Steelix

Steelix
Iron Snake Pokémon
It is said that if an Onix lives for over 100 years, its composition changes to become diamond-like.
Steelix is No. 0208 in the National Pokédex and is listed here as a Steel and Ground-type Iron Snake Pokémon. It is said that if an Onix lives for over 100 years, its composition changes to become diamond-like. This page brings together its key game data, including typing, abilities, base stats, evolution details, forms, Pokédex entries and moves, so it can be used as a quick reference before building out a deeper guide.
Steelix first belongs to Generation Ii. Steelix does not have a longer evolution chain recorded in the current local data. Its strongest listed base stat is Defense, which helps show where it naturally fits when comparing Pokémon by role. Its abilities can include Rock Head, Sturdy and Sheer ♀orce, giving players useful options when comparing forms, movesets and team roles. The sections below are generated from the local Pokémon database and can be expanded later with matchup advice, best games to use it in, notable appearances and more detailed strategy notes.
Steelix at a glance
- Type
- STEELGROUND
- Weak to
- FIRE2×WATER2×FIGHTING2×GROUND2×
- Best base stat
- Defense — 200
- Abilities
- Rock Head, Sturdy, Sheer ♀orce (Hidden)
- Evolution
- Final stage or no evolution data
- Height
- 9.2 m
- Weight
- 400.0 kg
- Generation
- Generation Ii
- Growth rate
- Medium
- Capture rate
- 25
- Base happiness
- 70
Type effectiveness
Damage taken when Steelix is hit by each type:
Weak to
Resists
Strongly resists
Immune to
Based on Steel / Ground typing. Abilities may modify these matchups.
Pokémon Gold and Silver
Pokédex entries
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.
Level-up moves
| Level | Move | Type | Power | Accuracy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Screech | NORMAL | — | 85 |
| 1 | Tackle | NORMAL | 40 | 100 |
| 10 | Bind | NORMAL | 15 | 85 |
| 14 | Rock Throw | ROCK | 50 | 90 |
| 23 | Harden | NORMAL | — | — |
| 27 | Rage | NORMAL | 20 | 100 |
| 36 | Sandstorm | ROCK | — | — |
| 40 | Slam | NORMAL | 80 | 75 |
| 49 | Crunch | DARK | 80 | 100 |
