Steelix

Steelix is a Steel/Ground type Pokémon introduced in Generation 2.

Steelix has a Mega Evolution, available in Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire and Pokémon Go.

Steelix artwork by Ken Sugimori

Additional artwork

Pokédex data

National № 0208
Type Steel Ground
Species Iron Snake Pokémon
Height 9.2 m (30′02″)
Weight 400.0 kg (881.8 lbs)
Abilities 1. Rock Head
2. Sturdy
Sheer Force (hidden ability)
Local № 0063 (Gold/Silver/Crystal)
0035 (Diamond/Pearl)
0035 (Platinum)
0063 (HeartGold/SoulSilver)
0072 (Black 2/White 2)
0054 (X/Y — Coastal Kalos)
0179 (Sword/Shield)
0035 (Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl)
0119 (Legends: Arceus)

Training

EV yield 2 Defense
Catch rate 25 (3.3% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship 50 (normal)
Base Exp. 179
Growth Rate Medium Fast

Breeding

Egg Groups Mineral
Gender 50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles 25 (6,169–6,425 steps)

Base stats

HP 75
260 354
Attack 85
157 295
Defense 200
364 548
Sp. Atk 55
103 229
Sp. Def 65
121 251
Speed 30
58 174
Total 510 Min Max

The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Steelix.

Mega Steelix artwork by Ken Sugimori

Additional artwork

Pokédex data

National № 0208
Type Steel Ground
Species Iron Snake Pokémon
Height 10.5 m (34′05″)
Weight 740.0 kg (1631.4 lbs)
Abilities 1. Sand Force
Local № 0063 (Gold/Silver/Crystal)
0035 (Diamond/Pearl)
0035 (Platinum)
0063 (HeartGold/SoulSilver)
0072 (Black 2/White 2)
0054 (X/Y — Coastal Kalos)
0179 (Sword/Shield)
0035 (Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl)
0119 (Legends: Arceus)

Training

EV yield 2 Defense
Catch rate 25 (3.3% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship 50 (normal)
Base Exp. 214
Growth Rate Medium Fast

Breeding

Egg Groups Mineral
Gender 50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles 25 (6,169–6,425 steps)

Base stats

HP 75
260 354
Attack 125
229 383
Defense 230
418 614
Sp. Atk 55
103 229
Sp. Def 95
175 317
Speed 30
58 174
Total 610 Min Max

The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Steelix.

Evolution chart

Onix#0095
Onix
Rock · Ground
(trade holding Metal Coat)

Steelix changes

Pokédex entries

Gold Its body has been compressed deep under the ground. As a result, it is even harder than a diamond.
Silver It is said that if an ONIX lives for over 100 years, its composition changes to become diamond-like.
Crystal The many small metal particles that cover this POKéMON’s body reflect bright light well.
Ruby
Sapphire
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.
FireRed It is said that if an ONIX lives for over 100 years, its composition changes to become diamond-like.
LeafGreen Its body has been compressed deep under the ground. As a result, it is even harder than diamond.
Emerald 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.
Diamond Tempered underground under high pressure and heat, its body is harder than any metal.
Pearl It chews its way through boulders with its sturdy jaws. Its eyes can see in the darkness underground.
Platinum It is thought its body transformed as a result of iron accumulating internally from swallowing soil.
HeartGold Its body has been compressed deep under the ground. As a result, it is even harder than a diamond.
SoulSilver It’s said that if an ONIX lives for 100 years, its composition becomes diamondlike as it evolves into a STEELIX.
Black
White
It is thought its body transformed as a result of iron accumulating internally from swallowing soil.
Black 2
White 2
The iron it ingested with the soil it swallowed transformed its body and made it harder than diamonds.
X Tempered underground under high pressure and heat, its body is harder than any metal.
Y It chews its way through boulders with its sturdy jaws. Its eyes can see in the darkness underground.
Omega Ruby
Alpha Sapphire
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.
Sword It is said that if an Onix lives for over 100 years, its composition changes to become diamond-like.
Shield It is thought its body transformed as a result of iron accumulating internally from swallowing soil.
Brilliant Diamond Tempered underground under high pressure and heat, its body is harder than any metal.
Shining Pearl It chews its way through boulders with its sturdy jaws. Its eyes can see in the darkness underground.
Legends: Arceus 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.

Moves learned by Steelix

Moves learnt by level up

Steelix learns the following moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1BindNormalPhysical 15 85
1CrunchDarkPhysical 80 100
1Fire FangFirePhysical 65 95
1HardenNormalStatus
1Ice FangIcePhysical 65 95
1Rock PolishRockStatus
1Rock ThrowRockPhysical 50 90
1TackleNormalPhysical 40 100
1Thunder FangElectricPhysical 65 95
4Smack DownRockPhysical 50 100
8AutotomizeSteelStatus
12Dragon BreathDragonSpecial 60 100
16CurseGhostStatus
20Rock SlideRockPhysical 75 90
24ScreechNormalStatus 85
28Sand TombGroundPhysical 35 85
32Stealth RockRockStatus
36SlamNormalPhysical 80 75
40SandstormRockStatus
44DigGroundPhysical 80 100
48Iron TailSteelPhysical 100 75
52Stone EdgeRockPhysical 100 80
56Double-EdgeNormalPhysical 120 100
60Magnet RiseElectricStatus

Egg moves

Steelix learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Steelix gen 8 learnset page.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
BlockNormalStatus
Defense CurlNormalStatus
Dragon TailDragonPhysical 60 90
FlailNormalPhysical 100
Head SmashRockPhysical 150 80
Heavy SlamSteelPhysical 100
Rock BlastRockPhysical 25 90
RolloutRockPhysical 30 90
Wide GuardRockStatus

Moves learnt by TM

Steelix is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
05RoarNormalStatus
11Sunny DayFireStatus
12TauntDarkStatus 100
15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial 150 90
17ProtectNormalStatus
23Iron TailSteelPhysical 100 75
26EarthquakeGroundPhysical 100 100
28DigGroundPhysical 80 100
32Double TeamNormalStatus
37SandstormRockStatus
39Rock TombRockPhysical 60 95
41TormentDarkStatus 100
42FacadeNormalPhysical 70 100
44RestPsychicStatus
45AttractNormalStatus 100
58EndureNormalStatus
59Dragon PulseDragonSpecial 85 100
64ExplosionNormalPhysical 250 100
66PaybackDarkPhysical 50 100
68Giga ImpactNormalPhysical 150 90
69Rock PolishRockStatus
71Stone EdgeRockPhysical 100 80
74Gyro BallSteelPhysical 100
76Stealth RockRockStatus
77Psych UpNormalStatus
79Dark PulseDarkSpecial 80 100
80Rock SlideRockPhysical 75 90
82Sleep TalkNormalStatus
83BulldozeGroundPhysical 60 100
87SwaggerNormalStatus 85
90SubstituteNormalStatus
91Flash CannonSteelSpecial 80 100
93CutNormalPhysical 50 95
96StrengthNormalPhysical 80 100
98Rock SmashFightingPhysical 40 100
100Rock ClimbNormalPhysical 90 85

Moves learnt by level up

Steelix learns the following moves in Pokémon Legends: Arceus at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1RolloutRockPhysical 30 90
6TackleNormalPhysical 40 100
11BulldozeGroundPhysical 60 100
18Rock SlideRockPhysical 75 90
25Stealth RockRockStatus
34High HorsepowerGroundPhysical 95 95
43Iron TailSteelPhysical 100 75

Move Tutor moves

Steelix can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Legends: Arceus from move tutors:

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Aqua TailWaterPhysical 90 90
BulldozeGroundPhysical 60 100
Dark PulseDarkSpecial 80 100
Earth PowerGroundSpecial 90 100
Fire FangFirePhysical 65 95
Flash CannonSteelSpecial 80 100
Giga ImpactNormalPhysical 150 90
High HorsepowerGroundPhysical 95 95
Hyper BeamNormalSpecial 150 90
Ice BallIcePhysical 30 90
Ice FangIcePhysical 65 95
Iron HeadSteelPhysical 80 100
Iron TailSteelPhysical 100 75
Power ShiftNormalStatus
RestPsychicStatus
Rock SlideRockPhysical 75 90
Rock SmashFightingPhysical 40 100
Stealth RockRockStatus
Steel BeamSteelSpecial 140 95
Stone EdgeRockPhysical 100 80
Thunder FangElectricPhysical 65 95

Steelix sprites

Type Generation 2 Generation 3 Generation 4 Generation 5 Generation 6 Generation 7 Generation 8 Generation 9
Normal Steelix sprite from Silver Steelix sprite from Ruby & Sapphire Steelix sprite from Diamond & Pearl Steelix sprite from Black & White Steelix sprite from X & Y Steelix sprite from Sword & Shield
Shiny Steelix Shiny sprite from Silver Steelix Shiny sprite from Ruby & Sapphire Steelix Shiny sprite from Diamond & Pearl Steelix Shiny sprite from Black & White Steelix Shiny sprite from X & Y

Where to find Steelix

Gold
Silver
Crystal
Evolve Onix
Ruby
Sapphire
Trade/migrate from another game
FireRed
LeafGreen
Evolve Onix
Emerald Trade/migrate from another game
Diamond
Pearl
Iron Island, Snowpoint Temple, Victory Road
Platinum Iron Island, Victory Road
HeartGold
SoulSilver
Cliff Cave, Mt. Silver, Olivine City
Black
White
Evolve Onix
Black 2
White 2
Twist Mountain, Clay Tunnel, Underground Ruins
X
Y
Cyllage City
Omega Ruby
Alpha Sapphire
Evolve Onix
Sun
Moon
Trade/migrate from another game
Ultra Sun
Ultra Moon
Evolve Onix
Let's Go Pikachu
Let's Go Eevee
Not available in this game
Sword
Shield
Evolve Onix
Brilliant Diamond
Shining Pearl
Iron Island, Snowpoint Temple, Victory Road
Legends: Arceus Celestica Trail
Scarlet
Violet
Location data not yet available

Answers to Steelix questions

Other languages

English Steelix
Japanese ハガネール (Haganeil)
German Stahlos
French Steelix
Italian Steelix
Spanish Steelix
Korean 강철톤 (gangcheolton)
Chinese (Simplified) 大钢蛇
Chinese (Traditional) 大鋼蛇

 

English Iron Snake Pokémon
Japanese てつへびポケモン
German Stahlboa-Pokémon
French Pokémon Serpenfer
Italian Pokémon Ferroserpe
Spanish Pokémon Serpiente Férrea
Korean 철뱀포켓몬
Chinese (Simplified) 铁蛇宝可梦
Chinese (Traditional) 鐵蛇寶可夢

Name origin

steel
a metal alloy
onyx
a type of rock; Onix is Steelix’s prevolution