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Steelix
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Its body has been compressed deep under the ground. As a result, it is even harder than a diamond.
It is said that if an Onix lives for over 100 years, its composition changes to become diamond-like.
The many small metal particles that cover this Pokémon's body reflect bright light well.
Steelix lives even further underground than Onix. This Pokémon is known to dig towards the earth's core. There are records of this Pokémon reaching a depth of over six-tenths of a mile underground.
Steelix live even further underground then Onix. This Pokémon is known to dig toward the Earth's core, reaching a depth of over six tenths of a mile underground.
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.
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Sugimori
Needs better cutting out, I know.
