Steelix - Generation 7 learnset

This page lists all the moves that Steelix can learn in Generation 7, which consists of these games:

  • Pokémon Sun
  • Pokémon Moon
  • Pokémon Ultra Sun
  • Pokémon Ultra Moon
  • Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu
  • Pokémon Let's Go Eevee

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 Sun & 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 Sun & Moon. Details and compatible parents can be found below.

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

Pre-evolution moves

These moves can only be learned in Pokémon Sun & 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 Sun & Moon:

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 Sun & 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

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 below.

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:

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

Moves learnt by level up

Steelix does not learn any level up moves in Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu & Let's Go Eevee.

Moves learnt by TM

Steelix cannot be taught any TM moves in Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu & Let's Go Eevee.

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

Defense Curl

Learnt by Compatible parents
Level up
Breeding
Generation 3
Move tutor

Flail

Heavy Slam

Learnt by Compatible parents
Level up
Breeding

Rock Blast

Rock Climb

Rollout

Rototiller

Learnt by Compatible parents
Breeding

Stealth Rock

Wide Guard

Mega Steelix's egg groups: Mineral

Mega Steelix does not have any egg moves.