Steelix (Pokémon)

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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Steelix (disambiguation).

Steelix ハガネール Haganeil #208
Art by Ken Sugimori from HeartGold and SoulSilver
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 ----- Sheer Force Hidden Ability
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-179 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 50% male, 50% female
Breeding Mineral group 26 cycles (6630 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 0 Def 2 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 dual-type Steel/Ground Pokémon.

It evolves from Onix via trade with a Metal Coat.

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. The 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 the jaw, there are small square domes. Their heads have two long ridges going from the eyes up to the top of their heads. Their jaws also have massive ridges where they meet their skull.

The rock portions on their body start at the back of their head. There are three slightly larger sections that have the massive rock-like spikes coming out of them. 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 two pairs of sharp ridges on each side of its bottom jaw, one big one and one slightly smaller one. A female Steelix has only one pair of ridges on either side of its bottom jaw.

Special abilities

Steelix has a body that is stated to be harder then diamond. They can create Sandstorms by spinning their body round and round and they can tighten and harden their tail so they can attack.

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. Steelix like to burrow underground and prefer to live inside mountains or on mountains, or even caves.

Habitat

File:Cave.gif

Cave Pokémon

Although Steelix require an item to evolve from Onix, they can be sometimes be found in the wild, where they populate deep caverns, tunnels, and an an old temple in the Sinnoh region. As they live far underground, miles from the surface, they don't often surface above ground unless provoked. It is said that when an earthquake happens, multiple Steelix are battling far below the surface.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

From Steelix's Pokédex entries, it can be presumed that Steelix eat soil and boulders.

In the anime

Steelix in the anime

Major appearances

Brock's Steelix

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.

Other

Steelix first appeared as one of Jasmine's Pokémon in Nerves of Steelix. Jasmine first used Steelix to help Ash stop Team Rocket from stealing Pikachu. Then, during the Gym battle, Ash's Cyndaquil managed to defeat it, winning Ash the Mineral Badge.

Harrison used a Steelix against Ash during the Silver Conference in Playing with Fire. It defeated 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.

Team Rocket accidentally stuck three shovels into the head of an underground Steelix while digging a pitfall trap in Faced with Steelix Determination. It went on to terrorize a village of Bidoof until the shovels were removed through the combined efforts of multiple Bidoof, Ash's Staravia, and his Pikachu.

In Dealing With Defensive Types!, a Steelix belonging to Byron was used in the Gym battle against Ash. It put up a tough fight, defeating Ash's Buizel, despite its type advantage and then fought against Ash's Chimchar. Despite its exhaustion from its earlier battle, Chimchar was able to defeat Steelix after a prolonged battle.

Steelix appeared in Steeling Peace of Mind! and Saving the World From Ruins! where it was one of the Template:Type2 Pokémon on Iron Island that had gone crazy due to Team Galactic.

Minor appearances

A Steelix was one of the three Pokémon used by Attila and Hun of Team Rocket in The Legend of Thunder!.

Morrison's Steelix debuted in Saved by the Beldum.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry EP224 Steelix Ash's Pokédex Steelix, the Iron Snake Pokémon. Steelix is the evolved form of Onix. It has been compressed underground, making its body harder than diamonds.

Episode Pokémon Source Entry DP023 Steelix Dawn's Pokédex Steelix, the Iron Snake Pokémon. Strengthened by the pressure and intense heat of living underground, its body is stronger than steel. DP180 Steelix Dawn's Pokédex Steelix, the Iron Snake Pokémon, and the evolved form of Onix. Steelix's body is much harder then any metal as it is tempered underground under high pressure and heat.

In the manga

In Pokémon Adventures, Jasmine used a Steelix disguised as an Onix in the Gym Leader's Tournament of the opening ceremonies in the Pokémon League. Brock's Onix tightened its grip on the hidden steel Pokémon, but against the unusual hardiness of its evolution, it only hurt itself, and was eventually defeated after Steelix's stone "hide" scraped off and it was exposed. Jasmine explains that because it was a newly discovered species only so far uncovered by Crystal's capture, she tried to hide its identity in the hopes that it wouldn't be treated as simple eye candy for curious spectators. Years later, Carr of the Team Rocket beast trio used one against Red's Poli as they clashed in the Sevii Islands. It was swung aside rather easily as it was interrupted in its rampage, and after a failed Iron Tail, it was beaten by a smart Mind Reader maneuver. Another was on Iron Island and was used for training with Riley.

In the TCG

Main article: Steelix (TCG)

Other appearances

Super Smash Bros. Melee

Steelix only appears as a random trophy.

Trophy information

A combination of Steel- and Template:Type2s, 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 {{{sapphiredex}}} 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 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 is said that if an Onix lives for 100 years, its composition becomes diamondlike as it evolves into a Steelix.
Generation V Black It is thought its body transformed as a result of iron accumulating internally from swallowing soil. 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 Rare Victory Road, Iron Island HeartGold SoulSilver Rare Cliff Cave, Mt. Silver, trade any Pokémon with Jasmine Pal Park Mountain Pokéwalker None
Generation V Black White None Evolve Onix 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 Red/Blue Rescue Team	Evolve from Onix
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time/Darkness	Sky Stairway (1F-49F)
Pokémon Ranger	Panula Cave (during mission)

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Diamond	Pearl	Metal Coat (5%)
Platinum

Stats

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.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 1/2 ★☆	Power 5/5 ★★★★★
Skill 2/2 ★★	Stamina 5/5 ★★★★★
Jump 2/2 ★★	Total 15/16 ★★★

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

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  00Start Thunder Fang Electric Physical 06565 09595% 15 00Start Ice Fang Ice Physical 06565 09595% 15 00Start Fire Fang Fire Physical 06565 09595% 15 00Start Mud Sport Ground Status 0000— ——% 15 00Start Tackle Normal Physical 05050 100100% 35 00Start Harden Normal Status 0000— ——% 30 00Start Bind Normal Physical 01515 08585% 20 066 Screech Normal Status 0000— 08585% 40 099 Rock Throw Rock Physical 05050 09090% 15 1414 Rage Normal Physical 02020 100100% 20 1717 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 05050 08080% 10 2222 Smack Down Rock Physical 05050 100100% 15 2525 Sandstorm Rock Status 0000— ——% 10 3030 Autotomize Steel Status 0000— ——% 15 3333 Slam Normal Physical 08080 07575% 20 3838 Stealth Rock Rock Status 0000— ——% 20 4141 DragonBreath Dragon Special 06060 100100% 20 4646 Curse Ghost Status 0000— ——% 10 4949 Iron Tail Steel Physical 100100 07575% 15 5454 Crunch Dark Physical 08080 100100% 15 5757 Double-Edge Normal Physical 120120 100100% 15 6262 Stone Edge Rock Physical 100100 08080% 5

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Steelix Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Steelix Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
TM		Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	TM05	Roar	Normal	Status	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM06	Toxic	Poison	Status	0000—	090}}90%	10
	TM10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	0000—	—}}—%	5
	TM12	Taunt	Dark	Status	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM15	Hyper Beam	Normal	Special	150150	090}}90%	5
	TM17	Protect	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM23	Smack Down	Rock	Physical	05050	100}}100%	15
	TM26	Earthquake	Ground	Physical	100100	100}}100%	10
	TM27	Return	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM28	Dig	Ground	Physical	08080	100}}100%	10
	TM32	Double Team	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	15
	TM37	Sandstorm	Rock	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM39	Rock Tomb	Rock	Physical	05050	080}}80%	10
	TM41	Torment	Dark	Status	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM42	Facade	Normal	Physical	07070	100}}100%	20
	TM44	Rest	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM45	Attract	Normal	Status	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM48	Round	Normal	Special	06060	100}}100%	15
	TM64	Explosion	Normal	Physical	250250	100}}100%	5
	TM66	Payback	Dark	Physical	05050	100}}100%	10
	TM68	Giga Impact	Normal	Physical	150150	090}}90%	5
	TM69	Rock Polish	Rock	Status	0000—	—}}—%	20
	TM71	Stone Edge	Rock	Physical	100100	080}}80%	5
	TM74	Gyro Ball	Steel	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	5
	TM77	Psych Up	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM78	Bulldoze	Ground	Physical	06060	100}}100%	20
	TM80	Rock Slide	Rock	Physical	07575	090}}90%	10
	TM82	Dragon Tail	Dragon	Physical	06060	090}}90%	10
	TM87	Swagger	Normal	Status	0000—	090}}90%	15
	TM90	Substitute	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM91	Flash Cannon	Steel	Special	08080	100}}100%	10
	TM94	Rock Smash	Fighting	Physical	04040	100}}100%	15
	HM01	Cut	Normal	Physical	05050	095}}95%	30
	HM04	Strength	Normal	Physical	08080	100}}100%	15
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Steelix Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Steelix Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Father	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	Block	Normal	Status	—	—%	5
	Defense Curl	Normal	Status	—	—%	40
	Flail	Normal	Physical	—	100%	15
	Heavy Slam	Steel	Physical	—	100%	10
	Rock Blast	Rock	Physical	25	90%	10
	Rock Climb	Normal	Physical	90	85%	20
	Rollout	Rock	Physical	30	90%	20
	Stealth Rock	Rock	Status	—	—%	20
Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Steelix in Generation V Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Steelix in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Steelix Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Steelix Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Game				Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring.
A black abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Steelix can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Steelix cannot be tutored the move in that game Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Steelix Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Steelix Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

By a prior evolution

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Stage	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	Sand Tomb	Ground	Physical	35	85%	15
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Steelix Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Steelix Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball  N/A  Not available		Pokémon Pinball RS  N/A  Not available		Pokémon Trozei!    Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team File:MDP RT 208.png Body size: 4 Recruit rate: Evolve Friend Area: Boulder Cave Phrases 51%-100% HP This body is harder than diamond! 26%-50% HP Hmmm... It appears as if my health has been reduced to half... 1%-25% HP It's beyond hope... Harder than diamond I am, but still I crack... Level up Hah! I've leveled up! I have turned even harder! Partner phrases 51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%. Level up Hah! I've leveled up! I have turned even harder!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 4 Recruit rate: -10% IQ group: E
Pokémon Ranger Group:  Steel  Poké Assist: ( Ground ) Field move: None Loops: 10 Min. exp.: 0 Max. exp.: 0 Browser entry   Just touching Steelix causes damage! It has a tendency to move in a loop.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Poké Assist: Field move:  Normal  None Past ( Normal ) None Past (Electrify ×1) Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Rumble N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed			Pokémon Rumble Blast N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond Strong: {{{Park2strong}}} Weak: {{{Park2weak}}} PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
Pokémon Conquest HP: Move: {{{ConquestMove}}} Attack: Ability 1: {{{ConquestAbility1}}} Defense: Ability 2: {{{ConquestAbility2}}} Speed: Ability 3: {{{ConquestAbility3}}} Does not evolve. Range: 0 Perfect Links: {{{ConquestLink}}}

Evolution

Unevolved Onix  Rock  Ground

Trade holding Metal Coat →

First Evolution Steelix  Steel  Ground

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow		Red (Ja)	Green	Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I.
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal				Back
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald		FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum		HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
V	Black	White	Black 2	White 2			Back

For other sprites and images, please see Steelix images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• Steelix is the second longest known Pokémon, surpassed in length only by Wailord.
• Steelix is the heaviest Generation II Pokémon.
• Steelix has the highest Defense stat of all Template:Type2 and Template:Type2 Pokémon, the highest single base stat of both types, along with the highest Defense of all Pokémon that evolve from something.
• Inexplicably, Steelix is shown floating above the ground in all of the high-grade console games.
• Despite being part Template:Type2, it can't learn any Ground-type moves by level-up outside of the non-damaging Mud Sport. In fact, most of its moveset is made up of Template:Type2 moves.
• Despite being part Steel-type, it can only learn one damaging Steel-type move by level-up, with the move being Iron Tail.
• Despite being the "Iron Snake" Pokémon, Steelix and its pre-evolution Onix cannot learn Coil.
• Steelix's stats are 40 points higher than Onix's in HP, Attack, and Defense. The reverse happened with Speed, which decreased by 40.
• Steelix is the only Pokémon so far in the Pokémon Ranger games that can hurt the Capture Styler simply by touching the line.

Origin

Steelix, like Onix, is most likely based on a combination of a snake and earthworm. It may also been based on the wyrm, a type of dragon that has been presented as limbless and burrowing.

Name origin

Steelix's name is likely a combination of steel and Onix. Its Japanese name is based on 鋼 hagane, steel, possibly combined with the English word nail or tail.

In other languages

Language Name Name Origin German Stahlos From Stahl and possibly Koloss. French Steelix Korean 강철톤 Gangcheolton Chinese (Taiwan) 大鋼蛇 Dà Gāng Shé Literally "Big steel snake".

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• Brock's Steelix

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