208: Steelix

Essentials

Steelix

Abilities

Rock Head: Protects against recoil damage.
Sturdy: Prevents being KOed from full HP, leaving 1 HP instead. Protects against the one-hit KO moves regardless of HP.

Dream Ability

Sheer Force: Strengthens moves with extra effects to 1.3× their power, but prevents their extra effects.

Damage Taken

Pokédex Numbers

Introduced in
National: 208
Original Johto: 63
Original Sinnoh: 35
Extended Sinnoh: 35
Updated Johto: 63

Names

German: Stahlos
Chinese: 大鋼蛇
Korean: 강철톤
French: Steelix
Japanese: ハガネール (haganeeru)
Official Roomaji: Haganeil

Breeding

Gender

½ male, ½ female

Egg groups

Mineral

Hatch counter

Steps to hatch

6630 / 3570

Compatibility

Training

Base EXP

196

2800 EXP at level

Effort points

2 Defense

Capture rate

Base happiness

Growth rate

medium

Wild held items

	5%	Metal Coat
	5%	Metal Coat
	5%	Metal Coat

Evolution

Compare this family

Baby	Basic	Stage 1	Stage 2
	Onix	Steelix Trade, while holding a Metal Coat

Stats

			Level
			Effort
		Pctile	Min IVs	Max IVs
HP	75	67.4	323	354
Attack	85	65.2	238	269
Defense	200	99.7	468	499
Special Attack	55	35.8	178	209
Special Defense	65	49.2	198	229
Speed	30	8.9	128	159
Total	510	80.1

Pokéathlon Performance

Minimum; Base; Maximum

Speed
Power
Skill
Stamina
Jump
Total: 10/15/16

Flavor

Detailed flavor page covering all versions

Flavor Text

: Tempered underground under high pressure and heat, its body is harder than any metal.
: It chews its way through boulders with its sturdy jaws. Its eyes can see in the darkness underground.
: It is thought its body transformed as a result of iron accumulating internally from swallowing soil.
: Its body has been compressed deep under the ground. As a result, it is even harder than a diamond.
: It’s said that if an ONIX lives for 100 years, its composition becomes diamondlike as it evolves into a STEELIX.

: It is thought its body transformed as a result of iron accumulating internally from swallowing soil.

Sprites

Miscellany

Species: Iron Snake
Color: Gray
Cry
Habitat: cave
Footprint
Shape: Caudal

Height

$${_("Trainer dude")}$

30'2.2"
9.2 m

Weight

$${_("Trainer dudette")}$

4000

881.8 lb
400.0 kg

Locations

Ridiculously detailed breakdown

Diamond

Pearl

Platinum

HeartGold

SoulSilver

Moves

Steel and Ground moves get STAB, and have their type highlighted in green.

Physical moves better suit Steelix's higher Attack, and have their class highlighted in green.

						Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Level up: Learned when a Pokémon reaches a certain level.
			—	—	—	Thunder Fang			15	65	95%		Has a 10% chance to paralyze the target and a 10% chance to make the target flinch.
			—	—	—	Ice Fang			15	65	95%		Has a 10% chance to freeze the target and a 10% chance to make the target flinch.
			—	—	—	Fire Fang			15	65	95%		Has a 10% chance to burn the target and a 10% chance to make the target flinch.
			—	—	—	Mud Sport			15	—	—		Halves all Electric-type damage.
—	—	—	—	—	—	Tackle			35	50	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
			—	—	—	Harden			30	—	—		Raises the user's Defense by one stage.
			—	—	—	Bind			20	15	85%		Prevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.
—	—	—	6	6	6	Screech			40	—	85%		Lowers the target's Defense by two stages.
10	9	8				Bind			20	15	85%		Prevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.
14	13	12	9	9	9	Rock Throw			15	50	90%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
23	21	19				Harden			30	—	—		Raises the user's Defense by one stage.
27	25	23	14	14	14	Rage			20	20	100%		If the user is hit after using this move, its Attack rises by one stage.
			17	17	17	Rock Tomb			10	50	80%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage.
					22	Smack Down			15	50	100%		Removes any immunity to Ground damage.
36	33		22	22	25	Sandstorm			10	—	—		Changes the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.
					30	Autotomize			15	—	—		Raises the user's Speed by two stages and halves the user's weight.
40	37		25	25	33	Slam			20	80	75%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
					38	Stealth Rock			20	—	—		Causes damage when opposing Pokémon switch in.
			30	30		Rock Polish			20	—	—		Raises the user's Speed by two stages.
		30	33	33	41	DragonBreath			20	60	100%		Has a 30% chance to paralyze the target.
				38	46	Curse			10	—	—		Ghosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.
	45		38	41	49	Iron Tail			15	100	75%		Has a 30% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.
49	49		41	46	54	Crunch			15	80	100%		Has a 20% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.
	57		46	49	57	Double-Edge			15	120	100%		User receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.
			49	54	62	Stone Edge			5	100	80%		Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
		34				Sandstorm			10	—	—		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 stage.
		52				Crunch			15	80	100%		Has a 20% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.
		56				Double-Edge			15	120	100%		User receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.
Level up, learned by Onix but not Steelix
					30	Rock Polish			20	—	—		Raises the user's Speed by two stages.
						Tackle			35	50	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
	49	52	41	46	54	Sand Tomb			15	35	85%		Prevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.
						Screech			40	—	85%		Lowers the target's Defense by two stages.
						Bind			20	15	85%		Prevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.
						Rock Throw			15	50	90%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
						Rage			20	20	100%		If the user is hit after using this move, its Attack rises by one stage.
						Slam			20	80	75%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
						Harden			30	—	—		Raises the user's Defense by one stage.
						Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Egg: Appears on a newly-hatched Pokémon, if the father had the same move.
Egg, learned by Onix but not Steelix
						Block			5	—	—		Prevents the target from leaving battle.
						Defense Curl			40	—	—		Raises user's Defense by one stage.
						Explosion			5	250	100%		User faints.
						Flail			15	*	100%		Inflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.
						Heavy Slam			10	*	100%		Power is higher when the user weighs more than the target, up to a maximum of 120.
						Rock Blast			10	25	90%		Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
						Rock Climb			20	90	85%		Has a 20% chance to confuse the target.
						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.
						Stealth Rock			20	—	—		Causes damage when opposing Pokémon switch in.
						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 stage.
						Aqua Tail			10	90	90%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
						Block			5	—	—		Prevents the target from leaving battle.
						Body Slam			15	85	100%		Has a 30% chance to paralyze the target.
						Defense Curl			40	—	—		Raises user's Defense by one stage.
						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 stage.
						Endure			10	—	—	4	Prevents the user's HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
						Explosion			5	250	100%		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.
						Magnet Rise			10	—	—		User is immune to Ground moves and effects for five turns.
						Mimic			10	—	—		Copies the target's last used move.
						Mud-Slap			10	20	100%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by one stage.
						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	—	—		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	—	—		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	—	90%		Raises the target's Attack by two stages and confuses the target.
						Twister			20	40	100%		Has a 20% chance to make the target flinch.
Tutor, learned by Onix but not Steelix
						Psych Up			10	—	—		Discards the user's stat changes and copies the target's.
						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	—	—		Ghosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.
04						Rollout			20	30	90%		Power doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, resetting after five turns.
05	05	05	05	05	05	Roar			20	—	100%	-6	Immediately ends wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.
06	06	06	06	06	06	Toxic			10	—	90%		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 stage.
10	10	10	10	10	10	Hidden Power			15	*	100%		Power and type depend upon user's IVs. Power can range from 30 to 70.
11	11	11	11	11	11	Sunny Day			5	—	—		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	12	Taunt			20	—	100%		For the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves.
15	15	15	15	15	15	Hyper Beam			5	150	90%		User foregoes its next turn to recharge.
17	17	17	17	17	17	Protect			10	—	—	4	Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.
20						Endure			10	—	—	4	Prevents the user's HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
21	21	21	21	21	21	Frustration			20	*	100%		Power increases as happiness decreases, up to a maximum of 102.
					23	Smack Down			15	50	100%		Removes any immunity to Ground damage.
23	23	23	23	23		Iron Tail			15	100	75%		Has a 30% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.
24						DragonBreath			20	60	100%		Has a 30% chance to paralyze the target.
26	26	26	26	26	26	Earthquake			10	100	100%		Inflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.
27	27	27	27	27	27	Return			20	*	100%		Power increases with happiness, up to a maximum of 102.
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 stage.
32	32	32	32	32	32	Double Team			15	—	—		Raises the user's evasion by one stage.
34						Swagger			15	—	90%		Raises the target's Attack by two stages and confuses the target.
35						Sleep Talk			10	—	—		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
37	37	37	37	37	37	Sandstorm			10	—	—		Changes the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.
40						Defense Curl			40	—	—		Raises user's Defense by one stage.
	39	39	39	39	39	Rock Tomb			10	50	80%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage.
	41	41	41	41	41	Torment			15	—	100%		Prevents the target from using the same move twice in a row.
	42	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.
44	44	44	44	44	44	Rest			10	—	—		User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.
45	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.
			58	58		Endure			10	—	—	4	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.
					48	Round			15	60	100%		Has double power if it's used more than once per turn.
			64	64	64	Explosion			5	250	100%		User faints.
			66	66	66	Payback			10	50	100%		Power is doubled if the target has already moved this turn.
			68	68	68	Giga Impact			5	150	90%		User foregoes its next turn to recharge.
			69	69	69	Rock Polish			20	—	—		Raises the user's Speed by two stages.
			71	71	71	Stone Edge			5	100	80%		Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
			74	74	74	Gyro Ball			5	*	100%		Power raises when the user has lower Speed, up to a maximum of 150.
			76	76		Stealth Rock			20	—	—		Causes damage when opposing Pokémon switch in.
			77	77	77	Psych Up			10	—	—		Discards the user's stat changes and copies the target's.
					78	Bulldoze			20	60	100%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage.
			78	78		Captivate			20	—	100%		Lowers the target's Special Attack by two stages if it's the opposite gender.
			79	79		Dark Pulse			15	80	100%		Has a 20% chance to make the target flinch.
			80	80	80	Rock Slide			10	75	90%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
					82	Dragon Tail			10	60	90%	-6	Ends wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.
			82	82		Sleep Talk			10	—	—		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
			83	83		Natural Gift			15	*	100%		Power and type depend on the held berry.
			87	87	87	Swagger			15	—	90%		Raises the target's Attack by two stages and confuses the target.
			90	90	90	Substitute			10	—	—		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	91	Flash Cannon			10	80	100%		Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one stage.
					94	Rock Smash			15	40	100%		Has a 50% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.
H1	H1	H1	H1	H1	H1	Cut			30	50	95%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
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 stage.
			H8	H8		Rock Climb			20	90	85%		Has a 20% chance to confuse the target.
Machine, learned by Onix but not Steelix
						Toxic			10	—	90%		Badly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.
						Body Slam			15	85	100%		Has a 30% chance to paralyze the target.
						Take Down			20	90	85%		User receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.
						Double-Edge			15	120	100%		User receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.
						Rage			20	20	100%		If the user is hit after using this move, its Attack rises by one stage.
						Earthquake			10	100	100%		Inflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.
						Fissure			5	*	30%		Causes a one-hit KO.
						Dig			10	80	100%		User digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.
						Mimic			10	—	—		Copies the target's last used move.
						Double Team			15	—	—		Raises the user's evasion by one stage.
						Bide			10	*	—	1	User waits for two turns, then hits back for twice the damage it took.
						Selfdestruct			5	200	100%		User faints.
						Skull Bash			15	100	100%		Raises the user's Defense by one stage. User charges for one turn before attacking.
						Rest			10	—	—		User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.
						Explosion			5	250	100%		User faints.
						Rock Slide			10	75	90%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
						Substitute			10	—	—		Transfers 1/4 of the user's max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.
						Strength			15	80	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.