Onix

No. 0095

Type: Rock / Ground

This chain of immense stones resembles a giant serpent. Tremors shake the earth above as it burrows deep beneath the ground, feeding on boulders as it goes.

Base stats

HP35
Attack45
Defense160
Sp. Attack30
Sp. Defense45
Speed70

Total 385

What to answer with

Attacking types that hit what hits it hard, and the best move of each one it learns.

  • Fire — Cover 3 weaknesses (Grass, Ice, Steel) — It learns nothing of that type
  • Flying — Cover 2 weaknesses (Grass, Fighting) — It learns nothing of that type
  • Grass — Cover 2 weaknesses (Water, Ground) — It learns nothing of that type
  • Ice — Cover 2 weaknesses (Grass, Ground) — It learns nothing of that type
  • Fighting — Cover 2 weaknesses (Ice, Steel) — Body Press
  • Bug — Covers 1 weakness (Grass) — It learns nothing of that type

Abilities

Evolution line

Moves

What the optimizer would run

Rules: Gen 9 OU (singles)

Role
Hazard setter
Ability
Rock Head
Item
Leftovers
Nature
Impish
EVs
252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpD
Moves
Body Press, Stealth Rock, Bulldoze, Head Smash

Frequently asked questions

What type is Onix?
Onix is a Rock and Ground type Pokémon.
What are Onix's base stats?
HP 35, Attack 45, Defense 160, Sp. Attack 30, Sp. Defense 45, Speed 70. That is a base stat total of 385.
What is Onix weak to?
Onix takes extra damage from Fighting, Grass, Ground, Ice, Steel and Water moves. It is immune to Electric.
What abilities does Onix have?
Onix can have Rock Head, Sturdy and Weak Armor. Its hidden ability is Weak Armor.
What does Onix evolve into?
Onix evolves into Steelix.
What moves does Onix learn?
Onix learns 18 moves by levelling up and 40 by TM.