Steelix
TL;DR. Steelix is a steel/ground-type Pokémon from Generation II. Base Stat Total: 510. Its body has been compressed deep under the ground. As a result, it is even harder than a diamond.
Its body has been compressed deep under the ground. As a result, it is even harder than a diamond.
Stat spread.
Total of 510. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
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, Steelix reaches 2,414 CP at level 40 and 2,762 CP as a best buddy.
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Steelix in competitive play.
Recommended builds and battle rankings for Steelix across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #49 in the Great League.
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Movesets via Smogon, GO ranks via PvPoke. Updated 2026-06-01.
Common questions about Steelix.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Steelix, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Steelix?
Steelix is a Steel/Ground-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.
What is Steelix weak to?
Steelix takes 2× damage from Fire, Water, Fighting, Ground. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Steelix resistant to?
Steelix is immune to Electric, Poison. It also resists Normal, Flying, Psychic, Bug, Dragon, Steel, Fairy, Rock.
How does Steelix evolve?
Steelix evolves from Onix (Trade holding Metal Coat). Steelix evolves into Mega Steelix (Mega Evolve with Steelixite (battle-only)).
What generation is Steelix from?
Steelix was introduced in Generation II (the Johto region). Its Pokédex number is #0208.
What are Steelix's base stats?
Steelix has HP 75, Attack 85, Defense 200, Special Attack 55, Special Defense 65, and Speed 30. Total base stat total: 510.
What are Steelix's abilities?
Steelix can have the abilities Rock Head, Sturdy, plus the Hidden Ability Sheer Force.
Is Steelix legendary or mythical?
No. Steelix is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Steelix's best stat?
Steelix's highest base stat is Defense at 200, which ranks 2nd of 137 Steel-type Pokémon.
Is Steelix good?
Steelix has a base stat total of 510, the 237th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 42nd among Steel-types. That is a strong, fully-evolved stat spread.
This Pokémon has forms.
Through the generations.
Steelix as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Steelix is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Steelix vs. the average Steel-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 137 Steel-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Steelix | Steel avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 75 | 74 | +1 |
| Attack | 85 | 89 | -4 |
| Defense | 200 | 95 | +105 |
| Special Attack | 55 | 64 | -9 |
| Special Defense | 65 | 71 | -6 |
| Speed | 30 | 59 | -29 |
| Total | 510 | 452 | +58 |
Steelix appears in 28 games.
Every mainline release where Steelix is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2000 Gold
- 2000 Silver
- 2001 Crystal
- 2003 Ruby
- 2003 Sapphire
- 2004 FireRed
- 2004 LeafGreen
- 2005 Emerald
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2022 Legends: Arceus
- 2025 Legends: Z-A
- 2026 Pokémon Champions
- 2026 Pokémon Pokopia
- 2016 Pokémon GO
Catch Steelix in the wild.
Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 7 games have a known habitat.
Steelix appears in 20 episodes.
From EP224 (2001-11-01) through JN139 (2023-01-27).
- EP224 A Promise is a Promise Original 2002-12-07
- EP255 Great Bowls of Fire! Original 2003-06-14
- EP271 The Ties That Bind Original 2003-09-20
- AG058 All Torkoal, No Play Advanced Generation 2004-11-27
- AG079 Pearls are a Spoink's Best Friend Advanced Generation 2005-05-21
- AG126 Saved by the Beldum Advanced Generation 2006-03-11
- AG128 Shocks and Bonds Advanced Generation 2006-03-18
- AG130 Choose It or Lose It! Advanced Generation 2006-03-25
- AG173 All That Glitters is Not Golden! Advanced Generation 2006-11-28
- AG177 Grating Spaces! Advanced Generation 2006-12-05
- DP023 Faced with Steelix Determination! Diamond & Pearl 2007-07-12
- DP061 Team Shocker! Diamond & Pearl 2008-06-14
+ 8 more episodes
- DP102 Shield with a Twist! Diamond & Pearl 2009-04-18
- DP108 Dealing with Defensive Types! Diamond & Pearl 2009-05-30
- DP110 Steeling Peace of Mind! Diamond & Pearl 2009-06-13
- DP180 Four Roads Diverged in a Pokémon Port! Diamond & Pearl 2010-11-06
- SM043 When Regions Collide! Sun & Moon 2017-12-09
- JN044 Sword and Shield: Journeys 2021-03-05
- JN045 Sword and Shield... The Legends Awaken! Journeys 2021-03-05
- JN139 Must Be Our Heroes and the Witch! Journeys 2023-09-08
Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs
Steelix partners with 2 trainers in Masters EX.
Each card is a canon Trainer + Steelix partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.
Pokémon Sleep · Slumbering type
Steelix has 4 sleep styles.
Catch each pose by sleeping near Snorlax with enough Drowsy Power. Steelix sleeps as a Slumbering type.
TCG Pocket appearances
7 Steelix cards across TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
Pokémon like Steelix
Closest matches by typing, role, stats, and lore, from the same semantic search that powers the Reverse Dex.