Steelix

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.

Steelix Mega Steelix

Steelix artwork by Ken Sugimori

Additional artwork

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 50 (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.

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Mega Steelix artwork by Ken Sugimori

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 50 (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.

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Evolution chart

#095
Onix
Rock · Ground
(trade holding Metal Coat)
#208
Steelix
Steel · Ground

Steelix changes

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

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
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1BindNormalPhysical 15 85
1CrunchDarkPhysical 80 100
1Fire FangFirePhysical 65 95
1HardenNormalStatus — —
1Ice FangIcePhysical 65 95
1Rock PolishRockStatus — —
1Rock ThrowRockPhysical 50 90
1TackleNormalPhysical 40 100
1Thunder FangElectricPhysical 65 95
4Smack DownRockPhysical 50 100
8AutotomizeSteelStatus — —
12Dragon BreathDragonSpecial 60 100
16CurseGhostStatus — —
20Rock SlideRockPhysical 75 90
24ScreechNormalStatus — 85
28Sand TombGroundPhysical 35 85
32Stealth RockRockStatus — —
36SlamNormalPhysical 80 75
40SandstormRockStatus — —
44DigGroundPhysical 80 100
48Iron TailSteelPhysical 100 75
52Stone EdgeRockPhysical 100 80
56Double-EdgeNormalPhysical 120 100
60Magnet RiseElectricStatus — —

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
Cat.
Power
Acc.
BlockNormalStatus — —
Defense CurlNormalStatus — —
Dragon TailDragonPhysical 60 90
FlailNormalPhysical — 100
Head SmashRockPhysical 150 80
RolloutRockPhysical 30 90
Wide GuardRockStatus — —

Move Tutor moves

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

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Meteor BeamRockSpecial 120 90
Scorching SandsGroundSpecial 70 100
Steel RollerSteelPhysical 130 100

Moves learnt by TM

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

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
08Hyper BeamNormalSpecial 150 90
09Giga ImpactNormalPhysical 150 90
15DigGroundPhysical 80 100
16ScreechNormalStatus — 85
20Self-DestructNormalPhysical 200 100
21RestPsychicStatus — —
22Rock SlideRockPhysical 75 90
24SnoreNormalSpecial 50 100
25ProtectNormalStatus — —
26Scary FaceNormalStatus — 100
31AttractNormalStatus — 100
32SandstormRockStatus — —
34Sunny DayFireStatus — —
39FacadeNormalPhysical 70 100
48Rock TombRockPhysical 60 95
49Sand TombGroundPhysical 35 85
54Rock BlastRockPhysical 25 90
57PaybackDarkPhysical 50 100
66Thunder FangElectricPhysical 65 95
67Ice FangIcePhysical 65 95
68Fire FangFirePhysical 65 95
76RoundNormalSpecial 60 100
81BulldozeGroundPhysical 60 100
97Brutal SwingDarkPhysical 60 100
98Stomping TantrumGroundPhysical 75 100
99Breaking SwipeDragonPhysical 60 100

Moves learnt by TR

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

TR
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
01Body SlamNormalPhysical 85 100
10EarthquakeGroundPhysical 100 100
20SubstituteNormalStatus — —
26EndureNormalStatus — —
27Sleep TalkNormalStatus — —
31Iron TailSteelPhysical 100 75
32CrunchDarkPhysical 80 100
37TauntDarkStatus — 100
46Iron DefenseSteelStatus — —
51Dragon DanceDragonStatus — —
52Gyro BallSteelPhysical — 100
58Dark PulseDarkSpecial 80 100
62Dragon PulseDragonSpecial 85 100
67Earth PowerGroundSpecial 90 100
70Flash CannonSteelSpecial 80 100
74Iron HeadSteelPhysical 80 100
75Stone EdgeRockPhysical 100 80
76Stealth RockRockStatus — —
79Heavy SlamSteelPhysical — 100
87Drill RunGroundPhysical 80 95
94High HorsepowerGroundPhysical 95 95
97Psychic FangsPsychicPhysical 85 100
99Body PressFightingPhysical 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
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1BindNormalPhysical 15 85
1Fire FangFirePhysical 65 95
1HardenNormalStatus — —
1Ice FangIcePhysical 65 95
1Mud SportGroundStatus — —
1TackleNormalPhysical 40 100
1Thunder FangElectricPhysical 65 95
4CurseGhostStatus — —
7Rock ThrowRockPhysical 50 90
10Rock TombRockPhysical 60 95
13RageNormalPhysical 20 100
16Stealth RockRockStatus — —
19AutotomizeSteelStatus — —
20Gyro BallSteelPhysical — 100
22Smack DownRockPhysical 50 100
25Dragon BreathDragonSpecial 60 100
28SlamNormalPhysical 80 75
31ScreechNormalStatus — 85
34Rock SlideRockPhysical 75 90
37CrunchDarkPhysical 80 100
40Iron TailSteelPhysical 100 75
43DigGroundPhysical 80 100
46Stone EdgeRockPhysical 100 80
49Double-EdgeNormalPhysical 120 100
52SandstormRockStatus — —

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
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 — —
Wide GuardRockStatus — —

Move Tutor moves

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

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Aqua TailWaterPhysical 90 90
BindNormalPhysical 15 85
BlockNormalStatus — —
Dragon PulseDragonSpecial 85 100
Earth PowerGroundSpecial 90 100
Iron HeadSteelPhysical 80 100
Iron TailSteelPhysical 100 75
Magnet RiseElectricStatus — —
SnoreNormalSpecial 50 100
Stealth RockRockStatus — —
Stomping TantrumGroundPhysical 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 PolishRockStatus — — Level up
Sand TombGroundPhysical 35 85 Level up

Moves learnt by TM

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

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
05RoarNormalStatus — —
06ToxicPoisonStatus — 90
10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial 60 100
11Sunny DayFireStatus — —
12TauntDarkStatus — 100
15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial 150 90
17ProtectNormalStatus — —
21FrustrationNormalPhysical — 100
23Smack DownRockPhysical 50 100
26EarthquakeGroundPhysical 100 100
27ReturnNormalPhysical — 100
32Double TeamNormalStatus — —
37SandstormRockStatus — —
39Rock TombRockPhysical 60 95
41TormentDarkStatus — 100
42FacadeNormalPhysical 70 100
44RestPsychicStatus — —
45AttractNormalStatus — 100
48RoundNormalSpecial 60 100
59Brutal SwingDarkPhysical 60 100
64ExplosionNormalPhysical 250 100
66PaybackDarkPhysical 50 100
68Giga ImpactNormalPhysical 150 90
69Rock PolishRockStatus — —
71Stone EdgeRockPhysical 100 80
74Gyro BallSteelPhysical — 100
77Psych UpNormalStatus — —
78BulldozeGroundPhysical 60 100
80Rock SlideRockPhysical 75 90
82Dragon TailDragonPhysical 60 90
87SwaggerNormalStatus — 85
88Sleep TalkNormalStatus — —
90SubstituteNormalStatus — —
91Flash CannonSteelSpecial 80 100
96Nature PowerNormalStatus — —
97Dark PulseDarkSpecial 80 100
100ConfideNormalStatus — —

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
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
Rock SmashFightingPhysical 40 100 Generation 6 — TM
Secret PowerNormalPhysical 70 100 Generation 6 — TM
CutNormalPhysical 50 95 Generation 6 — HM
StrengthNormalPhysical 80 100 Generation 6 — HM

Steelix sprites

Type Generation 2 Generation 3 Generation 4 Generation 5 Generation 6 Generation 7 Generation 8
Normal Steelix sprite from Silver Steelix sprite from Ruby & Sapphire Steelix sprite from Diamond & Pearl Steelix sprite from Black & White Steelix sprite from X & Y — Steelix sprite from Sword & Shield
Shiny Steelix Shiny sprite from Silver Steelix Shiny sprite from Ruby & Sapphire Steelix Shiny sprite from Diamond & Pearl Steelix Shiny sprite from Black & White Steelix Shiny sprite from X & Y — —

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		 Evolve Onix
Let's Go Pikachu
Let's Go Eevee		 Not available in this game
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