Steelix.
BST 510 · steel / ground
Steelix is weak to Fire, Water, Fighting, Ground and resists Normal, Flying, Psychic, Bug, Rock, Dragon, Steel, Fairy and is immune to Electric, Poison.
Steelix base stats
BST 510 · ranges at level 100Steelix weaknesses and resistances
damage taken · Steel / Ground dual typingSteelix abilities
3 total · 1 hiddenSteelix evolution line
2 stages
Best Steelix moves
gen 8 learnset · sorted by base powerSteelix moves
gen 8 · 117 moves · 29 level-up · 64 TM/HM · 24 tutorSteelix Pokédex entries
6 generations · newest firstIt is said that if an Onix lives for over 100 years, its composition changes to become diamond-like.
It is thought its body transformed as a result of iron accumulating internally from swallowing soil.
This Pokémon evolved through use of a strange item. Its body is coated with steel powder and notably hard—not even diamond can leave so much as a scratch.
Tempered underground under high pressure and heat, its body is harder than any metal.
It chews its way through boulders with its sturdy jaws. Its eyes can see in the darkness underground.
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.
It is thought its body transformed as a result of iron accumulating internally from swallowing soil.
The iron it ingested with the soil it swallowed transformed its body and made it harder than diamonds.
Tempered underground under high pressure and heat, its body is harder than any metal.
It chews its way through boulders with its sturdy jaws. Its eyes can see in the darkness underground.
It is thought its body transformed as a result of iron accumulating internally from swallowing soil.
Its body has been compressed deep under the ground. As a result, it is even harder than a diamond.
It’s said that if an ONIX lives for 100 years, its composition becomes diamondlike as it evolves into a STEELIX.
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.
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.
It is said that if an ONIX lives for over 100 years, its composition changes to become diamond-like.
Its body has been compressed deep under the ground. As a result, it is even harder than diamond.
Its body has been compressed deep under the ground. As a result, it is even harder than a diamond.
It is said that if an ONIX lives for over 100 years, its composition changes to become diamond-like.
The many small metal particles that cover this POKéMON's body reflect bright light well.
Steelix species data
gen II species · breeding and trainingAbout Steelix
Steelix is a Steel and Ground-type Pokémon introduced in Generation 2 (Johto). It is said that if an Onix lives for over 100 years, its composition changes to become diamond-like. Steelix stands 9.2 m (30'02") tall and weighs 400.0 kg (881.8 lbs), making it a large Pokémon.
Steelix base stats
Steelix has a base stat total of 510, which is above average, giving it solid potential in battle. Its highest stat is Defense at 200 (exceptional), while its lowest is Speed at 30 (poor). Steelix functions as a physical wall. Steelix is slow with a base Speed of 30.
Steelix weaknesses and resistances
As a Steel and Ground-type, Steelix is weak to Fire, Water, Fighting, Ground-type moves, resists Normal, Flying, Psychic, Bug, Rock (¼x), Dragon, Steel, Fairy-type attacks, and is completely immune to Electric and Poison-type moves. This gives Steelix 4 weaknesses, 8 resistances, and 2 immunities.
Steelix abilities
Steelix's abilities include Sturdy, Rock Head, Sheer Force. 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 Sheer Force, which strengthens moves with extra effects to 1.3× their power, but prevents their extra effects.
Steelix moves and learnset
Steelix can learn 117 moves in Generation 8, including 29 by leveling up, 64 via TM/HM, and 24 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Steel Beam (Steel, 140 power), Steel Roller (Steel, 130 power), Iron Tail (Steel, 100 power), Earthquake (Ground, 100 power). For coverage, Steelix can learn Explosion (Normal), Self Destruct (Normal), Giga Impact (Normal).
Training Steelix
With a capture rate of 25 (9.8%), Steelix can be quite challenging to catch in the wild. Defeating Steelix yields 2 Defense EVs. It has a medium growth rate and requires approximately 6,656 steps to hatch from an Egg. Steelix belongs to the Mineral egg group. Steelix is part of a 2-stage evolution line (Onix → Steelix). Wild Steelix may be found holding Metal Coat.
Use the tools on the right to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Steelix. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Steelix, or use the team builder to see how Steelix fits into your squad.
