Steelix
#208 (Johto)
Best moveset (Steelix)
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:
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
All counter Pokémon
These are the Pokémon and their moves that do the most damage to Steelix.
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 |