Where can I find Onix in SoulGold?

Onix can be found in 6 locations in SoulGold. Check the Locations section on this page for encounter details.

Onix is a rock/ground-type Pokémon in SoulGold.

What moves can Onix learn in SoulGold?

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

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Onixin Pokémon SoulGold

rockground

Pokédex Entry

Rock Snake Pokémon

There is a magnet in its brain that prevents an Onix from losing direction while tunneling. As it grows older, its body becomes steadily rounder and smoother.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

Type

RockGround

Dex

#095

Abilities

Rock Head(Primary)

Prevents recoil damage.

Sturdy(Secondary)

Negates 1-hit KO attacks.

Weak Armor(Hidden)

Its stats change when hit.

Growth Rate

mediumfast

Gender Ratio

50% Male, 50% Female

Egg Groups

mineral

Hatch Rate

Medium Fast (20 cycles)

Catch Rate

Poké Ball5.3%

Great Ball7.5%

Ultra Ball8.9%

Base Exp

EV Yield

1 Defense

Wild Held Items

None

Weak To

water ×4grass ×4ice ×2fighting ×2ground ×2steel ×2

Resists

normal ×0.5fire ×0.5poison ×0.25flying ×0.5rock ×0.5

Immune To

electric

Evolution Chain

Onix

Base form

→

Steelix

• Level up Onix holding Metal Coat

• Use Metal Coat on Onix

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How to Obtain

Onix can be found in Cliff Cave (rare), in Mt. Silver 3F (rare), and in Union Cave B1F (rare), among one other area. Wild ones range from level nine to 62.

Wild Encounters (4)

Level Up Moves (18)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	TackleLevel: 1Tackle	normal	35	0	35
1	TackleLevel: 1Tackle	Charges the foe with a full- body tackle.
1	HardenLevel: 1Harden	normal	0	0	30
1	HardenLevel: 1Harden	Stiffens the body's muscles to raise Defense.
1	BindLevel: 1Bind	normal	15	0	20
1	BindLevel: 1Bind	Binds and squeezes the foe for turns.
1	Rock ThrowLevel: 1Rock Throw	rock	50	0	15
1	Rock ThrowLevel: 1Rock Throw	Throws small rocks to strike the foe.
4	Smack DownLevel: 4Smack Down	rock	50	100	15
4	Smack DownLevel: 4Smack Down	Throws a rock to knock the foe down to the ground.
8	Rock PolishLevel: 8Rock Polish	rock	0	0	20
8	Rock PolishLevel: 8Rock Polish	Polishes the body to sharply raise Speed.
12	Dragon BreathLevel: 12Dragon Breath	dragon	60	100	20
12	Dragon BreathLevel: 12Dragon Breath	Strikes the foe with a blast of breath. May paralyze.
16	CurseLevel: 16Curse	ghost	0	0	10
16	CurseLevel: 16Curse	A move that functions differently for GHOSTS.
20	Rock SlideLevel: 20Rock Slide	rock	75	90	10
20	Rock SlideLevel: 20Rock Slide	Hits the foe with an avalanche of rocks.
24	ScreechLevel: 24Screech	normal	0	85	40
24	ScreechLevel: 24Screech	Emits a screech to sharply reduce the foe's Defense.
28	Sand TombLevel: 28Sand Tomb	ground	0	0	15
28	Sand TombLevel: 28Sand Tomb	Traps and hurts the foe in quicksand for turns.
32	Stealth RockLevel: 32Stealth Rock	rock	0	0	20
32	Stealth RockLevel: 32Stealth Rock	Sets floating stones that hurt a foe switching in.
36	SlamLevel: 36Slam	normal	80	75	20
36	SlamLevel: 36Slam	Slams the foe with a long tail, vine, etc.
40	SandstormLevel: 40Sandstorm	rock	0	0	10
40	SandstormLevel: 40Sandstorm	Causes a sandstorm that rages for several turns.
44	DigLevel: 44Dig	ground	100	100	10
44	DigLevel: 44Dig	Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn.
48	Iron TailLevel: 48Iron Tail	steel	100	75	15
48	Iron TailLevel: 48Iron Tail	Attacks with a rock-hard tail. May lower Defense.
52	Stone EdgeLevel: 52Stone Edge	rock	100	80	5
52	Stone EdgeLevel: 52Stone Edge	Stabs the foe with stones. High critical-hit ratio.
56	Double EdgeLevel: 56Double Edge	normal	0	100	15
56	Double EdgeLevel: 56Double Edge	A life-risking tackle that also hurts the user.

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Egg Moves (10)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
FlailFlail	normal	1	100	15
FlailFlail	Inflicts more damage when the user's HP is down.
BlockBlock	normal	0	0	5
BlockBlock	Blocks the foe's way and prevents escape.
Defense CurlDefense Curl	normal	0	0	40
Defense CurlDefense Curl	Curls up to conceal weak spots and raise Defense.
RolloutRollout	rock	30	90	20
RolloutRollout	An attack lasting 5 turns with rising intensity.
Rock BlastRock Blast	rock	25	0	10
Rock BlastRock Blast	Hurls boulders at the foe 2 to 5 times in a row.
Rock ClimbRock Climb	normal	90	85	20
Rock ClimbRock Climb	A charging attack that may confuse the foe.
Heavy SlamHeavy Slam	steel	1	100	10
Heavy SlamHeavy Slam	Does more damage if the user outweighs the foe.
Stealth RockStealth Rock	rock	0	0	20
Stealth RockStealth Rock	Sets floating stones that hurt a foe switching in.
RototillerRototiller	ground	0	0	10
RototillerRototiller	Ups the Attack and Sp. Atk of Grass-type Pokémon.
Wide GuardWide Guard	rock	0	0	10
Wide GuardWide Guard	Evades wide-ranging attacks for one turn.

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TM/HM Moves (31)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
AttractAttract	normal	0	100	15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
Brutal SwingBrutal Swing	dark	60	100	20	TM59TM59
Brutal SwingBrutal Swing	Violently swings around to hurt everyone nearby.
BulldozeBulldoze	ground	60	100	20	TM78TM78
BulldozeBulldoze	Stomps down on the ground. Hits all and lowers Speed.
DigDig	ground	100	100	10	TM77TM77
DigDig	Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	0	0	15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
Dragon TailDragon Tail	dragon	60	90	10	TM82TM82
Dragon TailDragon Tail	Knocks foe away to switch it out or end wild battle.
EarthquakeEarthquake	ground	100	100	10	TM26TM26
EarthquakeEarthquake	A powerful quake that hits all other Pokémon.
FacadeFacade	normal	70	100	20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
Flash CannonFlash Cannon	steel	80	100	10	TM91TM91
Flash CannonFlash Cannon	Releases a blast of light that may lower Sp. Def.
FrustrationFrustration	normal	1	100	20	TM21TM21
FrustrationFrustration	An attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked.
Gyro BallGyro Ball	steel	1	100	5	TM74TM74
Gyro BallGyro Ball	A high-speed spin that does more damage to faster foes.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	normal	0	100	15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the user.The type and effectiveness vary with the user.
Nature PowerNature Power	normal	1	0	20	TM96TM96
Nature PowerNature Power	The type of attack varies depending on the location.
PaybackPayback	dark	50	100	10	TM66TM66
PaybackPayback	An attack that gains power if the user moves last.
ProtectProtect	normal	0	0	10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
RestRest	psychic	0	0	0	TM44TM44
RestRest	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
ReturnReturn	normal	1	100	20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that increases in power with friendship.
Rock ClimbRock Climb	normal	90	85	20	HM09HM09
Rock ClimbRock Climb	A charging attack that may confuse the foe.
Rock SlideRock Slide	rock	75	90	10	TM80TM80
Rock SlideRock Slide	Hits the foe with an avalanche of rocks.
Rock SmashRock Smash	fighting	0	100	15	HM06HM06
Rock SmashRock Smash	A rock-crushing attack that may lower Defense.
Rock TombRock Tomb	rock	0	0	0	TM39TM39
Rock TombRock Tomb	Stops the foe from moving with rocks and cuts Speed.
RoundRound	normal	60	100	15	TM48TM48
RoundRound	A song that inflicts damage. Others can join in too.
SandstormSandstorm	rock	0	0	10	TM37TM37
SandstormSandstorm	Causes a sandstorm that rages for several turns.
Smack DownSmack Down	rock	50	100	15	TM23TM23
Smack DownSmack Down	Throws a rock to knock the foe down to the ground.
Stone EdgeStone Edge	rock	100	80	5	TM71TM71
Stone EdgeStone Edge	Stabs the foe with stones. High critical-hit ratio.
StrengthStrength	normal	80	100	15	HM04HM04
StrengthStrength	Builds enormous power, then slams the foe.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	0	0	10	TM90TM90
SubstituteSubstitute	Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	0	0	5	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	Boosts the power of Fire- type moves for 5 turns.
TauntTaunt	dark	0	100	20	TM12TM12
TauntTaunt	Taunts the foe into only using attack moves.
TormentTorment	dark	0	100	15	TM41TM41
TormentTorment	Torments the foe and stops successive use of a move.
ToxicToxic	poison	0	0	10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.

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Type Matchup Strategies
Master type advantages and STAB moves

Type Summary

Weaknesses

Resistances

Immunities

Neutral

Weaknesses

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

water4×grass4×ice2×fighting2×ground2×steel2×

Resistances & Immunities

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

Immunities (0×)

electric

poison0.25×normal0.5×fire0.5×flying0.5×rock0.5×

Best Counters

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

Onixin Pokémon SoulGold

Pokédex Entry