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How to Get Mega Steelix

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Mega Steelix is a Steel/Ground Type Mega Evolution in Pokemon Legends: Z-A. Learn how to get Mega Steelix and the Steelixite, along with details on its stats, abilities, weaknesses, and form differences.

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How to Get Mega Steelix in Pokemon Legends: Z-A

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Mega Steelix Game Data

Mega Steelix Type

Regular
Shiny
L-A Dex #198
Mega Steelix ImageMega Steelix
Pokemon Ground Type IconPokemon Steel Type Icon
Gen 6
Height 10.5 m
Weight 740 kg
Species Iron Snake Pokémon
EV Yield Def +2
L-A Dex #198
Mega Steelix ImageShiny Mega Steelix
Pokemon Ground Type IconPokemon Steel Type Icon
Gen 6
Height 10.5 m
Weight 740 kg
Species Iron Snake Pokémon
EV Yield Def +2
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Mega Steelix Weakness and Resistance

Weak to:
(2x)
Pokemon Fire Type Icon Pokemon Water Type Icon Pokemon Fighting Type Icon Pokemon Ground Type Icon
Damaged Normally By: (1x)
Pokemon Grass Type Icon Pokemon Ice Type Icon Pokemon Ghost Type Icon Pokemon Dark Type Icon
Resists: (0.5x)
Pokemon Normal Type Icon Pokemon Flying Type Icon Pokemon Psychic Type Icon Pokemon Bug Type Icon Pokemon Dragon Type Icon Pokemon Steel Type Icon Pokemon Fairy Type Icon
(0.25x)
Pokemon Rock Type Icon
Immune to: (0x)
Pokemon Electric Type Icon Pokemon Poison Type Icon

Mega Steelix Stats

Base Stats
Lv. 50 Stats
Stat Value Rank
HP
75
 #174
Atk
125
 #76
Def
230
 #1
SpAtk
55
 #352
SpDef
95
 #115
Speed
30
 #463
Total
610
 #55
List of Pokemon by Base Stats
Stat Max 0Nat 0EV -Nat Min
HP 182 182 150 150 135
Atk 194 177 145 130 117
Def 310 282 250 225 211
SpAtk 117 107 75 67 54
SpDef 161 147 115 103 90
Spd 90 82 50 45 31
  • Max: Max IVs & EVs and a stat-boosting Nature
  • 0Nat: Max IVs & EVs and a neutral Nature
  • 0EV: Max IVs, 0 EVs, and a neutral Nature
  • -Nat: Max IVs, 0 EVs, and a stat-reducing Nature
  • Min: 0 IVs & EVs, and a stat-reducing Nature

Mega Evolution vs Original Form Differences

Mega Evolution Original
Mega Steelix ImageMega Steelix
Pokemon Ground Type Icon Pokemon Steel Type Icon
75/125/230/55/95/30
(0/+40/+30/0/+30/0)		 Steelix ImageSteelix
Pokemon Ground Type Icon Pokemon Steel Type Icon
75/85/200/55/65/30

Stats: HP / Atk / Def / SpAtk / SpDef / Speed

Mega Steelix Best Nature and Moveset for Story

Impish or Careful

Nature Stat Changes
Impish ↑ Defense, ↓ SpAtk
Careful ↑ SpDef, ↓ SpAtk

Due to Steelix having very high Defensive stats, its best natures are either Impish or Careful to boost its Defense or Special Defense further.

Steelix also has a better Attack stat compared to its Special Attack, so choosing one of the above natures allows Steelix to still deal some damage with its Physical Moves.

Alternative Natures

Nature Stat Changes
Relaxed ↑ Defense, ↓ Speed
Sassy ↑ SpDef, ↓ Speed

You can also give Steelix either Relaxed or Sassy nature, allowing you to increase your Defense or Special Defense at the cost of reduced Speed.

Keep in mind that giving Steelix any of the above two natures will increase the cooldown of moves, putting you at a disadvantage against faster Pokemon.

Use Mints to Change Natures

Mint Usage

If your Steelix has a different Nature than the ones we recommend above, you can use a Mint to change its Nature.
Mints Locations and How to Change Nature

Best Steelix Moveset for the Story

Move Type Cooldown
Stone Edge Pokemon Rock Type Icon 10
Bulldoze Pokemon Ground Type Icon 6
Screech Pokemon Normal Type Icon 10
Iron Tail Pokemon Steel Type Icon 10

We recommend the moves Iron Tail, Screech, Bulldoze, and Stone Edge when using Steelix during the main story.

Mega Steelix Learnset

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Learnset by Leveling Up

Lv. Move Type Cat Power/CD
Base Tackle Normal Type Moves Physical Type Moves 40 / 4
The user attacks by charging forward and slamming into targets with its whole body.
Base Rock Throw Rock Type Moves Physical Type Moves 50 / 6
The user attacks by picking up a small rock and throwing it at targets.
Base Harden Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 6
The user boosts its Defense stat for a short time by tensing its muscles to stiffen its body.
Base Crunch Dark Type Moves Physical Type Moves 80 / 8
The user attacks by crunching targets up with sharp fangs. This may also lower targets' Defense stats.
Evo Iron Tail Steel Type Moves Physical Type Moves 100 / 10
The user attacks by slamming its hard tail into targets. This may also lower targets' Defense stats.
12 Dragon Breath Dragon Type Moves Special Type Moves 60 / 6
The user attacks by exhaling a mighty gust of breath. This may also leave targets paralyzed.
16 Curse Ghost Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 15
The user boosts its Attack and Defense stats in exchange for lowering its movement speed for a short time. When Ghost types use this move, its HP is cut down in half and the target loses health every few seconds until it faints.
20 Rock Slide Rock Type Moves Physical Type Moves 75 / 7
The user attacks by hurling large boulders. This may also make targets flinch.
22 Breaking Swipe Dragon Type Moves Physical Type Moves 60 / 9
The user attacks by wildly swinging its tough tail. This also lowers targets' Attack stats for a short time.
24 Screech Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 10
The user emits a horrible screech that makes targets reflexively want to cover their ears. This lowers their Defense stats for a while.
28 Sand Tomb Ground Type Moves Physical Type Moves 35 / 7
The user summons a raging sandstorm to surround targets. Opponents within the sandstorm will take continual damage.
32 Stealth Rock Rock Type Moves Status Type Moves 20 / 10
The user lays a trap of levitating stones in front of itself. The stones will damage opposing Pokémon that touch them.
36 Heavy Slam Steel Type Moves Physical Type Moves 120 / 10
The user attacks by slamming its heavy body into targets. The more the user outweighs the target, the greater this move's power.
44 Dig Ground Type Moves Physical Type Moves 80 / 12
The user attacks by disappearing underground for a short time, then surfacing to strike targets.
52 Stone Edge Rock Type Moves Physical Type Moves 100 / 10
The user attacks by stabbing targets with sharpened stones. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
56 Double-Edge Normal Type Moves Physical Type Moves 120 / 10
The user attacks with a reckless, all-out charge. The user will also take some damage.
62 Head Smash Rock Type Moves Physical Type Moves 150 / 10
The user attacks by slamming into targets with a reckless, full-power headbutt. The user will also take some damage.

Learnset by TM

No. Move Type Cat Power/CD
012 Rock Slide Rock Type Moves Physical Type Moves 75 / 7
The user attacks by hurling large boulders. This may also make targets flinch.
014 Fire Fang Fire Type Moves Physical Type Moves 65 / 6
The user attacks by biting targets with flame-cloaked fangs. This may also make targets flinch or leave them with a burn.
015 Ice Fang Ice Type Moves Physical Type Moves 65 / 6
The user attacks by biting targets with cold-infused fangs. This may also make targets flinch or leave them frozen.
017 Protect Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 15
The user takes on a protective stance that prevents incoming attacks from landing.
021 Thunder Fang Electric Type Moves Physical Type Moves 65 / 6
The user attacks by biting targets with electrified fangs. This may also make targets flinch or leave them paralyzed.
025 Crunch Dark Type Moves Physical Type Moves 80 / 8
The user attacks by crunching targets up with sharp fangs. This may also lower targets' Defense stats.
028 Dig Ground Type Moves Physical Type Moves 80 / 12
The user attacks by disappearing underground for a short time, then surfacing to strike targets.
033 Body Slam Normal Type Moves Physical Type Moves 85 / 8
The user attacks by dropping onto targets with its full body weight. This may also leave targets paralyzed.
035 Endure Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 12
The user takes a ready stance to endure any attack. While in this stance, the user will be able to take a hit and be left with at least 1 HP without fail.
036 Rock Tomb Rock Type Moves Physical Type Moves 60 / 10
The user attacks by hurling a boulder. Boulders that hit will also make targets move more slowly. Boulders that miss will remain on the battlefield.
037 Stealth Rock Rock Type Moves Status Type Moves 20 / 10
The user lays a trap of levitating stones in front of itself. The stones will damage opposing Pokémon that touch them.
044 Hyper Beam Normal Type Moves Special Type Moves 150 / 20
The user attacks by shooting a powerful beam at targets. The recoil will leave the user unable to move for a short time.
048 Self-Destruct Normal Type Moves Physical Type Moves 200 / 15
The user emits explosive force, causing damage across a wide area. The user faints after using this move.
052 Earth Power Ground Type Moves Special Type Moves 90 / 8
The user attacks by making the ground under targets erupt with power. This may also lower targets' Sp. Def stats.
055 Giga Impact Normal Type Moves Physical Type Moves 150 / 20
The user attacks by charging into targets using every bit of its power. The recoil will leave the user unable to move for a short time.
056 Double-Edge Normal Type Moves Physical Type Moves 120 / 10
The user attacks with a reckless, all-out charge. The user will also take some damage.
058 Iron Head Steel Type Moves Physical Type Moves 80 / 8
The user attacks by slamming its steel-hard head into targets. This may also make targets flinch.
065 Stone Edge Rock Type Moves Physical Type Moves 100 / 10
The user attacks by stabbing targets with sharpened stones. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
069 Earthquake Ground Type Moves Physical Type Moves 100 / 10
The user attacks by setting off an earthquake that strikes a wide area.
075 Dragon Pulse Dragon Type Moves Special Type Moves 85 / 8
The user attacks by blasting targets with a shock wave emitted from its gaping mouth.
080 Iron Defense Steel Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 9
The user boosts its Defense stat for a while by hardening the surface of its body until it becomes like iron.
084 Flash Cannon Steel Type Moves Special Type Moves 80 / 8
The user attacks by gathering its internal light energy and releasing it all at once. This may also lower the targets' Sp. Def stats.
085 Substitute Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 10
The user sacrifices a small amount of HP to create a substitute for itself.
087 Iron Tail Steel Type Moves Physical Type Moves 100 / 10
The user attacks by slamming its hard tail into targets. This may also lower targets' Defense stats.
090 Dark Pulse Dark Type Moves Special Type Moves 80 / 8
The user attacks by releasing a horrible aura rife with ill intent. This may also make targets flinch.
091 Curse Ghost Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 15
The user boosts its Attack and Defense stats in exchange for lowering its movement speed for a short time. When Ghost types use this move, its HP is cut down in half and the target loses health every few seconds until it faints.
095 Taunt Dark Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 12
The user taunts targets, sending them into a rage that will allow them to use only damage-dealing moves for a short time.

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