Steelix
#63 in the Crystal Pokédex • Iron Snake Pokémon
Steelix
#63 in the Crystal Pokédex • Iron Snake Pokémon
Stats
Min
Max
HP
75
260
354
Attack
85
157
295
Defense
200
364
548
Sp. Atk
55
103
229
Sp. Def
65
121
251
Speed
30
58
174
Total
510
Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.
Growth
| Pokédexes | Original Johto #63 |
|---|---|
| EV yield | 2 Def |
| Catch rate | 25 |
| Base Exp. | 179 |
Eggs
| Egg Groups | |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 25 (6,400 steps) |
Lore
Pokémon Crystal
The many small metal particles that cover this Pokémon's body reflect bright light well.
Evolution
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
 Onix #62 |  Trade holding Metal Coat |  Steelix #63 |
Moves
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Tackle |  |  Physical | 35 | 95 | 35 | A full-body charge attack. |
| Start | Screech | |  Status | - | 85 | 40 | Sharply reduces the foe's DEFENSE. |
| 10 | Bind | | Physical | 15 | 75 | 20 | Binds the target for 2-5 turns. |
| 14 | Rock Throw |  | Physical | 50 | 90 | 15 | Drops rocks on the enemy. |
| 23 | Harden | | Status | - | - | 30 | Raises the user's DEFENSE. |
| 27 | Rage | | Physical | 20 | 100 | 20 | Raises ATTACK if the user is hit. |
| 36 | Sandstorm | | Status | - | - | 10 | Inflicts damage every turn. |
| 40 | Slam | | Physical | 80 | 75 | 20 | Slams the foe with a tail, vine, etc. |
| 49 | Crunch |  |  Special | 80 | 100 | 15 | An attack that may lower SPCL.DEF. |
Machines
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM02 | Headbutt | | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 | An attack that may make foe flinch. |
| TM03 | Curse |  | Status | - | - | 10 | Works differently for ghost-types. |
| TM04 | Rollout | | Physical | 30 | 90 | 20 | Attacks 5 turns with rising power. |
| TM05 | Roar | | Status | - | 100 | 20 | Scares wild foes to end battle. |
| TM06 | Toxic |  | Status | - | 85 | 10 | A poison move with increasing damage. |
| TM08 | Rock Smash |  | Physical | 20 | 100 | 15 | An attack that may lower DEFENSE. |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | | Physical | 1 | 100 | 15 | The power varies with the Pokémon. |
| TM11 | Sunny Day |  | Status | - | - | 5 | Boosts fire-type moves for 5 turns. |
| TM13 | Snore | | Physical | 40 | 100 | 15 | An attack useable only while asleep. |
| TM15 | Hyper Beam | | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 | 1st turn: Attack 2nd turn: Rest |
| TM17 | Protect | | Status | - | - | 10 | Foils attack that turn. It may fail. |
| TM20 | Endure | | Status | - | - | 10 | Always leaves at least 1HP. |
| TM21 | Frustration | | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | An attack based on lack of loyalty. |
| TM23 | Iron Tail |  | Physical | 100 | 75 | 15 | An attack that may reduce DEFENSE. |
| TM24 | Dragon Breath |  | Special | 60 | 100 | 20 | A strong breath attack. |
| TM26 | Earthquake |  | Physical | 100 | 100 | 10 | Tough but useless vs. flying foes. |
| TM27 | Return | | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | An attack that is based on loyalty. |
| TM28 | Dig | | Physical | 60 | 100 | 10 | 1st turn: Burrow 2nd turn: Attack |
| TM31 | Mud-Slap | | Physical | 20 | 100 | 10 | Reduces the foe's accuracy. |
| TM32 | Double Team | | Status | - | - | 15 | Heightens evasive ness. |
| TM34 | Swagger | | Status | - | 90 | 15 | Causes confusion and raises ATTACK. |
| TM35 | Sleep Talk | | Status | - | - | 10 | Randomly attacks while asleep. |
| TM37 | Sandstorm | | Status | - | - | 10 | Inflicts damage every turn. |
| TM40 | Defense Curl | | Status | - | - | 40 | Heightens the user's DEFENSE. |
| TM44 | Rest |  | Status | - | - | 5 | Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover. |
| TM45 | Attract | | Status | - | 100 | 15 | Makes the opposite gender infatuated. |
| HM01 | Cut | | Physical | 50 | 95 | 30 | Cuts using claws, scythes, etc. |
| HM04 | Strength | | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | A powerful physi cal attack. |
