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Onix

Onix

#34 in the Platinum Pokédex • Rock Snake Pokémon

Onix

#34 in the Platinum Pokédex • Rock Snake Pokémon

Stats

Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.

Min

Max

HP

35

180

274

Attack

45

85

207

Defense

160

292

460

Sp. Atk

30

58

174

Sp. Def

45

85

207

Speed

70

130

262

Total

385

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.

Gengar

Voltorb

Onix normal sprite

Normal

Shiny Onix sprite

Shiny

Onix

Rock Snake Pokémon

#34
RockGround

Height

8.8 m (28'10")

Weight

210 kg (463 lbs)

Abilities

Rock HeadSturdy

It's Super Effective

Damage multipliers Onix takes from each attacking type, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance.

Weak to

Water

Grass

Ice

Fighting

Ground

Steel

Resists

Electric

Poison

0.25×

Normal

0.5×

Fire

0.5×

Flying

0.5×

Rock

0.5×

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
Extended Sinnoh #34
EV yield
1 Def
Catch rate
45
Base Exp.
77

Eggs

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg Groups
Mineral
Gender
50% male
50% female
Egg cycles
25 (6,400 steps)

Lore

Version-specific Pokédex entries for this Pokémon.
Pokémon Platinum box art

Pokémon Platinum

It burrows through the ground at a speed of 50 mph while feeding on large boulders.

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Onix

Onix

#34

Metal CoatTrade holding Metal Coat
Steelix

Steelix

#35

Encounters

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.
Platinum
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Oreburgh Mine

Oreburgh mine (1F)

Walking in tall grass or a cave65%

-

Oreburgh Mine

Oreburgh mine (1F)

Walking in tall grass or a cave85%

-

Oreburgh Mine

Oreburgh mine (B1F)

Walking in tall grass or a cave75%

-

Oreburgh Mine

Oreburgh mine (B1F)

Walking in tall grass or a cave95%

-

Victory Road

Victory Road (1F)

Walking in tall grass or a cave4110%

-

Victory Road

Victory Road (1F)

Walking in tall grass or a cave4210%

-

Victory Road

Victory Road (2F)

Walking in tall grass or a cave424%

-

Victory Road

Victory Road (2F)

Walking in tall grass or a cave421%

-

Victory Road

Victory Road (B1F)

Walking in tall grass or a cave4210%

-

Victory Road

Victory Road (inside)

Walking in tall grass or a cave4810%

-

Victory Road

Victory Road (inside)

Walking in tall grass or a cave5010%

-

Victory Road

Victory Road (inside exit)

Walking in tall grass or a cave4810%

-

Victory Road

Victory Road (inside exit)

Walking in tall grass or a cave5010%

-

Wayward Cave

Wayward Cave (1F)

Walking in tall grass or a cave2010%

-

Wayward Cave

Wayward Cave (1F)

Walking in tall grass or a cave184%

No game in slot 2

Wayward Cave

Wayward Cave (1F)

Walking in tall grass or a cave184%

Ruby in slot 2

Wayward Cave

Wayward Cave (1F)

Walking in tall grass or a cave184%

Sapphire in slot 2

Wayward Cave

Wayward Cave (1F)

Walking in tall grass or a cave184%

Emerald in slot 2

Wayward Cave

Wayward Cave (1F)

Walking in tall grass or a cave184%

FireRed in slot 2

Wayward Cave

Wayward Cave (1F)

Walking in tall grass or a cave181%

-

Wayward Cave

Wayward Cave (B1F)

Walking in tall grass or a cave2010%

-

Wayward Cave

Wayward Cave (B1F)

Walking in tall grass or a cave184%

No game in slot 2

Wayward Cave

Wayward Cave (B1F)

Walking in tall grass or a cave184%

Ruby in slot 2

Wayward Cave

Wayward Cave (B1F)

Walking in tall grass or a cave184%

Sapphire in slot 2

Wayward Cave

Wayward Cave (B1F)

Walking in tall grass or a cave184%

Emerald in slot 2

Wayward Cave

Wayward Cave (B1F)

Walking in tall grass or a cave184%

FireRed in slot 2

Wayward Cave

Wayward Cave (B1F)

Walking in tall grass or a cave181%

-

Iron Island

Iron Island (1F)

Walking in tall grass or a cave315%

-

Iron Island

Iron Island (1F)

Walking in tall grass or a cave335%

-

Iron Island

Iron Island (B1F left)

Walking in tall grass or a cave315%

-

Iron Island

Iron Island (B1F left)

Walking in tall grass or a cave335%

-

Iron Island

Iron Island (B1F right)

Walking in tall grass or a cave315%

-

Iron Island

Iron Island (B1F right)

Walking in tall grass or a cave335%

-

Iron Island

Iron Island (B2F right)

Walking in tall grass or a cave3220%

-

Iron Island

Iron Island (B2F left)

Walking in tall grass or a cave3220%

-

Iron Island

Iron Island (B3F)

Walking in tall grass or a cave3220%

During a swarm

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
Description
StartBindNormalPhysical157520

A long body or tentacles are used to bind and squeeze the foe for two to five turns.

StartTackleNormalPhysical359535

A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the foe 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.

6ScreechNormalStatus-8540

An earsplitting screech is emitted to sharply reduce the foe’s Defense stat.

9Rock ThrowRockPhysical509015

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

14RageNormalPhysical2010020

While this move is in use, it gains attack power each time the user is hit in battle.

17Rock TombRockPhysical508010

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

22SandstormRockStatus--10

A five-turn sand­ storm is summoned to hurt all combatant types except Rock, Ground, and Steel.

25SlamNormalPhysical807520

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

30Rock PolishRockStatus--20

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

33Dragon BreathDragonSpecial6010020

The user exhales a mighty gust that inflicts damage. It may also paralyze the target.

38Curse???Status--10

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

41Iron TailSteelPhysical1007515

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

46Sand TombGroundPhysical157015

The user traps the foe inside a harshly raging sandstorm for two to five turns.

49Double-EdgeNormalPhysical12010015

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

54Stone EdgeRockPhysical100805

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

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon Platinum.
Class
Description
TM05RoarNormalStatus-10020

The foe is scared off, to be replaced by another Pokémon in its party. In the wild, the battle ends.

TM06ToxicPoisonStatus-8510

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 foe is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for two to four turns.

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.

TM23Iron TailSteelPhysical1007515

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

TM26EarthquakeGroundPhysical10010010

The user sets off an earthquake that hits all the Pokémon in the battle.

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 sand­ storm is summoned to hurt all combatant types except Rock, Ground, and Steel.

TM39Rock TombRockPhysical508010

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

TM41TormentDarkStatus-10015

The user torments and enrages the foe, 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, paralyzed, or has a burn.

TM43Secret PowerNormalPhysical7010020

The user attacks with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user’s environment.

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 foe becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.

TM58EndureNormalStatus--10

The user endures any attack, leaving 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TM59Dragon PulseDragonSpecial9010010

The foe is attacked with a shock wave generated by the user’s gaping mouth.

TM64ExplosionNormalPhysical2501005

The user explodes to inflict damage on all Pokémon in battle. The user faints upon using this move.

TM66PaybackDarkPhysical5010010

If the user can use this attack after the foe attacks, its power is doubled.

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 a sharpened stone. It has a high critical-hit ratio.

TM74Gyro BallSteelPhysical-1005

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

TM76Stealth RockRockStatus--20

The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the foe. The trap hurts foes that switch into battle.

TM77Psych UpNormalStatus--10

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

TM78CaptivateNormalStatus-10020

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe is charmed into sharply lowering its Sp. Atk stat.

TM80Rock SlideRockPhysical759010

Large boulders are hurled at the foe to inflict damage. It may also make the target flinch.

TM82Sleep TalkNormalStatus--10

While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.

TM83Natural GiftNormalPhysical-10015

The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.

TM87SwaggerNormalStatus-9015

The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also sharply raises the foe’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 foe’s Sp. Def stat.

HM04StrengthNormalPhysical8010015

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

HM06Rock SmashFightingPhysical4010015

The user slugs the foe with a shattering punch. It can also smash cracked boulders.

HM08Rock ClimbNormalPhysical908520

A charging attack that may also leave the foe confused. It can also be used to scale rocky walls.

Tutors

Moves this Pokémon can learn from move tutors in this game.
Class
Description
Ancient PowerRockSpecial601005

The user attacks with a prehistoric power. It may also raise all the user’s stats at once.

Earth PowerGroundSpecial9010010

The user makes the ground under the foe erupt with power. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def.

Iron HeadSteelPhysical8010015

The foe slams the target with its steel-hard head. It may also make the target flinch.

Mud-SlapGroundSpecial2010010

The user hurls mud in the foe’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.

RolloutRockPhysical309020

The user continually rolls into the foe over five turns. It becomes stronger each time it hits.

SnoreNormalSpecial4010015

An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the foe flinch.

TwisterDragonSpecial4010020

The user whips up a vicious twister to tear at the foe. It may also make the foe flinch.

Breeding

Moves this Pokémon can inherit through breeding or similar methods.
Class
Description
BlockNormalStatus--5

The user blocks the foe’s way with arms spread wide to prevent escape.

Defense CurlNormalStatus--40

The user curls up to conceal weak spots and raise its Defense stat.

ExplosionNormalPhysical2501005

The user explodes to inflict damage on all Pokémon in battle. The user faints upon using this move.

FlailNormalPhysical-10015

The user flails about aimlessly to attack. It becomes more powerful the less HP the user has.

Rock BlastRockPhysical258010

The user hurls hard rocks at the foe. Two to five rocks are launched in quick succession.

Rock SlideRockPhysical759010

Large boulders are hurled at the foe to inflict damage. It may also make the target flinch.

RolloutRockPhysical309020

The user continually rolls into the foe over five turns. It becomes stronger each time it hits.

Traits

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Rock Head

Ability Slot 1

Protects the Pokémon from recoil damage.

Protects against recoil damage.

Sturdy

Ability Slot 2

The Pokémon is protected against 1-hit KO attacks.

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

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