Steelixin Pokémon Emerald Legacy

steelground

Pokédex Entry

Iron Snake Pokémon

Steelix live even further underground than Onix. This Pokémon is known to dig toward the earth's core, reaching a depth of over six-tenths of a mile underground.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

Type

SteelGround

Dex

#208

Abilities

Rock Head(Primary)

Prevents recoil damage.

Sturdy(Secondary)

Negates 1-hit KO attacks.

Growth Rate

mediumfast

Gender Ratio

50% Male, 50% Female

Egg Groups

mineral

Hatch Rate

Medium Fast (20 cycles)

Catch Rate

Poké Ball3.7%

Great Ball4.5%

Ultra Ball6.1%

Base Exp

196

EV Yield

2 Defense

Wild Held Items

Metalcoat(5%)

Weak To

fire ×2water ×2fighting ×2ground ×2

Resists

normal ×0.5flying ×0.5psychic ×0.5bug ×0.5rock ×0.25dragon ×0.5steel ×0.5fairy ×0.5

Immune To

electricpoison

Evolution Chain

Onix

Base form

→

Steelix

Use Metal Coat on Onix

Related Guides

How to Obtain

Steelix has no wild encounters recorded in this game. Evolve onix to get one.

Level Up Moves (12)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	TackleLevel: 1Tackle	normal	PWR35	ACC100	PP35
1	TackleLevel: 1Tackle	Charges the foe with a full- body tackle.
1	ScreechLevel: 1Screech	normal	PWR0	ACC85	PP40
1	ScreechLevel: 1Screech	Emits a screech to sharply reduce the foe's DEFENSE.
9	BindLevel: 9Bind	normal	PWR35	ACC100	PP20
9	BindLevel: 9Bind	Binds and squeezes the foe for 2 to 5 turns.
13	Rock ThrowLevel: 13Rock Throw	rock	PWR50	ACC95	PP25
13	Rock ThrowLevel: 13Rock Throw	Throws small rocks to strike the foe.
21	HardenLevel: 21Harden	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP30
21	HardenLevel: 21Harden	Stiffens the body's muscles to raise DEFENSE.
25	RageLevel: 25Rage	normal	PWR20	ACC100	PP20
25	RageLevel: 25Rage	Raises the user's ATTACK every time it is hit.
33	SandstormLevel: 33Sandstorm	rock	PWR0	ACC0	PP10
33	SandstormLevel: 33Sandstorm	Causes a sandstorm that rages for several turns.
37	SlamLevel: 37Slam	normal	PWR80	ACC100	PP20
37	SlamLevel: 37Slam	Slams the foe with a long tail, vine, etc.
45	Iron TailLevel: 45Iron Tail	steel	PWR100	ACC90	PP15
45	Iron TailLevel: 45Iron Tail	Attacks with a rock-hard tail. May lower DEFENSE.
49	CrunchLevel: 49Crunch	dark	PWR80	ACC100	PP15
49	CrunchLevel: 49Crunch	Crunches with sharp fangs. May lower DEFENSE.
53	EarthquakeLevel: 53Earthquake	ground	PWR100	ACC100	PP10
53	EarthquakeLevel: 53Earthquake	A powerful quake, but has no effect on flying foes.
57	Double EdgeLevel: 57Double Edge	normal	PWR120	ACC100	PP15
57	Double EdgeLevel: 57Double Edge	A life-risking tackle that also hurts the user.

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Pre-evolution-only Moves (1)

These moves must be learned before evolving; Steelix cannot learn them through its own level-up, TM/HM, tutor, egg, wild, or evolution moves.

Level	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.	PP	Learned from
49	Sand TombLevel: 49(Onix · Level 49)Sand Tomb	ground		PWR35	ACC100	PP15	Onix · Level 49
49	Sand TombLevel: 49(Onix · Level 49)Sand Tomb	Traps and hurts the foe in quicksand for 2 to 5 turns.

Egg Moves (4)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
Rock SlideRock Slide	rock	PWR80	ACC95	PP15
Rock SlideRock Slide	Large boulders are hurled. May cause flinching.
FlailFlail	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP15
FlailFlail	Inflicts more damage when the user's HP is down.
ExplosionExplosion	normal	PWR250	ACC100	PP5
ExplosionExplosion	Inflicts severe damage but makes the user faint.
BlockBlock	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP5
BlockBlock	Blocks the foe's way to prevent escape.

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TM/HM Moves (23)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
RoarRoar	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP20	TM05TM05
RoarRoar	Makes the foe flee to end the battle.
ToxicToxic	poison	PWR0	ACC85	PP10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The effectiveness varies with the user.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	Boosts the power of FIRE- type moves for 5 turns.
TauntTaunt	dark	PWR0	ACC100	PP20	TM12TM12
TauntTaunt	Taunts the foe into only using attack moves.
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	normal	PWR150	ACC90	PP5	TM15TM15
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	Powerful, but leaves the user immobile the next turn.
ProtectProtect	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
FrustrationFrustration	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	TM21TM21
FrustrationFrustration	An attack that is stronger if the TRAINER is disliked.
Iron TailIron Tail	steel	PWR100	ACC90	PP15	TM23TM23
Iron TailIron Tail	Attacks with a rock-hard tail. May lower DEFENSE.
EarthquakeEarthquake	ground	PWR100	ACC100	PP10	TM26TM26
EarthquakeEarthquake	A powerful quake, but has no effect on flying foes.
ReturnReturn	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that increases in power with friendship.
DigDig	ground	PWR70	ACC100	PP20	TM28TM28
DigDig	Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
SandstormSandstorm	rock	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM37TM37
SandstormSandstorm	Causes a sandstorm that rages for several turns.
Rock TombRock Tomb	rock	PWR50	ACC95	PP25	TM39TM39
Rock TombRock Tomb	Stops the foe from moving with rocks and cuts SPEED.
TormentTorment	dark	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	TM41TM41
TormentTorment	Torments the foe and stops successive use of a move.
FacadeFacade	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Boosts ATTACK when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
Secret PowerSecret Power	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP20	TM43TM43
Secret PowerSecret Power	An attack with effects that vary by location.
RestRest	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM44TM44
RestRest	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
AttractAttract	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
CutCut	bug	PWR55	ACC95	PP30	HM01HM01
CutCut	Cuts the foe with sharp scythes, claws, etc.
StrengthStrength	normal	PWR80	ACC100	PP15	HM04HM04
StrengthStrength	Builds enormous power, then slams the foe.
Rock SmashRock Smash	fighting	PWR60	ACC100	PP15	HM06HM06
Rock SmashRock Smash	A rock-crushing attack that may lower DEFENSE.

Related Guides

Type Matchup Strategies
Master type advantages and STAB moves

Move Tutor Moves (13)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP	Location
Body Slam (Battle Frontier Lounge 7)Body Slam	normal	PWR85	ACC100	PP15	Battle Frontier Lounge 7	TutorTutor
Body Slam (Battle Frontier Lounge 7)Body Slam	A full-body slam that may cause paralysis.
Double Edge (Sootopolis City Pokemon Center 1F)Double Edge	normal	PWR120	ACC100	PP15	Sootopolis City Pokemon Center 1F	TutorTutor
Double Edge (Sootopolis City Pokemon Center 1F)Double Edge	A life-risking tackle that also hurts the user.
Mimic (Lavaridge Town House)Mimic	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP10	Lavaridge Town House	TutorTutor
Mimic (Lavaridge Town House)Mimic	Copies a move used by the foe during one battle.
Explosion (Pacifidlog Town Pokemon Center 1F)Explosion	normal	PWR250	ACC100	PP5	Pacifidlog Town Pokemon Center 1F	TutorTutor
Explosion (Pacifidlog Town Pokemon Center 1F)Explosion	Inflicts severe damage but makes the user faint.
Rock Slide (Battle Frontier Lounge 7)Rock Slide	rock	PWR80	ACC95	PP15	Battle Frontier Lounge 7	TutorTutor
Rock Slide (Battle Frontier Lounge 7)Rock Slide	Large boulders are hurled. May cause flinching.
Substitute (Lilycove City Department Store Rooftop)Substitute	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	Lilycove City Department Store Rooftop	TutorTutor
	Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP.
Rollout (Mauville City)Rollout	rock	PWR30	ACC90	PP20	Mauville City	TutorTutor
Rollout (Mauville City)Rollout	An attack lasting 5 turns with rising intensity.
Snore (Battle Frontier Lounge 7)Snore	normal	PWR60	ACC100	PP20	Battle Frontier Lounge 7	TutorTutor
Snore (Battle Frontier Lounge 7)Snore	A loud attack that can be used only while asleep.
Endure (Battle Frontier Lounge 7)Endure	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	Battle Frontier Lounge 7	TutorTutor
Endure (Battle Frontier Lounge 7)Endure	Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP.
Mud Slap (Battle Frontier Lounge 7)Mud Slap	ground	PWR30	ACC100	PP15	Battle Frontier Lounge 7	TutorTutor
Mud Slap (Battle Frontier Lounge 7)Mud Slap	Hurls mud in the foe's face to reduce its accuracy.
Swagger (Slateport City Pokemon Fan Club)Swagger	normal	PWR0	ACC90	PP15	Slateport City Pokemon Fan Club	TutorTutor
Swagger (Slateport City Pokemon Fan Club)Swagger	Confuses the foe, but also sharply raises ATTACK.
Sleep Talk (Fortree City House 2)Sleep Talk	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	Fortree City House 2	TutorTutor
Sleep Talk (Fortree City House 2)Sleep Talk	Uses an available move randomly while asleep.
Defense Curl (Battle Frontier Lounge 7)Defense Curl	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP40	Battle Frontier Lounge 7	TutorTutor
Defense Curl (Battle Frontier Lounge 7)Defense Curl	Curls up to conceal weak spots and raise DEFENSE.