Onix in Pokémon Gold & Silver
#62 in the Gold and Silver Pokédex • Rock Snake Pokémon
Onix in the National Pokédex
Pokédex entries
Pokémon Gold
It twists and squirms through the ground. The thunderous roar of its tunneling echoes a long way.
Pokémon Silver
It rapidly bores through the ground at 50 mph by squirming and twisting its massive, rugged body.
Pokémon details
Types
Category
Height
Weight
National Pokédex
Onix in Other Games
National Dex pageMin
Max
HP
35
180
273
Attack
45
95
188
Defense
160
325
418
Sp. Atk
30
65
158
Sp. Def
45
95
188
Speed
70
145
238
Total
385
Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes 15 DVs and maxed Stat Experience; min assumes 0 DVs and no Stat Experience. Special Attack and Special Defense share a DV and Stat Experience.
| Pokédexes | Original Johto #62 |
|---|---|
| Stat Experience | 35 HP, 45 Atk, 160 Def, 70 Spe, 30 Special |
| Catch rate | 45 |
| Base Exp. | 108 |
| Egg groups | |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 25 (6,400 nominal steps; actual hatching varies) |
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
 Onix #62 |  Trade holding Metal Coat |  Steelix #63 |
| Class | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Tackle A full-body charge attack. |  |  | 35 | 95 | 35 |
| Start | Screech Sharply reduces the foe's DEFENSE. | |  | - | 85 | 40 |
| 10 | Bind Binds the target for 2-5 turns. | | | 15 | 75 | 20 |
| 14 | Rock Throw Drops rocks on the enemy. | | | 50 | 90 | 15 |
| 23 | Harden Raises the user's DEFENSE. | | | - | - | 30 |
| 27 | Rage Raises ATTACK if the user is hit. | | | 20 | 100 | 20 |
| 36 | Sandstorm Inflicts damage every turn. | | | - | - | 10 |
| 40 | Slam Slams the foe with a tail, vine, etc. | | | 80 | 75 | 20 |
| Class | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM02 | Headbutt An attack that may make foe flinch. | | | 70 | 100 | 15 |
| TM03 | Curse Works differently for ghost-types. |  | | - | - | 10 |
| TM05 | Roar Scares wild foes to end battle. | | | - | 100 | 20 |
| TM06 | Toxic A poison move with increasing damage. |  | | - | 85 | 10 |
| TM08 | Rock Smash An attack that may lower DEFENSE. |  | | 20 | 100 | 15 |
| TM10 | Hidden Power The power varies with the Pokémon. | Type varies by DVs | 31–70 | 100 | 15 | |
| TM11 | Sunny Day Boosts fire-type moves for 5 turns. |  | | - | - | 5 |
| TM13 | Snore An attack useable only while asleep. | | | 40 | 100 | 15 |
| TM17 | Protect Foils attack that turn. It may fail. | | | - | - | 10 |
| TM20 | Endure Always leaves at least 1HP. | | | - | - | 10 |
| TM21 | Frustration An attack based on lack of loyalty. | | | - | 100 | 20 |
| TM23 | Iron Tail An attack that may reduce DEFENSE. |  | | 100 | 75 | 15 |
| TM26 | Earthquake Tough but useless vs. flying foes. | | | 100 | 100 | 10 |
| TM27 | Return An attack that is based on loyalty. | | | - | 100 | 20 |
| TM28 | Dig 1st turn: Burrow 2nd turn: Attack | | | 60 | 100 | 10 |
| TM31 | Mud-Slap Reduces the foe's accuracy. | | | 20 | 100 | 10 |
| TM32 | Double Team Heightens evasiveness. | | | - | - | 15 |
| TM34 | Swagger Causes confusion and raises ATTACK. | | | - | 90 | 15 |
| TM35 | Sleep Talk Randomly attacks while asleep. | | | - | - | 10 |
| TM37 | Sandstorm Inflicts damage every turn. | | | - | - | 10 |
| TM44 | Rest Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover. |  | | - | - | 10 |
| TM45 | Attract Makes the opposite gender infatuated. | | | - | 100 | 15 |
| HM04 | Strength A powerful physical attack. | | | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| Class | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flail Stronger if the user's HP is low. | | | - | 100 | 15 |
| Rock Slide An attack that may cause flinching. | | | 75 | 90 | 10 |
