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Steelix

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#0208 in the National Pokédex • Iron Snake Pokémon

Steelix sprite

Normal

Shiny Steelix sprite

Shiny

Pokémon HOME art

Details

Category

Iron Snake Pokémon

Height

9.2 m (30'02")

Weight

400 kg (881.8 lbs)

National Pokédex

#0208
Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.

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.

Type-only matchups for Steelix, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance. Abilities, held items and battle conditions can change the damage taken.
Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.
Mega Evolutions of Steelix, with their types and base stats.
Steelix sprites across all games. Select one to see its Pokédex details for that game.

Games

Pokémon GO

2016

Steelix in Pokémon GO
Shiny Steelix in Pokémon GO
Mega Steelix in Pokémon GO
Shiny Mega Steelix in Pokémon GO

Main Series

Legends: Z-A

2025

Steelix in Pokémon Legends: Z-A
Shiny Steelix in Pokémon Legends: Z-A
Mega Steelix in Pokémon Legends: Z-A
Shiny Mega Steelix in Pokémon Legends: Z-A

Legends: Arceus

2022

Steelix in Pokémon Legends: Arceus
Shiny Steelix in Pokémon Legends: Arceus

Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl

2021

Steelix in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl

Sword & Shield

2019

Steelix in Pokémon Sword & Shield
Shiny Steelix in Pokémon Sword & Shield

Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon

2017

Steelix in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Shiny Steelix in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Mega Steelix in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Shiny Mega Steelix in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon

Sun & Moon

2016

Steelix in Pokémon Sun & Moon
Shiny Steelix in Pokémon Sun & Moon
Mega Steelix in Pokémon Sun & Moon
Shiny Mega Steelix in Pokémon Sun & Moon

Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire

2014

Steelix in Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
Shiny Steelix in Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
Mega Steelix in Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
Shiny Mega Steelix in Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire

X & Y

2013

Steelix in Pokémon X & Y
Shiny Steelix in Pokémon X & Y

Black 2 & White 2

2012

Steelix in Pokémon Black 2 & White 2
Shiny Steelix in Pokémon Black 2 & White 2

Black & White

2010

Steelix in Pokémon Black & White
Shiny Steelix in Pokémon Black & White

HeartGold & SoulSilver

2009

Steelix in Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver
Shiny Steelix in Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver

Platinum

2008

Steelix in Pokémon Platinum
Shiny Steelix in Pokémon Platinum

Diamond & Pearl

2006

Steelix in Pokémon Diamond & Pearl
Shiny Steelix in Pokémon Diamond & Pearl

Emerald

2004

Steelix in Pokémon Emerald
Shiny Steelix in Pokémon Emerald

FireRed & LeafGreen

2004

Steelix in Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen
Shiny Steelix in Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen

Ruby & Sapphire

2002

Steelix in Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire
Shiny Steelix in Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire

Crystal

2000

Steelix in Pokémon Crystal
Shiny Steelix in Pokémon Crystal

Gold & Silver

1999

Steelix in Pokémon Gold & Silver
Shiny Steelix in Pokémon Gold & Silver
Pick a game to see what Steelix learns there.
Steelix in Legends: Z-A

Moves Steelix learns by leveling up in Legends: Z-A.
Class
Evo.Iron Tail

The user attacks by slamming its hard tail into targets. This may also lower targets' Defense stats.

Steel100--
Evo.Rock Blast

The user attacks by shooting out five hard rocks, one after the other.

Rock15--
StartCrunch

The user attacks by crunching targets up with sharp fangs. This may also lower targets' Defense stats.

Dark80--
StartHarden

The user boosts its Defense stat for a short time by tensing its muscles to stiffen its body.

Normal---
StartRock Throw

The user attacks by picking up a small rock and throwing it at targets.

Rock50--
StartTackle

The user attacks by charging forward and slamming into targets with its whole body.

Normal40--
12Dragon Breath

The user attacks by exhaling a mighty gust of breath. This may also leave targets paralyzed.

Dragon60--
16Curse

The user boosts its Attack and Defense stats in exchange for lowering its movement speed for a short time. When Ghost types use this move, the effect is different.

Ghost---
20Rock Slide

The user attacks by hurling large boulders. This may also make targets flinch.

Rock75--
22Breaking Swipe

The user attacks by wildly swinging its tough tail. This also lowers targets' Attack stats for a short time.

Dragon60--
24Screech

The user emits a horrible screech that makes targets reflexively want to cover their ears. This lowers their Defense stats for a while.

Normal---
28Sand Tomb

The user summons a raging sandstorm to surround targets. Opponents within the sandstorm will take continual damage.

Ground20--
32Stealth Rock

The user lays a trap of levitating stones in front of itself. The stones will damage opposing Pokémon that touch them.

Rock---
36Heavy Slam

The user attacks by slamming its heavy body into targets. The more the user outweighs the target, the greater this move's power.

Steel---
44Dig

The user attacks by disappearing underground for a short time, then surfacing to strike targets.

Ground80--
52Stone Edge

The user attacks by stabbing targets with sharpened stones. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.

Rock100--
56Double-Edge

The user attacks with a reckless, all-out charge. The user will also take some damage.

Normal120--
62Head Smash

The user attacks by slamming into targets with a reckless, full-power headbutt. The user will also take some damage.

Rock150--
Moves Steelix can learn from Technical Machines in Legends: Z-A.
Class
TM012Rock Slide

The user attacks by hurling large boulders. This may also make targets flinch.

Rock75--
TM014Fire Fang

The user attacks by biting targets with flame-cloaked fangs. This may also make targets flinch or leave them with a burn.

Fire65--
TM015Ice Fang

The user attacks by biting targets with cold-infused fangs. This may also make targets flinch or leave them frozen.

Ice65--
TM017Protect

The user takes on a protective stance that prevents incoming attacks from landing.

Normal---
TM021Thunder Fang

The user attacks by biting targets with electrified fangs. This may also make targets flinch or leave them paralyzed.

Electric65--
TM025Crunch

The user attacks by crunching targets up with sharp fangs. This may also lower targets' Defense stats.

Dark80--
TM028Dig

The user attacks by disappearing underground for a short time, then surfacing to strike targets.

Ground80--
TM033Body Slam

The user attacks by dropping onto targets with its full body weight. This may also leave targets paralyzed.

Normal85--
TM035Endure

The user takes a ready stance to endure any attack. While in this stance, the user will be able to take a hit and be left with at least 1 HP without fail.

Normal---
TM036Rock Tomb

The user attacks by hurling a boulder. Boulders that hit will also make targets move more slowly. Boulders that miss will remain on the battlefield.

Rock60--
TM037Stealth Rock

The user lays a trap of levitating stones in front of itself. The stones will damage opposing Pokémon that touch them.

Rock---
TM044Hyper Beam

The user attacks by shooting a powerful beam at targets. The recoil will leave the user unable to move for a short time.

Normal150--
TM048Self-Destruct

The user emits explosive force, causing damage across a wide area. The user faints after using this move.

Normal200--
TM052Earth Power

The user attacks by making the ground under targets erupt with power. This may also lower targets' Sp. Def stats.

Ground90--
TM055Giga Impact

The user attacks by charging into targets using every bit of its power. The recoil will leave the user unable to move for a short time.

Normal150--
TM056Double-Edge

The user attacks with a reckless, all-out charge. The user will also take some damage.

Normal120--
TM058Iron Head

The user attacks by slamming its steel-hard head into targets. This may also make targets flinch.

Steel80--
TM065Stone Edge

The user attacks by stabbing targets with sharpened stones. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.

Rock100--
TM069Earthquake

The user attacks by setting off an earthquake that strikes a wide area.

Ground100--
TM075Dragon Pulse

The user attacks by blasting targets with a shock wave emitted from its gaping mouth.

Dragon85--
TM080Iron Defense

The user boosts its Defense stat for a while by hardening the surface of its body until it becomes like iron.

Steel---
TM084Flash Cannon

The user attacks by gathering its internal light energy and releasing it all at once. This may also lower the targets' Sp. Def stats.

Steel80--
TM085Substitute

The user sacrifices a small amount of HP to create a substitute for itself.

Normal---
TM087Iron Tail

The user attacks by slamming its hard tail into targets. This may also lower targets' Defense stats.

Steel100--
TM090Dark Pulse

The user attacks by releasing a horrible aura rife with ill intent. This may also make targets flinch.

Dark80--
TM091Curse

The user boosts its Attack and Defense stats in exchange for lowering its movement speed for a short time. When Ghost types use this move, the effect is different.

Ghost---
TM095Taunt

The user taunts targets, sending them into a rage that will allow them to use only damage-dealing moves for a short time.

Dark---
TM109Facade

The user attacks with a power that is doubled if the user is poisoned, paralyzed, burned, or drowsy.

Normal70--
TM120Ancient Power

The user attacks with a prehistoric power. This may also boost all the user's stats at once.

Rock60--
TM124Psychic Fangs

The user attacks by biting targets using psychic power. This move can also break barriers such as Light Screen and Reflect.

Psychic85--
TM136Scorching Sands

The user attacks by throwing scorching sand at targets. This may also leave targets with a burn.

Ground70--
TM154Fissure

The user attacks by opening up a large fissure in the ground and dropping targets in. This move takes a great deal of time to carry out.

Ground250--
TM156Meteor Beam

The user attacks with energy gathered from space. This boosts the user's Sp. Atk stat for a while. This move takes some time to carry out.

Rock120--
TM157Steel Beam

The user attacks by firing off a fierce beam of steel that has been collected from its entire body. The user will also take some damage.

Steel140--

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