoze	Ground	60	100
80	Rock Slide	Rock	75	90
82	Dragon Tail	Dragon	60	90
87	Swagger	Normal	—	85
88	Sleep Talk	Normal	—	—
90	Substitute	Normal	—	—
91	Flash Cannon	Steel	80	100
96	Nature Power	Normal	—	—
97	Dark Pulse	Dark	80	100
100	Confide	Normal	—	—

Transfer-only moves

Steelix can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.
Note: Generation 1 and 2 refer to the 3DS Virtual Console titles, not the physical cartridges.

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	Method
Body Slam	Normal	85	100	Generation 3 — Move tutor
Mimic	Normal	—	—	Generation 3 — Move tutor
Captivate	Normal	—	100	Generation 4 — TM
Endure	Normal	—	—	Generation 4 — TM
Natural Gift	Normal	—	100	Generation 4 — TM
Ancient Power	Rock	60	100	Generation 4 — Move tutor
Headbutt	Normal	70	100	Generation 4 — Move tutor
Mud-Slap	Ground	20	100	Generation 4 — Move tutor
Twister	Dragon	40	100	Generation 4 — Move tutor
Rock Smash	Fighting	40	100	Generation 6 — TM
Secret Power	Normal	70	100	Generation 6 — TM
Cut	Normal	50	95	Generation 6 — HM
Strength	Normal	80	100	Generation 6 — HM

In other generations
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

Steelix sprites

Type	Generation 2	Generation 3	Generation 4	Generation 5	Generation 6	Generation 7	Generation 8
Normal						—
Shiny						—	—

See all Steelix sprites

Where to find Steelix

Gold Silver Crystal	Evolve Onix
Ruby Sapphire	Trade/migrate from another game
FireRed LeafGreen	Evolve Onix
Emerald	Trade/migrate from another game
Diamond Pearl	Iron Island, Snowpoint Temple, Victory Road
Platinum	Iron Island, Victory Road
HeartGold SoulSilver	Cliff Cave, Mt. Silver, Olivine City
Black White	Evolve Onix
Black 2 White 2	Twist Mountain, Clay Tunnel, Underground Ruins
X Y	Cyllage City
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire	Evolve Onix
Sun Moon	Trade/migrate from another game
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee	Evolve Onix
Sword Shield	Evolve Onix

Answers to Steelix questions

Other languages

English, Spanish, Italian	Steelix
Japanese	ハガネール (Haganeil)
German	Stahlos
French	Steelix

Name origin

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