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Height

Trainer dude

Steelix
92

30'2.2"
9.2 m

Weight

Trainer dudette

Steelix
4000

881.8 lb
400.0 kg

Pokédex Description

Generation 2
Gold

Its body has been compressed deep under the ground. As a result, it is even harder than a diamond.

Silver

It is said that if an ONIX lives for over 100 years, its composition changes to become diamond-like.

Crystal

The many small metal particles that cover this POKéMON's body reflect bright light well.

Generation 3
Ruby, Sapphire

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.

Emerald

STEELIX live even further underground than ONIX. This POKéMON is known to dig toward the earth’s core, reaching a depth of over six-tenths of a mile underground.

FireRed

It is said that if an ONIX lives for over 100 years, its composition changes to become diamond-like.

LeafGreen

Its body has been compressed deep under the ground. As a result, it is even harder than diamond.

Generation 4
Diamond

Tempered underground under high pressure and heat, its body is harder than any metal.

Pearl

It chews its way through boulders with its sturdy jaws. Its eyes can see in the darkness underground.

Platinum

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

HeartGold

Its body has been compressed deep under the ground. As a result, it is even harder than a diamond.

SoulSilver

It’s said that if an ONIX lives for 100 years, its composition becomes diamondlike as it evolves into a STEELIX.

Generation 5
Black, White

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

Black 2, White 2

The iron it ingested with the soil it swallowed transformed its body and made it harder than diamonds.

Generation 6
X

Tempered underground under high pressure and heat, its body is harder than any metal.

Y

It chews its way through boulders with its sturdy jaws. Its eyes can see in the darkness underground.

Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire

Steelix lives even further underground than Onix. This Pokémon is known to dig toward the earth’s core. There are records of this Pokémon reaching a depth of over six-tenths of a mile underground.

Main Game Sprites

Forms

  • Steelix
  • Mega Steelix

Generation 2 Gold & Silver, Crystal

Gold Silver Crystal
Normal Steelix Steelix Steelix Steelix Steelix Steelix Steelix
Shiny Steelix Steelix Steelix Steelix Steelix Steelix Steelix

Generation 3 Ruby & Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed & LeafGreen

Ruby, Sapphire FireRed, LeafGreen Emerald
Normal Steelix Steelix Steelix Steelix Steelix
Shiny Steelix Steelix Steelix Steelix Steelix

Generation 4 Diamond & Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold & SoulSilver

Diamond, Pearl Platinum HeartGold, SoulSilver
Normal
(male)
Steelix Steelix Steelix Steelix Steelix Steelix Steelix Steelix Steelix Steelix Steelix
Shiny
(male)
Steelix Steelix Steelix Steelix Steelix Steelix Steelix Steelix Steelix Steelix Steelix
Normal
(female)
Steelix Steelix Steelix Steelix Steelix Steelix Steelix Steelix Steelix Steelix Steelix
Shiny
(female)
Steelix Steelix Steelix Steelix Steelix Steelix Steelix Steelix Steelix Steelix Steelix

Generation 5 Black & White, Black 2 & White 2

Black, White Black 2, White 2
Normal
(male)
Steelix Steelix
Shiny
(male)
Steelix Steelix
Normal
(female)
Steelix Steelix
Shiny
(female)
Steelix Steelix

Generation 6 X & Y

X, Y Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire
Normal
(male)
Steelix Steelix
Shiny
(male)
Steelix Steelix
Normal
(female)
Steelix Steelix
Shiny
(female)
Steelix Steelix

Generation 7 Sun & Moon

Sun, Moon Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon
Normal
(male)
Steelix Steelix
Shiny
(male)
Steelix Steelix
Normal
(female)
Steelix Steelix
Shiny
(female)
Steelix Steelix

Miscellaneous Game Art

HeartGold, SoulSilver HeartGold & SoulSilver Overworld

Left Down Up Right
Male Steelix Steelix Steelix Steelix Steelix Steelix Steelix Steelix
Steelix Steelix Steelix Steelix Steelix Steelix Steelix Steelix
Female Steelix Steelix Steelix Steelix Steelix Steelix Steelix Steelix
Steelix Steelix Steelix Steelix Steelix Steelix Steelix Steelix

Pokémon Conquest Portrait

Steelix

Other Images

Official artwork by Ken Sugimori

Steelix

Steelix

Dream World artwork

Steelix