Steelix in Pokémon Gold & Silver
#63 in the Gold and Silver Pokédex • Iron Snake Pokémon
Steelix in the National Pokédex
Pokédex entries
Pokémon Gold
Its body has been compressed deep under the ground. As a result, it is even harder than a diamond.
Pokémon Silver
It is said that if an ONIX lives for over 100 years, its composition changes to become diamond-like.
Pokémon details
Types
Category
Height
Weight
National Pokédex
Steelix in Other Games
National Dex pageMin
Max
HP
75
260
353
Attack
85
175
268
Defense
200
405
498
Sp. Atk
55
115
208
Sp. Def
65
135
228
Speed
30
65
158
Total
510
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 #63 |
|---|---|
| Stat Experience | 75 HP, 85 Atk, 200 Def, 30 Spe, 55 Special |
| Catch rate | 25 |
| Base Exp. | 196 |
| 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 |
| 49 | Crunch An attack that may lower SPCL.DEF. |  |  | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| Class | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM02 | Headbutt An attack that may make foe flinch. | | | 70 | 100 | 15 |
| TM03 | Curse Works differently for ghost-types. |  | | - | - | 10 |
| TM04 | Rollout Attacks 5 turns with rising power. | | | 30 | 90 | 20 |
| 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 |
| TM15 | Hyper Beam 1st turn: Attack 2nd turn: Rest | | | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| 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 |
| TM24 | Dragon Breath A strong breath attack. |  | | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| 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 |
| TM40 | Defense Curl Heightens the user's DEFENSE. | | | - | - | 40 |
| TM44 | Rest Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover. |  | | - | - | 10 |
| TM45 | Attract Makes the opposite gender infatuated. | | | - | 100 | 15 |
| HM01 | Cut Cuts using claws, scythes, etc. | | | 50 | 95 | 30 |
| HM04 | Strength A powerful physical attack. | | | 80 | 100 | 15 |
