Pokédex

Steelix

Explore Steelix #0208: steel / ground types, base stats, evolution methods, abilities and regional Pokédex entries. View artwork, shiny and pixel variants, and related coloring pages.

About Steelix

Iron Snake Pokémon. National Pokédex #208. Steel / Ground. Introduced in generation 2, Johto. Height 9.2 m; weight 400 kg.

Abilities: Rock Head, Sturdy, Sheer Force (hidden)

Egg groups: Mineral. Growth rate: Medium. Catch rate: 25. Base friendship: 70.

Base stats

Hp: 75
Attack: 85
Defense: 200
Special Attack: 55
Special Defense: 65
Speed: 30

Base stat total: 510

Evolution family

Onix

Onix → Steelix: Trade · holding Metal Coat

Recorded species evolution methods; regional forms and requirements can vary by game.

Pokédex descriptions

Legends Arceus

This Pokémon evolved through use of a strange item. Its body is coated with steel powder and notably hard—not even diamond can leave so much as a scratch.

Shield

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

Sword

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

Artwork variants

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Regional entries

Type matchups

Normal: 0.5× · Fire: 2× · Water: 2× · Electric: 0× · Fighting: 2× · Poison: 0× · Ground: 2× · Flying: 0.5× · Psychic: 0.5× · Bug: 0.5× · Rock: 0.25× · Dragon: 0.5× · Steel: 0.5× · Fairy: 0.5×

Full type chart

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