Stat Ranges at Lv. 100
Min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature. Max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting nature.
- Generation
- I (Kanto)
- Color
- Gray
- Shape
- Squiggle
- Habitat
- Cave
- Growth Rate
- Medium
- Capture Rate
- 45 (17.6%)
- Gender Ratio
- 50% Male / 50% Female
- Egg Groups
- Mineral
- Hatch Counter
- 25 cycles (~6,656 steps)
- Base Experience
- 77
- EV Yield
- 1 Def
- Height
- 8.8 m (28'10")
- Weight
- 210.0 kg (463.0 lbs)
Damage taken when attacked by each type. Accounts for Rock/Ground dual typing.
Prevents being KOed from full HP, leaving 1 HP instead. Protects against the one-hit KO moves regardless of HP.
Protects against recoil damage.
Raises Speed and lowers Defense by one stage each upon being hit by a physical move.
Generation VII
Burrows at high speed in search of food. The tunnels it leaves are used as homes by Diglett.
Generation VIII
As it digs through the ground, it absorbs many hard objects. This is what makes its body so solid.
It rapidly bores through the ground at 50 mph by squirming and twisting its massive, rugged body.
This chain of immense stones resembles a giant serpent. Tremors shake the earth above as it burrows deep beneath the ground, feeding on boulders as it goes.
Show older entries (Gen I, II, III, IV, V, VI)
Generation I
As it grows, the stone portions of its body harden to become similar to a diamond, but colored black.
Burrows at high speed in search of food. The tunnels it leaves are used as homes by DIGLETTs.
Generation II
It twists and squirms through the ground. The thunderous roar of its tunneling echoes a long way.
It rapidly bores through the ground at 50 mph by squirming and twisting its mas sive, rugged body.
As it digs through the ground, it absorbs many hard objects. This is what makes its body so solid.
Generation III
ONIX has a magnet in its brain. It acts as a compass so that this POKéMON does not lose direction while it is tunneling. As it grows older, its body becomes increasingly rounder and smoother.
There is a magnet in its brain that prevents an ONIX from losing direction while tunneling. As it grows older, its body becomes steadily rounder and smoother.
It usually lives underground. It searches for food while boring its way through the ground at 50 miles per hour.
As it grows, the stone portions of its body harden to become similar to black-colored diamonds.
Generation IV
When it travels underground, it causes rumbling and tremors. It can move at 50 mph.
It squirms through the ground using its long and rugged body. It always eats while burrowing.
It burrows through the ground at a speed of 50 mph while feeding on large boulders.
It twists and squirms through the ground. The thunderous roar of its tunneling echoes a long way.
It rapidly bores through the ground at 50 mph by squirming and twisting its massive, rugged body.
Generation V
It burrows through the ground at a speed of 50 mph while feeding on large boulders.
Opening its large mouth, it ingests massive amounts of soil and creates long tunnels.
Generation VI
Burrows at high speed in search of food. The tunnels it leaves are used as homes by Diglett.
It usually lives underground. It searches for food while boring its way through the ground at 50 miles per hour.
Onix has a magnet in its brain. It acts as a compass so that this Pokémon does not lose direction while it is tunneling. As it grows older, its body becomes increasingly rounder and smoother.
Level Up
24 moves| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RolloutSTAB | roc | P | 30 | 90% | 20 |
| 6 | Tackle | nor | P | 40 | 100% | 35 |
| 11 | BulldozeSTAB | gro | P | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| 15 | Bind | nor | P | 15 | 85% | 20 |
| 17 | Rock TombSTAB | roc | P | 60 | 95% | 15 |
| 19 | Rock ThrowSTAB | roc | P | 50 | 90% | 15 |
| 20 | Gyro Ball | ste | P | — | 100% | 5 |
| 22 | Smack DownSTAB | roc | P | 50 | 100% | 15 |
| 30 | Rock Polish | roc | N | — | — | 20 |
| 31 | Screech | nor | N | — | 85% | 40 |
| 34 | Rock SlideSTAB | roc | P | 75 | 90% | 10 |
| 34 | High HorsepowerSTAB | gro | P | 95 | 95% | 10 |
| 35 | EarthquakeSTAB | gro | P | 100 | 100% | 10 |
| 38 | Stealth Rock | roc | N | — | — | 20 |
| 41 | Slam | nor | P | 80 | 75% | 20 |
| 41 | Dragon Breath | dra | S | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| 43 | Harden | nor | N | — | — | 30 |
| 44 | DigSTAB | gro | P | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| 46 | Curse | gho | N | — | — | 10 |
| 49 | Iron Tail | ste | P | 100 | 75% | 15 |
| 52 | Sandstorm | roc | N | — | — | 10 |
| 54 | Sand TombSTAB | gro | P | 35 | 85% | 15 |
| 57 | Double Edge | nor | P | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| 62 | Stone EdgeSTAB | roc | P | 100 | 80% | 5 |
TM / HM
54 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attract | nor | N | — | 100% | 15 |
| Body Press | fig | P | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Body Slam | nor | P | 85 | 100% | 15 |
| Breaking Swipe | dra | P | 60 | 100% | 15 |
| Brutal Swing | dar | P | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| BulldozeSTAB | gro | P | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| Curse | gho | N | — | — | 10 |
| DigSTAB | gro | P | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Double Edge | nor | P | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| Double Team | nor | N | — | — | 15 |
| Dragon Dance | dra | N | — | — | 20 |
| Dragon Pulse | dra | S | 85 | 100% | 10 |
| Dragon Tail | dra | P | 60 | 90% | 10 |
| Drill RunSTAB | gro | P | 80 | 95% | 10 |
| Earth PowerSTAB | gro | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| EarthquakeSTAB | gro | P | 100 | 100% | 10 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Explosion | nor | P | 250 | 100% | 5 |
| Facade | nor | P | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| Flash Cannon | ste | S | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Gyro Ball | ste | P | — | 100% | 5 |
| Heavy Slam | ste | P | — | 100% | 10 |
| High HorsepowerSTAB | gro | P | 95 | 95% | 10 |
| Iron Head | ste | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Iron Tail | ste | P | 100 | 75% | 15 |
| Payback | dar | P | 50 | 100% | 10 |
| Protect | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Psych Up | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Rest | psy | N | — | — | 5 |
| Roar | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| Rock BlastSTAB | roc | P | 25 | 90% | 10 |
| Rock Climb | nor | P | 90 | 85% | 20 |
| Rock Polish | roc | N | — | — | 20 |
| Rock SlideSTAB | roc | P | 75 | 90% | 10 |
| Rock Smash | fig | P | 40 | 100% | 15 |
| Rock TombSTAB | roc | P | 60 | 95% | 15 |
| Round | nor | S | 60 | 100% | 15 |
| Sand TombSTAB | gro | P | 35 | 85% | 15 |
| Sandstorm | roc | N | — | — | 10 |
| Scary Face | nor | N | — | 100% | 10 |
| Screech | nor | N | — | 85% | 40 |
| Self Destruct | nor | P | 200 | 100% | 5 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Smack DownSTAB | roc | P | 50 | 100% | 15 |
| Snore | nor | S | 50 | 100% | 15 |
| Stealth Rock | roc | N | — | — | 20 |
| Stomping TantrumSTAB | gro | P | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| Stone EdgeSTAB | roc | P | 100 | 80% | 5 |
| Strength | nor | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Substitute | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Sunny Day | fir | N | — | — | 5 |
| Swagger | nor | N | — | 85% | 15 |
| Taunt | dar | N | — | 100% | 20 |
| Torment | dar | N | — | 100% | 15 |
Egg Moves
13 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Block | nor | N | — | — | 5 |
| Defense Curl | nor | N | — | — | 40 |
| Dragon Tail | dra | P | 60 | 90% | 10 |
| Explosion | nor | P | 250 | 100% | 5 |
| Flail | nor | P | — | 100% | 15 |
| Head SmashSTAB | roc | P | 150 | 80% | 5 |
| Heavy Slam | ste | P | — | 100% | 10 |
| Rock BlastSTAB | roc | P | 25 | 90% | 10 |
| Rock Climb | nor | P | 90 | 85% | 20 |
| Rock SlideSTAB | roc | P | 75 | 90% | 10 |
| RolloutSTAB | roc | P | 30 | 90% | 20 |
| Stealth Rock | roc | N | — | — | 20 |
| Wide Guard | roc | N | — | — | 10 |
Move Tutor
22 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bind | nor | P | 15 | 85% | 20 |
| Block | nor | N | — | — | 5 |
| Body Slam | nor | P | 85 | 100% | 15 |
| Double Edge | nor | P | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| Dragon Pulse | dra | S | 85 | 100% | 10 |
| Earth PowerSTAB | gro | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Explosion | nor | P | 250 | 100% | 5 |
| Iron Head | ste | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Iron Tail | ste | P | 100 | 75% | 15 |
| Meteor BeamSTAB | roc | S | 120 | 90% | 10 |
| Psych Up | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Rock SlideSTAB | roc | P | 75 | 90% | 10 |
| RolloutSTAB | roc | P | 30 | 90% | 20 |
| Scorching SandsSTAB | gro | S | 70 | 100% | 10 |
| Self Destruct | nor | P | 200 | 100% | 5 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Snore | nor | S | 50 | 100% | 15 |
| Stealth Rock | roc | N | — | — | 20 |
| Stomping TantrumSTAB | gro | P | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| Substitute | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Swagger | nor | N | — | 85% | 15 |
Items that wild Onix may be holding when encountered.
Best STAB Moves
Same-type attack bonus (1.5x power)
Best Coverage Moves
Off-type moves for hitting weaknesses
Tools for Onix
Damage Calculator
Calculate damage output and defensive matchups
Team Builder
Build teams around this Pokemon
EV Optimizer
Optimize EV spreads for competitive play
Coverage Solver
Find the best type coverage moves
Where To Catch
Find encounter locations across games
Stat Calculator
Calculate stats with IVs, EVs, and nature
About Onix
Onix is a Rock and Ground-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 1 (Kanto). As it digs through the ground, it absorbs many hard objects. This is what makes its body so solid. Onix stands 8.8 m (28'10") tall and weighs 210.0 kg (463.0 lbs), making it a large Pokemon.
Onix Base Stats
Onix has a base stat total of 385, which is low, indicating a pre-evolution or utility-focused Pokemon. Its highest stat is Defense at 160 (exceptional), while its lowest is Sp. Atk at 30 (poor). Onix is average speed with a base Speed of 70.
Onix Weaknesses & Resistances
As a Rock and Ground-type, Onix is weak to Water (4x), Grass (4x), Ice, Fighting, Ground, Steel-type moves, resists Normal, Fire, Poison (¼x), Flying, Rock-type attacks, and is completely immune to Electric-type moves. This gives Onix 6 weaknesses, 5 resistances, and 1 immunity.
Onix Abilities
Onix's abilities include Sturdy, Rock Head, Weak Armor. Sturdy prevents being KOed from full HP, leaving 1 HP instead. Protects against the one-hit KO moves regardless of HP.. Rock Head protects against recoil damage. Its Hidden Ability is Weak Armor, which raises Speed and lowers Defense by one stage each upon being hit by a physical move.
Onix Moves & Learnset
Onix can learn 113 moves in Generation 8, including 24 by leveling up, 54 via TM/HM, 13 through breeding, and 22 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Meteor Beam (Rock, 120 power), Earthquake (Ground, 100 power), Stone Edge (Rock, 100 power), High Horsepower (Ground, 95 power). For coverage, Onix can learn Explosion (Normal), Self Destruct (Normal), Double Edge (Normal).
Training Onix
With a capture rate of 45 (17.6%), Onix can be quite challenging to catch in the wild. Defeating Onix yields 1 Defense EV. It has a medium growth rate and requires approximately 6,656 steps to hatch from an Egg. Onix belongs to the Mineral egg group. Onix is part of a 2-stage evolution line (Onix → Steelix). Wild Onix may be found holding Hard Stone.
Use the tools above to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Onix. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Onix, or use the team builder to see how Onix fits into your squad.
