Steelix (Pokémon)

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Steelix ハガネール Haganeil #208
Artwork from G/S/C
Type Steel Ground Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Iron Snake Pokémon
Abilities Rock Head or Sturdy Sturdy Blue-Striped -----	Exp. at Lv. 100 1,000,000
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #— Johto #063 Hoenn #351 Sinnoh #035 Unova Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R— Almia R— Oblivia
Height 30′02″ Imperial 9.2 m Metric 30′02″/9.2 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 881.8 lbs. Imperial 400.0 kg Metric 881.8 lbs./400.0 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color Gray	Catch rate 25 (3.3%)
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown Gender unknown
Breeding Mineral group 1 cycles (255 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 Base Exp.: 196 Battle Exp.: 1961*
External links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Steelix (Japanese: ハガネール Haganeil) is a Steel/Ground-type Pokémon. It evolves from Onix.

Biology

Physiology

Steelix resemble giant iron snakes. They are a reflective, silvery gray, which reflects the sunlight making them shine slightly. They are about 30 feet long. Their body is made up of rock-like sections, some of which have massive rock spikes coming out of them. They have a massive head mainly made up of their jaw. Their jaw is large and wide with sets of large square teeth inside. Along their bottom jaw are a pair of ridges (varies with gender). Their eye sockets are slightly set in, giving them good eye protection. Underneath their bottom jaw and chin, on the underside of their jaw, there are small square domes. Their heads have 2 long ridges going from the eyes up to the top of their heads. Their jaws also have massive ridges where their jaws meet their skull.

The rock portions on their body start at the back of their head. Their are 3 slightly larger sections that have the massive rock-like spikes coming out of them. These spikes get slightly smaller in length the further down the Steelix you look. The tail ends in a long sharp point, but with a blunt tip. Steelix's rock-like sections don't look perfect and can easily be mistaken for rocks, for they have many chips and scrapes all along them from fights and tunneling.

Gender differences

A male Steelix has 2 sharp ridges on both sides of its bottom jaw, one big one and one slightly smaller one. But a female Steelix has only the larger of the 2 ridges on either side of its bottom jaw.

Behavior

Steelix are rather rash and often charge into situations without thinking about the consequences of their actions. Often if they are disturbed they will attack anyone rather than the actual person responsible for disturbing them. They also often prone to being a bit vain and in some cases a bully to other Pokémon that happen to live in the area they are living in. This could be from evolving from Onix and realizing how powerful they have become and letting this knowledge go to their heads, as Onix are usually more peaceful than Steelix. Steelix don't give up until they are beaten. Often they are adamant about their choice of action.

Habitat

Steelix live far underground, miles from the surface. They don't often surface above ground unless provoked. They can be found roaming around in deep caverns and tunnels.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

In the anime

Steelix first appeared as one of Jasmine's Pokémon in Nerves of Steelix. Ash's Cyndaquil managed to defeat it during Ash's gym battle with Jasmine.

A Steelix was one of the three Pokémon used by Attila and Hun of Team Rocket.

Harrison used a Steelix against Ash during the Silver Conference in Playing with Fire. It deafeated Noctowl but was defeated by his Snorlax.

In All Torkoal, No Play, a Steelix from Steel Valley was scaring the wits out of a wild Torkoal that would soon belong to Ash.

Morrison's Steelix debuted in Saved by the Beldum. It is Morrison's main tank and powerhouse.

Brock's Onix evolved into a Steelix sometime before Grating Spaces while it was being trained by Brock's little brother, Forrest, in the Pewter City Gym.

Team Rocket accidently stuck three shovels into the head of an underground Steelix while digging a pitfall trap in DP023. It went on to terrorise a village of Bidoof until the shovels were removed.

In the manga

In Pokémon Special Jasmine used a Steelix diguised as an Onix in the Gym Leader's Tournament.

In the TCG

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Other appearances

Super Smash Bros. Melee

Steelix only appears as a random trophy.

Trophy information

A combination of Steel- and Ground-types, Steelix are the longest Pokémon yet to be discovered, reaching over 30 feet in length. Since they live so deep under the surface of the earth, the intense pressure has made their bodies stronger than diamonds. Evolved from Onix, Steelix is every bit as intimidating as its relative.

Game data

NPC appearances

Pokémon Ranger

Steelix is a boss in Pokémon Ranger. After being enraged by the Go-Rock Squad, it rampages through Panula Cave until the player captures it with their Styler.

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation I Red {{{redbluedex}}} Blue Yellow {{{yellowdex}}} Stadium {{{stadiumdex}}}
Generation II 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. Stadium 2 Its body has been compressed deep under the ground. As a result, it is even harder than a diamond.
Generation III Ruby 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. 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 a diamond.
Generation IV 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 dark underground. Platinum {{{platinumdex}}} HeartGold {{{heartgolddex}}} SoulSilver {{{soulsilverdex}}}
Generation V Black {{{blackdex}}} White {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 {{{black2dex}}} White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X Unknown Y Unknown

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation I Red Blue None Trade Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow None Trade
Generation II Gold Silver None Evolve Onix Crystal None Evolve Onix
Generation III Ruby Sapphire None Trade Emerald None Trade FireRed LeafGreen None Evolve Onix Colosseum None Trade XD None Trade
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Rare Victory Road, Iron Island, Snowpoint Temple Platinum None Trade HeartGold SoulSilver None Trade Pal Park Mountain Pokéwalker None
Generation V Black White None Trade Black 2 White 2 None Trade Dream World None
Generation VI X Y None Trade

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Trozei!	Endless Level 12 Forever Level 61 Pair Trozei Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon	Evolve from Onix
Pokémon Ranger	Panula Cave (during mission)

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 75		135 - 182	260 - 354
Attack: 85		81 - 150	157 - 295
Defense: 200		184 - 277	364 - 548
Sp. Atk: 55		54 - 117	103 - 229
Sp. Def: 65		63 - 128	121 - 251
Speed: 30		31 - 90	58 - 174
Total: 510	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal ½× Fighting 2× Flying ½× Poison 0× Ground 2× Rock ¼× Bug ½× Ghost ½× Steel ½× Fire 2× Water 2× Grass 1× Electric 0× Psychic ½× Ice 1× Dragon ½× Dark ½× None

Weak to: Normal ½× Fighting 2× Flying ½× Poison 0× Ground 2× Rock ¼× Bug ½× Ghost ½× Steel ½× Fire 2× Water 2× Grass 1× Electric 0× Psychic ½× Ice 1× Dragon ½× Dark ½× None

Immune to: Normal ½× Fighting 2× Flying ½× Poison 0× Ground 2× Rock ¼× Bug ½× Ghost ½× Steel ½× Fire 2× Water 2× Grass 1× Electric 0× Psychic ½× Ice 1× Dragon ½× Dark ½× None

Resistant to: Normal ½× Fighting 2× Flying ½× Poison 0× Ground 2× Rock ¼× Bug ½× Ghost ½× Steel ½× Fire 2× Water 2× Grass 1× Electric 0× Psychic ½× Ice 1× Dragon ½× Dark ½× None

Learnset

By leveling up

Game	Generation II	Generation III		Generation IV
		RSE	Fr/Lg
Start				Thunder Fang Ice Fang Fire Fang Mud Sport Tackle Harden Bind
6				Screech
8			Bind
9		Bind		Rock Throw
10	Bind
12			Rock Throw
13		Rock Throw
14	Rock Throw			Rage
17				Rock Tomb
19			Harden
21		Harden
22				Sandstorm
23	Harden		Rage
25		Rage		Slam
27	Rage
30			Dragonbreath	Rock Polish
33		Sandstorm		Dragonbreath
34			Sandstorm
36	Sandstorm
37		Slam
38				Iron Tail
40	Slam
41			Slam	Crunch
45		Iron Tail
46				Double Edge
49	Crunch	Crunch		Stone Edge
52			Crunch
56			Double Edge
57		Double Edge

By TM/HM

Game	Generation II	Generation III	Generation IV
TM02	Headbutt
TM03	Curse
TM04	Rollout
TM05	Roar	Roar	Roar
TM06	Toxic	Toxic	Toxic
TM08	Rock Smash
TM10	Hidden Power	Hidden Power	Hidden Power
TM11	Sunny Day	Sunny Day	Sunny Day
TM12		Taunt	Taunt
TM13	Snore
TM15	Hyper Beam	Hyper Beam	Hyper Beam
TM17	Protect	Protect	Protect
TM20	Endure
TM21	Frustration	Frustration	Frustration
TM23	Iron Tail	Iron Tail	Iron Tail
TM24	Dragonbreath
TM26	Earthquake	Earthquake	Earthquake
TM27	Return	Return	Return
TM28	Dig	Dig	Dig
TM31	Mud Slap
TM32	Double Team	Double Team	Double Team
TM34	Swagger
TM35	Sleep Talk
TM37	Sandstorm	Sandstorm	Sandstorm
TM39		Rock Tomb	Rock Tomb
TM40	Defense Curl
TM41		Torment	Torment
TM42		Facade	Facade
TM43		Secret Power	Secret Power
TM44	Rest	Rest	Rest
TM45	Attract	Attract	Attract
TM58			Endure
TM59			Dragon Pulse
TM64			Explosion
TM66			Payback
TM68			Giga Impact
TM69			Rock Polish
TM71			Stone Edge
TM74			Gyro Ball
TM76			Stealth Rock
TM77			Psych Up
TM78			Captivate
TM79			Dark Pulse
TM80			Rock Slide
TM82			Sleep Talk
TM83			Natural Gift
TM87			Swagger
TM90			Substitute
TM91			Flash Cannon
HM01	Cut	Cut	Cut
HM04	Strength	Strength	Strength
HM06		Rock Smash	Rock Smash
HM08			Rock Climb

Trivia

• Steelix, since it was revealed in Generation II, is the second longest known Pokémon, only beaten by Wailord.
• Steelix is the only Pokémon obtainable through trade evolution while holding an item that can also be captured in the wild.
• In all generations, Steelix has the highest base Defense.

Origin

Steelix, like Onix, may be based on a mythical wyrm.

Name origin

Steelix's name is likely a combination of steel and onyx or Onix. Its Japanese name is based on 鋼 hagane, steel.

In other languages

• German: Stahlos
• French: Steelix
• Korean: 강철톤 Gangcheolton

Related articles

• Brock's Steelix

External links

• Article on Wikipedia

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