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Steelix - Evolutions, Location, and Learnset

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Steelix - Type and Abilities

Steelix - Type

Steelix
Iron Snake Pokémon
Pokemon - Steelix
Type 1 Type 2
Pokemon Steel Image Pokemon Ground Image

Steelix Weaknesses and Resistances

Type
Takes 4x damage
-
Takes 2x damage
Pokemon Fire Type Icon Pokemon Water Type Icon Pokemon Fighting Type Icon Pokemon Ground Type Icon
Takes 0.5x damage
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
Takes 1/4x damage
Pokemon Rock Type Icon
Takes 0x damage
Pokemon Electric Type Icon Pokemon Poison Type Icon

Steelix Pokédex Entries

Sword
Shield
It is said that if an Onix lives for over 100 years, its composition changes to become diamond-like.
It is thought its body transformed as a result of iron accumulating internally from swallowing soil.

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Steelix Abilities

Name Description
Rock Head Protects the Pokemon from recoil damage.
Sturdy It cannot be knocked out with one hit.

Steelix Hidden Ability

Name Description
Sheer Force Removes added effects to increase move damage.

Steelix Egg Group

Egg Groups
Pokemon - Mineral Egg GroupMineral

Effort Values (EV) Earned

Effort Values (EV) Earned
Def+2

Base Stats of Steelix

HP
75
Atk
85
Def
200
Sp. Atk
55
Sp. Def
65
Speed
30
Total Base Stats
510

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Evolution Chart of Steelix

Evolution Line
Onix ImageOnix Metal Coat Image Trade + Metal Coat
→		 Steelix ImageSteelix

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Locations Where Steelix Appears

Where to find Steelix

Set Location

Map Weather
Giant's Mirror
Fog Sandstorm Hail Snow Sunny Thunderstorm Rain Cloudy Clear
Giant's Seat

Raid Encounter

Location Hidden Ability?
Rolling Fields Den (D) No
Rolling Fields Rare Den (H) Yes
Giant's Seat Den (C) Yes
Giant's Seat Special Den (E) Yes
Giant's Seat Rare Den (D) Yes
Giant's Seat Rare Den (C) Yes
Giant's Seat Special Den (A) Yes
Stony Wilderness Den (K) No
Stony Wilderness Rare Den (L) Yes
Bridge Field Den (I) No
Hammerlocke Hills Den (F) Yes
Hammerlocke Hills Rare Den (F) Yes

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Learnset of Steelix

Learnset by Leveling Up

Lv. Move Type Power Acc. PP
Base Bind Pokemon Normal Image 15 85 20
Base Crunch Pokemon Dark Image 80 100 15
Base Fire Fang Pokemon Fire Image 65 95 15
Base Ice Fang Pokemon Ice Image 65 95 15
Base Thunder Fang Pokemon Electric Image 65 95 15
Base Harden Pokemon Normal Image - - 30
Base Rock Polish Pokemon Rock Image - - 20
Base Rock Throw Pokemon Rock Image 50 90 15
Base Tackle Pokemon Normal Image 40 100 35
4 Smack Down Pokemon Rock Image 50 100 15
8 Autotomize Pokemon Steel Image - - 15
12 Dragon Breath Pokemon Dragon Image 60 100 20
16 Curse Pokemon Ghost Image - - 10
20 Rock Slide Pokemon Rock Image 75 90 10
24 Screech Pokemon Normal Image - 85 40
28 Sand Tomb Pokemon Ground Image 35 85 15
32 Stealth Rock Pokemon Rock Image - - 20
36 Slam Pokemon Normal Image 80 75 20
40 Sandstorm Pokemon Rock Image - - 10
44 Dig Pokemon Ground Image 80 100 10
48 Iron Tail Pokemon Steel Image 100 75 15
52 Stone Edge Pokemon Rock Image 100 80 5
56 Double-Edge Pokemon Normal Image 120 100 15
60 Magnet Rise Pokemon Electric Image - - 10

Learnset by TM

No. Move Type Power Acc. PP
TM08 Hyper Beam Pokemon Normal Image 150 90 5
TM09 Giga Impact Pokemon Normal Image 150 90 5
TM15 Dig Pokemon Ground Image 80 100 10
TM16 Screech Pokemon Normal Image - 85 40
TM20 Self-Destruct Pokemon Normal Image 200 100 5
TM21 Rest Pokemon Psychic Image - - 10
TM22 Rock Slide Pokemon Rock Image 75 90 10
TM24 Snore Pokemon Normal Image 50 100 15
TM25 Protect Pokemon Normal Image - - 10
TM26 Scary Face Pokemon Normal Image - 100 10
TM31 Attract Pokemon Normal Image - 100 15
TM32 Sandstorm Pokemon Rock Image - - 10
TM34 Sunny Day Pokemon Fire Image - - 5
TM39 Facade Pokemon Normal Image 70 100 20
TM48 Rock Tomb Pokemon Rock Image 60 95 15
TM49 Sand Tomb Pokemon Ground Image 35 85 15
TM54 Rock Blast Pokemon Rock Image 25 90 10
TM57 Payback Pokemon Dark Image 50 100 10
TM66 Thunder Fang Pokemon Electric Image 65 95 15
TM67 Ice Fang Pokemon Ice Image 65 95 15
TM68 Fire Fang Pokemon Fire Image 65 95 15
TM76 Round Pokemon Normal Image 60 100 15
TM81 Bulldoze Pokemon Ground Image 60 100 20
TM97 Brutal Swing Pokemon Dark Image 60 100 20
TM98 Stomping Tantrum Pokemon Ground Image 75 100 10
TM99 Breaking Swipe Pokemon Dragon Image 60 100 15

Learnset by TR

No. Move Type Power Acc. PP
TR01 Body Slam Pokemon Normal Image 85 100 15
TR10 Earthquake Pokemon Ground Image 100 100 10
TR20 Substitute Pokemon Normal Image - - 10
TR26 Endure Pokemon Normal Image - - 10
TR27 Sleep Talk Pokemon Normal Image - - 10
TR31 Iron Tail Pokemon Steel Image 100 75 15
TR32 Crunch Pokemon Dark Image 80 100 15
TR37 Taunt Pokemon Dark Image - 100 20
TR46 Iron Defense Pokemon Steel Image - - 15
TR51 Dragon Dance Pokemon Dragon Image - - 20
TR52 Gyro Ball Pokemon Steel Image - 100 5
TR58 Dark Pulse Pokemon Dark Image 80 100 15
TR62 Dragon Pulse Pokemon Dragon Image 85 100 10
TR67 Earth Power Pokemon Ground Image 90 100 10
TR70 Flash Cannon Pokemon Steel Image 80 100 10
TR74 Iron Head Pokemon Steel Image 80 100 15
TR75 Stone Edge Pokemon Rock Image 100 80 5
TR76 Stealth Rock Pokemon Rock Image - - 20
TR79 Heavy Slam Pokemon Steel Image - 100 10
TR87 Drill Run Pokemon Ground Image 80 95 10
TR94 High Horsepower Pokemon Ground Image 95 95 10
TR97 Psychic Fangs Pokemon Psychic Image 85 100 10
TR99 Body Press Pokemon Fighting Image 80 100 10

Learnset through a Move Tutor

Move Type Power Acc. PP
Steel Beam Pokemon Steel Image 140 95 5
Scorching Sands Pokemon Ground Image 70 100 10
Meteor Beam Pokemon Rock Image 120 90 10
Steel Roller Pokemon Steel Image 130 100 5

Learnset via Egg Moves

Move Type Power Acc. PP
Rollout Pokemon Rock Image 30 90 20
Flail Pokemon Normal Image - 100 15
Block Pokemon Normal Image - - 5
Dragon Tail Pokemon Dragon Image 60 90 10
Defense Curl Pokemon Normal Image - - 40
Head Smash Pokemon Rock Image 150 80 5
Wide Guard Pokemon Rock Image - - 10

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