Where can I find Steelix in SoulGold?

Steelix can be found in 5 locations in SoulGold. Check the Locations section on this page for encounter details.

What type is Steelix?

Steelix is a steel/ground-type Pokémon in SoulGold.

What moves can Steelix learn in SoulGold?

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 SoulGold

steelground

2 Forms Available:

Pokédex Entry

Iron Snake Pokémon

Steelix live even further underground than Onix. This Pokémon is known to dig toward the earth's core, reaching a depth of over six-tenths of a mile underground.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

2 Forms Available

Type

SteelGround

Dex

#208

Abilities

Rock Head(Primary)

Prevents recoil damage.

Sturdy(Secondary)

Negates 1-hit KO attacks.

Sheer Force(Hidden)

Trades effects for power.

Growth Rate

mediumfast

Gender Ratio

50% Male, 50% Female

Egg Groups

mineral

Hatch Rate

Medium Fast (20 cycles)

Catch Rate

Poké Ball3.7%

Great Ball4.5%

Ultra Ball6.1%

Base Exp

179

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

Forms

Normal,Mega

Evolution Chain

Onix

Base form

→

Steelix

• Level up Onix holding Metal Coat

• Use Metal Coat on Onix

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How to Obtain

Steelix appears in Mt. Silver 2F (uncommon), in Victory Road Kanto B1F (uncommon), and in Victory Road Kanto 1F (rare). Wild ones range from level 51 to 63. There's a one-time encounter in Saffron City Fighting Dojo at level one.

Location	Level	Method	Form	Held Item	Prerequisite
Saffron City Fighting Dojo	Lv. 1	static	-	-	-

Wild Encounters (3)

Level Up Moves (25)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	CrunchLevel: 1Crunch	dark	80	100	15
1	CrunchLevel: 1Crunch	Crunches with sharp fangs. May lower Defense.May lower Sp. Def.
1	Thunder FangLevel: 1Thunder Fang	electric	65	95	15
1	Thunder FangLevel: 1Thunder Fang	May cause flinching or leave the foe paralyzed.
1	Ice FangLevel: 1Ice Fang	ice	65	95	15
1	Ice FangLevel: 1Ice Fang	May cause flinching or leave the foe with frostbite.leave the foe frozen.
1	Fire FangLevel: 1Fire Fang	fire	65	95	15
1	Fire FangLevel: 1Fire Fang	May cause flinching or leave the foe with a burn.
1	Rock PolishLevel: 1Rock Polish	rock	0	0	20
1	Rock PolishLevel: 1Rock Polish	Polishes the body to sharply raise Speed.
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	AutotomizeLevel: 8Autotomize	steel	0	0	15
8	AutotomizeLevel: 8Autotomize	Sheds additional weight to sharply boost 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.
60	Magnet RiseLevel: 60Magnet Rise	electric	0	0	10
60	Magnet RiseLevel: 60Magnet Rise	The user levitates with electromagnetism.
66	Head SmashLevel: 66Head Smash	rock	150	80	5
66	Head SmashLevel: 66Head Smash	A life-risking headbutt that seriously 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 (35)

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.
CutCut	steel	50	95	30	HM01HM01
CutCut	Cuts the foe with sharp scythes, claws, etc.
Dark PulseDark Pulse	dark	80	100	15	TM97TM97
Dark PulseDark Pulse	Attacks with a horrible aura. May cause flinching.
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.
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	normal	150	90	5	TM68TM68
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd.
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.
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	normal	150	90	5	TM15TM15
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd.
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.