Steelix

No. 0208

Type: Steel / Ground

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.

Base stats

HP75
Attack85
Defense200
Sp. Attack55
Sp. Defense65
Speed30

Total 510

What to answer with

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

  • Grass — Cover 2 weaknesses (Water, Ground) — It learns nothing of that type
  • Water — Cover 2 weaknesses (Fire, Ground) — It learns nothing of that type
  • Electric — Covers 1 weakness (Water) — Thunder Fang
  • Ice — Covers 1 weakness (Ground) — Ice Fang
  • Psychic — Covers 1 weakness (Fighting) — Psychic Fangs
  • Rock — Covers 1 weakness (Fire) — Stone Edge

Abilities

Evolution line

Moves

What the optimizer would run

Rules: Gen 9 OU (singles)

Role
Hazard setter
Ability
Rock Head
Item
Leftovers
Nature
Careful
EVs
252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpD
Moves
Earthquake, Stealth Rock, Steel Roller, Rock Tomb

Frequently asked questions

What type is Steelix?
Steelix is a Steel and Ground type Pokémon.
What are Steelix's base stats?
HP 75, Attack 85, Defense 200, Sp. Attack 55, Sp. Defense 65, Speed 30. That is a base stat total of 510.
What is Steelix weak to?
Steelix takes extra damage from Fighting, Fire, Ground and Water moves. It is immune to Electric and Poison.
What abilities does Steelix have?
Steelix can have Rock Head, Sturdy and Sheer Force. Its hidden ability is Sheer Force.
How do you get Steelix?
Steelix evolves from Onix: trade holding metal coat.
What moves does Steelix learn?
Steelix learns 24 moves by levelling up and 49 by TM.