Steelixin Pokémon Johto Legends

steelground

Pokédex Entry

Iron Snake Pokémon

The many small metal particles that cover this Pokémon's body reflect bright light well.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

Type

SteelGround

Dex

#185 Regional Dex · #208 National

Abilities

Sturdy(Primary)

Prevents 1-hit KO moves.

Rock Head(Secondary)

Prevents recoil damage.

Sheer Force(Hidden)

Remove move effect for stronger move.

Growth Rate

Medium Fast

Gender Ratio

50% Male, 50% Female

Egg Groups

mineral

Hatch Rate

Medium Slow (25 cycles)

Catch Rate

Poké Ball3.7%

Great Ball4.5%

Ultra Ball6.1%

Base Exp

196

EV Yield

None

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

Hold (metalcoat)

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How to Obtain

Steelix appears in Silver Cave Room1 (uncommon), in Victory Road (uncommon), and in Union Cave B1F (rare), among two other areas. Wild ones range from level 23 to 75. During swarms, you can also find it in Union Cave 1F.

Wild Encounters (7)

Level Up Moves (20)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	Steel SliceLevel: 1Steel Slice	steel	PWR80	ACC80	PP5
1	Steel SliceLevel: 1Steel Slice	Can lower all foe's stats.
1	TackleLevel: 1Tackle	normal	PWR40	ACC100	PP35
1	TackleLevel: 1Tackle	A full-body charge attack.
1	ScreechLevel: 1Screech	normal	PWR0	ACC85	PP40
1	ScreechLevel: 1Screech	Harshly reduces the foe's Defense.
1	HardenLevel: 1Harden	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP30
1	HardenLevel: 1Harden	Raises the user's Defense.
4	CurseLevel: 4Curse	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP10
4	CurseLevel: 4Curse	Works differently for ghost-types.
7	Rock ThrowLevel: 7Rock Throw	rock	PWR60	ACC90	PP15
7	Rock ThrowLevel: 7Rock Throw	Drops rocks on the enemy.
13	RageLevel: 13Rage	normal	PWR20	ACC100	PP20
13	RageLevel: 13Rage	Raises Attack if the user is hit.
16	Stealth RockLevel: 16Stealth Rock	rock	PWR0	ACC100	PP20
16	Stealth RockLevel: 16Stealth Rock	Stones dig into switched foes.
19	Rock PolishLevel: 19Rock Polish	rock	PWR0	ACC100	PP20
19	Rock PolishLevel: 19Rock Polish	Polishes body to increase Speed.
20	Gyro BallLevel: 20Gyro Ball	steel	PWR1	ACC100	PP5
20	Gyro BallLevel: 20Gyro Ball	User spins and deals damage.
22	Rock TombLevel: 22Rock Tomb	rock	PWR60	ACC95	PP15
22	Rock TombLevel: 22Rock Tomb	Lowers Speed by piling rocks.
25	DragonbreathLevel: 25Dragonbreath	dragon	PWR60	ACC100	PP20
25	DragonbreathLevel: 25Dragonbreath	A strong breath attack.
28	SlamLevel: 28Slam	normal	PWR80	ACC75	PP20
28	SlamLevel: 28Slam	Slams the foe with a tail, vine, etc.
31	ScreechLevel: 31Screech	normal	PWR0	ACC85	PP40
31	ScreechLevel: 31Screech	Harshly reduces the foe's Defense.
34	Rock SlideLevel: 34Rock Slide	rock	PWR75	ACC90	PP10
34	Rock SlideLevel: 34Rock Slide	An attack that may cause flinching.
37	Sand TombLevel: 37Sand Tomb	ground	PWR35	ACC85	PP15
37	Sand TombLevel: 37Sand Tomb	Traps foe in sand for 2-5 turns.
40	Iron TailLevel: 40Iron Tail	steel	PWR100	ACC75	PP15
40	Iron TailLevel: 40Iron Tail	An attack that may reduce Defense.
46	Stone EdgeLevel: 46Stone Edge	rock	PWR100	ACC80	PP5
46	Stone EdgeLevel: 46Stone Edge	Has a high critical hit ratio.
49	Double EdgeLevel: 49Double Edge	normal	PWR120	ACC100	PP15
49	Double EdgeLevel: 49Double Edge	A tackle that also hurts the user.
52	SandstormLevel: 52Sandstorm	rock	PWR0	ACC100	PP10
52	SandstormLevel: 52Sandstorm	Inflicts damage every turn.

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Egg Moves (5)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
FlailFlail	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP15
FlailFlail	Stronger if the user's HP is low.
Defense CurlDefense Curl	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP40
Defense CurlDefense Curl	Heightens the user's Defense.
Rock BlastRock Blast	rock	PWR25	ACC90	PP10
Rock BlastRock Blast	Hurls rocks at foe 2-5 times.
RolloutRollout	rock	PWR30	ACC90	PP20
RolloutRollout	Attacks 5 turns with rising power.
Stealth RockStealth Rock	rock	PWR0	ACC100	PP20
Stealth RockStealth Rock	Stones dig into switched foes.

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TM/HM Moves (27)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
RoarRoar	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP20	TM05TM05
RoarRoar	Scares wild foes to end battle.
ToxicToxic	poison	PWR0	ACC90	PP10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	A poison move with increasing damage.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The power varies with the Pokémon.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	PWR0	ACC90	PP5	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	Boosts fire-type moves for 5 turns.
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	normal	PWR150	ACC90	PP5	TM15TM15
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	1st turn: Attack 2nd turn: Rest
ProtectProtect	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Foils attack that turn. It may fail.
BulldozeBulldoze	ground	PWR60	ACC100	PP20	TM21TM21
BulldozeBulldoze	Runs foe over and lowers its Speed.
Iron TailIron Tail	steel	PWR100	ACC75	PP15	TM23TM23
Iron TailIron Tail	An attack that may reduce Defense.
EarthquakeEarthquake	ground	PWR100	ACC100	PP10	TM26TM26
EarthquakeEarthquake	Tough but useless vs. flying foes.
ReturnReturn	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that is based on loyalty.
DigDig	ground	PWR80	ACC100	PP10	TM28TM28
DigDig	1st turn: Burrow 2nd turn: Attack
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Heightens evasiveness.
SandstormSandstorm	rock	PWR0	ACC100	PP10	TM37TM37
SandstormSandstorm	Inflicts damage every turn.
Rock TombRock Tomb	rock	PWR60	ACC95	PP15	TM39TM39
Rock TombRock Tomb	Lowers Speed by piling rocks.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP10	TM41TM41
SubstituteSubstitute	Makes a decoy with 1/4 user's max HP.
Flash CannonFlash Cannon	steel	PWR80	ACC100	PP10	TM42TM42
Flash CannonFlash Cannon	Cannon of light. Lowers Spcl.Def.
Rock SlideRock Slide	rock	PWR75	ACC90	PP10	TM43TM43
Rock SlideRock Slide	An attack that may cause flinching.
RestRest	psychic	PWR0	ACC100	PP10	TM44TM44
RestRest	Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover.
AttractAttract	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender infatuated.
Sleep TalkSleep Talk	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP10	TM57TM57
Sleep TalkSleep Talk	Randomly attacks while asleep.
Stone EdgeStone Edge	rock	PWR100	ACC80	PP5	TM59TM59
Stone EdgeStone Edge	Has a high critical hit ratio.
Dragon DanceDragon Dance	dragon	PWR0	ACC100	PP20	TM62TM62
Dragon DanceDragon Dance	Raises Atk and Speed with dance.
Dark PulseDark Pulse	dark	PWR80	ACC100	PP15	TM63TM63
Dark PulseDark Pulse	Unleash dark energy, causes flinch.
Dragon PulseDragon Pulse	dragon	PWR85	ACC100	PP15	TM64TM64
Dragon PulseDragon Pulse	Blasts foe with powerful wave.
Iron HeadIron Head	steel	PWR80	ACC100	PP15	TM65TM65
Iron HeadIron Head	Can cause flinch with a hard head.
Poison JabPoison Jab	poison	PWR80	ACC100	PP20	TM68TM68
Poison JabPoison Jab	Powerful jab that can poison foe.
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	normal	PWR150	ACC90	PP5	TM70TM70
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	1st turn: Attack 2nd turn: Rest

Related Guides

Type Matchup Strategies
Master type advantages and STAB moves

Move Tutor Moves (5)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
Fire FangFire Fang	fire	PWR65	ACC95	PP15	TutorTutor
Fire FangFire Fang	Searing teeth. Flinch or burn.
Thunder FangThunder Fang	electric	PWR65	ACC95	PP15	TutorTutor
Thunder FangThunder Fang	Stunning jaws, flinch or paralyze.
Ice FangIce Fang	ice	PWR65	ACC95	PP15	TutorTutor
Ice FangIce Fang	Really cold jaws. Flinch or freeze.
Draco FangDraco Fang	dragon	PWR65	ACC95	PP15	TutorTutor
Draco FangDraco Fang	Deadly wyrm fangs. Flinch or confuse.
Steel SliceSteel Slice	steel	PWR80	ACC80	PP5	TutorTutor
Steel SliceSteel Slice	Can lower all foe's stats.