Steelix - Generation 6 learnset
This page lists all the moves that Steelix can learn in Generation 6, which consists of these games:
- Pokémon X
- Pokémon Y
- Pokémon Omega Ruby
- Pokémon Alpha Sapphire
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 X & Y at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | 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 | 50 | 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 X & Y. Details and compatible parents can be found below.
Move | Type | Cat. | 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 | — | — |
Pre-evolution moves
These moves can only be learned in Pokémon X & Y 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 HM
Steelix is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon X & Y:
Moves learnt by TM
Steelix is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon X & Y:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | 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 | |
| 28 | Dig | Ground | 80 | 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 | |
| 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 | — | 90 | |
| 88 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
| 90 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
| 91 | Flash Cannon | Steel | 80 | 100 | |
| 94 | Rock Smash | Fighting | 40 | 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 X & Y.
Move | Type | Cat. | 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 |
Moves learnt by level up
Steelix learns the following moves in Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | 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 | 50 | 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 Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire. Details and compatible parents can be found below.
Move | Type | Cat. | 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 | — | — |
Move Tutor moves
Steelix can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire from move tutors (details):
Move | Type | Cat. | 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 | — | — |
Pre-evolution moves
These moves can only be learned in Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire 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 HM
Steelix is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire:
Moves learnt by TM
Steelix is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | 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 | |
| 28 | Dig | Ground | 80 | 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 | |
| 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 | — | 90 | |
| 88 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
| 90 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
| 91 | Flash Cannon | Steel | 80 | 100 | |
| 94 | Secret Power | Normal | 70 | 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 Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire.
Move | Type | Cat. | 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 |
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 either parent (from Gen 6+) 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 |
Flail
| Learnt by | Compatible parents |
|---|---|
| Level up | |
| Breeding |
Heavy Slam
Rock Blast
| Learnt by | Compatible parents |
|---|---|
| Level up | |
| Breeding |
Rock Climb
| Learnt by | Compatible parents |
|---|---|
| Level up | |
| Breeding |
Rollout
| Learnt by | Compatible parents |
|---|---|
| Level up | |
| Breeding | |
| Pre-evolution Level up |
Rototiller
Stealth Rock
| Learnt by | Compatible parents |
|---|---|
| Level up | |
| Breeding | |
| Move tutor |
Mega Steelix's egg groups: Mineral