Onix
#95 (Kanto)
Best moveset (Onix)
Offense
15.6dps
45dps
Defense
15.6dps
Rock Slide
Elite TM
36dps
Evolution
There are currently a total of 3 Pokémon in the Onix family, including 1 Mega Pokémon. Onix evolves into Steelix (using the Metal Coat evolution item) and costs 50 Candy, which then evolves into Mega Steelix costing 0 Candy.
- 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.
Standard game images
About
"Onix has a magnet in its brain. It acts as a compass so that this Pokémon does not lose direction while it is tunneling. As it grows older, its body becomes increasingly rounder and smoother."
Moves & Movesets
All moves
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Tackle | 5 | 10 |
| Rock Throw | 13 | 15.6 |
| Main move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Stone Edge | 105 | 50.4 |
| Sand Tomb | 60 | 18 |
| Heavy Slam | 70 | 35 |
| Breaking Swipe | 45 | 45 |
| Rock Slide Elite TM | 75 | 36 |
| Iron Head Elite TM | 60 | 30 |
| 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
| Quickmove | Mainmove | DPS | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Rock Throw
15.6 dps
|
Breaking Swipe
45 dps
|
21.2 | 100% |
|
Rock Throw
15.6 dps
|
Rock Slide
Elite TM
36 dps
|
21.2 | 100% |
|
Rock Throw
15.6 dps
|
Stone Edge
50.4 dps
|
20.9 | 98% |
|
Rock Throw
15.6 dps
|
Heavy Slam
35 dps
|
20.3 | 96% |
|
Rock Throw
15.6 dps
|
Return
Purified
50 dps
|
19.2 | 91% |
|
Rock Throw
15.6 dps
|
Iron Head
Elite TM
30 dps
|
19.1 | 90% |
|
Tackle
10 dps
|
Rock Slide
Elite TM
36 dps
|
18.5 | 87% |
|
Tackle
10 dps
|
Breaking Swipe
45 dps
|
18.1 | 85% |
|
Tackle
10 dps
|
Stone Edge
50.4 dps
|
18.1 | 85% |
|
Tackle
10 dps
|
Heavy Slam
35 dps
|
17.1 | 80% |
|
Rock Throw
15.6 dps
|
Sand Tomb
18 dps
|
16.8 | 79% |
|
Tackle
10 dps
|
Iron Head
Elite TM
30 dps
|
15.7 | 74% |
|
Rock Throw
15.6 dps
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 dps
|
15.6 | 73% |
|
Tackle
10 dps
|
Return
Purified
50 dps
|
15.3 | 72% |
|
Tackle
10 dps
|
Sand Tomb
18 dps
|
14.4 | 68% |
|
Tackle
10 dps
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 dps
|
10 | 47% |
Counters & Raids
All counter Pokémon
These are the Pokémon and their moves that do the most damage to Onix.
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
85 |
| Defense |
|
232 |
| Stamina |
|
111 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 99 |
Size
| Height | 8.8 m |
| Weight | 210 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| Buddy walk distance | 5 km |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
472 |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
629 |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
944 |
|
Level 40 |
1,101 |
|
Level 50 |
1,245 |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 787 |
| Level 35 (wild) | 1,023 |