Steelixin Pokémon Orange
Pokédex Entry
Iron Snake Pokémon
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Steelix in Pokémon Pokémon Orange
Crystal Steelix is #208 in the Pokédex for Pokémon Pokémon Orange. This page covers its crystal typing, base stats, abilities, level-up and TM/HM moves, evolution chain, and where to find it.
Evolution Chain
How to Obtain
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. | ||||||
| CrunchLevel: 49Crunch | dark | PWR80 | ACC100 | PP15 | ||
| An attack that may lower SPCL.DEF. | ||||||
| Double EdgeLevel: 57Double Edge | normal | PWR120 | ACC100 | PP15 | ||
| A tackle that also hurts the user. | ||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AncientpowerLevel: 49(Onix · Level 49)Ancientpower | rock | PWR60 | ACC100 | PP5 | |||
| An attack that may raise all stats. | |||||||
TM/HM Moves (24)
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon PulseDragon Pulse | dragon | PWR85 | ACC100 | PP10 | TM02TM02 | |
| Attacks foe with a shock wave. | ||||||
| Dark PulseDark Pulse | dark | PWR80 | ACC100 | PP15 | TM04TM04 | |
| An attack that may cause flinching. | ||||||
| ToxicToxic | poison | PWR0 | ACC90 | PP10 | TM06TM06 | |
| A poison move with increasing damage. | ||||||
| Sunny DaySunny Day | fire | PWR0 | ACC90 | PP5 | TM11TM11 | |
| Boosts fire-type moves for 5 turns. | ||||||
| Hyper BeamHyper Beam | normal | PWR150 | ACC90 | PP5 | TM15TM15 | |
| 1st turn: Attack 2nd turn: Rest | ||||||
| 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. | ||||||
| Giga ImpactGiga Impact | normal | PWR150 | ACC90 | PP5 | TM34TM34 | |
| 1st turn: Attack 2nd turn: Rest | ||||||
| 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. | ||||||
| CutCut | grass | PWR50 | ACC100 | PP30 | HM01HM01 | |
| Cuts using claws, scythes, etc. | ||||||
| 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 Steelix. Use these types to counter it effectively.
Resistances & Immunities
Types that Steelix resists or is immune to. Avoid using these types against it.
Immunities (0×)
Best Counters
Pokémon that have type advantages against Steelix, either offensively or defensively.
Base Stats
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