It is thought its body transformed as a result of iron accumulating internally from swallowing soil.
- Height
- 9.2 m
- Weight
- 400 kg
- Generation
- 2
Defensive matchups
Based on typing; abilities and battle effects are not included.
Base Stats
Abilities
Training
| Catch Rate | 25 (9.8%) |
| Base Exp | 179 |
| Base Happiness | 70 |
| Growth Rate | Medium |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Mineral |
| Gender | 50.0% male, 50.0% female |
| Egg Cycles | 25 (6425 steps) |
Compare evolutions and forms
Compare Steelix with its evolution family and other forms of the same species. Parentheses show the difference from Steelix.
| Pokémon | HP | Attack | Defense | Sp. Atk | Sp. Def | Speed | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steelix | 75 | 85 | 200 | 55 | 65 | 30 | 510 |
| Onix | 35 (-40) | 45 (-40) | 160 (-40) | 30 (-25) | 45 (-20) | 70 (+40) | 385 (-125) |
| Steelix Mega | 75 (0) | 125 (+40) | 230 (+30) | 55 (0) | 95 (+30) | 30 (0) | 610 (+100) |
These are base stats, not in-battle values. Level, nature, IVs and EVs change the final stats. Forms are not available in every game; an alternate form is not necessarily an evolution.
Data: PokéAPI. Differences calculated from the records shown.
Evolution Chain
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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 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 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.
Its body has been compressed deep under the ground. As a result, it is even harder than diamond.
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’s said that if an ONIX lives for 100 years, its composition becomes diamondlike as it evolves into a STEELIX.
Moves Learned
Moves learned by TM/HM
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Press | fighting | Physical | 80 | 100% |
| Body Slam | normal | Physical | 85 | 100% |
| Breaking Swipe | dragon | Physical | 60 | 100% |
| Brutal Swing | dark | Physical | 60 | 100% |
| Dragon Dance | dragon | Status | — | — |
| Drill Run | ground | Physical | 80 | 95% |
| Earth Power | ground | Special | 90 | 100% |
| Heavy Slam | steel | Physical | — | 100% |
| Iron Defense | steel | Status | — | — |
| Iron Head | steel | Physical | 80 | 100% |
| Psychic Fangs | psychic | Physical | 85 | 100% |
| Rock Blast | rock | Physical | 25 | 90% |
| Round | normal | Special | 60 | 100% |
| Scary Face | normal | Status | — | 100% |
| Self Destruct | normal | Physical | 200 | 100% |
| Snore | normal | Special | 50 | 100% |
| Stomping Tantrum | ground | Physical | 75 | 100% |
Moves learned by Move Tutor
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meteor Beam | rock | Special | 120 | 90% |
| Scorching Sands | ground | Special | 70 | 100% |
| Steel Beam | steel | Special | 140 | 95% |
| Steel Roller | steel | Physical | 130 | 100% |
Sprites
Official Artwork
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iconsHeld Items
| Item | Rarity | Games |
|---|---|---|
| Metal Coat | 5% | ruby, sapphire, emerald, firered, leafgreen, diamond, pearl, platinum, heartgold, soulsilver, black, white, black-2, white-2, x, y, omega-ruby, alpha-sapphire, sun, moon, ultra-sun, ultra-moon |