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Steelix

#208 in the Black and White Pokédex • Iron Snake Pokémon

Pokémon Black

It is thought its body transformed as a result of iron accumulating internally from swallowing soil.

Pokémon White

It is thought its body transformed as a result of iron accumulating internally from swallowing soil.

Pokédexes

-

Egg Group

Mineral

Steps to Hatch

6,400

Effort Values Yielded

2 Def

Gender Ratio

50% male / 50% female

Capture Rate

25

Base Experience

179
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Onix

Onix

#95

Metal CoatTrade holding Metal Coat
Steelix

Steelix

#208

Grimer Alola

Muk

Steelix normal sprite

Normal

Shiny Steelix sprite

Shiny

Steelix

Iron Snake Pokémon

#208
SteelGround

Height

9.2 m

Weight

400 kg

Base XP

179

Abilities

Rock HeadSturdySheer Force

HP

75

Attack

85

Defense

200

Sp. Atk

55

Sp. Def

65

Speed

30

Total

510

Type Chart

Weaknesses

Takes 2× from

FireWaterFightingGround

Resistances

Takes 0× from

ElectricPoison

Takes 0.25× from

Rock

Takes 0.5× from

NormalFlyingPsychicBugGhostDragonDarkSteel
Metal CoatMetal Coat
Pokémon Black: 5%
Pokémon White: 5%
Class
Description
StartBindNormalPhysical158520

Things such as long bodies or tentacles are used to bind and squeeze the target for four to five turns.

StartTackleNormalPhysical5010035

A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body.

StartHardenNormalStatus--30

The user stiffens all the muscles in its body to raise its Defense stat.

StartMud SportGroundStatus--15

The user covers itself with mud. It weakens Electric-type moves while the user is in the battle.

StartThunder FangElectricPhysical659515

The user bites with electrified fangs. It may also make the target flinch or leave it with paralysis.

StartIce FangIcePhysical659515

The user bites with cold-infused fangs. It may also make the target flinch or leave it frozen.

StartFire FangFirePhysical659515

The user bites with flame-cloaked fangs. It may also make the target flinch or leave it burned.

6ScreechNormalStatus-8540

An earsplitting screech harshly reduces the target’s Defense stat.

9Rock ThrowRockPhysical509015

The user picks up and throws a small rock at the target to attack.

14RageNormalPhysical2010020

As long as this move is in use, the power of rage raises the Attack stat each time the user is hit in battle.

17Rock TombRockPhysical508010

Boulders are hurled at the target. It also lowers the target’s Speed by preventing its movement.

22Smack DownRockPhysical5010015

The user throws a stone or projectile to attack an opponent. A flying Pokémon will fall to the ground when hit.

25SandstormRockStatus--10

A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except the Rock, Ground, and Steel types.

30AutotomizeSteelStatus--15

The user sheds part of its body to make itself lighter and sharply raise its Speed stat.

33SlamNormalPhysical807520

The target is slammed with a long tail, vines, etc., to inflict damage.

38Stealth RockRockStatus--20

The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the opponent’s team. The trap hurts opponents that switch into battle.

41Dragon BreathDragonSpecial6010020

The user exhales a mighty gust that inflicts damage. It may also leave the target with paralysis.

46CurseGhostStatus--10

A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all other types.

49Iron TailSteelPhysical1007515

The target is slammed with a steel-hard tail. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

54CrunchDarkPhysical8010015

The user crunches up the target with sharp fangs. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

57Double-EdgeNormalPhysical12010015

A reckless, life-risking tackle. It also damages the user by a fairly large amount, however.

62Stone EdgeRockPhysical100805

The user stabs the foe with sharpened stones from below. It has a high critical-hit ratio.

Class
Description
HM01CutNormalPhysical509530

The target is cut with a scythe or a claw. It can also be used to cut down thin trees.

HM04StrengthNormalPhysical8010015

The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. It can also be used to move heavy boulders.

TM05RoarNormalStatus-10020

The target is scared off and replaced by another Pokémon in its party. In the wild, the battle ends.

TM06ToxicPoisonStatus-9010

A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.

TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial110015

A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.

TM11Sunny DayFireStatus--5

The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.

TM12TauntDarkStatus-10020

The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns.

TM15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial150905

The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user must rest on the next turn to regain its energy.

TM17ProtectNormalStatus--10

It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical-10020

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.

TM23Smack DownRockPhysical5010015

The user throws a stone or projectile to attack an opponent. A flying Pokémon will fall to the ground when hit.

TM26EarthquakeGroundPhysical10010010

The user sets off an earthquake that strikes those around it.

TM27ReturnNormalPhysical-10020

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.

TM28DigGroundPhysical8010010

The user burrows, then attacks on the second turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons.

TM32Double TeamNormalStatus--15

By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.

TM37SandstormRockStatus--10

A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except the Rock, Ground, and Steel types.

TM39Rock TombRockPhysical508010

Boulders are hurled at the target. It also lowers the target’s Speed by preventing its movement.

TM41TormentDarkStatus-10015

The user torments and enrages the target, making it incapable of using the same move twice in a row.

TM42FacadeNormalPhysical7010020

An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis.

TM44RestPsychicStatus--5

The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.

TM45AttractNormalStatus-10015

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.

TM48RoundNormalSpecial6010015

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.

TM64ExplosionNormalPhysical2501005

The user explodes to inflict damage on those around it. The user faints upon using this move.

TM66PaybackDarkPhysical5010010

If the user moves after the target, this attack’s power will be doubled.

TM68Giga ImpactNormalPhysical150905

The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user must rest on the next turn.

TM69Rock PolishRockStatus--20

The user polishes its body to reduce drag. It can sharply raise the Speed stat.

TM71Stone EdgeRockPhysical100805

The user stabs the foe with sharpened stones from below. It has a high critical-hit ratio.

TM74Gyro BallSteelPhysical-1005

The user tackles the target with a high-speed spin. The slower the user, the greater the damage.

TM77Psych UpNormalStatus--10

The user hypnotizes itself into copying any stat change made by the target.

TM78BulldozeGroundPhysical6010020

The user stomps down on the ground and attacks everything in the area. Hit Pokémon’s Speed stat is reduced.

TM80Rock SlideRockPhysical759010

Large boulders are hurled at the opposing team to inflict damage. It may also make the targets flinch.

TM82Dragon TailDragonPhysical609010

The user knocks away the target and drags out another Pokémon in its party. In the wild, the battle ends.

TM87SwaggerNormalStatus-9015

The user enrages and confuses the target. However, it also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.

TM90SubstituteNormalStatus--10

The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.

TM91Flash CannonSteelSpecial8010010

The user gathers all its light energy and releases it at once. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

TM94Rock SmashFightingPhysical4010015

The user attacks with a punch that can shatter a rock. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

Rock Head

Ability Slot 1

Protects the Pokémon from recoil damage.

Protects against recoil damage.

Sturdy

Ability Slot 2

It cannot be knocked out with one hit.

Prevents being KOed from full HP, leaving 1 HP instead. Protects against the one-hit KO moves regardless of HP.

Sheer Force

Hidden Ability

Removes added effects to increase move damage.

Strengthens moves with extra effects to 1.3× their power, but prevents their extra effects.

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B/W / Pokédex

Steelix

Steelix

#208 in the Black and White Pokédex • Iron Snake Pokémon

Pokémon Black

It is thought its body transformed as a result of iron accumulating internally from swallowing soil.

Pokémon White

It is thought its body transformed as a result of iron accumulating internally from swallowing soil.

Pokédexes

-

Egg Group

Mineral

Steps to Hatch

6,400

Effort Values Yielded

2 Def

Gender Ratio

50% male / 50% female

Capture Rate

25

Base Experience

179
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Onix

Onix

#95

Metal CoatTrade holding Metal Coat
Steelix

Steelix

#208

Grimer Alola

Muk

Steelix normal sprite

Normal

Shiny Steelix sprite

Shiny

Steelix

Iron Snake Pokémon

#208
SteelGround

Height

9.2 m

Weight

400 kg

Base XP

179

Abilities

Rock HeadSturdySheer Force

HP

75

Attack

85

Defense

200

Sp. Atk

55

Sp. Def

65

Speed

30

Total

510

Type Chart

Weaknesses

Takes 2× from

FireWaterFightingGround

Resistances

Takes 0× from

ElectricPoison

Takes 0.25× from

Rock

Takes 0.5× from

NormalFlyingPsychicBugGhostDragonDarkSteel
Metal CoatMetal Coat
Pokémon Black: 5%
Pokémon White: 5%
Class
Description
StartBindNormalPhysical158520

Things such as long bodies or tentacles are used to bind and squeeze the target for four to five turns.

StartTackleNormalPhysical5010035

A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body.

StartHardenNormalStatus--30

The user stiffens all the muscles in its body to raise its Defense stat.

StartMud SportGroundStatus--15

The user covers itself with mud. It weakens Electric-type moves while the user is in the battle.

StartThunder FangElectricPhysical659515

The user bites with electrified fangs. It may also make the target flinch or leave it with paralysis.

StartIce FangIcePhysical659515

The user bites with cold-infused fangs. It may also make the target flinch or leave it frozen.

StartFire FangFirePhysical659515

The user bites with flame-cloaked fangs. It may also make the target flinch or leave it burned.

6ScreechNormalStatus-8540

An earsplitting screech harshly reduces the target’s Defense stat.

9Rock ThrowRockPhysical509015

The user picks up and throws a small rock at the target to attack.

14RageNormalPhysical2010020

As long as this move is in use, the power of rage raises the Attack stat each time the user is hit in battle.

17Rock TombRockPhysical508010

Boulders are hurled at the target. It also lowers the target’s Speed by preventing its movement.

22Smack DownRockPhysical5010015

The user throws a stone or projectile to attack an opponent. A flying Pokémon will fall to the ground when hit.

25SandstormRockStatus--10

A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except the Rock, Ground, and Steel types.

30AutotomizeSteelStatus--15

The user sheds part of its body to make itself lighter and sharply raise its Speed stat.

33SlamNormalPhysical807520

The target is slammed with a long tail, vines, etc., to inflict damage.

38Stealth RockRockStatus--20

The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the opponent’s team. The trap hurts opponents that switch into battle.

41Dragon BreathDragonSpecial6010020

The user exhales a mighty gust that inflicts damage. It may also leave the target with paralysis.

46CurseGhostStatus--10

A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all other types.

49Iron TailSteelPhysical1007515

The target is slammed with a steel-hard tail. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

54CrunchDarkPhysical8010015

The user crunches up the target with sharp fangs. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

57Double-EdgeNormalPhysical12010015

A reckless, life-risking tackle. It also damages the user by a fairly large amount, however.

62Stone EdgeRockPhysical100805

The user stabs the foe with sharpened stones from below. It has a high critical-hit ratio.

Class
Description
HM01CutNormalPhysical509530

The target is cut with a scythe or a claw. It can also be used to cut down thin trees.

HM04StrengthNormalPhysical8010015

The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. It can also be used to move heavy boulders.

TM05RoarNormalStatus-10020

The target is scared off and replaced by another Pokémon in its party. In the wild, the battle ends.

TM06ToxicPoisonStatus-9010

A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.

TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial110015

A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.

TM11Sunny DayFireStatus--5

The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.

TM12TauntDarkStatus-10020

The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns.

TM15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial150905

The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user must rest on the next turn to regain its energy.

TM17ProtectNormalStatus--10

It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical-10020

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.

TM23Smack DownRockPhysical5010015

The user throws a stone or projectile to attack an opponent. A flying Pokémon will fall to the ground when hit.

TM26EarthquakeGroundPhysical10010010

The user sets off an earthquake that strikes those around it.

TM27ReturnNormalPhysical-10020

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.

TM28DigGroundPhysical8010010

The user burrows, then attacks on the second turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons.

TM32Double TeamNormalStatus--15

By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.

TM37SandstormRockStatus--10

A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except the Rock, Ground, and Steel types.

TM39Rock TombRockPhysical508010

Boulders are hurled at the target. It also lowers the target’s Speed by preventing its movement.

TM41TormentDarkStatus-10015

The user torments and enrages the target, making it incapable of using the same move twice in a row.

TM42FacadeNormalPhysical7010020

An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis.

TM44RestPsychicStatus--5

The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.

TM45AttractNormalStatus-10015

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.

TM48RoundNormalSpecial6010015

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.

TM64ExplosionNormalPhysical2501005

The user explodes to inflict damage on those around it. The user faints upon using this move.

TM66PaybackDarkPhysical5010010

If the user moves after the target, this attack’s power will be doubled.

TM68Giga ImpactNormalPhysical150905

The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user must rest on the next turn.

TM69Rock PolishRockStatus--20

The user polishes its body to reduce drag. It can sharply raise the Speed stat.

TM71Stone EdgeRockPhysical100805

The user stabs the foe with sharpened stones from below. It has a high critical-hit ratio.

TM74Gyro BallSteelPhysical-1005

The user tackles the target with a high-speed spin. The slower the user, the greater the damage.

TM77Psych UpNormalStatus--10

The user hypnotizes itself into copying any stat change made by the target.

TM78BulldozeGroundPhysical6010020

The user stomps down on the ground and attacks everything in the area. Hit Pokémon’s Speed stat is reduced.

TM80Rock SlideRockPhysical759010

Large boulders are hurled at the opposing team to inflict damage. It may also make the targets flinch.

TM82Dragon TailDragonPhysical609010

The user knocks away the target and drags out another Pokémon in its party. In the wild, the battle ends.

TM87SwaggerNormalStatus-9015

The user enrages and confuses the target. However, it also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.

TM90SubstituteNormalStatus--10

The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.

TM91Flash CannonSteelSpecial8010010

The user gathers all its light energy and releases it at once. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

TM94Rock SmashFightingPhysical4010015

The user attacks with a punch that can shatter a rock. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

Rock Head

Ability Slot 1

Protects the Pokémon from recoil damage.

Protects against recoil damage.

Sturdy

Ability Slot 2

It cannot be knocked out with one hit.

Prevents being KOed from full HP, leaving 1 HP instead. Protects against the one-hit KO moves regardless of HP.

Sheer Force

Hidden Ability

Removes added effects to increase move damage.

Strengthens moves with extra effects to 1.3× their power, but prevents their extra effects.

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