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No. 0208

Steelix

Iron Snake Pokémon

Steelix
Official art
SteelGround
Height
9.2 m 30′02″
Weight
400 kg 881.8 lbs
Base stat total
510 top 25%
Introduced
Gen II
Abilities
Pokédex entryLegends: 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.
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Base stats

HP75135–182260–354
Atk8581–150157–295
Def200184–277364–548
SpA5554–117103–229
SpD6563–128121–251
Spe3031–9058–174
Total510Higher than 75% of all Pokémon
HP75Atk85Def200Spe30SpD65SpA55

Ranges: 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

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 30). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+90Max82No SP50Min45Scarf135Tailwind180

At max Speed, Steelix outspeeds 5 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC, and ties 2.

  1. 203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 in usage
  2. 200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 in usage
  3. 190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 in usage
  4. 189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 in usage
  5. 184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 in usage
  6. 178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 in usage
  7. 178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 in usage
  8. 172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 in usage
  9. 169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 in usage
  10. 169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 in usage
  11. 167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 in usage
  12. 167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 in usage
  13. 161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 in usage
  14. 156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 in usage
  15. 150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 in usage
  16. 149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 in usage
  17. 143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 in usage
  18. 128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 in usage
  19. 120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 in usage
  20. 105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 in usage
  21. 101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 in usage
  22. 95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 in usage
  23. 94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 in usage
  24. 90Steelix · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
  25. 90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 in usage
  26. 90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 in usage
  27. 85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 in usage
  28. 82Steelix · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
  29. 80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 in usage
  30. 80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 in usage
  31. 70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 in usage
  32. 60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 in usage
  33. 50Steelix · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment

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.

Type matchups

Weak to

Fighting2×Fire2×Ground2×Water2×

Resists

Rock¼×Bug½×Dragon½×Fairy½×Flying½×Normal½×Psychic½×Steel½×

Immune to

Electric0×Poison0×
Takes normal damage from 4 types
GhostGrassIceDark

Abilities

  • Rock Head

    Protects against recoil damage.

  • Sturdy

    Prevents being KOed from full HP, leaving 1 HP instead. Protects against the one-hit KO moves regardless of HP.

  • Sheer ForceHidden ability

    Strengthens moves with extra effects to 1.3× their power, but prevents their extra effects.

Competitive

National DexRU

Ranked ladder · in-game

Doubles

#138 of 262 used

▲ 2 places since Oct 22
Oct 22Oct 28
▲ 4 places since Oct 21
Oct 21Oct 28

Steelixite (60%) · Sturdy (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

▼ 4 places since Oct 22
Oct 22Oct 28
▼ 6 places since Oct 21
Oct 21Oct 28

Steelixite (35.4%) · Sturdy (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.

0.07% of teams · rank #272 · Singles, all Pokémon · 1630+ rating · 426,601 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item
Custap Berry
Ability
Sturdy
Nature
Adamant
EVs
4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Def
  1. Earthquake
  2. Heavy Slam
  3. Stealth Rock
  4. 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

Oct 20250.07%

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

Evolution

  1. #0095OnixRockGround
    1. Trade holding Metal Coat#0208SteelixSteelGround

Moves

Level up 7

1RolloutPower doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, resetting after five turns.RockPhys3090%20
6TackleInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35
11BulldozeHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundPhys60100%20
18Rock SlideHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.RockPhys7590%10
25Stealth RockCauses damage when opposing Pokémon switch in.RockStatus——20
34High HorsepowerInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.GroundPhys9595%10
43Iron TailHas a 30% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.SteelPhys10075%15

Pokédex entries

Category
Iron Snake Pokémon
Debut
Johto · Gold & Silver
Color
Gray
Shape
Habitat
Cave
Pal Park area
Mountain
Original Johto#063Original Sinnoh#035Extended Sinnoh#035Updated Johto#063Updated Unova#072Coastal Kalos#054Galar#179Hisui#119Lumiose#198

  1. 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: Arceus

  2. 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.

    Omega Ruby · Alpha Sapphire

  3. The iron it ingested with the soil it swallowed transformed its body and made it harder than diamonds.

    Black 2 · White 2

  4. It’s said that if an ONIX lives for 100 years, its composition becomes diamondlike as it evolves into a STEELIX.

    SoulSilver

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

    Platinum · Black · White · Shield

  6. It chews its way through boulders with its sturdy jaws. Its eyes can see in the darkness underground.

    Pearl · Y

  7. Tempered underground under high pressure and heat, its body is harder than any metal.

    Diamond · X

  8. Its body has been compressed deep under the ground. As a result, it is even harder than diamond.

    LeafGreen

  9. 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.

    Emerald

  10. 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.

    Ruby · Sapphire

  11. The many small metal particles that cover this Pokémon's body reflect bright light well.

    Crystal

  12. It is said that if an ONIX lives for over 100 years, its composition changes to become diamond-like.

    Silver · FireRed · Sword

  13. Its body has been compressed deep under the ground. As a result, it is even harder than a diamond.

    Gold · HeartGold

Names around the world

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

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation II

Generation III

Generation IV

Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield
2 Def
Catch rate
25 ≈3.3% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship
70
Base experience
179
Growth rate
Medium

Breeding

Egg groups
Mineral
Gender
♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time
25 egg cycles ≈6,630 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Males and females look different

Male Steelix
♂ Male
Female Steelix
♀ Female
HOME 3D model

Where to find

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