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Steelix is a Steel/Ground-type Pokémon introduced in Generation II, known as the Iron Snake Pokémon. Its evolution line is Onix → Steelix.
What type is Steelix?
Steelix is a Steel/Ground-type Pokémon.
What is Steelix weak to?
Steelix is weak to Fire, Water, Fighting, and Ground-type attacks.
What does Steelix resist?
Steelix resists Rock, Normal, Flying, Psychic, Bug, Dragon, Steel, and Fairy-type attacks. Rock-type attacks deal only ¼× damage because both of its types resist that type.
What is Steelix immune to?
Steelix is immune to Electric and Poison-type attacks because it is a Ground-type and Steel-type Pokémon. (Ability-based immunities are not counted here.)
What are Steelix's base stats?
Steelix has a base stat total of 510. Its highest base stat is Defense at 200. See the full base stat breakdown.
What abilities does Steelix have?
Steelix can have Rock Head and Sturdy as standard abilities, plus Sheer Force as its Hidden Ability. Browse all abilities.
What does Steelix evolve from?
Steelix evolves from Onix when traded while holding Metal Coat.
Does Steelix evolve any further?
Steelix is the final evolution in its family and does not evolve any further.
Where can you find Steelix?
Steelix can be encountered in the wild in 9 games, including Pokémon Diamond, Pokémon Pearl, Pokémon Platinum, and Pokémon HeartGold. See the per-game location list.
What moves can Steelix learn?
Steelix can learn 100 different moves across the main series, through leveling up, TMs and HMs, and move tutors. See Steelix's complete movepool.
Base Stats
Abilities
Type Matchups
View full type chart →Damage multipliers vs. steel / ground typing. Ability-based immunities (e.g. Levitate) are not included.
Forms · 2 variations
Evolution Line
→Battle & Lore Hub
Moves · 100 total
Level-Up
9 movesTM / HM
19 movesMove Tutor
6 movesOther
66 movesWhere to find· 24 games
Steelix in Pokémon Gold
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Steelix in Pokémon Silver
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Steelix in Pokémon Crystal
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Steelix in Pokémon Ruby
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Steelix in Pokémon Sapphire
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Steelix in Pokémon Emerald
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Steelix in Pokémon FireRed
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Steelix in Pokémon LeafGreen
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Where can you find Steelix in Pokémon Diamond?
14 spotsSteelix can be found in Iron Island B2f Left, Iron Island B3f, Sinnoh Victory Road 1f, Sinnoh Victory Road 2f, Sinnoh Victory Road B1f, and Sinnoh Victory Road Inside, and 8 other locations in Pokémon Diamond.
- •Iron Island B2f Left
- •Iron Island B3f
- •Sinnoh Victory Road 1f
- •Sinnoh Victory Road 2f
- •Sinnoh Victory Road B1f
- •Sinnoh Victory Road Inside
- •Sinnoh Victory Road Inside B1f
- •Sinnoh Victory Road Inside Exit
- •Snowpoint Temple 1f
- •Snowpoint Temple B1f
- •Snowpoint Temple B2f
- •Snowpoint Temple B3f
- •Snowpoint Temple B4f
- •Snowpoint Temple B5f
Where can you find Steelix in Pokémon Pearl?
14 spotsSteelix can be found in Iron Island B2f Left, Iron Island B3f, Sinnoh Victory Road 1f, Sinnoh Victory Road 2f, Sinnoh Victory Road B1f, and Sinnoh Victory Road Inside, and 8 other locations in Pokémon Pearl.
- •Iron Island B2f Left
- •Iron Island B3f
- •Sinnoh Victory Road 1f
- •Sinnoh Victory Road 2f
- •Sinnoh Victory Road B1f
- •Sinnoh Victory Road Inside
- •Sinnoh Victory Road Inside B1f
- •Sinnoh Victory Road Inside Exit
- •Snowpoint Temple 1f
- •Snowpoint Temple B1f
- •Snowpoint Temple B2f
- •Snowpoint Temple B3f
- •Snowpoint Temple B4f
- •Snowpoint Temple B5f
Where can you find Steelix in Pokémon Platinum?
8 spotsSteelix can be found in Iron Island B2f Left, Iron Island B2f Right, Iron Island B3f, Sinnoh Victory Road 1f, Sinnoh Victory Road 2f, and Sinnoh Victory Road B1f, and 2 other locations in Pokémon Platinum.
- •Iron Island B2f Left
- •Iron Island B2f Right
- •Iron Island B3f
- •Sinnoh Victory Road 1f
- •Sinnoh Victory Road 2f
- •Sinnoh Victory Road B1f
- •Sinnoh Victory Road Inside
- •Sinnoh Victory Road Inside Exit
Where can you find Steelix in Pokémon HeartGold?
3 spotsSteelix can be found in Johto Route 47 Inside Cave, Mt Silver 2f, and Olivine City Gym in Pokémon HeartGold.
- •Johto Route 47 Inside Cave
- •Mt Silver 2f
- •Olivine City Gym
Where can you find Steelix in Pokémon SoulSilver?
3 spotsSteelix can be found in Johto Route 47 Inside Cave, Mt Silver 2f, and Olivine City Gym in Pokémon SoulSilver.
- •Johto Route 47 Inside Cave
- •Mt Silver 2f
- •Olivine City Gym
Steelix in Pokémon Black
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Steelix in Pokémon White
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Where can you find Steelix in Pokémon Black 2?
6 spotsSteelix can be found in Clay Tunnel, Glacier Room, Iron Room, Rocky Mountain Room, Twist Mountain B1f 3f, and Underground Ruins in Pokémon Black 2.
- •Clay Tunnel
- •Glacier Room
- •Iron Room
- •Rocky Mountain Room
- •Twist Mountain B1f 3f
- •Underground Ruins
Where can you find Steelix in Pokémon White 2?
6 spotsSteelix can be found in Clay Tunnel, Glacier Room, Iron Room, Rocky Mountain Room, Twist Mountain B1f 3f, and Underground Ruins in Pokémon White 2.
- •Clay Tunnel
- •Glacier Room
- •Iron Room
- •Rocky Mountain Room
- •Twist Mountain B1f 3f
- •Underground Ruins
Steelix in Pokémon X
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Steelix in Pokémon Y
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Steelix in Pokémon Omega Ruby
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Steelix in Pokémon Alpha Sapphire
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Where can you find Steelix in Pokémon Sword?
12 spotsSteelix can be found in Bridge Field Max Den A, Giants Mirror Main, Giants Seat, Giants Seat Max Den A, Giants Seat Max Den B, and Giants Seat Max Den C, and 6 other locations in Pokémon Sword.
- •Bridge Field Max Den A
- •Giants Mirror Main
- •Giants Seat
- •Giants Seat Max Den A
- •Giants Seat Max Den B
- •Giants Seat Max Den C
- •Giants Seat Max Den E
- •Hammerlocke Hills Max Den B
- •Rolling Fields Max Den B
- •Rolling Fields Max Den H
- •Stony Wilderness Max Den H
- •Stony Wilderness Max Den L
Where can you find Steelix in Pokémon Shield?
11 spotsSteelix can be found in Bridge Field Max Den A, Giants Mirror Main, Giants Seat, Giants Seat Max Den B, Giants Seat Max Den C, and Giants Seat Max Den E, and 5 other locations in Pokémon Shield.
- •Bridge Field Max Den A
- •Giants Mirror Main
- •Giants Seat
- •Giants Seat Max Den B
- •Giants Seat Max Den C
- •Giants Seat Max Den E
- •Hammerlocke Hills Max Den B
- •Rolling Fields Max Den B
- •Rolling Fields Max Den H
- •Stony Wilderness Max Den H
- •Stony Wilderness Max Den L
Steelix in Pokémon Legends: Arceus
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