Steelix
#208 (Johto)
Best moveset for Steelix
The best moves for Steelix are Iron Tail and Heavy Slam when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Offense
16.8dps
42dps
Defense
10dps
48dps
Evolution
There are currently a total of 3 Pokémon in the Onix family, including 1 Mega Pokémon. Steelix evolves from Onix which costs 50 Candy, and evolves into Mega Steelix which is not permanent.
- Onix requires Metal Coat to evolve into Steelix.
- Evolving Mega Steelix costs 200 Mega Energy the first time, and 40 Mega Energy every time after.
Forms
There are 2 different forms of Steelix:
Standard game images
There is a very low chance that you can get a shiny Steelix, which would have the following appearance:
Summary
Steelix is a Steel & Ground Pokémon which evolves from Onix. It is vulnerable to Fighting, Ground, Fire and Water moves. Steelix's strongest moveset is Iron Tail & Heavy Slam and it has a Max CP of 2,729. Steelix evolves into Mega Steelix.
About
"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."
Moves & Movesets
All moves
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Dragon Tail | 14 | 14 |
| Iron Tail | 14 | 16.8 |
| Thunder Fang | 10 | 10 |
| Main move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Earthquake | 140 | 48 |
| Heavy Slam | 70 | 42 |
| Crunch | 65 | 21.7 |
| Psychic Fangs | 25 | 25 |
| Breaking Swipe | 45 | 45 |
| Frustration Shadow | 10 | 5 |
| Return Purified | 25 | 50 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
Offensive
Defensive
Counters & Raids
What counters Steelix?
The 5 strongest Pokémon you can use to defeat Steelix are:
- Blacephalon,
- Lucario,
- Reshiram,
- Landorus (Therian),
- Pheromosa.
Steelix is a Steel/Ground type Pokémon, which makes it weak against Fighting, Ground, Fire and Water moves.
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
148 |
| Defense |
|
272 |
| Stamina |
|
181 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 154 |
Size
| Height | 9.19 m |
| Weight | 400 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| Buddy walk distance | 5 km |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
1,034 |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
1,379 |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
2,069 |
|
Level 40 |
2,414 |
|
Level 50 |
2,729 |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 1,724 |
| Level 35 (wild) | 2,242 |