Steelix - Generation 4 learnset
This page lists all the moves that Steelix can learn in Generation 4, which consists of these games:
- Pokémon Diamond
- Pokémon Pearl
- Pokémon Platinum
- Pokémon HeartGold
- Pokémon SoulSilver
At the bottom we also list further details for egg moves: which compatible Pokémon can pass down the moves, and how those Pokémon learn said move.
Note: many moves have changed stats over the years. The power, accuracy and other information listed below is as it was in the respective games. Check a move's detail page for stats in the most recent games and when they changed.
Moves learnt by level up
Steelix learns the following moves in Pokémon Diamond & Pearl at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Bind | Normal | ![]() | 15 | 75 |
1 | Fire Fang | Fire | ![]() | 65 | 95 |
1 | Harden | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
1 | Ice Fang | Ice | ![]() | 65 | 95 |
1 | Mud Sport | Ground | ![]() | — | — |
1 | Tackle | Normal | ![]() | 35 | 95 |
1 | Thunder Fang | Electric | ![]() | 65 | 95 |
6 | Screech | Normal | ![]() | — | 85 |
9 | Rock Throw | Rock | ![]() | 50 | 90 |
14 | Rage | Normal | ![]() | 20 | 100 |
17 | Rock Tomb | Rock | ![]() | 50 | 80 |
22 | Sandstorm | Rock | ![]() | — | — |
25 | Slam | Normal | ![]() | 80 | 75 |
30 | Rock Polish | Rock | ![]() | — | — |
33 | DragonBreath | Dragon | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
38 | Iron Tail | Steel | ![]() | 100 | 75 |
41 | Crunch | Dark | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
46 | Double-Edge | Normal | ![]() | 120 | 100 |
49 | Stone Edge | Rock | ![]() | 100 | 80 |
Egg moves
Steelix learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Diamond & Pearl. Details and compatible parents can be found below.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
---|---|---|---|---|
Block | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
Defense Curl | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
Explosion | Normal | ![]() | 250 | 100 |
Flail | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
Rock Blast | Rock | ![]() | 25 | 80 |
Rock Slide | Rock | ![]() | 75 | 90 |
Rollout | Rock | ![]() | 30 | 90 |
Pre-evolution moves
These moves can only be learned in Pokémon Diamond & Pearl by a previous evolution of Steelix. Check the respective Pokédex for the exact details.
Moves learnt by HM
Steelix is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Diamond & Pearl:
HM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
01 | Cut | Normal | ![]() | 50 | 95 |
04 | Strength | Normal | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
06 | Rock Smash | Fighting | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
08 | Rock Climb | Normal | ![]() | 90 | 85 |
Moves learnt by TM
Steelix is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Diamond & Pearl:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
05 | Roar | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
06 | Toxic | Poison | ![]() | — | 85 |
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 | Iron Tail | Steel | ![]() | 100 | 75 |
26 | Earthquake | Ground | ![]() | 100 | 100 |
27 | Return | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
28 | Dig | Ground | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
32 | Double Team | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
37 | Sandstorm | Rock | ![]() | — | — |
39 | Rock Tomb | Rock | ![]() | 50 | 80 |
41 | Torment | Dark | ![]() | — | 100 |
42 | Facade | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
43 | Secret Power | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
44 | Rest | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
45 | Attract | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
58 | Endure | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
59 | Dragon Pulse | Dragon | ![]() | 90 | 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 |
76 | Stealth Rock | Rock | ![]() | — | — |
77 | Psych Up | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
78 | Captivate | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
79 | Dark Pulse | Dark | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
80 | Rock Slide | Rock | ![]() | 75 | 90 |
82 | Sleep Talk | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
83 | Natural Gift | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
87 | Swagger | Normal | ![]() | — | 90 |
90 | Substitute | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
91 | Flash Cannon | Steel | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
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 Diamond & Pearl.
Moves learnt by level up
Steelix learns the following moves in Pokémon Platinum at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Bind | Normal | ![]() | 15 | 75 |
1 | Fire Fang | Fire | ![]() | 65 | 95 |
1 | Harden | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
1 | Ice Fang | Ice | ![]() | 65 | 95 |
1 | Mud Sport | Ground | ![]() | — | — |
1 | Tackle | Normal | ![]() | 35 | 95 |
1 | Thunder Fang | Electric | ![]() | 65 | 95 |
6 | Screech | Normal | ![]() | — | 85 |
9 | Rock Throw | Rock | ![]() | 50 | 90 |
14 | Rage | Normal | ![]() | 20 | 100 |
17 | Rock Tomb | Rock | ![]() | 50 | 80 |
22 | Sandstorm | Rock | ![]() | — | — |
25 | Slam | Normal | ![]() | 80 | 75 |
30 | Rock Polish | Rock | ![]() | — | — |
33 | DragonBreath | Dragon | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
38 | Curse | ![]() | — | — | |
41 | Iron Tail | Steel | ![]() | 100 | 75 |
46 | Crunch | Dark | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
49 | Double-Edge | Normal | ![]() | 120 | 100 |
54 | Stone Edge | Rock | ![]() | 100 | 80 |
Egg moves
Steelix learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Platinum. Details and compatible parents can be found below.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
---|---|---|---|---|
Block | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
Defense Curl | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
Explosion | Normal | ![]() | 250 | 100 |
Flail | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
Rock Blast | Rock | ![]() | 25 | 80 |
Rock Slide | Rock | ![]() | 75 | 90 |
Rollout | Rock | ![]() | 30 | 90 |
Move Tutor moves
Steelix can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Platinum from move tutors (details):
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
---|---|---|---|---|
AncientPower | Rock | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
Aqua Tail | Water | ![]() | 90 | 90 |
Earth Power | Ground | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
Iron Head | Steel | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
Magnet Rise | Electric | ![]() | — | — |
Mud-Slap | Ground | ![]() | 20 | 100 |
Rollout | Rock | ![]() | 30 | 90 |
Snore | Normal | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
Twister | Dragon | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
Pre-evolution moves
These moves can only be learned in Pokémon Platinum by a previous evolution of Steelix. Check the respective Pokédex for the exact details.
Moves learnt by HM
Steelix is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Platinum:
HM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
01 | Cut | Normal | ![]() | 50 | 95 |
04 | Strength | Normal | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
06 | Rock Smash | Fighting | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
08 | Rock Climb | Normal | ![]() | 90 | 85 |
Moves learnt by TM
Steelix is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Platinum:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
05 | Roar | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
06 | Toxic | Poison | ![]() | — | 85 |
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 | Iron Tail | Steel | ![]() | 100 | 75 |
26 | Earthquake | Ground | ![]() | 100 | 100 |
27 | Return | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
28 | Dig | Ground | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
32 | Double Team | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
37 | Sandstorm | Rock | ![]() | — | — |
39 | Rock Tomb | Rock | ![]() | 50 | 80 |
41 | Torment | Dark | ![]() | — | 100 |
42 | Facade | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
43 | Secret Power | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
44 | Rest | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
45 | Attract | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
58 | Endure | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
59 | Dragon Pulse | Dragon | ![]() | 90 | 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 |
76 | Stealth Rock | Rock | ![]() | — | — |
77 | Psych Up | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
78 | Captivate | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
79 | Dark Pulse | Dark | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
80 | Rock Slide | Rock | ![]() | 75 | 90 |
82 | Sleep Talk | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
83 | Natural Gift | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
87 | Swagger | Normal | ![]() | — | 90 |
90 | Substitute | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
91 | Flash Cannon | Steel | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
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 Platinum.
Moves learnt by level up
Steelix learns the following moves in Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Bind | Normal | ![]() | 15 | 75 |
1 | Fire Fang | Fire | ![]() | 65 | 95 |
1 | Harden | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
1 | Ice Fang | Ice | ![]() | 65 | 95 |
1 | Mud Sport | Ground | ![]() | — | — |
1 | Tackle | Normal | ![]() | 35 | 95 |
1 | Thunder Fang | Electric | ![]() | 65 | 95 |
6 | Screech | Normal | ![]() | — | 85 |
9 | Rock Throw | Rock | ![]() | 50 | 90 |
14 | Rage | Normal | ![]() | 20 | 100 |
17 | Rock Tomb | Rock | ![]() | 50 | 80 |
22 | Sandstorm | Rock | ![]() | — | — |
25 | Slam | Normal | ![]() | 80 | 75 |
30 | Rock Polish | Rock | ![]() | — | — |
33 | DragonBreath | Dragon | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
38 | Curse | ![]() | — | — | |
41 | Iron Tail | Steel | ![]() | 100 | 75 |
46 | Crunch | Dark | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
49 | Double-Edge | Normal | ![]() | 120 | 100 |
54 | Stone Edge | Rock | ![]() | 100 | 80 |
Egg moves
Steelix learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver. Details and compatible parents can be found below.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
---|---|---|---|---|
Block | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
Defense Curl | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
Explosion | Normal | ![]() | 250 | 100 |
Flail | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
Rock Blast | Rock | ![]() | 25 | 80 |
Rock Slide | Rock | ![]() | 75 | 90 |
Rollout | Rock | ![]() | 30 | 90 |
Move Tutor moves
Steelix can be taught these attacks in Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver from move tutors (details):
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
---|---|---|---|---|
AncientPower | Rock | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
Aqua Tail | Water | ![]() | 90 | 90 |
Block | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
Earth Power | Ground | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
Headbutt | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
Iron Head | Steel | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
Magnet Rise | Electric | ![]() | — | — |
Mud-Slap | Ground | ![]() | 20 | 100 |
Rollout | Rock | ![]() | 30 | 90 |
Snore | Normal | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
Twister | Dragon | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
Pre-evolution moves
These moves can only be learned in Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver by a previous evolution of Steelix. Check the respective Pokédex for the exact details.
Moves learnt by HM
Steelix is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver:
HM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
01 | Cut | Normal | ![]() | 50 | 95 |
04 | Strength | Normal | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
06 | Rock Smash | Fighting | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
08 | Rock Climb | Normal | ![]() | 90 | 85 |
Moves learnt by TM
Steelix is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
05 | Roar | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
06 | Toxic | Poison | ![]() | — | 85 |
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 | Iron Tail | Steel | ![]() | 100 | 75 |
26 | Earthquake | Ground | ![]() | 100 | 100 |
27 | Return | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
28 | Dig | Ground | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
32 | Double Team | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
37 | Sandstorm | Rock | ![]() | — | — |
39 | Rock Tomb | Rock | ![]() | 50 | 80 |
41 | Torment | Dark | ![]() | — | 100 |
42 | Facade | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
43 | Secret Power | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
44 | Rest | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
45 | Attract | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
58 | Endure | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
59 | Dragon Pulse | Dragon | ![]() | 90 | 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 |
76 | Stealth Rock | Rock | ![]() | — | — |
77 | Psych Up | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
78 | Captivate | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
79 | Dark Pulse | Dark | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
80 | Rock Slide | Rock | ![]() | 75 | 90 |
82 | Sleep Talk | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
83 | Natural Gift | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
87 | Swagger | Normal | ![]() | — | 90 |
90 | Substitute | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
91 | Flash Cannon | Steel | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
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 HeartGold & SoulSilver.
Steelix egg move parents
Steelix's egg groups: Mineral
The egg moves for Steelix are listed below, alongside compatible parent Pokémon it can breed with.
You will need to breed a female Steelix with a compatible male Pokémon, with the male (for Gen 2-5) knowing the egg move in question. Alternatively, if you already have a Steelix with the egg move it can breed with Ditto.
Block
Learnt by | Compatible parents |
---|---|
Level up | |
Breeding | |
Move tutor |
Defense Curl
Learnt by | Compatible parents |
---|---|
Level up | |
Breeding | |
Generation 3 Move tutor |
Explosion
Learnt by | Compatible parents |
---|---|
Level up | |
TM | |
Breeding |
Flail
Rock Blast
Rock Slide
Learnt by | Compatible parents |
---|---|
Level up | |
TM | |
Breeding |
Rollout
Mega Steelix's egg groups: Mineral