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Steelix (#208) - Pokedex

This Pokémon evolved through use of a strange item. Its body is coated with steel powder and notably hard—not even diamond can leave so much as a scratch.
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Steelix
Steel
Ground
Illegal
Generation 2
Iron Snake Pokémon
Strong against…
Electric
Fairy
Fire
Ice
Poison
Rock
Steel
Weak to…
Fighting
Fire
Grass
Ground
Ice
Water
Immune to…
Electric
Poison
Is baby
Is legendary
Is mythical
Forms switchable
179
9.2m
400kg
Past
Species info
70
9.8%
Gray
Cave

Growth

50%
50%
6401 steps
Stats

Level up Machine Tutor

Generation
  • Bind
    Normal
    Physical
    A long body, tentacles, or the like are used to bind and squeeze the target for four to five turns.
    Level
    1
    Power
    15
    Accuracy
    85%
    PP
    20
    Tackle
    Normal
    Physical
    A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body.
    Level
    1
    Power
    40
    Accuracy
    100%
    PP
    35
    Harden
    Normal
    Status
    The user stiffens all the muscles in its body to boost its Defense stat.
    Level
    1
    Power
    0
    Accuracy
    1%
    PP
    30
    Mud Sport
    Ground
    Status
    This move can’t be used. It’s recommended that this move is forgotten. Once forgotten, this move can’t be remembered.
    Level
    1
    Power
    0
    Accuracy
    1%
    PP
    15
    Thunder Fang
    Electric
    Physical
    The user bites with electrified fangs. This may also make the target flinch or leave it with paralysis.
    Level
    1
    Power
    65
    Accuracy
    95%
    PP
    15
    Ice Fang
    Ice
    Physical
    The user bites with cold-infused fangs. This may also make the target flinch or leave it frozen.
    Level
    1
    Power
    65
    Accuracy
    95%
    PP
    15
    Fire Fang
    Fire
    Physical
    The user bites with flame-cloaked fangs. This may also make the target flinch or leave it with a burn.
    Level
    1
    Power
    65
    Accuracy
    95%
    PP
    15
    Screech
    Normal
    Status
    An earsplitting screech harshly lowers the target's Defense stat.
    Level
    6
    Power
    0
    Accuracy
    85%
    PP
    40
    Rock Throw
    Rock
    Physical
    The user picks up and throws a small rock at the target to inflict damage.
    Level
    9
    Power
    50
    Accuracy
    90%
    PP
    15
    Rage
    Normal
    Physical
    This move can’t be used. It’s recommended that this move is forgotten. Once forgotten, this move can’t be remembered.
    Level
    14
    Power
    20
    Accuracy
    100%
    PP
    20
    Rock Tomb
    Rock
    Physical
    The user hurls boulders at the target to inflict damage. This also lowers the target's Speed stat by cutting off its movement.
    Level
    17
    Power
    60
    Accuracy
    95%
    PP
    15
    Sandstorm
    Rock
    Status
    A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to damage all Pokémon except Rock, Ground, and Steel types. The sandstorm also boosts the Sp. Def stats of Rock types.
    Level
    22
    Power
    0
    Accuracy
    1%
    PP
    10
    Slam
    Normal
    Physical
    The target is slammed with a long tail, vines, or the like to inflict damage.
    Level
    25
    Power
    80
    Accuracy
    75%
    PP
    20
    Rock Polish
    Rock
    Status
    The user polishes its body to reduce drag. This sharply boosts the user's Speed stat.
    Level
    30
    Power
    0
    Accuracy
    1%
    PP
    20
    Dragon Breath
    Dragon
    Special
    The user exhales a mighty gust that inflicts damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
    Level
    33
    Power
    60
    Accuracy
    100%
    PP
    20
    Curse
    Ghost
    Status
    A move that has different effects depending on whether the user is a Ghost type or not.
    Level
    38
    Power
    0
    Accuracy
    1%
    PP
    10
    Iron Tail
    Steel
    Physical
    The target is slammed with a steel-hard tail. This may also lower the target's Defense stat.
    Level
    41
    Power
    100
    Accuracy
    75%
    PP
    15
    Crunch
    Dark
    Physical
    The user crunches up the target with sharp fangs. This may also lower the target's Defense stat.
    Level
    46
    Power
    80
    Accuracy
    100%
    PP
    15
    Double-Edge
    Normal
    Physical
    A reckless life-risking tackle in which the user rushes the target. This also damages the user quite a lot.
    Level
    49
    Power
    120
    Accuracy
    100%
    PP
    15
    Stone Edge
    Rock
    Physical
    The user stabs the target with sharpened stones. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
    Level
    54
    Power
    100
    Accuracy
    80%
    PP
    5
  • Cut
    Normal
    Physical
    The target is cut with a scythe or claw.
    Level
    0
    Power
    50
    Accuracy
    95%
    PP
    30
    Roar
    Normal
    Status
    The target is scared off, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon.
    Level
    0
    Power
    0
    Accuracy
    1%
    PP
    20
    Hyper Beam
    Normal
    Special
    The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can't move on the next turn.
    Level
    0
    Power
    150
    Accuracy
    90%
    PP
    5
    Strength
    Normal
    Physical
    The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power.
    Level
    0
    Power
    80
    Accuracy
    100%
    PP
    15
    Earthquake
    Ground
    Physical
    The user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokémon around it.
    Level
    0
    Power
    100
    Accuracy
    100%
    PP
    10
    Dig
    Ground
    Physical
    The user burrows into the ground on the first turn, then attacks on the next turn.
    Level
    0
    Power
    80
    Accuracy
    100%
    PP
    10
    Toxic
    Poison
    Status
    A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
    Level
    0
    Power
    0
    Accuracy
    90%
    PP
    10
    Double Team
    Normal
    Status
    By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to boost its evasiveness.
    Level
    0
    Power
    0
    Accuracy
    1%
    PP
    15
    Explosion
    Normal
    Physical
    The user attacks everything around it by causing a tremendous explosion. The user faints upon using this move.
    Level
    0
    Power
    250
    Accuracy
    100%
    PP
    5
    Rest
    Psychic
    Status
    The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and cures any status conditions.
    Level
    0
    Power
    0
    Accuracy
    1%
    PP
    5
    Rock Slide
    Rock
    Physical
    Large boulders are hurled at opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch.
    Level
    0
    Power
    75
    Accuracy
    90%
    PP
    10
    Substitute
    Normal
    Status
    The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its own HP. The substitute serves as the user's decoy.
    Level
    0
    Power
    0
    Accuracy
    1%
    PP
    10
    Protect
    Normal
    Status
    This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
    Level
    0
    Power
    0
    Accuracy
    1%
    PP
    10
    Sandstorm
    Rock
    Status
    A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to damage all Pokémon except Rock, Ground, and Steel types. The sandstorm also boosts the Sp. Def stats of Rock types.
    Level
    0
    Power
    0
    Accuracy
    1%
    PP
    10
    Endure
    Normal
    Status
    The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. This move's chance of failing rises if used in succession.
    Level
    0
    Power
    0
    Accuracy
    1%
    PP
    10
    Swagger
    Normal
    Status
    The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply boosts the target's Attack stat.
    Level
    0
    Power
    0
    Accuracy
    85%
    PP
    15
    Attract
    Normal
    Status
    If the target is of the opposite gender to the user, it becomes infatuated with the user and will sometimes be unable to use its moves.
    Level
    0
    Power
    0
    Accuracy
    100%
    PP
    15
    Sleep Talk
    Normal
    Status
    The user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. This move can only be used while the user is asleep.
    Level
    0
    Power
    0
    Accuracy
    1%
    PP
    10
    Return
    Normal
    Physical
    This move can’t be used. It’s recommended that this move is forgotten. Once forgotten, this move can’t be remembered.
    Level
    0
    Power
    0
    Accuracy
    100%
    PP
    20
    Frustration
    Normal
    Physical
    This move can’t be used. It’s recommended that this move is forgotten. Once forgotten, this move can’t be remembered.
    Level
    0
    Power
    0
    Accuracy
    100%
    PP
    20
    Iron Tail
    Steel
    Physical
    The target is slammed with a steel-hard tail. This may also lower the target's Defense stat.
    Level
    0
    Power
    100
    Accuracy
    75%
    PP
    15
    Hidden Power
    Normal
    Special
    This move can’t be used. It’s recommended that this move is forgotten. Once forgotten, this move can’t be remembered.
    Level
    0
    Power
    60
    Accuracy
    100%
    PP
    15
    Sunny Day
    Fire
    Status
    The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type attacks. The sunlight also lowers the power of Water-type attacks.
    Level
    0
    Power
    0
    Accuracy
    1%
    PP
    5
    Psych Up
    Normal
    Status
    The user hypnotizes itself into copying any stat change made by the target.
    Level
    0
    Power
    0
    Accuracy
    1%
    PP
    10
    Rock Smash
    Fighting
    Physical
    The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target's Defense stat.
    Level
    0
    Power
    40
    Accuracy
    100%
    PP
    15
    Torment
    Dark
    Status
    The user torments and enrages the target, making it incapable of using the same move twice in a row.
    Level
    0
    Power
    0
    Accuracy
    100%
    PP
    15
    Facade
    Normal
    Physical
    This move's power is doubled if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
    Level
    0
    Power
    70
    Accuracy
    100%
    PP
    20
    Taunt
    Dark
    Status
    The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns.
    Level
    0
    Power
    0
    Accuracy
    100%
    PP
    20
    Secret Power
    Normal
    Physical
    This move can’t be used. It’s recommended that this move is forgotten. Once forgotten, this move can’t be remembered.
    Level
    0
    Power
    70
    Accuracy
    100%
    PP
    20
    Rock Tomb
    Rock
    Physical
    The user hurls boulders at the target to inflict damage. This also lowers the target's Speed stat by cutting off its movement.
    Level
    0
    Power
    60
    Accuracy
    95%
    PP
    15
    Gyro Ball
    Steel
    Physical
    The user tackles the target with a high-speed spin. The slower the user is than the target, the greater the move's power.
    Level
    0
    Power
    0
    Accuracy
    100%
    PP
    5
    Natural Gift
    Normal
    Physical
    This move can’t be used. It’s recommended that this move is forgotten. Once forgotten, this move can’t be remembered.
    Level
    0
    Power
    0
    Accuracy
    100%
    PP
    15
    Payback
    Dark
    Physical
    The user stores power, then attacks. This move's power is doubled if the user moves after the target.
    Level
    0
    Power
    50
    Accuracy
    100%
    PP
    10
    Rock Polish
    Rock
    Status
    The user polishes its body to reduce drag. This sharply boosts the user's Speed stat.
    Level
    0
    Power
    0
    Accuracy
    1%
    PP
    20
    Dark Pulse
    Dark
    Special
    The user releases a horrible aura imbued with ill intent. This may also make the target flinch.
    Level
    0
    Power
    80
    Accuracy
    100%
    PP
    15
    Dragon Pulse
    Dragon
    Special
    The target is attacked with a shock wave generated by the user's gaping mouth.
    Level
    0
    Power
    85
    Accuracy
    100%
    PP
    10
    Giga Impact
    Normal
    Physical
    The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can't move on the next turn.
    Level
    0
    Power
    150
    Accuracy
    90%
    PP
    5
    Flash Cannon
    Steel
    Special
    The user gathers all its light energy and releases it at once. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.
    Level
    0
    Power
    80
    Accuracy
    100%
    PP
    10
    Rock Climb
    Normal
    Physical
    This move can’t be used. It’s recommended that this move is forgotten. Once forgotten, this move can’t be remembered.
    Level
    0
    Power
    90
    Accuracy
    85%
    PP
    20
    Stone Edge
    Rock
    Physical
    The user stabs the target with sharpened stones. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
    Level
    0
    Power
    100
    Accuracy
    80%
    PP
    5
    Captivate
    Normal
    Status
    This move can’t be used. It’s recommended that this move is forgotten. Once forgotten, this move can’t be remembered.
    Level
    0
    Power
    0
    Accuracy
    100%
    PP
    20
    Stealth Rock
    Rock
    Status
    The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the opposing team. The trap damages opposing Pokémon that switch into battle.
    Level
    0
    Power
    0
    Accuracy
    1%
    PP
    20
  • Headbutt
    Normal
    Physical
    The user sticks out its head and attacks by charging straight into the target. This may also make the target flinch.
    Level
    0
    Power
    70
    Accuracy
    100%
    PP
    15
    Snore
    Normal
    Special
    This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.
    Level
    0
    Power
    50
    Accuracy
    100%
    PP
    15
    Mud-Slap
    Ground
    Special
    The user hurls mud in the target's face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.
    Level
    0
    Power
    20
    Accuracy
    100%
    PP
    10
    Rollout
    Rock
    Physical
    The user continually rolls into the target over five turns. This attack becomes more powerful each time it hits.
    Level
    0
    Power
    30
    Accuracy
    90%
    PP
    20
    Twister
    Dragon
    Special
    The user whips up a vicious tornado to tear at opposing Pokémon. This may also make them flinch.
    Level
    0
    Power
    40
    Accuracy
    100%
    PP
    20
    Ancient Power
    Rock
    Special
    The user attacks with a prehistoric power. This may also boost all the user's stats at once.
    Level
    0
    Power
    60
    Accuracy
    100%
    PP
    5
    Block
    Normal
    Status
    The user blocks the target's way with arms spread wide to prevent the target from fleeing.
    Level
    0
    Power
    0
    Accuracy
    1%
    PP
    5
    Magnet Rise
    Electric
    Status
    The user levitates using electrically generated magnetism for five turns.
    Level
    0
    Power
    0
    Accuracy
    1%
    PP
    10
    Aqua Tail
    Water
    Physical
    The user attacks by swinging its tail as if it were a vicious wave in a raging storm.
    Level
    0
    Power
    90
    Accuracy
    90%
    PP
    10
    Earth Power
    Ground
    Special
    The user makes the ground under the target erupt with power. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.
    Level
    0
    Power
    90
    Accuracy
    100%
    PP
    10
    Iron Head
    Steel
    Physical
    The user slams the target with its steel-hard head. This may also make the target flinch.
    Level
    0
    Power
    80
    Accuracy
    100%
    PP
    15
Evolutions
Onix
Onix
Steelix
Steelix
Other forms
Mega Steelix
Mega Steelix
Name localizations
German
Stahlos
English (US)
Steelix
Spanish (Spain)
Steelix
French (France)
Steelix
Italian
Steelix
Japanese
ハガネール
Japanese (kana)
ハガネール
Japanese (romaji)
Haganeil
Korean
강철톤
Chinese, Simplified
大钢蛇
Chinese, Traditional
大鋼蛇
Genera localizations
German
Stahlboa-Pokémon
English (US)
Iron Snake Pokémon
Spanish (Spain)
Pokémon Serpiente Férrea
French (France)
Pokémon Serpenfer
Italian
Pokémon Ferroserpe
Japanese
てつへびポケモン
Japanese (kana)
てつへびポケモン
Korean
철뱀포켓몬
Chinese, Simplified
铁蛇宝可梦
Chinese, Traditional
鐵蛇寶可夢
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