Onix Best Moveset Rankings
Best Moves
Raid boss
Neutral target
No boss selected. Rankings run against a typeless stand-in, so every move hits for neutral damage.
Defense
180
HP
15,000
Type
None
Weather
Onix level
#
Fast Move
Charged Move
1
5.17
50.7
2901.5s
4.12
2
4.98
48.8
3014.7s
3.97
3
4.88
47.8
3076.2s
3.89
4
4.78
46.9
3138.0s
3.81
5
4.70
46.1
3191.8s
3.75
6
4.59
45.0
3268.2s
3.66
7
4.55
44.6
3299.7s
3.62
8
4.44
43.6
3378.3s
3.54
9
4.25
41.7
3532.0s
3.38
10
4.15
40.7
3612.9s
3.31
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Onix Best PvP Movesets
GO Battle League
Great League
#905 of 1145 · F Tier
Great League (Mega Edition)
#950 of 1201 · F Tier
Rankings come from an all-vs-all battle simulation across each league's meta. The first chip is the fast move; the rest are the recommended charged moves.
Onix PvP Move Effects
Trainer Battles
Onix Fast Moves
Fast Attacks
Rock Throw
Trainer Battles
Power
8
Energy
5
Duration
2 turns
Archetype
Trainer Battles
Power
3
Energy
3
Duration
1 turn
Archetype
Compare fast moves
13
8
1.0s
13
5
5
0.5s
10
Fast Attack Type Coverage
| Move |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Rock Throw | 100% | 160% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 160% | 62.5% | 100% | 62.5% | 160% | 100% | 160% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 62.5% | 100% |
Tackle | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 62.5% | 39.1% | 100% | 100% | 62.5% | 100% |
Onix Charged Moves
Charged Attacks
Trainer Battles
Power
50
Energy
-50
DPE
1
Archetype
Effect
100% chance to reduce the Opponent's Attack by 20%
Trainer Battles
Power
70
Energy
-50
DPE
1.4
Archetype
Trainer Battles
Power
85
Energy
-50
DPE
1.7
Archetype
Trainer Battles
Power
75
Energy
-45
DPE
1.67
Archetype
Trainer Battles
Power
55
Energy
-45
DPE
1.22
Archetype
Effect
100% chance to reduce the Opponent's Defense by 20%
Trainer Battles
Power
100
Energy
-55
DPE
1.82
Archetype
Compare charged moves
45
-33
1.0s
45
70
-50
2.0s
35
60
-50
2.0s
30
75
-50
2.5s
30
60
-33
4.0s
15
105
-100
2.5s
42
Charged Attack Type Coverage
| Move | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Breaking Swipe | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 160% | 100% | 62.5% | 39.1% |
Heavy Slam | 100% | 62.5% | 62.5% | 62.5% | 100% | 160% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 160% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 62.5% | 160% |
Iron Head | 100% | 62.5% | 62.5% | 62.5% | 100% | 160% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 160% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 62.5% | 160% |
Rock Slide | 100% | 160% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 160% | 62.5% | 100% | 62.5% | 160% | 100% | 160% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 62.5% | 100% |
Sand Tomb | 100% | 160% | 100% | 160% | 62.5% | 100% | 100% | 160% | 100% | 39.1% | 100% | 62.5% | 160% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 160% | 100% |
Stone Edge | 100% | 160% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 160% | 62.5% | 100% | 62.5% | 160% | 100% | 160% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 62.5% | 100% |
Second charged move cost
Unlocking a second charged move lets Onix carry two charged attacks at once, in raids and in Trainer Battles.
75,000
75Frequently Asked Questions
What is Onix's best moveset in Pokémon GO?
Rock Throw and Breaking Swipe make up Onix's best raid moveset, dealing 5.2 DPS against a neutral target at Level 40. See the best counters to Onix for how it holds up as a raid boss.
What is Onix's best PvP moveset?
In Great League, the recommended moveset is Rock Throw with Rock Slide and Sand Tomb. Onix's full PvP rankings cover every league.
How many moves can Onix learn in Pokémon GO?
Onix can learn 2 fast moves and 6 charged moves. Iron Head and Rock Slide are legacy moves that can only be learned with an Elite TM or during special events.
How much does Onix's second charged move cost?
Unlocking a second charged move for Onix costs 75,000 Stardust and 75 Candy.
