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- Height
- 9.2 m 30′02″
- Weight
- 400 kg 881.8 lbs
- Base stat total
- 510 Higher than 75% of Pokémon
- Introduced
- Gen II Gold & Silver
Steelixite · Brave · HP 32 / Atk 32 / SpD 2Full set →
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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.
Base stats
Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 Def.
Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature
Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 Def.
Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature
Type matchups
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Speed tiers
The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 30); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.
At max Speed, Steelix outspeeds 5 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, and ties 2.
- 203
Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown - 200
Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown - 190
Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown - 189
Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown - 184
WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown - 178
Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown - 178
Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown - 172
SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown - 169
Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown - 169
GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown - 167
Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown - 167
Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown - 161
IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown - 156
Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown - 150
ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown - 149
GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown - 143
BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown - 128
PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown - 120
VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown - 105
RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown - 101
MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown - 95
SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown - 94
Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown - 90Steelix · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
- 90
PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown - 90
SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown - 85
ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown - 82Steelix · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
- 80
IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown - 80
FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown - 70
KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown - 60
Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown - 50Steelix · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.
Abilities
This Pokémon does not take recoil damage besides Struggle/Life Orb/crash damage.
Everything about Rock Head →If this Pokémon is at full HP, it survives one hit with at least 1 HP. Immune to OHKO.
Everything about Sturdy →Other Pokémon with Sturdy 42
Geodude
Graveler
Golem
Magnemite
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Onix
Sudowoodo
Pineco
Forretress
Shuckle
Skarmory
Donphan
Nosepass
Aron
Lairon
Aggron
Relicanth
Regirock
Shieldon
Bastiodon
Bonsly
Magnezone
Probopass
Roggenrola
Boldore
Gigalith
Sawk
Dwebble
Crustle
Tirtouga
Carracosta
Tyrunt
Carbink
Bergmite
Avalugg
Togedemaru
Cosmoem
Nacli
Naclstack
Garganacl
Cornerstone Mask OgerponArchaludonThis Pokémon's attacks with secondary effects have 1.3× power; nullifies the effects.
Everything about Sheer Force →Other Pokémon with Sheer Force 31
Hisuian Growlithe
Cubone
Marowak
Rhyhorn
Rhydon
Aerodactyl
Bagon
Shelgon
Blue-Striped Basculin
Tyrantrum
Nidoqueen
Nidoking
Krabby
Kingler
Tauros
Totodile
Croconaw
Feraligatr
Makuhita
Hariyama
Mawile
Mega Camerupt
Trapinch
Cranidos
Rampardos
Timburr
Gurdurr
Conkeldurr
Darmanitan
Druddigon
Rufflet
Braviary
Landorus
Toucannon
Cufant
Copperajah
Kleavor
Yellow Plumage Squawkabilly
Cetoddle
CetitanThis Pokémon's Ground/Rock/Steel attacks do 1.3× in Sandstorm; immunity to it.
Everything about Sand Force →Other Pokémon with Sand Force 15
Diglett
Dugtrio
Shellos
Gastrodon
Mega Garchomp
Hippopotas
Hippowdon
Drilbur
ExcadrillCompetitive
Ranked ladder · in-game
Doubles
#138 of 262 used
Steelixite (60%) · (78.9%) · Brave (37.1%) · HP 32 / Atk 32 / SpD 2 (18.7%)
Moves Heavy Slam, Wide Guard, Protect, High Horsepower
Singles
#171 of 262 used
Steelixite (35.4%) · (75.7%) · Adamant (34.2%) · HP 32 / Atk 32 / Spe 2 (14.2%)
Moves Earthquake, Body Press, Heavy Slam, Stealth Rock
Daily usage rank on the Pokémon Champions ladder, updated Oct 28. Battle data provided by Pokémon Champions Battle Data.
Smogon · Showdown On Showdown
Sep 2026Mega Steelix: 0.1% of Champions VGC teams on Showdown →
Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
0.07% of teams · rank #272 · Singles, all Pokémon · 1630+ rating · 426,601 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
Custap Berry- Ability
- Nature
- Adamant
- EVs
- 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Def
- Earthquake
- Heavy Slam
- Stealth Rock
- Explosion
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by rating
- All players0.34%
- Rated 1500+0.25%
- Rated 1630+0.07%
- Rated 1760+0.01%
Usage by month
Moves
- Earthquake89.7%
- Heavy Slam61.6%
- Stealth Rock54.6%
- Explosion50%
- Head Smash22.7%
- Psychic Fangs21.3%
- Iron Head20.3%
- Body Press18.6%
- Iron Defense11.3%
- Gyro Ball9.7%
Items
- Custap Berry56.6%
Assault Vest24.5%
Leftovers10.9%
Rocky Helmet3.4%
Life Orb2.4%
Sitrus Berry1.2%
Abilities
- 95.4%
- 3.3%
- 1.3%
EV spreads
- Adamant 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Def50.6%
- Brave 40 HP / 252 Atk / 216 SpD16.8%
- Impish 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD8.9%
- Sassy 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpD5.9%
- Brave 96 HP / 160 Atk / 252 SpD2.9%
Common teammates
- Garchomp49.3%
Sandy Shocks49%
Ceruledge48.9%
Starmie38.5%
Ninetales-Alola26.4%
Pinsir-Mega23.2%
Gengar22.6%
Dragonite22.5%
Smogon · Showdown On Showdown
Sep 20260.1% of teams · rank #181 · Reg M-C · Doubles · 1760+ rating · 1,631,943 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
- Steelixite
- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Brave
- Stat Points
- 32 HP / 32 Atk / 2 SpD
- Heavy Slam
- High Horsepower
- Protect
- Wide Guard
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by rating
- All players0.36%
- Rated 1500+0.25%
- Rated 1630+0.11%
- Rated 1760+0.1%
Usage by month
Moves
- Heavy Slam87.3%
- High Horsepower83.6%
- Protect83%
- Wide Guard62.3%
- Body Press27.9%
- Rock Slide13.6%
- Curse6.7%
- Earthquake6.2%
- Iron Defense6.2%
- Iron Head6%
Items
- Steelixite100%
Abilities
- 100%
EV spreads
- Brave 32 HP / 32 Atk / 2 SpD23.8%
- Adamant 29 HP / 32 Atk / 5 SpD23.1%
- Adamant 32 HP / 32 Atk / 2 SpD6.9%
- Relaxed 32 HP / 2 Atk / 32 Def6.4%
- Adamant 32 HP / 32 Atk5.5%
Common teammates
- Incineroar32.6%
- Basculegion29.9%
- Indeedee-F29.1%
- Rillaboom28.3%
Tyranitar28.1%- Milotic26.1%
Tyranitar-Mega24.3%- Sinistcha23.3%
Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
0.21% of teams · rank #196 · Singles, all Pokémon · 1630+ rating · 426,601 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
- Steelixite
- Ability
- Nature
- Brave
- EVs
- 252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
- Earthquake
- Stone Edge
- Gyro Ball
- Curse
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by rating
- All players0.42%
- Rated 1500+0.32%
- Rated 1630+0.21%
- Rated 1760+0.13%
Usage by month
Moves
- Earthquake91.9%
- Stone Edge65.2%
- Gyro Ball49.9%
- Curse49.3%
- Body Press40.5%
- Heavy Slam27.3%
- Iron Defense23.2%
- Stealth Rock14.1%
- Toxic6.9%
- Fire Fang6.5%
Items
- Steelixite100%
Abilities
- 100%
EV spreads
- Brave 252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 SpD29%
- Careful 252 HP / 40 Def / 216 SpD22.5%
- Brave 248 HP / 248 Atk / 12 SpD9.5%
- Adamant 212 HP / 252 Atk / 44 Spe6.5%
- Careful 252 HP / 216 SpD / 40 Spe6%
Alomomola
Dracozolt
Ogerpon-Wellspring
Zapdos
Moltres
ClefableEvolution
- #0095OnixRockGround
Trade holding Metal Coat
#0208SteelixSteelGround- Mega Evolution, in battleholding Steelixite
#0208Mega SteelixSteelGround
- #0095OnixRockGround
- Trade holding Metal Coat#0208SteelixSteelGround
- Mega Evolution, in battleholding Steelixite#0208Mega SteelixSteelGround
Moves
Level up 7
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Biology
Steelix is a snake-like Pokémon. It is the evolution of Onix, occurring when an Onix is exposed to high amounts of pressure underground and consumption of iron, converting its body into a metallic diamond-like structure. Steelix is capable of burrowing to the Earth's core. It can weigh over 400 kilograms (880 lb).
Design & origin
Steelix's name is a combination of "steel" and "onyx".
Forms
Mega Steelix
Mega Steelix appears as a larger Steelix with 7 crystalline spears jutting from its body, as well as a circle of iron around its neck.
Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation II Pokémon, List of generation VI Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.
Pokédex entries
- Iron Snake Pokémon
- Johto · Gold & Silver
- Color
- Gray
- Cave
- Pal Park area
- Mountain
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.
Legends: ArceusSteelix 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.
Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireThe iron it ingested with the soil it swallowed transformed its body and made it harder than diamonds.
Black 2 · White 2It’s said that if an ONIX lives for 100 years, its composition becomes diamondlike as it evolves into a STEELIX.
SoulSilverIt is thought its body transformed as a result of iron accumulating internally from swallowing soil.
Platinum · Black · White · ShieldIt chews its way through boulders with its sturdy jaws. Its eyes can see in the darkness underground.
Pearl · YTempered underground under high pressure and heat, its body is harder than any metal.
Diamond · XIts body has been compressed deep under the ground. As a result, it is even harder than diamond.
LeafGreenSTEELIX 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.
EmeraldSTEELIX 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.
Ruby · SapphireThe many small metal particles that cover this Pokémon's body reflect bright light well.
CrystalIt is said that if an ONIX lives for over 100 years, its composition changes to become diamond-like.
Silver · FireRed · SwordIts body has been compressed deep under the ground. As a result, it is even harder than a diamond.
Gold · HeartGold
Names around the world
- English
- Steelix
- Japanese
- ハガネール
- Japanese (romaji)
- Haganeil
- Korean
- 강철톤
- Chinese (Traditional)
- 大鋼蛇
- Chinese (Simplified)
- 大钢蛇
- French
- Steelix
- German
- Stahlos
- Spanish
- Steelix
- Italian
- Steelix
Sprites
Artwork and 3D models
Generation IX · animated models
Generation VIII · animated models
Gen VII · Gen VI · Gen V
Generation IV
Generation III
Generation II
Artwork and 3D models
Gen IX · Gen VII · Gen VI
Training
- 2 Def
- 25 ≈3.3% with a Poké Ball at full HP
- 70
- 179
- Medium
- 2 Def
- 25 ≈3.3% with a Poké Ball at full HP
- 70
- 214
- Medium
Breeding
- Mineral
- ♂ 50%♀ 50%
- 25 egg cycles ≈6,630 steps (Gen IV–VII)
Males and females look different
Where to find
Evolves from Onix: Trade holding Metal Coat.
Shield 11 areas
- Bridge Field (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
- Giant's Mirror (Main Area)Special overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 50–60
- Giant's SeatSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 50–60
- Giant's Seat (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
- Giant's Seat (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
- Giant's Seat (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
- Hammerlocke Hills (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
- Rolling Fields (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
- Rolling Fields (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
- Stony Wilderness (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
- Stony Wilderness (Max Den L)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Sword 12 areas
- Bridge Field (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
- Giant's Mirror (Main Area)Special overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 50–60
- Giant's SeatSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 50–60
- Giant's Seat (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
- Giant's Seat (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
- Giant's Seat (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
- Giant's Seat (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
- Hammerlocke Hills (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
- Rolling Fields (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
- Rolling Fields (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
- Stony Wilderness (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
- Stony Wilderness (Max Den L)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
White 2 6 areas
- Clay TunnelWalking in dust clouds · Lv 57
- Glacier RoomWalking in dust clouds · Lv 57
- Iron RoomWalking in dust clouds · Lv 57
- Rocky Mountain RoomWalking in dust clouds · Lv 57
- Twist MountainWalking in dust clouds · Lv 57
- Underground RuinsWalking in dust clouds · Lv 57
Black 2 6 areas
- Clay TunnelWalking in dust clouds · Lv 57
- Glacier RoomWalking in dust clouds · Lv 57
- Iron RoomWalking in dust clouds · Lv 57
- Rocky Mountain RoomWalking in dust clouds · Lv 57
- Twist MountainWalking in dust clouds · Lv 57
- Underground RuinsWalking in dust clouds · Lv 57
SoulSilver 3 areas
- Mount Silver (2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 48
- Olivine City GymTrade with an NPC · Lv 1–100
- Road 47 (inside cave)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23
HeartGold 3 areas
- Mount Silver (2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 48
- Olivine City GymTrade with an NPC · Lv 1–100
- Road 47 (inside cave)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23
Platinum 8 areas
- Iron Island (B2F left)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 33–35
- Iron Island (B2F right)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 33–35
- Iron Island (B3F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 32–35
- Victory Road (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 42
- Victory Road (2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 42–44
- Victory Road (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 44
- Victory Road (inside exit)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 50
- Victory Road (inside)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 50
Pearl 14 areas
- Iron Island (B2F left)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 33–34
- Iron Island (B3F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 33–34
- Snowpoint Temple (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 52
- Snowpoint Temple (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 53–54
- Snowpoint Temple (B2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 53–54
- Snowpoint Temple (B3F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 53–54
- Snowpoint Temple (B4F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 54–56
- Snowpoint Temple (B5F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 54–56
- Victory Road (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 46
- Victory Road (2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 47
- Victory Road (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 46
- Victory Road (inside B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 52
- Victory Road (inside exit)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 52
- Victory Road (inside)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 52
Diamond 14 areas
- Iron Island (B2F left)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 33–34
- Iron Island (B3F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 33–34
- Snowpoint Temple (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 52
- Snowpoint Temple (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 53–54
- Snowpoint Temple (B2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 53–54
- Snowpoint Temple (B3F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 53–54
- Snowpoint Temple (B4F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 54–56
- Snowpoint Temple (B5F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 54–56
- Victory Road (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 46
- Victory Road (2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 47
- Victory Road (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 46
- Victory Road (inside B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 52
- Victory Road (inside exit)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 52
- Victory Road (inside)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 52
Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.
Mega Evolves in battle from Steelix holding Steelixite.
Not found in the wild in the games we have location data for.
Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.