Steelix
Steelix is a Steel/Ground type Pokémon introduced in Generation 2. It is known as the Iron Snake Pokémon
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Steelix has a Mega Evolution, available from Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire onwards.
Pokédex data
National № | 208 |
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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 |
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Catch rate | 25 (3.3% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Base Friendship | 70 (normal) |
Base Exp. | 179 |
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 | 75 | 260 | 354 | |
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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.
Pokédex data
National № | 208 |
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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 |
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Catch rate | 25 (3.3% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Base Friendship | 70 (normal) |
Base Exp. | 214 |
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 | 75 | 260 | 354 | |
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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.
Evolution chart
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. |
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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
Moves learnt by level up
Steelix 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 | 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 | 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
Steelix 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 | |
Steel Roller | Steel | 130 | 100 |
Moves learnt by TM
Steelix is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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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 | 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 | |
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 | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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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 | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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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 | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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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 |
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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 | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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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 | Cat. | Power | Acc. | Method |
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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 |
Steelix sprites
Type | Generation 2 | Generation 3 | Generation 4 | Generation 5 | Generation 6 | Generation 7 | Generation 8 |
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Normal |
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Where to find Steelix
Gold Silver Crystal |
Evolve Onix |
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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
- What is a good moveset for Steelix?
- When Pokemon Evolve, Does their Hidden Power Type Change?
- Is Scizor better than Steelix?
- Rock polish or trick room steelix?
- How can Steelix learn curse?
- Does Explosion get priority?
- Steelix is immune to Life Orb?
- Question about stab boosts
- Is it possible to get an Onix with Aqua Tail in X/Y?
View more questions on PokéBase »
Other languages
English, Spanish, Italian | Steelix |
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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