Steelix

Pokédex data

National № 0208
Type
Steel
Ground
Species Iron Snake Pokémon
Abilities 1. Rock Head
2. Sturdy
Sheer Force (hidden ability)
Local № 063 (Gold/Silver/Crystal)
035 (Diamond/Pearl)
035 (Platinum)
063 (HeartGold/SoulSilver)
072 (Black 2/White 2)
054 (X/Y — Coastal Kalos)
179 (Sword/Shield — Galar)
035 (Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl)
119 (Legends: Arceus)

Training

EV yield 2 Defense
Catch rate25
Base Friendship 50 (Normal)
Base Exp.179
Growth RateMedium

Breeding

Egg Groups Mineral
Gender 50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles 25 (6144–6425 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
Total510MinMax
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.

Pokédex data

National № 0208
Type
Steel
Ground
Species Iron Snake Pokémon
Abilities 1. Sand Force
Local № 063 (Gold/Silver/Crystal)
035 (Diamond/Pearl)
035 (Platinum)
063 (HeartGold/SoulSilver)
072 (Black 2/White 2)
054 (X/Y — Coastal Kalos)
179 (Sword/Shield — Galar)
035 (Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl)
119 (Legends: Arceus)

Training

EV yield 2 Defense
Catch rate25
Base Friendship 50 (Normal)
Base Exp.214
Growth RateMedium

Breeding

Egg Groups Mineral
Gender 50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles 25 (6144–6425 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
Total610MinMax
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.

Evolution chart

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

Steelix changes

Moves learned by Steelix

In other generations
Select one of the versions from generation 2.

Moves learnt by level up

Steelix learns the following moves in Pokémon Gold & Silver at the levels specified.
Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
1Tackle
normal
40100
1Screech
normal
85
10Bind
normal
1585
14Rock Throw
rock
5090
23Harden
normal
27Rage
normal
20100
36Sandstorm
rock
40Slam
normal
8075
49Crunch
dark
80100
No moves.

Egg moves

Steelix learns the following moves via breeding in Gold & Silver.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Steelix can be taught these attacks in Gold & Silver from move tutors.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
No moves.

Moves learnt by HM

Steelix is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Gold & Silver.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
01Cut
normal
5095
04Strength
normal
80100
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Steelix is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Gold & Silver.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
02Headbutt
normal
70100
03Curse
ghost
04Rollout
rock
3090
05Roar
normal
06Toxic
poison
90
08Rock Smash
fighting
40100
10Hidden Power
normal
60100
11Sunny Day
fire
13Snore
normal
50100
15Hyper Beam
normal
15090
17Protect
normal
20Endure
normal
21Frustration
normal
100
23Iron Tail
steel
10075
24Dragon Breath
dragon
60100
26Earthquake
ground
100100
27Return
normal
100
28Dig
ground
80100
31Mud-Slap
ground
20100
32Double Team
normal
34Swagger
normal
85
35Sleep Talk
normal
37Sandstorm
rock
40Defense Curl
normal
44Rest
psychic
45Attract
normal
100
No moves.
Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Moves learnt by level up

Steelix learns the following moves in Pokémon Crystal at the levels specified.
Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
1Tackle
normal
40100
1Screech
normal
85
10Bind
normal
1585
14Rock Throw
rock
5090
23Harden
normal
27Rage
normal
20100
36Sandstorm
rock
40Slam
normal
8075
49Crunch
dark
80100
No moves.

Egg moves

Steelix learns the following moves via breeding in Crystal.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Steelix can be taught these attacks in Crystal from move tutors.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
No moves.

Moves learnt by HM

Steelix is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Crystal.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
01Cut
normal
5095
04Strength
normal
80100
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Steelix is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Crystal.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
02Headbutt
normal
70100
03Curse
ghost
04Rollout
rock
3090
05Roar
normal
06Toxic
poison
90
08Rock Smash
fighting
40100
10Hidden Power
normal
60100
11Sunny Day
fire
13Snore
normal
50100
15Hyper Beam
normal
15090
17Protect
normal
20Endure
normal
21Frustration
normal
100
23Iron Tail
steel
10075
24Dragon Breath
dragon
60100
26Earthquake
ground
100100
27Return
normal
100
28Dig
ground
80100
31Mud-Slap
ground
20100
32Double Team
normal
34Swagger
normal
85
35Sleep Talk
normal
37Sandstorm
rock
40Defense Curl
normal
44Rest
psychic
45Attract
normal
100
No moves.
Pokémon unobtainable in this game.
Select one of the versions from generation 3.

Moves learnt by level up

Steelix learns the following moves in Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire at the levels specified.
Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
1Tackle
normal
40100
1Screech
normal
85
9Bind
normal
1585
13Rock Throw
rock
5090
21Harden
normal
25Rage
normal
20100
33Sandstorm
rock
37Slam
normal
8075
45Iron Tail
steel
10075
49Crunch
dark
80100
57Double-Edge
normal
120100
No moves.

Egg moves

Steelix learns the following moves via breeding in Ruby & Sapphire.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Steelix can be taught these attacks in Ruby & Sapphire from move tutors.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
No moves.

Moves learnt by HM

Steelix is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
01Cut
normal
5095
04Strength
normal
80100
06Rock Smash
fighting
40100
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Steelix is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
05Roar
normal
06Toxic
poison
90
10Hidden Power
normal
60100
11Sunny Day
fire
12Taunt
dark
100
15Hyper Beam
normal
15090
17Protect
normal
21Frustration
normal
100
23Iron Tail
steel
10075
26Earthquake
ground
100100
27Return
normal
100
28Dig
ground
80100
32Double Team
normal
37Sandstorm
rock
39Rock Tomb
rock
6095
41Torment
dark
100
42Facade
normal
70100
43Secret Power
normal
70100
44Rest
psychic
45Attract
normal
100
No moves.
Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Moves learnt by level up

Steelix learns the following moves in Pokémon Emerald at the levels specified.
Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
1Tackle
normal
40100
1Screech
normal
85
9Bind
normal
1585
13Rock Throw
rock
5090
21Harden
normal
25Rage
normal
20100
33Sandstorm
rock
37Slam
normal
8075
45Iron Tail
steel
10075
49Crunch
dark
80100
57Double-Edge
normal
120100
No moves.

Egg moves

Steelix learns the following moves via breeding in Emerald.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Steelix can be taught these attacks in Emerald from move tutors.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
Body Slam
normal
85100
Double-Edge
normal
120100
Mimic
normal
Defense Curl
normal
Explosion
normal
250100
Rock Slide
rock
7590
Substitute
normal
Snore
normal
50100
Mud-Slap
ground
20100
Endure
normal
Rollout
rock
3090
Swagger
normal
85
Sleep Talk
normal
No moves.

Moves learnt by HM

Steelix is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Emerald.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
01Cut
normal
5095
04Strength
normal
80100
06Rock Smash
fighting
40100
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Steelix is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Emerald.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
05Roar
normal
06Toxic
poison
90
10Hidden Power
normal
60100
11Sunny Day
fire
12Taunt
dark
100
15Hyper Beam
normal
15090
17Protect
normal
21Frustration
normal
100
23Iron Tail
steel
10075
26Earthquake
ground
100100
27Return
normal
100
28Dig
ground
80100
32Double Team
normal
37Sandstorm
rock
39Rock Tomb
rock
6095
41Torment
dark
100
42Facade
normal
70100
43Secret Power
normal
70100
44Rest
psychic
45Attract
normal
100
No moves.
Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Moves learnt by level up

Steelix learns the following moves in Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen at the levels specified.
Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
1Tackle
normal
40100
1Screech
normal
85
8Bind
normal
1585
12Rock Throw
rock
5090
19Harden
normal
23Rage
normal
20100
30Dragon Breath
dragon
60100
34Sandstorm
rock
41Slam
normal
8075
45Iron Tail
steel
10075
52Crunch
dark
80100
56Double-Edge
normal
120100
No moves.

Egg moves

Steelix learns the following moves via breeding in FireRed & LeafGreen.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Steelix can be taught these attacks in FireRed & LeafGreen from move tutors.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
Body Slam
normal
85100
Double-Edge
normal
120100
Mimic
normal
Explosion
normal
250100
Rock Slide
rock
7590
Substitute
normal
No moves.

Moves learnt by HM

Steelix is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
01Cut
normal
5095
04Strength
normal
80100
06Rock Smash
fighting
40100
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Steelix is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
05Roar
normal
06Toxic
poison
90
10Hidden Power
normal
60100
11Sunny Day
fire
12Taunt
dark
100
15Hyper Beam
normal
15090
17Protect
normal
21Frustration
normal
100
23Iron Tail
steel
10075
26Earthquake
ground
100100
27Return
normal
100
28Dig
ground
80100
32Double Team
normal
37Sandstorm
rock
39Rock Tomb
rock
6095
41Torment
dark
100
42Facade
normal
70100
43Secret Power
normal
70100
44Rest
psychic
45Attract
normal
100
No moves.
Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Moves learnt by level up

Steelix learns the following moves in Pokémon Colosseum at the levels specified.
Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
1Tackle
normal
40100
1Screech
normal
85
9Bind
normal
1585
13Rock Throw
rock
5090
21Harden
normal
25Rage
normal
20100
33Sandstorm
rock
37Slam
normal
8075
45Iron Tail
steel
10075
49Crunch
dark
80100
57Double-Edge
normal
120100
No moves.

Egg moves

Steelix learns the following moves via breeding in Colosseum.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Steelix can be taught these attacks in Colosseum from move tutors.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
No moves.

Moves learnt by HM

Steelix is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Colosseum.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
01Cut
normal
5095
04Strength
normal
80100
06Rock Smash
fighting
40100
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Steelix is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Colosseum.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
05Roar
normal
06Toxic
poison
90
10Hidden Power
normal
60100
11Sunny Day
fire
12Taunt
dark
100
15Hyper Beam
normal
15090
17Protect
normal
21Frustration
normal
100
23Iron Tail
steel
10075
26Earthquake
ground
100100
27Return
normal
100
28Dig
ground
80100
32Double Team
normal
37Sandstorm
rock
39Rock Tomb
rock
6095
41Torment
dark
100
42Facade
normal
70100
43Secret Power
normal
70100
44Rest
psychic
45Attract
normal
100
No moves.
Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Moves learnt by level up

Steelix learns the following moves in Pokémon XD at the levels specified.
Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
1Tackle
normal
40100
1Screech
normal
85
9Bind
normal
1585
13Rock Throw
rock
5090
21Harden
normal
25Rage
normal
20100
33Sandstorm
rock
37Slam
normal
8075
45Iron Tail
steel
10075
49Crunch
dark
80100
57Double-Edge
normal
120100
No moves.

Egg moves

Steelix learns the following moves via breeding in XD.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Steelix can be taught these attacks in XD from move tutors.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
Body Slam
normal
85100
Double-Edge
normal
120100
Mimic
normal
Self-Destruct
normal
200100
Substitute
normal
Swagger
normal
85
No moves.

Moves learnt by HM

Steelix is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon XD.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
01Cut
normal
5095
04Strength
normal
80100
06Rock Smash
fighting
40100
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Steelix is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon XD.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
05Roar
normal
06Toxic
poison
90
10Hidden Power
normal
60100
11Sunny Day
fire
12Taunt
dark
100
15Hyper Beam
normal
15090
17Protect
normal
21Frustration
normal
100
23Iron Tail
steel
10075
26Earthquake
ground
100100
27Return
normal
100
28Dig
ground
80100
32Double Team
normal
37Sandstorm
rock
39Rock Tomb
rock
6095
41Torment
dark
100
42Facade
normal
70100
43Secret Power
normal
70100
44Rest
psychic
45Attract
normal
100
No moves.
Pokémon unobtainable in this game.
Select one of the versions from generation 4.

Moves learnt by level up

Steelix learns the following moves in Pokémon Diamond & Pearl at the levels specified.
Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
1Bind
normal
1585
1Tackle
normal
40100
1Harden
normal
1Mud Sport
ground
1Thunder Fang
electric
6595
1Ice Fang
ice
6595
1Fire Fang
fire
6595
6Screech
normal
85
9Rock Throw
rock
5090
14Rage
normal
20100
17Rock Tomb
rock
6095
22Sandstorm
rock
25Slam
normal
8075
30Rock Polish
rock
33Dragon Breath
dragon
60100
38Iron Tail
steel
10075
41Crunch
dark
80100
46Double-Edge
normal
120100
49Stone Edge
rock
10080
No moves.

Egg moves

Steelix learns the following moves via breeding in Diamond & Pearl.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Steelix can be taught these attacks in Diamond & Pearl from move tutors.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
No moves.

Moves learnt by HM

Steelix is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Diamond & Pearl.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
01Cut
normal
5095
04Strength
normal
80100
06Rock Smash
fighting
40100
08Rock Climb
normal
9085
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Steelix is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Diamond & Pearl.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
05Roar
normal
06Toxic
poison
90
10Hidden Power
normal
60100
11Sunny Day
fire
12Taunt
dark
100
15Hyper Beam
normal
15090
17Protect
normal
21Frustration
normal
100
23Iron Tail
steel
10075
26Earthquake
ground
100100
27Return
normal
100
28Dig
ground
80100
32Double Team
normal
37Sandstorm
rock
39Rock Tomb
rock
6095
41Torment
dark
100
42Facade
normal
70100
43Secret Power
normal
70100
44Rest
psychic
45Attract
normal
100
58Endure
normal
59Dragon Pulse
dragon
85100
64Explosion
normal
250100
66Payback
dark
50100
68Giga Impact
normal
15090
69Rock Polish
rock
71Stone Edge
rock
10080
74Gyro Ball
steel
100
76Stealth Rock
rock
77Psych Up
normal
78Captivate
normal
100
79Dark Pulse
dark
80100
80Rock Slide
rock
7590
82Sleep Talk
normal
83Natural Gift
normal
100
87Swagger
normal
85
90Substitute
normal
91Flash Cannon
steel
80100
No moves.
Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Moves learnt by level up

Steelix learns the following moves in Pokémon Platinum at the levels specified.
Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
1Bind
normal
1585
1Tackle
normal
40100
1Harden
normal
1Mud Sport
ground
1Thunder Fang
electric
6595
1Ice Fang
ice
6595
1Fire Fang
fire
6595
6Screech
normal
85
9Rock Throw
rock
5090
14Rage
normal
20100
17Rock Tomb
rock
6095
22Sandstorm
rock
25Slam
normal
8075
30Rock Polish
rock
33Dragon Breath
dragon
60100
38Curse
ghost
41Iron Tail
steel
10075
46Crunch
dark
80100
49Double-Edge
normal
120100
54Stone Edge
rock
10080
No moves.

Egg moves

Steelix learns the following moves via breeding in Platinum.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Steelix can be taught these attacks in Platinum from move tutors.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
Snore
normal
50100
Mud-Slap
ground
20100
Rollout
rock
3090
Twister
dragon
40100
Ancient Power
rock
60100
Magnet Rise
electric
Aqua Tail
water
9090
Earth Power
ground
90100
Iron Head
steel
80100
No moves.

Moves learnt by HM

Steelix is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Platinum.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
01Cut
normal
5095
04Strength
normal
80100
06Rock Smash
fighting
40100
08Rock Climb
normal
9085
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Steelix is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Platinum.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
05Roar
normal
06Toxic
poison
90
10Hidden Power
normal
60100
11Sunny Day
fire
12Taunt
dark
100
15Hyper Beam
normal
15090
17Protect
normal
21Frustration
normal
100
23Iron Tail
steel
10075
26Earthquake
ground
100100
27Return
normal
100
28Dig
ground
80100
32Double Team
normal
37Sandstorm
rock
39Rock Tomb
rock
6095
41Torment
dark
100
42Facade
normal
70100
43Secret Power
normal
70100
44Rest
psychic
45Attract
normal
100
58Endure
normal
59Dragon Pulse
dragon
85100
64Explosion
normal
250100
66Payback
dark
50100
68Giga Impact
normal
15090
69Rock Polish
rock
71Stone Edge
rock
10080
74Gyro Ball
steel
100
76Stealth Rock
rock
77Psych Up
normal
78Captivate
normal
100
79Dark Pulse
dark
80100
80Rock Slide
rock
7590
82Sleep Talk
normal
83Natural Gift
normal
100
87Swagger
normal
85
90Substitute
normal
91Flash Cannon
steel
80100
No moves.
Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Moves learnt by level up

Steelix learns the following moves in Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver at the levels specified.
Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
1Bind
normal
1585
1Tackle
normal
40100
1Harden
normal
1Mud Sport
ground
1Thunder Fang
electric
6595
1Ice Fang
ice
6595
1Fire Fang
fire
6595
6Screech
normal
85
9Rock Throw
rock
5090
14Rage
normal
20100
17Rock Tomb
rock
6095
22Sandstorm
rock
25Slam
normal
8075
30Rock Polish
rock
33Dragon Breath
dragon
60100
38Curse
ghost
41Iron Tail
steel
10075
46Crunch
dark
80100
49Double-Edge
normal
120100
54Stone Edge
rock
10080
No moves.

Egg moves

Steelix learns the following moves via breeding in HeartGold & SoulSilver.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Steelix can be taught these attacks in HeartGold & SoulSilver from move tutors.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
Headbutt
normal
70100
Snore
normal
50100
Mud-Slap
ground
20100
Rollout
rock
3090
Twister
dragon
40100
Ancient Power
rock
60100
Block
normal
Magnet Rise
electric
Aqua Tail
water
9090
Earth Power
ground
90100
Iron Head
steel
80100
No moves.

Moves learnt by HM

Steelix is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
01Cut
normal
5095
04Strength
normal
80100
06Rock Smash
fighting
40100
08Rock Climb
normal
9085
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Steelix is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
05Roar
normal
06Toxic
poison
90
10Hidden Power
normal
60100
11Sunny Day
fire
12Taunt
dark
100
15Hyper Beam
normal
15090
17Protect
normal
21Frustration
normal
100
23Iron Tail
steel
10075
26Earthquake
ground
100100
27Return
normal
100
28Dig
ground
80100
32Double Team
normal
37Sandstorm
rock
39Rock Tomb
rock
6095
41Torment
dark
100
42Facade
normal
70100
43Secret Power
normal
70100
44Rest
psychic
45Attract
normal
100
58Endure
normal
59Dragon Pulse
dragon
85100
64Explosion
normal
250100
66Payback
dark
50100
68Giga Impact
normal
15090
69Rock Polish
rock
71Stone Edge
rock
10080
74Gyro Ball
steel
100
76Stealth Rock
rock
77Psych Up
normal
78Captivate
normal
100
79Dark Pulse
dark
80100
80Rock Slide
rock
7590
82Sleep Talk
normal
83Natural Gift
normal
100
87Swagger
normal
85
90Substitute
normal
91Flash Cannon
steel
80100
No moves.
Pokémon unobtainable in this game.
Select one of the versions from generation 5.

Moves learnt by level up

Steelix learns the following moves in Pokémon Black & White at the levels specified.
Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
1Bind
normal
1585
1Tackle
normal
40100
1Harden
normal
1Mud Sport
ground
1Thunder Fang
electric
6595
1Ice Fang
ice
6595
1Fire Fang
fire
6595
6Screech
normal
85
9Rock Throw
rock
5090
14Rage
normal
20100
17Rock Tomb
rock
6095
22Smack Down
rock
50100
25Sandstorm
rock
30Autotomize
steel
33Slam
normal
8075
38Stealth Rock
rock
41Dragon Breath
dragon
60100
46Curse
ghost
49Iron Tail
steel
10075
54Crunch
dark
80100
57Double-Edge
normal
120100
62Stone Edge
rock
10080
No moves.

Egg moves

Steelix learns the following moves via breeding in Black & White.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Steelix can be taught these attacks in Black & White from move tutors.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
No moves.

Moves learnt by HM

Steelix is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Black & White.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
01Cut
normal
5095
04Strength
normal
80100
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Steelix is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Black & White.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
05Roar
normal
06Toxic
poison
90
10Hidden Power
normal
60100
11Sunny Day
fire
12Taunt
dark
100
15Hyper Beam
normal
15090
17Protect
normal
21Frustration
normal
100
23Smack Down
rock
50100
26Earthquake
ground
100100
27Return
normal
100
28Dig
ground
80100
32Double Team
normal
37Sandstorm
rock
39Rock Tomb
rock
6095
41Torment
dark
100
42Facade
normal
70100
44Rest
psychic
45Attract
normal
100
48Round
normal
60100
64Explosion
normal
250100
66Payback
dark
50100
68Giga Impact
normal
15090
69Rock Polish
rock
71Stone Edge
rock
10080
74Gyro Ball
steel
100
77Psych Up
normal
78Bulldoze
ground
60100
80Rock Slide
rock
7590
82Dragon Tail
dragon
6090
87Swagger
normal
85
90Substitute
normal
91Flash Cannon
steel
80100
94Rock Smash
fighting
40100
No moves.
Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Moves learnt by level up

Steelix learns the following moves in Pokémon Black 2 & White 2 at the levels specified.
Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
1Bind
normal
1585
1Tackle
normal
40100
1Harden
normal
1Mud Sport
ground
1Thunder Fang
electric
6595
1Ice Fang
ice
6595
1Fire Fang
fire
6595
4Curse
ghost
7Rock Throw
rock
5090
10Rage
normal
20100
13Rock Tomb
rock
6095
16Stealth Rock
rock
19Autotomize
steel
22Smack Down
rock
50100
25Dragon Breath
dragon
60100
28Slam
normal
8075
31Screech
normal
85
34Rock Slide
rock
7590
37Crunch
dark
80100
40Iron Tail
steel
10075
43Dig
ground
80100
46Stone Edge
rock
10080
49Double-Edge
normal
120100
52Sandstorm
rock
No moves.

Egg moves

Steelix learns the following moves via breeding in Black 2 & White 2.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Steelix can be taught these attacks in Black 2 & White 2 from move tutors.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
Bind
normal
1585
Snore
normal
50100
Sleep Talk
normal
Iron Tail
steel
10075
Block
normal
Magnet Rise
electric
Dark Pulse
dark
80100
Aqua Tail
water
9090
Dragon Pulse
dragon
85100
Earth Power
ground
90100
Iron Head
steel
80100
Stealth Rock
rock
No moves.

Moves learnt by HM

Steelix is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Black 2 & White 2.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
01Cut
normal
5095
04Strength
normal
80100
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Steelix is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Black 2 & White 2.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
05Roar
normal
06Toxic
poison
90
10Hidden Power
normal
60100
11Sunny Day
fire
12Taunt
dark
100
15Hyper Beam
normal
15090
17Protect
normal
21Frustration
normal
100
23Smack Down
rock
50100
26Earthquake
ground
100100
27Return
normal
100
28Dig
ground
80100
32Double Team
normal
37Sandstorm
rock
39Rock Tomb
rock
6095
41Torment
dark
100
42Facade
normal
70100
44Rest
psychic
45Attract
normal
100
48Round
normal
60100
64Explosion
normal
250100
66Payback
dark
50100
68Giga Impact
normal
15090
69Rock Polish
rock
71Stone Edge
rock
10080
74Gyro Ball
steel
100
77Psych Up
normal
78Bulldoze
ground
60100
80Rock Slide
rock
7590
82Dragon Tail
dragon
6090
87Swagger
normal
85
90Substitute
normal
91Flash Cannon
steel
80100
94Rock Smash
fighting
40100
No moves.
Pokémon unobtainable in this game.
Select one of the versions from generation 6.

Moves learnt by level up

Steelix learns the following moves in Pokémon X & Y at the levels specified.
Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
1Bind
normal
1585
1Tackle
normal
40100
1Harden
normal
1Mud Sport
ground
1Thunder Fang
electric
6595
1Ice Fang
ice
6595
1Fire Fang
fire
6595
4Curse
ghost
7Rock Throw
rock
5090
10Rock Tomb
rock
6095
13Rage
normal
20100
16Stealth Rock
rock
19Autotomize
steel
20Gyro Ball
steel
100
22Smack Down
rock
50100
25Dragon Breath
dragon
60100
28Slam
normal
8075
31Screech
normal
85
34Rock Slide
rock
7590
37Crunch
dark
80100
40Iron Tail
steel
10075
43Dig
ground
80100
46Stone Edge
rock
10080
49Double-Edge
normal
120100
52Sandstorm
rock
No moves.

Egg moves

Steelix learns the following moves via breeding in X & Y.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Steelix can be taught these attacks in X & Y from move tutors.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
No moves.

Moves learnt by HM

Steelix is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon X & Y.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
01Cut
normal
5095
04Strength
normal
80100
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Steelix is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon X & Y.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
05Roar
normal
06Toxic
poison
90
10Hidden Power
normal
60100
11Sunny Day
fire
12Taunt
dark
100
15Hyper Beam
normal
15090
17Protect
normal
21Frustration
normal
100
23Smack Down
rock
50100
26Earthquake
ground
100100
27Return
normal
100
28Dig
ground
80100
32Double Team
normal
37Sandstorm
rock
39Rock Tomb
rock
6095
41Torment
dark
100
42Facade
normal
70100
44Rest
psychic
45Attract
normal
100
48Round
normal
60100
64Explosion
normal
250100
66Payback
dark
50100
68Giga Impact
normal
15090
69Rock Polish
rock
71Stone Edge
rock
10080
74Gyro Ball
steel
100
77Psych Up
normal
78Bulldoze
ground
60100
80Rock Slide
rock
7590
82Dragon Tail
dragon
6090
87Swagger
normal
85
88Sleep Talk
normal
90Substitute
normal
91Flash Cannon
steel
80100
94Rock Smash
fighting
40100
96Nature Power
normal
97Dark Pulse
dark
80100
100Confide
normal
No moves.
Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Moves learnt by level up

Steelix learns the following moves in Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire at the levels specified.
Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
1Bind
normal
1585
1Tackle
normal
40100
1Harden
normal
1Mud Sport
ground
1Thunder Fang
electric
6595
1Ice Fang
ice
6595
1Fire Fang
fire
6595
4Curse
ghost
7Rock Throw
rock
5090
10Rock Tomb
rock
6095
13Rage
normal
20100
16Stealth Rock
rock
19Autotomize
steel
20Gyro Ball
steel
100
22Smack Down
rock
50100
25Dragon Breath
dragon
60100
28Slam
normal
8075
31Screech
normal
85
34Rock Slide
rock
7590
37Crunch
dark
80100
40Iron Tail
steel
10075
43Dig
ground
80100
46Stone Edge
rock
10080
49Double-Edge
normal
120100
52Sandstorm
rock
No moves.

Egg moves

Steelix learns the following moves via breeding in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Steelix can be taught these attacks in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire from move tutors.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
Bind
normal
1585
Snore
normal
50100
Iron Tail
steel
10075
Block
normal
Magnet Rise
electric
Aqua Tail
water
9090
Dragon Pulse
dragon
85100
Earth Power
ground
90100
Iron Head
steel
80100
Stealth Rock
rock
No moves.

Moves learnt by HM

Steelix is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
01Cut
normal
5095
04Strength
normal
80100
06Rock Smash
fighting
40100
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Steelix is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
05Roar
normal
06Toxic
poison
90
10Hidden Power
normal
60100
11Sunny Day
fire
12Taunt
dark
100
15Hyper Beam
normal
15090
17Protect
normal
21Frustration
normal
100
23Smack Down
rock
50100
26Earthquake
ground
100100
27Return
normal
100
28Dig
ground
80100
32Double Team
normal
37Sandstorm
rock
39Rock Tomb
rock
6095
41Torment
dark
100
42Facade
normal
70100
44Rest
psychic
45Attract
normal
100
48Round
normal
60100
64Explosion
normal
250100
66Payback
dark
50100
68Giga Impact
normal
15090
69Rock Polish
rock
71Stone Edge
rock
10080
74Gyro Ball
steel
100
77Psych Up
normal
78Bulldoze
ground
60100
80Rock Slide
rock
7590
82Dragon Tail
dragon
6090
87Swagger
normal
85
88Sleep Talk
normal
90Substitute
normal
91Flash Cannon
steel
80100
94Secret Power
normal
70100
96Nature Power
normal
97Dark Pulse
dark
80100
100Confide
normal
No moves.
Pokémon unobtainable in this game.
Select one of the versions from generation 7.

Moves learnt by level up

Steelix learns the following moves in Pokémon Sun & Moon at the levels specified.
Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
1Bind
normal
1585
1Tackle
normal
40100
1Harden
normal
1Mud Sport
ground
1Thunder Fang
electric
6595
1Ice Fang
ice
6595
1Fire Fang
fire
6595
4Curse
ghost
7Rock Throw
rock
5090
10Rock Tomb
rock
6095
13Rage
normal
20100
16Stealth Rock
rock
19Autotomize
steel
20Gyro Ball
steel
100
22Smack Down
rock
50100
25Dragon Breath
dragon
60100
28Slam
normal
8075
31Screech
normal
85
34Rock Slide
rock
7590
37Crunch
dark
80100
40Iron Tail
steel
10075
43Dig
ground
80100
46Stone Edge
rock
10080
49Double-Edge
normal
120100
52Sandstorm
rock
No moves.

Egg moves

Steelix learns the following moves via breeding in Sun & Moon.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Steelix can be taught these attacks in Sun & Moon from move tutors.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Steelix is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sun & Moon.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
05Roar
normal
06Toxic
poison
90
10Hidden Power
normal
60100
11Sunny Day
fire
12Taunt
dark
100
15Hyper Beam
normal
15090
17Protect
normal
21Frustration
normal
100
23Smack Down
rock
50100
26Earthquake
ground
100100
27Return
normal
100
32Double Team
normal
37Sandstorm
rock
39Rock Tomb
rock
6095
41Torment
dark
100
42Facade
normal
70100
44Rest
psychic
45Attract
normal
100
48Round
normal
60100
59Brutal Swing
dark
60100
64Explosion
normal
250100
66Payback
dark
50100
68Giga Impact
normal
15090
69Rock Polish
rock
71Stone Edge
rock
10080
74Gyro Ball
steel
100
77Psych Up
normal
78Bulldoze
ground
60100
80Rock Slide
rock
7590
82Dragon Tail
dragon
6090
87Swagger
normal
85
88Sleep Talk
normal
90Substitute
normal
91Flash Cannon
steel
80100
96Nature Power
normal
97Dark Pulse
dark
80100
100Confide
normal
No moves.
Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Moves learnt by level up

Steelix learns the following moves in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon at the levels specified.
Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
1Bind
normal
1585
1Tackle
normal
40100
1Harden
normal
1Mud Sport
ground
1Thunder Fang
electric
6595
1Ice Fang
ice
6595
1Fire Fang
fire
6595
4Curse
ghost
7Rock Throw
rock
5090
10Rock Tomb
rock
6095
13Rage
normal
20100
16Stealth Rock
rock
19Autotomize
steel
20Gyro Ball
steel
100
22Smack Down
rock
50100
25Dragon Breath
dragon
60100
28Slam
normal
8075
31Screech
normal
85
34Rock Slide
rock
7590
37Crunch
dark
80100
40Iron Tail
steel
10075
43Dig
ground
80100
46Stone Edge
rock
10080
49Double-Edge
normal
120100
52Sandstorm
rock
No moves.

Egg moves

Steelix learns the following moves via breeding in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Steelix can be taught these attacks in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon from move tutors.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
Bind
normal
1585
Snore
normal
50100
Iron Tail
steel
10075
Block
normal
Magnet Rise
electric
Aqua Tail
water
9090
Dragon Pulse
dragon
85100
Earth Power
ground
90100
Iron Head
steel
80100
Stealth Rock
rock
Stomping Tantrum
ground
75100
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Steelix is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
05Roar
normal
06Toxic
poison
90
10Hidden Power
normal
60100
11Sunny Day
fire
12Taunt
dark
100
15Hyper Beam
normal
15090
17Protect
normal
21Frustration
normal
100
23Smack Down
rock
50100
26Earthquake
ground
100100
27Return
normal
100
32Double Team
normal
37Sandstorm
rock
39Rock Tomb
rock
6095
41Torment
dark
100
42Facade
normal
70100
44Rest
psychic
45Attract
normal
100
48Round
normal
60100
59Brutal Swing
dark
60100
64Explosion
normal
250100
66Payback
dark
50100
68Giga Impact
normal
15090
69Rock Polish
rock
71Stone Edge
rock
10080
74Gyro Ball
steel
100
77Psych Up
normal
78Bulldoze
ground
60100
80Rock Slide
rock
7590
82Dragon Tail
dragon
6090
87Swagger
normal
85
88Sleep Talk
normal
90Substitute
normal
91Flash Cannon
steel
80100
96Nature Power
normal
97Dark Pulse
dark
80100
100Confide
normal
No moves.
Pokémon unobtainable in this game.
Pokémon unobtainable in this game.
Select one of the versions from generation 8.

Moves learnt by level up

Steelix learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.
Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
1Bind
normal
1585
1Tackle
normal
40100
1Rock Throw
rock
5090
1Harden
normal
1Rock Polish
rock
1Thunder Fang
electric
6595
1Ice Fang
ice
6595
1Fire Fang
fire
6595
1Crunch
dark
80100
4Smack Down
rock
50100
8Autotomize
steel
12Dragon Breath
dragon
60100
16Curse
ghost
20Rock Slide
rock
7590
24Screech
normal
85
28Sand Tomb
ground
3585
32Stealth Rock
rock
36Slam
normal
8075
40Sandstorm
rock
44Dig
ground
80100
48Iron Tail
steel
10075
52Stone Edge
rock
10080
56Double-Edge
normal
120100
60Magnet Rise
electric
No moves.

Egg moves

Steelix learns the following moves via breeding in Sword & Shield.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Steelix can be taught these attacks in Sword & Shield from move tutors.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
Steel Beam
steel
14095
Steel Roller
steel
130100
Meteor Beam
rock
12090
Scorching Sands
ground
70100
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Steelix is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sword & Shield.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
08Hyper Beam
normal
15090
09Giga Impact
normal
15090
15Dig
ground
80100
16Screech
normal
85
20Self-Destruct
normal
200100
21Rest
psychic
22Rock Slide
rock
7590
24Snore
normal
50100
25Protect
normal
26Scary Face
normal
100
31Attract
normal
100
32Sandstorm
rock
34Sunny Day
fire
39Facade
normal
70100
48Rock Tomb
rock
6095
49Sand Tomb
ground
3585
54Rock Blast
rock
2590
57Payback
dark
50100
66Thunder Fang
electric
6595
67Ice Fang
ice
6595
68Fire Fang
fire
6595
76Round
normal
60100
81Bulldoze
ground
60100
97Brutal Swing
dark
60100
98Stomping Tantrum
ground
75100
99Breaking Swipe
dragon
60100
No moves.

Moves learnt by TR

Steelix is compatible with these Technical Records in Pokémon Sword & Shield.
TRMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
01Body Slam
normal
85100
10Earthquake
ground
100100
20Substitute
normal
26Endure
normal
27Sleep Talk
normal
31Iron Tail
steel
10075
32Crunch
dark
80100
37Taunt
dark
100
46Iron Defense
steel
51Dragon Dance
dragon
52Gyro Ball
steel
100
58Dark Pulse
dark
80100
62Dragon Pulse
dragon
85100
67Earth Power
ground
90100
70Flash Cannon
steel
80100
74Iron Head
steel
80100
75Stone Edge
rock
10080
76Stealth Rock
rock
79Heavy Slam
steel
100
87Drill Run
ground
8095
94High Horsepower
ground
9595
97Psychic Fangs
psychic
85100
No moves.
Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Moves learnt by level up

Steelix learns the following moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl at the levels specified.
Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
1Bind
normal
1585
1Crunch
dark
80100
1Fire Fang
fire
6595
1Harden
normal
1Ice Fang
ice
6595
1Rock Polish
rock
1Rock Throw
rock
5090
1Tackle
normal
40100
1Thunder Fang
electric
6595
4Smack Down
rock
50100
8Autotomize
steel
12Dragon Breath
dragon
60100
16Curse
ghost
20Rock Slide
rock
7590
24Screech
normal
85
28Sand Tomb
ground
3585
32Stealth Rock
rock
36Slam
normal
8075
40Sandstorm
rock
44Dig
ground
80100
48Iron Tail
steel
10075
52Stone Edge
rock
10080
56Double-Edge
normal
120100
60Magnet Rise
electric
No moves.

Egg moves

Steelix learns the following moves via breeding in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Steelix can be taught these attacks in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl from move tutors.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Steelix is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
00Roar
normal
00Hyper Beam
normal
15090
00Earthquake
ground
100100
00Dig
ground
80100
00Double Team
normal
00Explosion
normal
250100
00Rest
psychic
00Rock Slide
rock
7590
00Substitute
normal
00Protect
normal
00Sandstorm
rock
00Endure
normal
00Swagger
normal
85
00Attract
normal
100
00Sleep Talk
normal
00Iron Tail
steel
10075
00Sunny Day
fire
00Psych Up
normal
00Torment
dark
100
00Facade
normal
70100
00Taunt
dark
100
00Rock Tomb
rock
6095
00Gyro Ball
steel
100
00Payback
dark
50100
00Rock Polish
rock
00Dark Pulse
dark
80100
00Dragon Pulse
dragon
85100
00Giga Impact
normal
15090
00Flash Cannon
steel
80100
00Stone Edge
rock
10080
00Stealth Rock
rock
83Bulldoze
ground
60100
93Cut
normal
5095
96Strength
normal
80100
98Rock Smash
fighting
40100
100Rock Climb
normal
9085
No moves.
Pokémon unobtainable in this game.
Pokémon unobtainable in this game.
Select one of the versions from generation 9.
Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Steelix sprites

Type Generation 2 Generation 3 Generation 4 Generation 5 Generation 6 Generation 7 Generation 8 Generation 9 Home
Normal
Shiny

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 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.
Black It is thought its body transformed as a result of iron accumulating internally from swallowing soil.
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.

Other languages

English Steelix
Italian Steelix
Spanish Steelix
German Stahlos
French Steelix
Chinese 大鋼蛇
Korean 강철톤
Japanese ハガネール
English Iron Snake Pokémon
Italian Pokémon Ferroserpe
Spanish Pokémon Serpiente Férrea
German Stahlboa-Pokémon
French Pokémon Serpenfer
Chinese 鐵蛇寶可夢
Korean 철뱀포켓몬
Japanese てつへびポケモン