The Essentials on Steelix
- Weaknesses
- ×2 Fire, Water, Fighting, Ground Table
- Resistances
- ×¼ Rock · ×½ Normal, Flying, Psychic, Bug, Dragon, Steel, Fairy · immune: Electric, Poison
- Evolution
- Onix → Steelix
- Shiny
Alternate, rare colors: in the main games since X and Y, an encounter has a 1 in 4,096 chance of being Shiny, excluding hunting bonuses. Available as a Shiny in Pokémon GO. View- Special Forms
- Mega Steelix (Steelixite) Details
- Stats
- Total 510 · top stat: Defense (200) Detail
- In Current Games
- Pokémon Legends: Z-A: No. 198 in the Lumiose Pokédex, 3 Wild Zone
- Pokémon Champions: playable, with Mega Steelix
- Pokémon GO: available, Shiny, Shadow
- Other Names
- Steelix in French · ハガネール, Haganeil in Japanese · Stahlos in German All Languages
Overview
Steelix is a Steel and Ground-type Pokémon, No. 208 in the National Pokédex. Original generation: Generation 2. Category: Iron Snake Pokémon. Height: 9.2 m, weight: 400 kg.
Steelix evolves from Onix and does not evolve further.
Abilities: Rock Head and Sturdy. Hidden Ability: Sheer Force. Steelix is weak to Fire, Water, Fighting and Ground-type moves (×2 damage). Steelix takes no damage from Electric and Poison-type moves.
Generation
Generation 2
Gold / Silver
National No.
#208
National Pokédex
Category
Iron Snake Pokémon
Status
Standard
Base Stats
The total determines a Pokémon's overall power.
HP
75
255
Attack
85
255
Defense
200
255
Special Attack
55
255
Special Defense
65
255
Speed
30
255
Total
510
Min HP (Lv. 100)
260
0 IV, 0 EV, neutral nature
Max HP (Lv. 100)
354
31 IV, 252 EV, beneficial nature
Gen Changes
Stable
Unchanged recently
Type Effectiveness
Multipliers received depending on the type of the opposing move (Steel / Ground). See the type chart
Weak (×2) — 4 types
Fire
×2
Water
×2
Fighting
×2
Ground
×2
Normal (×1) — 4 types
Grass
×1
Ice
×1
Ghost
×1
Dark
×1
Resistant (×0.5) — 7 types
Normal
×½
Flying
×½
Psychic
×½
Bug
×½
Dragon
×½
Steel
×½
Fairy
×½
Resistant (×0.25) — 1 type
Rock
×¼
Immune (×0) — 2 types
Electric
×0
Poison
×0
Abilities
Ability 1
Protects the Pokémon from recoil damage.
Ability 2
The Pokémon cannot be knocked out by a single hit as long as its HP is full. One-hit KO moves will also fail to knock it out.
Removes any additional effects from the Pokémon's moves, but increases the moves' power.
Steelix Evolution
Steelix Forms and Shiny
Standard Form
Steel · Ground
Mega Steelix
Steel · Ground
Mega Evolution
Shiny Availability
Shiny form available
Base rate (Gen VI+): 1/4096.
With Shiny Charm: 1/1365.
Masuda Method: 1/683.
Steelix Moves
Moves this Pokémon can learn, by method.
Lv.
Move
Type · Cat.
Accuracy
Pow.
PP
1
Harden
Normal
Stat
—
—
30
1
Tackle
Normal
Phys.
100%
40
35
1
Thunder Fang
Electric
Phys.
95%
65
15
1
Fire Fang
Fire
Phys.
95%
65
15
1
Ice Fang
Ice
Phys.
95%
65
15
1
Bind
Normal
Phys.
85%
15
20
1
Rock Throw
Rock
Phys.
90%
50
15
1
Mud Sport
Ground
Stat
—
—
15
1
Crunch
Dark
Phys.
100%
80
15
1
Rock Polish
Rock
Stat
—
—
20
1
Rollout
Rock
Phys.
90%
30
20
4
Smack Down
Rock
Phys.
100%
50
15
8
Autotomize
Steel
Stat
—
—
15
10
Rock Tomb
Rock
Phys.
95%
60
15
11
Bulldoze
Ground
Phys.
100%
60
20
12
Dragon Breath
Dragon
Spec.
100%
60
20
13
Rage
Normal
Phys.
100%
20
20
16
Curse
Ghost
Stat
—
—
10
20
Rock Slide
Rock
Phys.
90%
75
10
20
Gyro Ball
Steel
Phys.
100%
—
5
24
Screech
Normal
Stat
85%
—
40
28
Sand Tomb
Ground
Phys.
85%
35
15
32
Stealth Rock
Rock
Stat
—
—
20
34
High Horsepower
Ground
Phys.
95%
95
10
36
Slam
Normal
Phys.
75%
80
20
40
Sandstorm
Rock
Stat
—
—
10
44
Dig
Ground
Phys.
100%
80
10
48
Iron Tail
Steel
Phys.
75%
100
15
52
Stone Edge
Rock
Phys.
80%
100
5
56
Double-Edge
Normal
Phys.
100%
120
15
60
Magnet Rise
Electric
Stat
—
—
10
Advanced Breeding
Egg Groups
Mineral
Gender
♂ 50.0 / ♀ 50.0%
Ditto Compatibility
✓ Yes
Pokérus
Susceptible
EV ×2 if infected
Max Characteristic
Defense
Highest base stat
Hyper Training & Mints
Available from level 50. Cost: 1 Gold Bottle Cap per IV set to 31 or 3 Silver Bottle Caps per IV. Mints let you change the effect of a Nature without changing the base Nature.
Where to Find Steelix
Available in 10 games, 101 recorded encounters. Click a game to see the details.
Natively obtainable:
Diamond
HeartGold
Pearl
Platinum
SoulSilver
Black 2
White 2
Pokémon Legends: Arceus
Shield
Sword
Generation IV
Diamond 25 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(25)
Iron Island
Lv. 33 5%
Iron Island
Lv. 33 5%
Iron Island
Lv. 34 5%
Iron Island
Lv. 34 5%
Victory Road 1F
Lv. 46 10%
Victory Road B1F
Lv. 46 10%
Victory Road 2F
Lv. 47 10%
Victory Road
Lv. 52 10%
Snowpoint Temple 1F
Lv. 52 5%
Victory Road
Lv. 52 10%
Victory Road
Lv. 52 10%
Snowpoint Temple B1F
Lv. 53 10%
Snowpoint Temple B2F
Lv. 53 10%
Snowpoint Temple B3F
Lv. 53 10%
Snowpoint Temple B5F
Lv. 54 1%
Snowpoint Temple B1F
Lv. 54 5%
Snowpoint Temple B2F
Lv. 54 5%
Snowpoint Temple B3F
Lv. 54 5%
Snowpoint Temple B4F
Lv. 54 1%
Snowpoint Temple B4F
Lv. 54 4%
Snowpoint Temple B5F
Lv. 54 4%
Snowpoint Temple B4F
Lv. 55 10%
Snowpoint Temple B5F
Lv. 55 10%
Snowpoint Temple B4F
Lv. 56 5%
Snowpoint Temple B5F
Lv. 56 5%
HeartGold 3 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(3)
Route 47
Lv. 23 1%
Route 47
Lv. 23 1%
Mt. Silver 2F
Lv. 48 20%
Pearl 25 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(25)
Iron Island
Lv. 33 5%
Iron Island
Lv. 33 5%
Iron Island
Lv. 34 5%
Iron Island
Lv. 34 5%
Victory Road 1F
Lv. 46 10%
Victory Road B1F
Lv. 46 10%
Victory Road 2F
Lv. 47 10%
Victory Road
Lv. 52 10%
Victory Road
Lv. 52 10%
Victory Road
Lv. 52 10%
Snowpoint Temple 1F
Lv. 52 5%
Snowpoint Temple B1F
Lv. 53 10%
Snowpoint Temple B2F
Lv. 53 10%
Snowpoint Temple B3F
Lv. 53 10%
Snowpoint Temple B4F
Lv. 54 4%
Snowpoint Temple B5F
Lv. 54 4%
Snowpoint Temple B5F
Lv. 54 1%
Snowpoint Temple B1F
Lv. 54 5%
Snowpoint Temple B2F
Lv. 54 5%
Snowpoint Temple B3F
Lv. 54 5%
Snowpoint Temple B4F
Lv. 54 1%
Snowpoint Temple B4F
Lv. 55 10%
Snowpoint Temple B5F
Lv. 55 10%
Snowpoint Temple B4F
Lv. 56 5%
Snowpoint Temple B5F
Lv. 56 5%
Platinum 18 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(18)
Iron Island
Lv. 32 20%
Swarm active
Iron Island
Lv. 33 5%
Iron Island
Lv. 33 5%
Iron Island
Lv. 33 5%
Iron Island
Lv. 35 5%
Iron Island
Lv. 35 5%
Iron Island
Lv. 35 5%
Victory Road 1F
Lv. 42 4%
Victory Road 2F
Lv. 42 20%
Victory Road 1F
Lv. 42 1%
Victory Road 2F
Lv. 42 10%
Victory Road 2F
Lv. 44 10%
Victory Road B1F
Lv. 44 1%
Victory Road B1F
Lv. 44 4%
Victory Road
Lv. 50 1%
Victory Road
Lv. 50 1%
Victory Road
Lv. 50 4%
Victory Road
Lv. 50 4%
SoulSilver 3 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(3)
Route 47
Lv. 23 1%
Route 47
Lv. 23 1%
Mt. Silver 2F
Lv. 48 20%
Generation V
Black 2 12 encounters
Available
▼
Cave spots
(12)
Glacier Room
Lv. 57 4%
Iron Room
Lv. 57 4%
Twist Mountain
Lv. 57 4%
Clay Tunnel
Lv. 57 4%
Underground Ruins
Lv. 57 4%
Rocky Mountain Room
Lv. 57 4%
Glacier Room
Lv. 57 1%
Iron Room
Lv. 57 1%
Twist Mountain
Lv. 57 1%
Clay Tunnel
Lv. 57 1%
Underground Ruins
Lv. 57 1%
Rocky Mountain Room
Lv. 57 1%
White 2 12 encounters
Available
▼
Cave spots
(12)
Glacier Room
Lv. 57 4%
Iron Room
Lv. 57 4%
Twist Mountain
Lv. 57 4%
Clay Tunnel
Lv. 57 4%
Underground Ruins
Lv. 57 4%
Rocky Mountain Room
Lv. 57 4%
Glacier Room
Lv. 57 1%
Iron Room
Lv. 57 1%
Twist Mountain
Lv. 57 1%
Clay Tunnel
Lv. 57 1%
Underground Ruins
Lv. 57 1%
Rocky Mountain Room
Lv. 57 1%
Generation VIII
Pokémon Legends: Arceus 1 encounter
Available
▼
Wild Area
(1)
Hisui Region
Shield 1 encounter
Available
▼
Wild Area
(1)
Wild Area / Galar
Sword 1 encounter
Available
▼
Wild Area
(1)
Wild Area / Galar
Transfer to Pokémon HOME
How to bring this Pokémon to HOME depending on the game of origin.
Diamond
→
Black
Poké Transporter
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Pearl
→
Black
Poké Transporter
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Platinum
→
Black
Poké Transporter
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
HeartGold
→
Black
Poké Transporter
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
SoulSilver
→
Black
Poké Transporter
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Black 2
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
White 2
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Sword
→
Pokémon HOME
HOME (direct)
Shield
→
Pokémon HOME
HOME (direct)
Pokémon Legends: Arceus
→
Pokémon HOME
HOME (direct)
Note:
Some transfers are irreversible (Bank → HOME). Check the legality of moves in the target game — HOME may replace an illegal move with a basic move.
Competitive & Meta
In Our Tier Lists
Steelix in Pokémon GO
- 2,414Max CP (Lv. 40)
- 1,379Perfect CP in Raids
- 5 kmper Candy as Buddy
Pokédex Entries
Description by game, with language selection.
Black
“It is thought its body transformed as a result of iron accumulating internally from swallowing soil.”
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
“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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
White
“It is thought its body transformed as a result of iron accumulating internally from swallowing soil.”
Black 2
“The iron it ingested with the soil it swallowed transformed its body and made it harder than diamonds.”
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
“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.”
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.”
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.”
Multilingual Names
🇫🇷 Français
Steelix
🇬🇧 English
Steelix
🇯🇵 漢字
ハガネール
🇯🇵 Kana
ハガネール
🇯🇵 Romaji
Haganeil
🇩🇪 Deutsch
Stahlos
🇪🇸 Español
Steelix
🇮🇹 Italiano
Steelix
🇰🇷 한국어
강철톤
🇨🇳 ZH-Hans
大钢蛇
🇹🇼 ZH-Hant
大鋼蛇
Category (Genus)
🇫🇷 FR
Pokémon Serpenfer
🇬🇧 EN
Iron Snake Pokémon
🇯🇵 JP
てつへびポケモン
🇩🇪 DE
Stahlboa-Pokémon
Media & Gallery
Audio Cries
Frequently asked questions about Steelix
What type is Steelix?
Steelix is a Steel and Ground-type Pokémon.
Can Steelix still evolve?
Steelix is the final stage of its evolutionary line: coming from Onix, it does not evolve further.
What are Steelix's weaknesses?
Steelix is weak to Fire, Water, Fighting and Ground-type moves (×2 damage). Steelix takes no damage from Electric and Poison-type moves.
What is Steelix's Hidden Ability?
Steelix's Hidden Ability is Sheer Force. Its regular Abilities are Rock Head and Sturdy.
Where to find Steelix in Pokémon Legends: Z-A?
In Pokémon Legends: Z-A, Steelix appears in the wild in Wild Zone 3. Lumiose Pokédex number: 198. All Wild Zones
How to Mega Evolve Steelix?
Steelix can Mega Evolve in battle if it holds the matching Mega Stone. For Mega Steelix, the required Mega Stone is Steelixite. In Pokémon Champions: given during the Mega Evolution tutorial.
Is Steelix available in Pokémon Champions?
Yes, Steelix is playable in Pokémon Champions, as is Mega Steelix.
Can you get a Shiny Steelix in Pokémon GO?
Yes, Shiny Steelix is available in Pokémon GO. Its Pokémon GO entry
