Steelixin Pokémon Johto Legends
Pokédex Entry
Iron Snake Pokémon
The many small metal particles that cover this Pokémon's body reflect bright light well.
Steelix in Pokémon Johto Legends
Steelix is #208 in the Pokédex for Pokémon Johto Legends. This page covers its steel/ground typing, base stats, abilities, level-up and TM/HM moves, evolution chain, and where to find it across 17 encounter locations.
Prevents 1-hit KO moves.
Prevents recoil damage.
Remove move effect for stronger move.
Evolution Chain
How to Obtain
Wild Encounters (7)
Level Up Moves (20)
| Level | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steel SliceLevel: 1Steel Slice | steel | 80 | 80 | 5 | ||
| Can lower all foe's stats. | ||||||
| TackleLevel: 1Tackle | normal | 40 | 100 | 35 | ||
| A full-body charge attack. | ||||||
| ScreechLevel: 1Screech | normal | 0 | 85 | 40 | ||
| Harshly reduces the foe's Defense. | ||||||
| HardenLevel: 1Harden | normal | 0 | 100 | 30 | ||
| Raises the user's Defense. | ||||||
| CurseLevel: 4Curse | normal | 0 | 100 | 10 | ||
| Works differently for ghost-types. | ||||||
| Rock ThrowLevel: 7Rock Throw | rock | 60 | 90 | 15 | ||
| Drops rocks on the enemy. | ||||||
| RageLevel: 13Rage | normal | 20 | 100 | 20 | ||
| Raises Attack if the user is hit. | ||||||
| Stealth RockLevel: 16Stealth Rock | rock | 0 | 100 | 20 | ||
| Stones dig into switched foes. | ||||||
| Rock PolishLevel: 19Rock Polish | rock | 0 | 100 | 20 | ||
| Polishes body to increase Speed. | ||||||
| Gyro BallLevel: 20Gyro Ball | steel | 1 | 100 | 5 | ||
| User spins and deals damage. | ||||||
| Rock TombLevel: 22Rock Tomb | rock | 60 | 95 | 15 | ||
| Lowers Speed by piling rocks. | ||||||
| DragonbreathLevel: 25Dragonbreath | dragon | 60 | 100 | 20 | ||
| A strong breath attack. | ||||||
| SlamLevel: 28Slam | normal | 80 | 75 | 20 | ||
| Slams the foe with a tail, vine, etc. | ||||||
| ScreechLevel: 31Screech | normal | 0 | 85 | 40 | ||
| Harshly reduces the foe's Defense. | ||||||
| Rock SlideLevel: 34Rock Slide | rock | 75 | 90 | 10 | ||
| An attack that may cause flinching. | ||||||
| Sand TombLevel: 37Sand Tomb | ground | 35 | 85 | 15 | ||
| Traps foe in sand for 2-5 turns. | ||||||
| Iron TailLevel: 40Iron Tail | steel | 100 | 75 | 15 | ||
| An attack that may reduce Defense. | ||||||
| Stone EdgeLevel: 46Stone Edge | rock | 100 | 80 | 5 | ||
| Has a high critical hit ratio. | ||||||
| Double EdgeLevel: 49Double Edge | normal | 120 | 100 | 15 | ||
| A tackle that also hurts the user. | ||||||
| SandstormLevel: 52Sandstorm | rock | 0 | 100 | 10 | ||
| Inflicts damage every turn. |
Egg Moves (5)
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlailFlail | normal | 1 | 100 | 15 | |
| Stronger if the user's HP is low. | |||||
| Defense CurlDefense Curl | normal | 0 | 100 | 40 | |
| Heightens the user's Defense. | |||||
| Rock BlastRock Blast | rock | 25 | 90 | 10 | |
| Hurls rocks at foe 2-5 times. | |||||
| RolloutRollout | rock | 30 | 90 | 20 | |
| Attacks 5 turns with rising power. | |||||
| Stealth RockStealth Rock | rock | 0 | 100 | 20 | |
| Stones dig into switched foes. |
TM/HM Moves (27)
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RoarRoar | normal | 0 | 100 | 20 | TM05TM05 | |
| Scares wild foes to end battle. | ||||||
| ToxicToxic | poison | 0 | 90 | 10 | TM06TM06 | |
| A poison move with increasing damage. | ||||||
| The power varies with the Pokémon. | ||||||
| Sunny DaySunny Day | fire | 0 | 90 | 5 | TM11TM11 | |
| Boosts fire-type moves for 5 turns. | ||||||
| Hyper BeamHyper Beam | normal | 150 | 90 | 5 | TM15TM15 | |
| 1st turn: Attack 2nd turn: Rest | ||||||
| ProtectProtect | normal | 0 | 100 | 10 | TM17TM17 | |
| Foils attack that turn. It may fail. | ||||||
| BulldozeBulldoze | ground | 60 | 100 | 20 | TM21TM21 | |
| Runs foe over and lowers its Speed. | ||||||
| Iron TailIron Tail | steel | 100 | 75 | 15 | TM23TM23 | |
| An attack that may reduce Defense. | ||||||
| EarthquakeEarthquake | ground | 100 | 100 | 10 | TM26TM26 | |
| Tough but useless vs. flying foes. | ||||||
| ReturnReturn | normal | 1 | 100 | 20 | TM27TM27 | |
| An attack that is based on loyalty. | ||||||
| DigDig | ground | 80 | 100 | 10 | TM28TM28 | |
| 1st turn: Burrow 2nd turn: Attack | ||||||
| Double TeamDouble Team | normal | 0 | 100 | 15 | TM32TM32 | |
| Heightens evasiveness. | ||||||
| SandstormSandstorm | rock | 0 | 100 | 10 | TM37TM37 | |
| Inflicts damage every turn. | ||||||
| Rock TombRock Tomb | rock | 60 | 95 | 15 | TM39TM39 | |
| Lowers Speed by piling rocks. | ||||||
| SubstituteSubstitute | normal | 0 | 100 | 10 | TM41TM41 | |
| Makes a decoy with 1/4 user's max HP. | ||||||
| Flash CannonFlash Cannon | steel | 80 | 100 | 10 | TM42TM42 | |
| Cannon of light. Lowers Spcl.Def. | ||||||
| Rock SlideRock Slide | rock | 75 | 90 | 10 | TM43TM43 | |
| An attack that may cause flinching. | ||||||
| RestRest | psychic | 0 | 100 | 10 | TM44TM44 | |
| Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover. | ||||||
| AttractAttract | normal | 0 | 100 | 15 | TM45TM45 | |
| Makes the opposite gender infatuated. | ||||||
| Sleep TalkSleep Talk | normal | 0 | 100 | 10 | TM57TM57 | |
| Randomly attacks while asleep. | ||||||
| Stone EdgeStone Edge | rock | 100 | 80 | 5 | TM59TM59 | |
| Has a high critical hit ratio. | ||||||
| Dragon DanceDragon Dance | dragon | 0 | 100 | 20 | TM62TM62 | |
| Raises Atk and Speed with dance. | ||||||
| Dark PulseDark Pulse | dark | 80 | 100 | 15 | TM63TM63 | |
| Unleash dark energy, causes flinch. | ||||||
| Dragon PulseDragon Pulse | dragon | 85 | 100 | 15 | TM64TM64 | |
| Blasts foe with powerful wave. | ||||||
| Iron HeadIron Head | steel | 80 | 100 | 15 | TM65TM65 | |
| Can cause flinch with a hard head. | ||||||
| Poison JabPoison Jab | poison | 80 | 100 | 20 | TM68TM68 | |
| Powerful jab that can poison foe. | ||||||
| Giga ImpactGiga Impact | normal | 150 | 90 | 5 | TM70TM70 | |
| 1st turn: Attack 2nd turn: Rest |
Move Tutor Moves (5)
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fire FangFire Fang | fire | 65 | 95 | 15 | TutorTutor | |
| Searing teeth. Flinch or burn. | ||||||
| Thunder FangThunder Fang | electric | 65 | 95 | 15 | TutorTutor | |
| Stunning jaws, flinch or paralyze. | ||||||
| Ice FangIce Fang | ice | 65 | 95 | 15 | TutorTutor | |
| Really cold jaws. Flinch or freeze. | ||||||
| Draco FangDraco Fang | dragon | 65 | 95 | 15 | TutorTutor | |
| Deadly wyrm fangs. Flinch or confuse. | ||||||
| Steel SliceSteel Slice | steel | 80 | 80 | 5 | TutorTutor | |
| Can lower all foe's stats. |
Type Summary
Weaknesses
Types that deal increased damage to Steelix. Use these types to counter it effectively.
Resistances & Immunities
Types that Steelix resists or is immune to. Avoid using these types against it.
Best Counters
Pokémon that have type advantages against Steelix, either offensively or defensively.
Base Stats
Also in
This Pokémon appears in other games we cover. Typing and base stats shown are that game's own — differences from the game you're viewing are marked.
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