95: Onix

Essentials

Onix

Abilities

Sturdy: One-hit KO moves do not work on this Pokemon.
Rock Head: This Pokemon does not receive any recoil from moves.

Damage Taken

Pokédex Numbers

Introduced in
National: 95
Kanto: 95
Johto: 62
Sinnoh: 34
Johto: 62

Names

Japanese: イワーク (iwaaku)
Official Roomaji: Iwark
Korean: 롱스톤
Chinese: 大岩蛇
French: Onix
German: Onix

Breeding

Gender

½ male, ½ female

Egg groups

Mineral

Steps to hatch

6400

Compatibility

Training

Base EXP

108
1542 EXP at level

Effort points

1 Defense

Capture rate

Base happiness

Growth rate

medium

Wild held items

	None
	5% Hard Stone

None

Evolution

Baby	Basic	Stage 1	Stage 2
	Onix	Steelix Trade: Metal Coat

Stats

			Effort
			Level
		Pctile	Min IVs	Max IVs
HP	35	6.1	243	274
Attack	45	16.1	158	189
Defense	160	98.6	388	419
Special Attack	30	6.5	128	159
Special Defense	45	19.1	158	189
Speed	70	57.4	208	239

Total	385	38.3

Flavor

All versions' flavor text and sprites

Flavor Text

: 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.
: It burrows through the ground at a speed of 50 mph while feeding on large boulders.
: It twists and squirms through the ground. The thunderous roar of its tunneling echoes a long way.
: It rapidly bores through the ground at 50 mph by squirming and twisting its massive, rugged body.

Sprites

Miscellany

Species: Rock Snake
Color: gray
Cry: download mp3
Habitat: cave
Pawprint
Shape: Caudal

Height

28'10.5"
8.8 m

Weight

2100

463.0 lb
210.0 kg

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Moves

						Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Level up: Learned when a Pokémon reaches a certain level.
				—	—	Mud Sport			15	0	100%		All damage from Electric moves is halved until the end of the battle.
—	—	—	—	—	—	Tackle			35	35	95%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
				—	—	Harden			30	0	100%		Raises the user's Defense by one level.
				—	—	Bind			20	15	75%		Prevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.
—	—	—	—	6	6	Screech			40	0	85%		Lowers the target's Defense by two levels.
15	10	9	8			Bind			20	15	75%		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 with no additional effect.
	23	21	19			Harden			30	0	100%		Raises the user's Defense by one level.
25	27	25	23	14	14	Rage			20	20	100%		If the user is hit after using this move, its Attack rises by one level.
				17	17	Rock Tomb			10	50	80%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Speed by one level.
	36	33		22	22	Sandstorm			10	0	100%		Changes the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.
33	40	37		25	25	Slam			20	80	75%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
43						Harden			30	0	100%		Raises the user's Defense by one level.
				30	30	Rock Polish			20	0	0%		Raises the user's Speed by two levels.
			30	33	33	DragonBreath			20	60	100%		Has a 30% chance to paralyze the target.
					38	Curse			10	0	100%		Ghosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.
		45		38	41	Iron Tail			15	100	75%		Has a 30% chance to lower the target's Defense by one level.
		49		41	46	Sand Tomb			15	15	70%		Prevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.
		57		46	49	Double-Edge			15	120	100%		User receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.
				49	54	Stone Edge			5	100	80%		Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
			34			Sandstorm			10	0	100%		Changes the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.
			41			Slam			20	80	75%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
			45			Iron Tail			15	100	75%		Has a 30% chance to lower the target's Defense by one level.
			52			Sand Tomb			15	15	70%		Prevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.
			56			Double-Edge			15	120	100%		User receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.
						Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Egg: Appears on a newly-hatched Pokémon, if the father had the same move.
						Block			5	0	100%		Prevents the target from leaving battle.
						Defense Curl			40	0	100%		Raises user's Defense by one level.
						Explosion			5	250	100%		Inflicts double damage. User faints.
						Flail			15	1	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.
						Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Tutor: Can be taught at any time by an NPC.
						AncientPower			5	60	100%		Has a 10% chance to raise all of the user's stats by one level.
						Block			5	0	100%		Prevents the target from leaving battle.
						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.
						Earth Power			10	90	100%		Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one level.
						Endure			10	0	100%	3	Prevents the user's HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
						Explosion			5	250	100%		Inflicts double damage. User faints.
						Headbutt			15	70	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
						Iron Head			15	80	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
						Mimic			10	0	100%		Copies the target's last used move.
						Mud-Slap			10	20	100%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Accuracy by one level.
						Psych Up			10	0	100%		Discards the user's stat changes and copies the target's.
						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.
						Sleep Talk			10	0	100%		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. 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.
						Substitute			10	0	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.
						Swagger			15	0	90%		Raises the target's Attack by two levels and confuses the target.
						Twister			20	40	100%		Has chance to make the target flinch.
						Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Machine: Can be taught at any time by using a TM or HM.
	02					Headbutt			15	70	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
	03					Curse			10	0	100%		Ghosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.
	05	05	05	05	05	Roar			20	0	100%	-6	Immediately ends wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.
06	06	06	06	06	06	Toxic			10	0	85%		Badly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.
	08					Rock Smash			15	40	100%		Has a 50% chance to lower the target's Defense by one level.
	10	10	10	10	10	Hidden Power			15	1	100%		Power and type depend upon user's IVs. Power can range from 30 to 70.
	11	11	11	11	11	Sunny Day			5	0	0%		Changes the weather to sunny for five turns.
	13					Snore			15	40	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.
		12	12	12	12	Taunt			20	0	100%		For the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves.
08						Body Slam			15	85	100%		Has a 30% chance to paralyze the target.
	17	17	17	17	17	Protect			10	0	0%	3	Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.
	20					Endure			10	0	100%	3	Prevents the user's HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
	21	21	21	21	21	Frustration			20	1	100%		Power increases as happiness decreases, up to a maximum of 102.
	23	23	23	23	23	Iron Tail			15	100	75%		Has a 30% chance to lower the target's Defense by one level.
09						Take Down			20	90	85%		User receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.
10						Double-Edge			15	120	100%		User receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.
20						Rage			20	20	100%		If the user is hit after using this move, its Attack rises by one level.
26	26	26	26	26	26	Earthquake			10	100	100%		Inflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.
	27	27	27	27	27	Return			20	1	100%		Power increases with happiness, up to a maximum of 102.
27						Fissure			5	1	30%		Causes a one-hit KO.
28	28	28	28	28	28	Dig			10	80	100%		User digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.
	31					Mud-Slap			10	20	100%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Accuracy by one level.
31						Mimic			10	0	100%		Copies the target's last used move.
32	32	32	32	32	32	Double Team			15	0	100%		Raises the user's Evasion by one level.
	34					Swagger			15	0	90%		Raises the target's Attack by two levels and confuses the target.
	35					Sleep Talk			10	0	100%		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
	37	37	37	37	37	Sandstorm			10	0	100%		Changes the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.
		39	39	39	39	Rock Tomb			10	50	80%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Speed by one level.
		41	41	41	41	Torment			15	0	100%		Prevents the target from using the same move twice in a row.
		42	42	42	42	Facade			20	70	100%		Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
		43	43	43	43	Secret Power			20	70	100%		Has a 30% chance to inflict a status effect which depends upon the terrain.
34						Bide			10	1	100%	1	User waits for 2-3 turns, then hits back for twice the damage it took.
36						Selfdestruct			5	200	100%		Inflicts double damage. User faints.
40						Skull Bash			15	100	100%		Raises the user's Defense by one level. User charges for one turn before attacking.
44	44	44	44	44	44	Rest			10	0	100%		User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.
47						Explosion			5	250	100%		Inflicts double damage. User faints.
48						Rock Slide			10	75	90%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
	45	45	45	45	45	Attract			15	0	100%		Target falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.
				58	58	Endure			10	0	100%	3	Prevents the user's HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
				59	59	Dragon Pulse			10	90	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
				64	64	Explosion			5	250	100%		Inflicts double damage. User faints.
				66	66	Payback			10	50	100%		Power is doubled if the target has already moved this turn.
				69	69	Rock Polish			20	0	0%		Raises the user's Speed by two levels.
				71	71	Stone Edge			5	100	80%		Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
				74	74	Gyro Ball			5	1	100%		Power raises when the user has lower Speed, up to a maximum of 150.
				76	76	Stealth Rock			20	0	0%		Causes damage when opposing Pokémon switch in.
				77	77	Psych Up			10	0	100%		Discards the user's stat changes and copies the target's.
				78	78	Captivate			20	0	100%		Lowers the target's Special Attack by two levels if it's the opposite gender.
				80	80	Rock Slide			10	75	90%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
				82	82	Sleep Talk			10	0	100%		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
				83	83	Natural Gift			15	1	100%		Power and type depend on the held berry.
				87	87	Swagger			15	0	90%		Raises the target's Attack by two levels and confuses the target.
50				90	90	Substitute			10	0	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.
				91	91	Flash Cannon			10	80	100%		Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one level.
H4	H4	H4	H4	H4	H4	Strength			15	80	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
		H6	H6	H6	H6	Rock Smash			15	40	100%		Has a 50% chance to lower the target's Defense by one level.
				H8	H8	Rock Climb			20	90	85%		Has a 20% chance to confuse the target.