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Onix

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General

Evolution Chain

Comparison of this evolution chain

Basic	Stage 1
Onix Base form	Steelix Trade with Metal Coat attached

Stats

Stat	Base	Max Stat		%ile
		L50	L100
HP	35	142	274	4.9
Attack	45	97	189	14.4
Defense	160	212	419	98.6
Special Attack	30	82	159	4.9
Special Defense	45	97	189	17
Speed	70	122	239	55.4
Average	64.2	-	-	40

Flavor

All versions' flavor text and sprites

When it travels underground, it causes rumbling and tremors. It can move at 50 mph.

It squirms through the ground using its long and rugged body. It always eats while burrowing.

Locations

Sorry, Pearl players! Only Diamond for the moment.

Area	Section	Level	Method
Stark Mountain	entrance	54	5%
Stark Mountain	inside	56	5%
Snowpoint Temple	1F	50 - 52	15%
Snowpoint Temple	B1F	52 - 53	5%
Snowpoint Temple	B2F	52 - 53	5%
Snowpoint Temple	B3F	52 - 53	5%
Oreburgh Mine	1F	8	10%
Oreburgh Mine	B1F	9	10%
Victory Road	1F	44	10%
Victory Road	2F	45	10%
Victory Road	inside	50	10%
Victory Road	inside exit	50	10%
Iron Island	1F	32 - 33	10%
Iron Island	B1F left	32 - 33	10%
Iron Island	B1F right	32 - 33	10%
Iron Island	B2F left	32 - 33	30%
Iron Island	B2F right	31 - 33	30%
Iron Island	B3F	32 - 33	30%

Move List

This list in the move search

Contest list

Onix's Attack is higher, so it will inflict more damage with physical () moves.

Onix gets the STAB from and moves.

							Move	Type	Dmg	PP	Power	Acc.*	Pri.	Description
					--	--	Bind			20	15	75%		Both prevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.
					--	--	Harden			30	--	100%		Raises the user's Defense.
					--	--	Mud Sport			15	--	100%		All damage from Electric moves is halved until the end of the battle.
	--	--	--	--	--	--	Tackle			35	35	95%		Inflicts regular damage.
	--	--	--	--	6	6	Screech			40	--	85%		Lowers the target's Defense by two levels.
	15	10	9	8			Bind			20	15	75%		Both prevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.
	19	14	13	12	9	9	Rock Throw			15	50	90%		Inflicts regular damage.
					14	14	Rage			20	20	100%		User can only use this move until it wins or faints, but becomes stronger each time it is hit.
					17	17	Rock Tomb			10	50	80%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Speed.
					22	22	Sandstorm			10	--	100%		Changes the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.
		23	21	19			Harden			30	--	100%		Raises the user's Defense.
					25	25	Slam			20	80	75%		Inflicts regular damage.
	25	27	25	23			Rage			20	20	100%		User can only use this move until it wins or faints, but becomes stronger each time it is hit.
					30	30	Rock Polish			20	--	0%		Raises the user's Speed by two levels.
				30	33	33	DragonBreath			20	60	100%		Has a 30% chance to Paralyze the target.
		36	33	34			Sandstorm			10	--	100%		Changes the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.
						38	Curse			10	--	100%		Ghosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.
					38	41	Iron Tail			15	100	75%		Has a 30% chance to lower the target's Defense.
					41	46	Sand Tomb			15	15	70%		Both prevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.
	33	40	37	41			Slam			20	80	75%		Inflicts regular damage.
	43						Harden			30	--	100%		Raises the user's Defense.
			45	45			Iron Tail			15	100	75%		Has a 30% chance to lower the target's Defense.
					46	49	Double-Edge			15	120	100%		User receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.
			49	52			Sand Tomb			15	15	70%		Both prevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.
					49	54	Stone Edge			5	100	80%		Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
			57	56			Double-Edge			15	120	100%		User receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.
							Egg moves (Pokémon can also inherit any TMs they are compatible with)
							Block			5	--	100%		Prevents the target from leaving battle.
							Defense Curl			40	--	100%		Raises user's Defense. Doubles Rollout's power if it's the next move used.
							Explosion			5	250	100%		Inflicts double damage and faints the user.
							Flail			15	varies	100%		Inflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.
							Rock Blast			10	25	80%		Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
							Rock Slide			10	75	90%		Has a 30% chance to make the target Flinch.
							Rollout			20	30	90%		Power doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, resetting after five turns.
							Tutored moves
							Body Slam			15	85	100%		Has a 30% chance to Paralyze the target.
							Double-Edge			15	120	100%		User receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.
							Mimic			10	--	100%		Copies the target's last used move.
							Explosion			5	250	100%		Inflicts double damage and faints the user.
							Rock Slide			10	75	90%		Has a 30% chance to make the target Flinch.
							Substitute			10	--	100%		Transfers 1/4 of the user's max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.
							Snore			15	40	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target Flinch. Only works if the user is Sleeping.
							Snore			15	40	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target Flinch. Only works if the user is Sleeping.
							Mud-Slap			10	20	100%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Accuracy.
							Mud-Slap			10	20	100%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Accuracy.
							Endure			10	--	100%	3	Goes first. Prevents the user's HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
							Rollout			20	30	90%		Power doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, resetting after five turns.
							Swagger			15	--	90%		Raises the target's Attack by two levels and Confuses the target.
							Sleep Talk			10	--	100%		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is Sleeping.
							Twister			20	40	100%		Has chance to make the target Flinch.
							Psych Up			10	--	100%		Discards the user's stat changes and copies the target's.
							AncientPower			5	60	100%		Has a 10% chance to raise all of the user's stats.
							Earth Power			10	90	100%		Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Special Defense.
							Iron Head			15	80	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target Flinch.
							Miscellaneous moves
	pokecenter						Sharpen			30	--	100%		Raises the user's Attack.
							TMs and HMs
		45	45	45	45	45	Attract			15	--	100%		Target falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.
	34						Bide			10	varies	100%	1	Goes first. User waits for 2-3 turns, then inflicts typeless damage equal to twice the HP it lost while waiting.
	08						Body Slam			15	85	100%		Has a 30% chance to Paralyze the target.
					78	78	Captivate			20	--	100%		Lowers the target's Special Attack by two levels if it is the opposite gender.
		03					Curse			10	--	100%		Ghosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.
	28	28	28	28	28	28	Dig			10	80	100%		User digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.
	32	32	32	32	32	32	Double Team			15	--	100%		Raises the user's Evasion.
	10						Double-Edge			15	120	100%		User receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.
					59	59	Dragon Pulse			10	90	100%		Inflicts regular damage.
	26	26	26	26	26	26	Earthquake			10	100	100%		Inflicts regular damage.
		20			58	58	Endure			10	--	100%	3	Goes first. Prevents the user's HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
	47				64	64	Explosion			5	250	100%		Inflicts double damage and faints the user.
			42	42	42	42	Facade			20	70	100%		Power doubles if user is Burned, Paralyzed, or Poisoned.
	27						Fissure			5	varies	30%		Causes a one-hit KO.
					91	91	Flash Cannon			10	80	100%		Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Special Defense.
		21	21	21	21	21	Frustration			20	varies	100%		Power increases as Happiness decreases, up to a maximum of 102.
					74	74	Gyro Ball			5	varies	100%		Inflicts more damage when the user has lower Speed, with a maximum of 150 power.
		02					Headbutt			15	70	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target Flinch.
		10	10	10	10	10	Hidden Power			15	varies	100%		Power and type depend upon user's IVs. Power can range from 30 to 70.
		23	23	23	23	23	Iron Tail			15	100	75%		Has a 30% chance to lower the target's Defense.
	31						Mimic			10	--	100%		Copies the target's last used move.
		31					Mud-Slap			10	20	100%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Accuracy.
					83	83	Natural Gift			15	varies	100%		Power and type depend on the held berry.
					66	66	Payback			10	50	100%		Inflicts double damage if the user receives damage before using this move.
		17	17	17	17	17	Protect			10	--	0%	3	Goes first. Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.
					77	77	Psych Up			10	--	100%		Discards the user's stat changes and copies the target's.
	20						Rage			20	20	100%		User can only use this move until it wins or faints, but becomes stronger each time it is hit.
	44	44	44	44	44	44	Rest			10	--	100%		User Sleeps, completely healing itself.
		27	27	27	27	27	Return			20	varies	100%		Power increases with Happiness, up to a maximum of 102.
		05	05	05	05	05	Roar			20	--	100%	-6	Goes last. Immediately ends wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokemon.
					H8	H8	Rock Climb			20	90	85%		Has a 20% chance to Confuse the target.
					69	69	Rock Polish			20	--	0%		Raises the user's Speed by two levels.
	48				80	80	Rock Slide			10	75	90%		Has a 30% chance to make the target Flinch.
		08	H6	H6	H6	H6	Rock Smash			15	40	100%		Has a 50% chance to lower the target's Defense.
			39	39	39	39	Rock Tomb			10	50	80%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Speed.
		37	37	37	37	37	Sandstorm			10	--	100%		Changes the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.
			43	43	43	43	Secret Power			20	70	100%		Has a 30% chance to inflict a status effect which depends upon the terrain.
	36						Selfdestruct			5	200	100%		Inflicts double damage and faints the user.
	40						Skull Bash			15	100	100%		Raises the user's Defense. User charges for one turn before attacking.
		35			82	82	Sleep Talk			10	--	100%		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is Sleeping.
		13					Snore			15	40	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target Flinch. Only works if the user is Sleeping.
					76	76	Stealth Rock			20	--	0%		Causes damage when Pokemon switch in to where the target is now.
					71	71	Stone Edge			5	100	80%		Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
	H4	H4	H4	H4	H4	H4	Strength			15	80	100%		Inflicts regular damage.
	50				90	90	Substitute			10	--	100%		Transfers 1/4 of the user's max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.
		11	11	11	11	11	Sunny Day			5	--	0%		Changes the weather to sunny for five turns.
		34			87	87	Swagger			15	--	90%		Raises the target's Attack by two levels and Confuses the target.
	09						Take Down			20	90	85%		User receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.
			12	12	12	12	Taunt			20	--	100%		For the next two turns, the target can only use moves that inflict damage.
			41	41	41	41	Torment			15	--	100%		Prevents the target from using the same move twice in a row until it leaves battle.
	06	06	06	06	06	06	Toxic			10	--	85%		Badly Poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.

Onix in other Pokédexes

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• Serebii
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