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.
Run the numbers: CP & HP calculator · PvP IV optimizer · Catch CP calculator
Shiny release
The first Shiny in the Onix family appeared on June 4, 2019.
- Onix
- Steelix by encounter; Mega Steelix
- Shadow
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: Sep 6, 2026, Mega (Mega Steelix).
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 6, 2026 | MegaMega Steelix | Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Mega Finale |
| Mar 11 to Mar 18, 2026 | MegaMega Steelix | Regular rotation |
| Sep 30 to Oct 7, 2025 | MegaMega Steelix | Steel Skyline |
| Jul 25 to Jul 30, 2024 | 3-star | Ultra Unlock: Strength of Steel |
| Jan 24 to Jan 31, 2024 | MegaMega Steelix | Regular rotation |
| Jan 17 to Jan 25, 2024 | 3-star | Regular rotation |
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.
Build around it: GO PvP IV optimizer · Team builder · Ask Dia
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
How to get Steelix.
Every main-series game Steelix is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainableNot in the game
- Scarlet · VioletNot in the game
- Legends: Z-AObtainable
- One-time encounterRouge District: Wild Zone 3 (Alpha) (only one, during Main Mission 40) (cannot be Shiny)
- WildHyperspace Lumiose (4★ Steel-type wild zones, 5★ unknown hyperspace wild zones via special scan) (Mega Dimension)
Generation VIIIObtainable
- Sword · ShieldObtainable
- WildGiant's Mirror, Giant's Seat (Wanderer)
- RaidBridge Field, Giant's Seat, Hammerlocke Hills, Rolling Fields, Stony Wilderness (Max Raid Battle)
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining PearlObtainable
- WildVictory Road, Iron Island, Snowpoint Temple
- Legends: ArceusObtainable
- WildObsidian Fieldlands: Space-time distortions
- WildCoronet Highlands: Celestica Trail (Alpha), massive mass outbreaks
- WildCobalt Coastlands: massive mass outbreaks
Generation VIIObtainableTradeNot in the game
- Sun · MoonTrade
- Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonObtainable
- EvolveOnix (Trade holding Metal Coat)
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
Generation VIObtainable
- X · YObtainable
- In-game tradeTrade Luvdisc in Cyllage City
- Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireObtainable
- EvolveOnix (Trade holding Metal Coat)
Generation VObtainable
- Black · WhiteObtainable
- EvolveOnix (Trade holding Metal Coat)
- Black 2 · White 2Obtainable
- WildClay Tunnel, Twist Mountain, Underground Ruins (Dust cloud)
Generation IVObtainable
- Diamond · PearlObtainable
- WildVictory Road, Iron Island, Snowpoint Temple
- PlatinumObtainable
- WildVictory Road, Iron Island
- HeartGold · SoulSilverObtainable
- WildCliff Cave, Mt. Silver Cave
- In-game tradeTrade any Pokémon with Jasmine at the Olivine Gym
Generation IIIObtainableTrade
- Ruby · Sapphire · EmeraldTrade
- FireRed · LeafGreenObtainable
- EvolveOnix (Trade holding Metal Coat)
Generation IIObtainable
- Gold · Silver · CrystalObtainable
- EvolveOnix (Trade holding Metal Coat)
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank, Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Legends: Arceus, Legends: Z-A, FireRed and LeafGreen. From HOME it can move into Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Legends: Arceus and Legends: Z-A.
- Pokémon Champions
- Legal in Regulation M-A, M-B and M-C. Mega Steelix: Regulation M-A, M-B and M-C. It can be brought in from HOME.
Steelix appears in 20 episodes.
From EP224 (2001-11-01) through JN139 (2023-01-27).
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
Steelix in 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.