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Steelix(JP) is a species of Pokémon in the series of the same name. It is a dual-type Steel/Ground Pokémon that made its first appearance in the second generation games Gold and Silver. It evolves from Onix when it is traded with a Metal Coat. It can Mega Evolve into Mega Steelix using the Steelixite.

Physiology and Behaviour[]

Steelix is a long, serpentine Pokémon with a silvery-gray body made up of rock-like sections, which can possess chips and scrapes from fights and tunneling. Three of those sections have long rock spikes coming out of them on either side. It has a massive head mainly made up of its large, wide jaw with sets of large square teeth inside. Along its bottom jaw are ridges: there are two pairs of ridges on a male Steelix, while there is only one pair on a female. Several small, square lumps cover the underside of its lower jaw. Its eye sockets are slightly deep-set, and the eyes themselves are red. Its head has two long ridges going from the eyes up to the top of its head. The tip of its tail is conical with a blunt tip.

As Mega Steelix, its body becomes longer, almost doubles its mass, and gains more features. Mega Steelix's eyes turn blue and its lower jaw becomes more heavily armored with a round, curved shape. Additionally, a third pair of ridges appear on its bottom jaw, as well as two sharp, flat structures consisting of three conjoined projections on each side. The gray, rock-like spikes and its tail point have transformed into prism-like crystalline spikes; the segments from which the spikes protrude are much larger as well. In-between the head and individual spiked segments are smaller units, now adorned by a black spot with a blue hexagon on each side. Several metallic-looking scraps constantly rotate around its neck; these scraps react to Mega Steelix's movements and change position when attacking. The cells within its body, crystallized by the energy produced from Mega Evolution, are stronger than any mineral and able to withstand any temperature. It moves incredibly slowly, but its strengthened body is also impervious to damage, and it lashes out at foes without flinching.

Appearances[]

Main Pokémon games[]

Other Pokémon games[]

Super Smash Bros. series[]

In the Wii U version of Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U, Steelix appears in the background of the Kalos Pokémon League in the Steel room with other Steel types and has a trophy.

Trophy descriptions[]

With a body harder than diamond, this Pokémon is well suited to digging, using its powerful jaws to tunnel around. Steelix lives deep underground -- even deeper than its pre-evolution, Onix. Was it pride that made Steelix prove itself able to go farther? It's hard to say. We tried to dig around for clues, but we got tired after only 10 feet...
Game Boy - Pokémon Gold & Pokémon Silver - 11/1999
Nintendo 3DS - Pokémon X & Pokémon Y 10/2013

In the anime[]

Origin and inspiration[]

In-game information[]

Pokédex entries[]

Title Entry
Second Pokémon generation
Pokémon Gold Its body has been compressed deep under the ground. As a result, it is even harder than a diamond.
Pokémon Silver It is said that if an Onix lives for over 100 years, its composition changes to become diamond-like.
Pokémon Crystal The many small metal particles that cover this Pokémon's body reflect bright light well.
Third Pokémon generation
Pokémon 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.
Pokémon 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.
Pokémon 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.
Pokémon FireRed It is said that if an Onix lives for over 100 years, its composition changes to become diamond-like.
Pokémon LeafGreen Its body has been compressed deep under the ground. As a result, it is even harder than a diamond.
Fourth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Diamond Tempered underground under high pressure and heat, its body is harder than any metal.
Pokémon Pearl It chews its way through boulders with its sturdy jaws. Its eyes can see in the dark underground.
Pokémon Platinum It is thought its body transformed as a result of iron accumulating internally from swallowing soil.
Pokémon HeartGold Its body has been compressed deep under the ground. As a result, it is even harder than a diamond.
Pokémon SoulSilver It is said that if an Onix lives for 100 years, its composition becomes diamondlike as it evolves into a Steelix.
Fifth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Black It is thought its body transformed as a result of iron accumulating internally from swallowing soil.
Pokémon White It is thought its body transformed as a result of iron accumulating internally from swallowing soil.
Pokémon Black 2 The iron it ingested with the soil it swallowed transformed its body and made it harder than diamonds.
Pokémon White 2 The iron it ingested with the soil it swallowed transformed its body and made it harder than diamonds.
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X Tempered underground under high pressure and heat, its body is harder than any metal.
Pokémon Y It chews its way through boulders with its sturdy jaws. Its eyes can see in the darkness underground.
Pokémon Omega Ruby Steelix lives even further underground than Onix. This Pokémon is known to dig toward the earth's core. There are records of this Pokémon reaching a depth of over six-tenths of a mile underground.
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Steelix lives even further underground than Onix. This Pokémon is known to dig toward the earth's core. There are records of this Pokémon reaching a depth of over six-tenths of a mile underground.
Eighth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sword It is said that if an Onix lives for over 100 years, its composition changes to become diamond-like.
Pokémon Shield It is thought its body transformed as a result of iron accumulating internally from swallowing soil.
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond Tempered underground under high pressure and heat, its body is harder than any metal.
Pokémon Shining Pearl It chews its way through boulders with its sturdy jaws. Its eyes can see in the darkness underground.
Pokémon 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.

Game locations[]

Title Location(s)
Second Pokémon generation
Pokémon Gold
Evolve Onix
Pokémon Silver
Evolve Onix
Pokémon Crystal
Evolve Onix
Third Pokémon generation
Pokémon Ruby
Evolve Onix
Pokémon Sapphire
Evolve Onix
Pokémon Emerald
Evolve Onix
Pokémon FireRed
Evolve Onix
Pokémon LeafGreen
Evolve Onix
Fourth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Diamond
Victory Road, Iron Island, Snowpoint Temple
Pokémon Pearl
Victory Road, Iron Island, Snowpoint Temple
Pokémon Platinum
Victory Road, Iron Island
Pokémon HeartGold
Cliff Cave, Mt. Silver
Trade any Pokémon with Jasmine
Pokémon SoulSilver
Cliff Cave, Mt. Silver
Trade any Pokémon with Jasmine
Fifth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Black
Evolve Onix
Pokémon White
Evolve Onix
Pokémon Black 2
Clay Tunnel, Twist Mountain (Dust cloud)
Pokémon White 2
Clay Tunnel, Twist Mountain (Dust cloud)
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X
Trade Luvdisc in Cyllage City
Pokémon Y
Trade Luvdisc in Cyllage City
Pokémon Omega Ruby
Evolve Onix
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire
Evolve Onix
Eighth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sword
Giant's Mirror, Giant's Seat (Wanderer)
Max Raid Battle: Bridge Field, Giant's Seat, Hammerlocke Hills, Rolling Fields, Stony Wilderness
Pokémon Shield
Giant's Mirror, Giant's Seat (Wanderer)
Max Raid Battle: Bridge Field, Giant's Seat, Hammerlocke Hills, Rolling Fields, Stony Wilderness
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond
Victory Road, Iron Island, Snowpoint Temple
Pokémon Shining Pearl
Victory Road, Iron Island, Snowpoint Temple


Evolution[]

Onix
Trade with Metal Coat.
Steelix
PKMN095 PKMN208


Form Change[]

Steelix
Mega Evolve
Holding Steelixite
Steelix
Mega Form
PKMN208 PKMN208-M


Base Stats[]

Normal

Base Stats
HP 75
Attack 85
Defense 200
Sp. Attack 55
Sp. Defense 65
Speed 30
Total 510


Mega[]

Base Stats
HP 75
Attack 125
Defense 230
Sp. Attack 55
Sp. Defense 95
Speed 30
Total 610

Moveset[]

Main article: Steelix/moveset

Gallery[]

Sprites[]

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Gold
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Silver
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Crystal
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Diamond Pearl
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Platinum
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Heart Soul
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Black White
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X Y
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Sword Shield
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Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl
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Legends Arceus
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