Steelix FAQ · type, weaknesses, evolution, stats
TL;DR. Steelix (#0208) is a steel/ground-type Pokémon from Generation 2 (Johto). The Iron Snake Pokémon. Its body has been compressed deep under the ground. As a result, it is even harder than a diamond.
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.