Onixin Pokémon Orange
Pokédex Entry
Rock Snake Pokémon
As it digs through the ground, it absorbs many hard objects. This is what makes its body so solid.
Onix in Pokémon Pokémon Orange
Onix is #95 in the Pokédex for Pokémon Pokémon Orange. This page covers its rock/ground typing, base stats, abilities, level-up and TM/HM moves, evolution chain, and where to find it across 3 encounter locations.
Evolution Chain
How to Obtain
| Location | Level | Method | Form | Held Item | Prerequisite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal Cave B1 | Lv. 20 | static | - | - | - |
Wild Encounters (3)
Level Up Moves (11)
| Level | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TackleLevel: 1Tackle | normal | PWR40 | ACC100 | PP35 | ||
| A full-body charge attack. | ||||||
| ScreechLevel: 1Screech | normal | PWR0 | ACC85 | PP40 | ||
| Sharply reduces the foe's DEFENSE. | ||||||
| WrapLevel: 9Wrap | normal | PWR15 | ACC90 | PP20 | ||
| Squeezes the foe for 2-5 turns. | ||||||
| Rock ThrowLevel: 13Rock Throw | rock | PWR50 | ACC90 | PP15 | ||
| Drops rocks on the enemy. | ||||||
| HardenLevel: 21Harden | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP30 | ||
| Raises the user's DEFENSE. | ||||||
| RageLevel: 25Rage | normal | PWR20 | ACC100 | PP20 | ||
| Raises ATTACK if the user is hit. | ||||||
| SandstormLevel: 33Sandstorm | rock | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP10 | ||
| Inflicts damage every turn. | ||||||
| SlamLevel: 37Slam | normal | PWR80 | ACC75 | PP20 | ||
| Slams the foe with a tail, vine, etc. | ||||||
| Iron TailLevel: 45Iron Tail | steel | PWR100 | ACC75 | PP15 | ||
| An attack that may lower DEFENSE. | ||||||
| AncientpowerLevel: 49Ancientpower | rock | PWR60 | ACC100 | PP5 | ||
| An attack that may raise all stats. | ||||||
| Double EdgeLevel: 57Double Edge | normal | PWR120 | ACC100 | PP15 | ||
| A tackle that also hurts the user. | ||||||
TM/HM Moves (21)
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon PulseDragon Pulse | dragon | PWR85 | ACC100 | PP10 | TM02TM02 | |
| Attacks foe with a shock wave. | ||||||
| ToxicToxic | poison | PWR0 | ACC90 | PP10 | TM06TM06 | |
| A poison move with increasing damage. | ||||||
| FissureFissure | ground | PWR1 | ACC30 | PP5 | TM10TM10 | |
| A ground-type, one-hit KO attack. | ||||||
| Sunny DaySunny Day | fire | PWR0 | ACC90 | PP5 | TM11TM11 | |
| Boosts fire-type moves for 5 turns. | ||||||
| DragonbreathDragonbreath | dragon | PWR60 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM16TM16 | |
| A strong breath attack. | ||||||
| ProtectProtect | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP10 | TM17TM17 | |
| Foils attack that turn. It may fail. | ||||||
| Dragon TailDragon Tail | dragon | PWR60 | ACC90 | PP10 | TM20TM20 | |
| Knocks away the foe to end battle. | ||||||
| Iron TailIron Tail | steel | PWR100 | ACC75 | PP15 | TM23TM23 | |
| An attack that may lower DEFENSE. | ||||||
| EarthquakeEarthquake | ground | PWR100 | ACC100 | PP10 | TM26TM26 | |
| Tough but useless vs. flying foes. | ||||||
| ReturnReturn | normal | PWR1 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM27TM27 | |
| An attack that is based on loyalty. | ||||||
| DigDig | ground | PWR90 | ACC100 | PP10 | TM28TM28 | |
| 1st turn: Burrow 2nd turn: Attack | ||||||
| Double TeamDouble Team | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP15 | TM32TM32 | |
| Heightens evasiveness. | ||||||
| Earth PowerEarth Power | ground | PWR90 | ACC100 | PP10 | TM33TM33 | |
| An attack that may lower SPCL.DEF. | ||||||
| SandstormSandstorm | rock | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP10 | TM37TM37 | |
| Inflicts damage every turn. | ||||||
| Flash CannonFlash Cannon | steel | PWR80 | ACC100 | PP10 | TM41TM41 | |
| An attack that may lower SPCL.DEF. | ||||||
| FacadeFacade | normal | PWR70 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM42TM42 | |
| Double damage with PSN, BRN, or PRZ. | ||||||
| RestRest | psychic | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP10 | TM44TM44 | |
| Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover. | ||||||
| Rock SlideRock Slide | rock | PWR75 | ACC90 | PP10 | TM48TM48 | |
| An attack that may cause flinching. | ||||||
| StrengthStrength | normal | PWR90 | ACC100 | PP15 | HM04HM04 | |
| A powerful physical attack. | ||||||
| Rock SmashRock Smash | fighting | PWR40 | ACC100 | PP15 | HM05HM05 | |
| An attack that may lower DEFENSE. | ||||||
| Rock ClimbRock Climb | normal | PWR110 | ACC85 | PP20 | HM08HM08 | |
| An attack that may confuse the foe. | ||||||
Move Tutor Moves (2)
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Headbutt(Moro House1)Headbutt | normal | PWR70 | ACC100 | PP15 | TutorTutor | ||
| An attack that may cause flinching. | |||||||
| Attract(Kumquat House3)Attract | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP15 | TutorTutor | ||
| Makes the opposite gender infatuated. | |||||||
Type Summary
Weaknesses
Types that deal increased damage to Onix. Use these types to counter it effectively.
Resistances & Immunities
Types that Onix resists or is immune to. Avoid using these types against it.
Immunities (0×)
Best Counters
Pokémon that have type advantages against Onix, either offensively or defensively.
Base Stats
Also in
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onix in Polished CrystalrockgroundAttack 80 +35
onix in 6 gamesrockgroundSame typing and stats as this game
onix in AmbrosiarockgroundHP 45 +10Attack 75 +30Defense 140 -20
onix in Red++rockgroundSp. Def 30 -15