Where can I find Steelix in Polished Crystal?

Steelix can be found in 39 locations in Polished Crystal. Check the Locations section on this page for encounter details.

What type is Steelix?

Steelix is a steel/ground-type Pokémon in Polished Crystal.

What moves can Steelix learn in Polished Crystal?

Steelix can learn moves through level up, TM/HM, breeding, and move tutors. See the Moves section for the full learnset.

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Steelixin Pokémon Polished Crystal

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Pokédex Entry

Iron Snake Pokémon

The many small metal particles that cover this Pokémon's body reflect bright light well. Steelix is a Steel/Ground Pokemon with a very high Defense stat! It's also immune to poison and has pretty good coverage overall with many resistances. Its speed is awful, but set up with Trick Room would be a weird run. Its special defense is very low too, so make sure it doesn't git hit with a special fire move because that would hurt! If you have Sturdy, you should be able to get one hit in though.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

Type

SteelGround

Dex

#068 Johto Dex · #208 National

Abilities

Sheer Force(Primary)

Removes effects to increase damage.

Sturdy(Secondary)

Cannot be knocked out with one hit.

Sand Force(Hidden)

Boosts some moves in a sandstorm.

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

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

Note, you can always call Professor Elm with the Pokemon you are trying to evolve as first in your party. This was a feature that was added specifically to Polished Crystal. If the information on this page seems incorrect, please try calling Professor Elm.

Onix

Base form

→

Steelix

Level up Onix holding Metal Coat

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How to Obtain

Steelix appears in Cinnabar Volcano B2F (rare), in Quiet Cave B3F (rare), and in Silver Cave Room3 (rare), among 10 other areas. Wild ones range from level 45 to 78, unless in a badge-dependent area.

Wild Encounters (27)

Evolution Moves (1)

Moves learned upon evolving into Steelix.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.	PP
Iron TailIron Tail	steel		100	75	15
Iron TailIron Tail	An attack that may lower Defense.

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Evolution Items
Find all Evolution Item locations and their requirements

Level Up Moves (20)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	TackleLevel: 1Tackle	normal	40	100	35
1	TackleLevel: 1Tackle	A full-body charge attack.
1	Defense CurlLevel: 1Defense Curl	normal	0	100	40
1	Defense CurlLevel: 1Defense Curl	Raises the user's Defense.
1	WrapLevel: 1Wrap	normal	15	90	20
1	WrapLevel: 1Wrap	Traps the foe for 2-5 turns.
4	CurseLevel: 4Curse	ghost	0	100	10
4	CurseLevel: 4Curse	Works differently for Ghost-types.
7	Rock ThrowLevel: 7Rock Throw	rock	50	90	15
7	Rock ThrowLevel: 7Rock Throw	Drops rocks on the enemy.
10	RageLevel: 10Rage	normal	20	100	20
10	RageLevel: 10Rage	Raises Attack if the user is hit.
13	Rock BlastLevel: 13Rock Blast	rock	25	90	25
13	Rock BlastLevel: 13Rock Blast	Hurls boulders to hit 2-5 times.
16	Body SlamLevel: 16Body Slam	normal	85	100	15
16	Body SlamLevel: 16Body Slam	An attack that may cause paralysis.
19	SandstormLevel: 19Sandstorm	rock	0	100	10
19	SandstormLevel: 19Sandstorm	Inflicts damage every turn.
22	AncientpowerLevel: 22Ancientpower	rock	60	100	5
22	AncientpowerLevel: 22Ancientpower	An attack that may raise all stats.
25	DragonbreathLevel: 25Dragonbreath	dragon	60	100	20
25	DragonbreathLevel: 25Dragonbreath	A strong breath attack.
28	HeadbuttLevel: 28Headbutt	normal	70	100	15
28	HeadbuttLevel: 28Headbutt	An attack that may cause flinching.
31	ScreechLevel: 31Screech	normal	0	85	40
31	ScreechLevel: 31Screech	Sharply lowers the foe's Defense.
34	Rock SlideLevel: 34Rock Slide	rock	75	90	10
34	Rock SlideLevel: 34Rock Slide	An attack that may cause flinching.
37	CrunchLevel: 37Crunch	dark	80	100	15
37	CrunchLevel: 37Crunch	An attack that may lower Defense.
40	Iron HeadLevel: 40Iron Head	steel	80	100	15
40	Iron HeadLevel: 40Iron Head	An attack that may cause flinching.
43	DigLevel: 43Dig	ground	90	100	10
43	DigLevel: 43Dig	1st turn: Burrow 2nd turn: Attack
46	Stone EdgeLevel: 46Stone Edge	rock	100	80	5
46	Stone EdgeLevel: 46Stone Edge	Has a high critical hit ratio.
49	Double EdgeLevel: 49Double Edge	normal	120	100	15
49	Double EdgeLevel: 49Double Edge	A tackle that also hurts the user.
52	EarthquakeLevel: 52Earthquake	ground	100	100	10
52	EarthquakeLevel: 52Earthquake	Tough but useless vs. flying foes.

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Egg Moves (4)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
Defense CurlDefense Curl	normal	0	100	40
Defense CurlDefense Curl	Raises the user's Defense.
Rock SlideRock Slide	rock	75	90	10
Rock SlideRock Slide	An attack that may cause flinching.
EarthquakeEarthquake	ground	100	100	10
EarthquakeEarthquake	Tough but useless vs. flying foes.
Rock BlastRock Blast	rock	25	90	25
Rock BlastRock Blast	Hurls boulders to hit 2-5 times.

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TM/HM Moves (29)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
CurseCurse	ghost	0	100	10	TM03TM03
CurseCurse	Works differently for Ghost-types.
RoarRoar	normal	0	100	20	TM05TM05
RoarRoar	Scares wild foes to end battle.
ToxicToxic	poison	0	90	10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	A Poison move with increasing damage.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	typeless	70	100	15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the Pokémon.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	0	100	5	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	Boosts Fire-type moves for 5 turns.
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	normal	150	90	5	TM15TM15
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	1st turn: Attack 2nd turn: Rest
ProtectProtect	normal	0	100	10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Foils attack that turn. It may fail.
BulldozeBulldoze	ground	60	100	20	TM21TM21
BulldozeBulldoze	A Ground attack that lowers Speed.
Iron TailIron Tail	steel	100	75	15	TM23TM23
Iron TailIron Tail	An attack that may lower Defense.
EarthquakeEarthquake	ground	100	100	10	TM26TM26
EarthquakeEarthquake	Tough but useless vs. flying foes.
ReturnReturn	normal	1	100	20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that is based on loyalty.
DigDig	ground	90	100	10	TM28TM28
DigDig	1st turn: Burrow 2nd turn: Attack
Brick BreakBrick Break	fighting	75	100	15	TM31TM31
Brick BreakBrick Break	Removes Reflect and Light Screen.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	0	100	15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Raises the user's evasiveness.
Flash CannonFlash Cannon	steel	80	100	10	TM34TM34
Flash CannonFlash Cannon	An attack that may lower Sp.Def.
SandstormSandstorm	rock	0	100	10	TM37TM37
SandstormSandstorm	Inflicts damage every turn.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	0	100	10	TM41TM41
SubstituteSubstitute	Makes a decoy with 1/4 user's max HP.
FacadeFacade	normal	70	100	20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Double damage with Psn, Brn, or Prz.
RestRest	psychic	0	100	5	TM44TM44
RestRest	Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover.
AttractAttract	normal	0	100	15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender infatuated.
Rock SlideRock Slide	rock	75	90	10	TM48TM48
Rock SlideRock Slide	An attack that may cause flinching.
Dark PulseDark Pulse	dark	80	100	15	TM58TM58
Dark PulseDark Pulse	An attack that may cause flinching.
Dragon PulseDragon Pulse	dragon	85	100	10	TM59TM59
Dragon PulseDragon Pulse	Attacks foe with a shock wave.
ExplosionExplosion	normal	250	100	5	TM64TM64
ExplosionExplosion	Very powerful but makes user faint.
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	normal	150	90	5	TM68TM68
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	1st turn: Attack 2nd turn: Rest
Stone EdgeStone Edge	rock	100	80	5	TM71TM71
Stone EdgeStone Edge	Has a high critical hit ratio.
Gyro BallGyro Ball	steel	1	100	5	TM74TM74
Gyro BallGyro Ball	Does more damage at lower speed.
CutCut	steel	60	100	30	HM01HM01
CutCut	Cuts using claws, scythes, etc.
StrengthStrength	fighting	80	100	15	HM04HM04
StrengthStrength	A powerful physical attack.

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Type Matchup Strategies
Master type advantages and STAB moves

Move Tutor Moves (11)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP	Location
Aqua Tail (Route 4)Aqua Tail	water	90	90	10	Route 4	TutorTutor
Aqua Tail (Route 4)Aqua Tail	Swings tail like a wave in a storm.
Body Slam (Warm Beach Shack)Body Slam	normal	85	100	15	Warm Beach Shack	TutorTutor
Body Slam (Warm Beach Shack)Body Slam	An attack that may cause paralysis.
Defense Curl (Mount Mortar B1F)Defense Curl	normal	0	100	40	Mount Mortar B1F	TutorTutor
Defense Curl (Mount Mortar B1F)Defense Curl	Raises the user's Defense.
Double Edge (Safari Zone North)Double Edge	normal	120	100	15	Safari Zone North	TutorTutor
Double Edge (Safari Zone North)Double Edge	A tackle that also hurts the user.
Earth Power (Cherrygrove Bay)Earth Power	ground	90	100	10	Cherrygrove Bay	TutorTutor
Earth Power (Cherrygrove Bay)Earth Power	An attack that may lower Sp.Def.
Endure (Warm Beach Shack)Endure	normal	0	100	10	Warm Beach Shack	TutorTutor
Endure (Warm Beach Shack)Endure	Endures any hit with at least 1HP.
Headbutt (Ilex Forest)Headbutt	normal	70	100	15	Ilex Forest	TutorTutor
Headbutt (Ilex Forest)Headbutt	An attack that may cause flinching.
Iron Head (Route 4)Iron Head	steel	80	100	15	Route 4	TutorTutor
Iron Head (Route 4)Iron Head	An attack that may cause flinching.
Rollout (Route 46)Rollout	rock	30	90	20	Route 46	TutorTutor
Rollout (Route 46)Rollout	Attacks 5 turns with rising power.
Sleep Talk (Route 31)Sleep Talk	normal	0	100	10	Route 31	TutorTutor
Sleep Talk (Route 31)Sleep Talk	Randomly attacks while asleep.
Swagger (Celadon City)Swagger	normal	0	85	15	Celadon City	TutorTutor
Swagger (Celadon City)Swagger	Causes confusion but raises Attack.

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Type Summary

Weaknesses

Resistances

Immunities

Neutral

Weaknesses

Types that deal increased damage to Steelix. Use these types to counter it effectively.

fire2×water2×fighting2×ground2×

Resistances & Immunities

Types that Steelix resists or is immune to. Avoid using these types against it.

Immunities (0×)

electric poison

rock0.25×normal0.5×flying0.5×psychic0.5×bug0.5×dragon0.5×steel0.5×fairy0.5×

Best Counters

Pokémon that have type advantages against Steelix, either offensively or defensively.

Steelixin Pokémon Polished Crystal

Pokédex Entry