Stat Ranges at Lv. 100
Min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature. Max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting nature.
- Generation
- II (Johto)
- Color
- Gray
- Shape
- Squiggle
- Habitat
- Cave
- Growth Rate
- Medium
- Capture Rate
- 25 (9.8%)
- Gender Ratio
- 50% Male / 50% Female
- Egg Groups
- Mineral
- Hatch Counter
- 25 cycles (~6,656 steps)
- Base Experience
- 179
- EV Yield
- 2 Def
- Height
- 9.2 m (30'02")
- Weight
- 400.0 kg (881.8 lbs)
Damage taken when attacked by each type. Accounts for Steel/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.
Strengthens moves with extra effects to 1.3× their power, but prevents their extra effects.
Generation VI
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.
Generation VIII
It 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.
Show older entries (Gen II, III, IV, V)
Generation II
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.
Generation III
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.
Generation IV
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.
Generation V
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.
Level Up
29 moves| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rollout | roc | P | 30 | 90% | 20 |
| 1 | Thunder Fang | ele | P | 65 | 95% | 15 |
| 1 | Ice Fang | ice | P | 65 | 95% | 15 |
| 1 | Fire Fang | fir | P | 65 | 95% | 15 |
| 6 | Tackle | nor | P | 40 | 100% | 35 |
| 10 | Bind | nor | P | 15 | 85% | 20 |
| 11 | BulldozeSTAB | gro | P | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| 14 | Rock Throw | roc | P | 50 | 90% | 15 |
| 17 | Rock Tomb | roc | P | 60 | 95% | 15 |
| 20 | Gyro BallSTAB | ste | P | — | 100% | 5 |
| 22 | Smack Down | roc | P | 50 | 100% | 15 |
| 23 | Harden | nor | N | — | — | 30 |
| 28 | Sand TombSTAB | gro | P | 35 | 85% | 15 |
| 30 | Rock Polish | roc | N | — | — | 20 |
| 30 | Autotomize | ste | N | — | — | 15 |
| 31 | Screech | nor | N | — | 85% | 40 |
| 34 | Rock Slide | roc | P | 75 | 90% | 10 |
| 34 | High HorsepowerSTAB | gro | P | 95 | 95% | 10 |
| 38 | Stealth Rock | roc | N | — | — | 20 |
| 41 | Slam | nor | P | 80 | 75% | 20 |
| 41 | Dragon Breath | dra | S | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| 44 | DigSTAB | gro | P | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| 46 | Curse | gho | N | — | — | 10 |
| 49 | Iron TailSTAB | ste | P | 100 | 75% | 15 |
| 52 | Sandstorm | roc | N | — | — | 10 |
| 54 | Crunch | dar | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| 57 | Double Edge | nor | P | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| 60 | Magnet Rise | ele | N | — | — | 10 |
| 62 | Stone Edge | roc | P | 100 | 80% | 5 |
TM / HM
64 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 |
| Crunch | dar | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Curse | gho | N | — | — | 10 |
| Cut | nor | P | 50 | 95% | 30 |
| Dark Pulse | dar | S | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| DigSTAB | gro | P | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Double Team | nor | N | — | — | 15 |
| Dragon Breath | dra | S | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| Dragon Dance | dra | N | — | — | 20 |
| Dragon Pulse | dra | S | 85 | 100% | 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 |
| Fire Fang | fir | P | 65 | 95% | 15 |
| Flash CannonSTAB | ste | S | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Giga Impact | nor | P | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| Gyro BallSTAB | ste | P | — | 100% | 5 |
| Heavy SlamSTAB | ste | P | — | 100% | 10 |
| High HorsepowerSTAB | gro | P | 95 | 95% | 10 |
| Hyper Beam | nor | S | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| Ice Fang | ice | P | 65 | 95% | 15 |
| Iron Defense | ste | N | — | — | 15 |
| Iron HeadSTAB | ste | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Iron TailSTAB | ste | P | 100 | 75% | 15 |
| Payback | dar | P | 50 | 100% | 10 |
| Protect | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Psych Up | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Psychic Fangs | psy | P | 85 | 100% | 10 |
| Rest | psy | N | — | — | 5 |
| Roar | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| Rock Blast | roc | P | 25 | 90% | 10 |
| Rock Climb | nor | P | 90 | 85% | 20 |
| Rock Polish | roc | N | — | — | 20 |
| Rock Slide | roc | P | 75 | 90% | 10 |
| Rock Smash | fig | P | 40 | 100% | 15 |
| Rock Tomb | roc | P | 60 | 95% | 15 |
| Rollout | roc | P | 30 | 90% | 20 |
| 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 Down | roc | P | 50 | 100% | 15 |
| Snore | nor | S | 50 | 100% | 15 |
| Stealth Rock | roc | N | — | — | 20 |
| Stomping TantrumSTAB | gro | P | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| Stone Edge | 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 |
| Thunder Fang | ele | P | 65 | 95% | 15 |
| Torment | dar | N | — | 100% | 15 |
Move Tutor
24 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bind | nor | P | 15 | 85% | 20 |
| Body Slam | nor | P | 85 | 100% | 15 |
| Dark Pulse | dar | S | 80 | 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 HeadSTAB | ste | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Iron TailSTAB | ste | P | 100 | 75% | 15 |
| Magnet Rise | ele | N | — | — | 10 |
| Meteor Beam | roc | S | 120 | 90% | 10 |
| Rock Slide | roc | P | 75 | 90% | 10 |
| Rollout | 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 |
| Steel BeamSTAB | ste | S | 140 | 95% | 5 |
| Steel RollerSTAB | ste | P | 130 | 100% | 5 |
| Stomping TantrumSTAB | gro | P | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| Substitute | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Swagger | nor | N | — | 85% | 15 |
Items that wild Steelix 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 Steelix
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 Steelix
Steelix is a Steel and Ground-type Pokemon 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 Pokemon.
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 & 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, Dark, Steel, Fairy-type attacks, and is completely immune to Electric and Poison-type moves. This gives Steelix 4 weaknesses, 9 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 & 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 above 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.
