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No. 10072 · Generation VI · Kalos

Mega Steelix

The Iron Snake Pokémon

TL;DR. Mega Steelix is a steel/ground-type Pokémon from Generation VI. Base Stat Total: 610. Its body has been compressed deep under the ground. As a result, it is even harder than a diamond.

Steel Ground

Its body has been compressed deep under the ground. As a result, it is even harder than a diamond.

Height10.5 m
Weight740.0 kg
AbilitiesSand Force
Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 610. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 75
Attack 125
Defense 230
Sp. Attack 55
Sp. Defense 95
Speed 30
Total610
610 base stat total, the 25th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 4th among Steel-types.
230 base Defense, Mega Steelix's strongest stat, ranking 1st of 137 Steel-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Pokémon GO

Mega Steelix in Pokémon GO.

Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Mega Steelix reaches 3,670 CP at level 40 and 4,199 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack212
GO Defense327
GO Stamina181
Max CP (L40)3,670
Max CP (L50)4,149
Best buddy (L51)4,199
Raid catch CP 2,010–2,097 (L20). Weather boosted 2,512–2,622 (L25).

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Quick answers

Common questions about Mega Steelix.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Mega Steelix, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Mega Steelix?

Mega Steelix is a Steel/Ground-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.

What is Mega Steelix weak to?

Mega Steelix takes 2× damage from Fire, Water, Fighting, Ground. It has no 4× weaknesses.

What is Mega Steelix resistant to?

Mega Steelix is immune to Electric, Poison. It also resists Normal, Flying, Psychic, Bug, Dragon, Steel, Fairy, Rock.

How does Mega Steelix evolve?

Mega Steelix evolves from Steelix (Mega Evolve with Steelixite (battle-only)). Mega Steelix is the final form of its evolution line.

What generation is Mega Steelix from?

Mega Steelix was introduced in Generation VI (the Kalos region). Its Pokédex number is #10072.

What are Mega Steelix's base stats?

Mega Steelix has HP 75, Attack 125, Defense 230, Special Attack 55, Special Defense 95, and Speed 30. Total base stat total: 610.

What are Mega Steelix's abilities?

Mega Steelix can have the ability Sand Force.

Is Mega Steelix legendary or mythical?

No. Mega Steelix is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.

What is Mega Steelix's best stat?

Mega Steelix's highest base stat is Defense at 230, which ranks 1st of 137 Steel-type Pokémon.

Is Mega Steelix good?

Mega Steelix has a base stat total of 610, the 25th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 4th among Steel-types. That puts it in pseudo-legendary or legendary territory.

Sprites · Sound

Through the generations.

Mega Steelix as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.

Mega Steelix in X / Y
Gen VI X / Y
Mega Steelix in Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon
Gen VII Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon
Mega Steelix 3D render in Pokémon HOME
HOME Modern 3D render
Type matchups

In battle.

Damage multipliers when Mega Steelix is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.

2× Weak to
Fire Water Fighting Ground
½× Resists
Normal Flying Psychic Bug Dragon Steel Fairy
¼× Strongly resists
Rock
0× Immune to
Electric Poison
Comparison

Mega Steelix vs. the average Steel-type.

Each base stat measured against the mean across all 137 Steel-type Pokémon.

Stat Mega Steelix Steel avg Difference
HP 75 74 +1
Attack 125 89 +36
Defense 230 95 +135
Special Attack 55 64 -9
Special Defense 95 71 +24
Speed 30 59 -29
Total 610 452 +158
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Game appearances

Steelix appears in 28 games.

Every mainline release where Steelix is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.

Gen II
  • 2000 Gold
  • 2000 Silver
  • 2001 Crystal
Gen III
  • 2003 Ruby
  • 2003 Sapphire
  • 2004 FireRed
  • 2004 LeafGreen
  • 2005 Emerald
Gen IV
  • 2007 Diamond
  • 2007 Pearl
  • 2009 Platinum
  • 2010 HeartGold
  • 2010 SoulSilver
Gen V
  • 2011 Black
  • 2011 White
  • 2012 Black 2
  • 2012 White 2
Gen VI
  • 2013 X
  • 2013 Y
  • 2014 Alpha Sapphire
  • 2014 Omega Ruby
Gen VIII
  • 2019 Shield
  • 2019 Sword
  • 2022 Legends: Arceus
Gen IX
  • 2025 Legends: Z-A
  • 2026 Pokémon Champions
  • 2026 Pokémon Pokopia
Side games + live service
  • 2016 Pokémon GO
Pokémon Champions: Champions availability TBD . Full roster pending official reveal.
Where to find

Catch Steelix in the wild.

Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 7 games have a known habitat.

Diamond, Pearl
Iron Island B2f LeftIron Island B3fSinnoh Victory Road 1FSinnoh Victory Road 2FSinnoh Victory Road B1fSinnoh Victory Road InsideSinnoh Victory Road Inside B1fSinnoh Victory Road Inside ExitSnowpoint Temple 1FSnowpoint Temple B1fSnowpoint Temple B2fSnowpoint Temple B3fSnowpoint Temple B4fSnowpoint Temple B5f
Platinum
Iron Island B2f LeftIron Island B2f RightIron Island B3fSinnoh Victory Road 1FSinnoh Victory Road 2FSinnoh Victory Road B1fSinnoh Victory Road InsideSinnoh Victory Road Inside Exit
HeartGold, SoulSilver
Johto Route 47 Inside CaveMT Silver 2F
Black 2, White 2
Clay TunnelGlacier RoomIron RoomRocky Mountain RoomTwist Mountain B1f 3FUnderground Ruins
Pokémon anime

Mega Steelix appears in 20 episodes.

From EP224 (2001-11-01) through JN139 (2023-01-27).

Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs

Mega Steelix partners with 2 trainers in Masters EX.

Each card is a canon Trainer + Mega Steelix partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.

Pokémon Sleep · Slumbering type

Mega Steelix has 4 sleep styles.

Catch each pose by sleeping near Snorlax with enough Drowsy Power. Mega Steelix sleeps as a Slumbering type.

TCG Pocket appearances

7 Mega Steelix cards across TCG Pocket.

Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.