#208 Steelix
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Female
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Name Jp. Name No. Gender Ratio Type
Steelix Haganeiru
ハガネール
National: #208
Sinnoh: #035
Johto: #063
Male :50%
Female :50%
Ability: Rock Head & Sturdy
Rock Head: Does not receive recoil damage from recoil-causing damages.
Sturdy: The Pokémon is unaffected by One Hit Knock Out moves and in Generation V, the Pokémon cannot be knocked out when it has full Hit Points
Classification Height Weight Capture Rate Base Egg Steps
Iron Snake Pokémon 30'02" 881.8lbs 25 6,400
Experience Growth Base Happiness Effort Values Earned Colour Safari Zone Flee Rate
1,000,000 Points
Medium Fast
70 2 Defense Point(s)
Gray 0
Damage Taken
*0.5 *2 *2 *0 *1 *1 *2 *0 *2 *0.5 *0.5 *0.5 *0.25 *0.5 *0.5 *0.5 *0.5
Wild Hold Item Egg Groups

Metal Coat
- 5%
Mineral
Evolutionary Chain
Flavour Text
Diamond Tempered underground under high pressure and heat, its body is harder than any metal.
Pearl It chews its way through boulders with its sturdy jaws. Its eyes can see in the darkness underground.
Platinum It is thought its body transformed as a result of iron accumulating internally from swallowing soil.
HeartGold Its body has been compressed deep under the ground. As a result, it is even harder than a diamond.
SoulSilver It's said that if an ONIX lives for 100 years, its composition becomes diamondlike as it evolves into a STEELIX.

Location (In-Depth Details)
Game Location
Ruby Trade from FireRed/LeafGreen
Sapphire Trade from FireRed/LeafGreen
Emerald Trade from FireRed/LeafGreen
FireRed Evolve Onix
LeafGreen Evolve Onix
Colosseum Trade from FireRed/LeafGreen
XD Trade from FireRed/LeafGreen
Diamond Iron Mountain, Snowpoint Temple, Victory Road Details
Pearl Iron Mountain, Snowpoint Temple, Victory Road Details
Platinum Iron Island, Victory Road Details
HeartGold Mt. Silver, The Cliff Cave Details
SoulSilver Mt. Silver, The Cliff Cave Details
Trainer Locations  Details

Diamond/Pearl Level Up
LevelAttack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %
Thunder Fang65951510
The user bites with electrified fangs. It may also make the foe flinch or become paralyzed.
Ice Fang65951510
The user bites with cold-infused fangs. It may also make the foe flinch or freeze.
Fire Fang65951510
The user bites with flame-cloaked fangs. It may also make the foe flinch or sustain a burn.
Mud Sport----15--
The user covers itself with mud. It weakens Electric- type moves while the user is in the battle.
Tackle359535--
A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the foe with its whole body.
Harden----30--
The user stiffens all the muscles in its body to raise its Defense stat.
Bind157520--
A long body or tentacles are used to bind and squeeze the foe for two to five turns.
6Screech--8540--
An earsplitting screech is emitted to sharply reduce the foe's Defense stat.
9Rock Throw509015--
The user picks up and throws a small rock at the foe to attack.
14Rage2010020--
While this move is in use, it gains attack power each time the user is hit in battle.
17Rock Tomb508010100
Boulders are hurled at the foe. It also lowers the foe's Speed by preventing its movement.
22Sandstorm----10--
A five-turn sand- storm is summoned to hurt all combatant types except Rock, Ground, and Steel.
25Slam807520--
The foe is slammed with a long tail, vines, etc., to inflict damage.
30Rock Polish----20--
The user polishes its body to reduce drag. It can sharply raise the Speed stat.
33Dragonbreath601002030
The user exhales a mighty gust that inflicts damage. It may also paralyze the target.
38Iron Tail100751530
The foe is slammed with a steel-hard tail. It may also lower the target's Defense stat.
41Crunch801001520
The user crunches up the foe with sharp fangs. It may also lower the target's Defense stat.
46Double-edge12010015--
A reckless, life- risking tackle. It also damages the user by a fairly large amount, however.
49Stone Edge100805--
The user stabs the foe with a sharpened stone. It has a high critical-hit ratio.

Platinum/HeartGold/SoulSilver Level Up
LevelAttack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %
Thunder Fang65951510
The user bites with electrified fangs. It may also make the foe flinch or become paralyzed.
Ice Fang65951510
The user bites with cold-infused fangs. It may also make the foe flinch or freeze.
Fire Fang65951510
The user bites with flame-cloaked fangs. It may also make the foe flinch or sustain a burn.
Mud Sport----15--
The user covers itself with mud. It weakens Electric- type moves while the user is in the battle.
Tackle359535--
A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the foe with its whole body.
Harden----30--
The user stiffens all the muscles in its body to raise its Defense stat.
Bind157520--
A long body or tentacles are used to bind and squeeze the foe for two to five turns.
6Screech--8540--
An earsplitting screech is emitted to sharply reduce the foe's Defense stat.
9Rock Throw509015--
The user picks up and throws a small rock at the foe to attack.
14Rage2010020--
While this move is in use, it gains attack power each time the user is hit in battle.
17Rock Tomb508010100
Boulders are hurled at the foe. It also lowers the foe's Speed by preventing its movement.
22Sandstorm----10--
A five-turn sand- storm is summoned to hurt all combatant types except Rock, Ground, and Steel.
25Slam807520--
The foe is slammed with a long tail, vines, etc., to inflict damage.
30Rock Polish----20--
The user polishes its body to reduce drag. It can sharply raise the Speed stat.
33Dragonbreath601002030
The user exhales a mighty gust that inflicts damage. It may also paralyze the target.
38Curse----10--
A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all the other types.
41Iron Tail100751530
The foe is slammed with a steel-hard tail. It may also lower the target's Defense stat.
46Crunch801001520
The user crunches up the foe with sharp fangs. It may also lower the target's Defense stat.
49Double-edge12010015--
A reckless, life- risking tackle. It also damages the user by a fairly large amount, however.
54Stone Edge100805--
The user stabs the foe with a sharpened stone. It has a high critical-hit ratio.

TM & HM Attacks
TM/HM #Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %
TM05 Roar -- 100 20 --
The foe is scared off, to be replaced by another Pokémon in its party. In the wild, the battle ends.
TM06 Toxic -- 85 10 --
A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
TM10 Hidden Power ?? 100 15 --
A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.
TM11 Sunny Day -- -- 5 --
The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.
TM12 Taunt -- 100 20 --
The foe is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for two to four turns.
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90 5 --
The foe is attacked with a powerful beam. The user must rest on the next turn to regain its energy.
TM17 Protect -- -- 10 --
It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM21 Frustration ?? 100 20 --
A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.
TM23 Iron Tail 100 75 15 30
The foe is slammed with a steel-hard tail. It may also lower the target's Defense stat.
TM26 Earthquake 100 100 10 --
The user sets off an earthquake that hits all the Pokémon in the battle.
TM27 Return ?? 100 20 --
A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
TM28 Dig 80 100 10 --
The user burrows, then attacks on the second turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons.
TM32 Double Team -- -- 15 --
By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.
TM37 Sandstorm -- -- 10 --
A five-turn sand- storm is summoned to hurt all combatant types except Rock, Ground, and Steel.
TM39 Rock Tomb 50 80 10 100
Boulders are hurled at the foe. It also lowers the foe's Speed by preventing its movement.
TM41 Torment -- 100 15 --
The user torments and enrages the foe, making it incapable of using the same move twice in a row.
TM42 Facade 70 100 20 --
An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, paralyzed, or has a burn.
TM43 Secret Power 70 100 20 30
The user attacks with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user's environment.
TM44 Rest -- -- 10 --
The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user's HP and heals any status problem.
TM45 Attract -- 100 15 --
If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.
TM58 Endure -- -- 10 --
The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM59 Dragon Pulse 90 100 10 --
The foe is attacked with a shock wave generated by the user's gaping mouth.
TM64 Explosion 250 100 5 --
The user explodes to inflict damage on all Pokémon in battle. The user faints upon using this move.
TM66 Payback 50 100 10 --
If the user can use this attack after the foe attacks, its power is doubled.
TM68 Giga Impact 150 90 5 --
The user charges at the foe using every bit of its power. The user must rest on the next turn.
TM69 Rock Polish -- -- 20 --
The user polishes its body to reduce drag. It can sharply raise the Speed stat.
TM71 Stone Edge 100 80 5 --
The user stabs the foe with a sharpened stone. It has a high critical-hit ratio.
TM74 Gyro Ball ?? 100 5 --
The user tackles the foe with a high-speed spin. The slower the user, the greater the damage.
TM76 Stealth Rock -- -- 20 --
The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the foe. The trap hurts foes that switch into battle.
TM77 Psych Up -- -- 10 --
The user hypnotizes itself into copying any stat change made by the foe.
TM78 Captivate -- 100 20 --
If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe is charmed into sharply lowering its Sp. Atk stat.
TM79 Dark Pulse 80 100 15 20
The user releases a horrible aura imbued with dark thoughts. It may also make the target flinch.
TM80 Rock Slide 75 90 10 30
Large boulders are hurled at the foe to inflict damage. It may also make the target flinch.
TM82 Sleep Talk -- -- 10 --
While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
TM83 Natural Gift ?? 100 15 --
The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.
TM87 Swagger -- 90 15 --
The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also sharply raises the foe's Attack stat.
TM90 Substitute -- -- 10 --
The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user's decoy.
TM91 Flash Cannon 80 100 10 10
The user gathers all its light energy and releases it at once. It may also lower the foe's Sp. Def stat.
HM01 Cut 50 95 30 --
The foe is cut with a scythe or a claw. It can also be used to cut down thin trees.
HM04 Strength 80 100 15 --
The foe is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. It can also be used to move boulders.
HM06 Rock Smash 40 100 15 50
The user hits with a punch that may lower the target's Defense. It can also smash cracked boulders.
HM08 Rock Climb 90 85 20 20
A charging attack that may also leave the foe confused. It can also be used to scale rocky walls.
Platinum/HeartGold/SoulSilver Move Tutor Attacks
Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %
Magnet Rise -- -- 10 --
The user levitates using electrically generated magnetism for five turns.
Snore 40 100 15 30
An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the foe flinch.
Ancientpower 60 100 5 10
The user attacks with a prehistoric power. It may also raise all the user's stats at once.
Aqua Tail 90 90 10 --
The user attacks by swinging its tail as if it were a vicious wave in a raging storm.
Earth Power 90 100 10 10
The user makes the ground under the foe erupt with power. It may also lower the target's Sp. Def.
Iron Head 80 100 15 30
The foe slams the target with its steel-hard head. It may also make the target flinch.
Mud-slap 20 100 10 100
The user hurls mud in the foe's face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.
Rollout 30 90 20 --
The user continually rolls into the foe over five turns. It becomes stronger each time it hits.
Twister 40 100 20 20
The user whips up a vicious tornado to tear at the foe. It may also make the foe flinch.

HeartGold/SoulSilver Move Tutor Attacks
Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %
Block -- -- 5 --
The user blocks the foe's way with arms spread wide to prevent escape.
Headbutt 70 100 15 30
The user attacks with its head. It may make the foe flinch. To find Pokémon, hit trees.

Egg Moves (Details)
Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %  
Rock Slide75901030Details
Large boulders are hurled at the foe to inflict damage. It may also make the target flinch.
Flail??10015--Details
The user flails about aimlessly to attack. It becomes more powerful the less HP the user has.
Explosion2501005--Details
The user explodes to inflict damage on all Pokémon in battle. The user faints upon using this move.
Block----5--Details
The user blocks the foe's way with arms spread wide to prevent escape.
Defense Curl----40--Details
The user curls up to conceal weak spots and raise its Defense stat.
Rollout309020--Details
The user continually rolls into the foe over five turns. It becomes stronger each time it hits.
Rock Blast258010--Details
The user hurls hard rocks at the foe. Two to five rocks are launched in quick succession.

Pre-Evolution Moves
Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect % Means
Sand Tomb157015--
Lv. 41
The user traps the foe inside a harshly raging sandstorm for two to five turns.
Sand Tomb157015--
Pt Lv. 46
The user traps the foe inside a harshly raging sandstorm for two to five turns.

Base/Max Pokéathlon Stats
SpeedPowerSkillStaminaJump

Stats
  HP Attack Defense Sp. Attack Sp. Defense Speed
Base Stats 75 85 200 55 65 30
Max Stats
Hindering Nature
Lv. 50 135 - 182 81 - 123 184 - 226 54 - 96 63 - 105 31 - 73
Lv. 100 260 - 354 157 - 242 364 - 449 103 - 188 121 - 206 58 - 143
Max Stats
Neutral Nature
Lv. 50 135 - 182 90 - 137 205 - 252 60 - 107 70 - 117 35 - 82
Lv. 100 260 - 354 175 - 269 405 - 499 115 - 209 135 - 229 65 - 159
Max Stats
Beneficial Nature
Lv. 50 135 - 182 99 - 150 225 - 277 66 - 117 77 - 128 38 - 90
Lv. 100 260 - 354 192 - 295 445 - 548 126 - 229 148 - 251 71 - 174

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