steelix

Steelix is a Steel/Ground-type Pokémon introduced in Generation II.

Type: Steel / Ground

Abilities:

• Rock Head: Prevents recoil damage from moves that cause recoil.
• Sturdy: Prevents being knocked out in one hit, leaving at least 1 HP. Also prevents one-hit KO moves.
• Sheer Force (Hidden Ability): Removes additional effects to increase the power of moves by 30%.

Physical Characteristics:

• Resembles a massive, serpentine creature made entirely of steel.
• Composed of segmented, boulder-like metallic plates.
• Has a large, fierce jaw with sharp teeth.
• Its eyes are red and intimidating, and it has a pointed, drill-like tail.
• Notably larger and more robust than its pre-evolution, Onix.

Behavior and Habitat:

• Typically resides deep underground, often burrowing as far as six-tenths of a mile (1 km) below the earth's surface.
• Prefers to inhabit tunnels and caverns, often creating its own pathways through the ground.
• Its body becomes harder than diamonds due to the extreme pressure and temperatures found underground.
• Despite its intimidating appearance, Steelix can have a calm demeanor and is known to be protective of its territory.

In Battle:

• Known for its exceptional defense, making it a formidable wall against physical attacks.
• Signature moves include Iron Tail, Earthquake, and Crunch.
• Excels against Fairy, Rock, and Poison types due to its typing.
• Vulnerable to Water, Fighting, Ground, and Fire-type moves.
• Mega Evolution is available, further enhancing its defenses and changing its appearance.

Evolution:

• Evolves from Onix when traded holding a Metal Coat.
• Does not evolve into any other Pokémon.
• Mega Evolves into Mega Steelix using Steelixite.

Interesting Facts:

• Known as the "Iron Snake Pokémon," Steelix's body is said to be harder than any metal.
• Its Mega Evolution form gains a crystalline appearance, with metallic shards protruding from its body.
• The transformation from rock to steel is a result of geological pressure and its diet of iron-rich soil.
• Steelix's underground habitat contributes to its reputation as a rare and elusive Pokémon, making sightings in the wild uncommon.

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

Other

• Black: It is thought its body transformed as a result of iron accumulating internally from swallowing soil.
• Gold: Its body has been compressed deep under the ground.As a result, it is even harder than a diamond.
• Silver: It is said that if an ONIX lives for over 100 years,its composition changes to become diamond-like.
• Crystal: The many small metal particles that cover thisPokémon's body reflect bright light well.
• Ruby: STEELIX lives even further underground than ONIX. This Pokémon is known to dig towards the earth’s core.There are records of this Pokémon reaching a depth of over six-tenths of a mile underground.
• Sapphire: STEELIX lives even further underground than ONIX. This Pokémon is known to dig towards the earth’s core.There are records of this Pokémon reaching a depth of over six-tenths of a mile underground.
• Emerald: STEELIX live even further underground than ONIX. This Pokémon is known to dig toward the earth’s core, reaching a depth of over six-tenths of a mile underground.
• Firered: It is said that if an ONIX lives for over 100 years, its composition changes to become diamond-like.
• Leafgreen: Its body has been compressed deep under the ground. As a result, it is even harder than diamond.
• Diamond: Tempered underground under high pressure and heat, its body is harder than any metal.
• Pearl: It chews its way through boulders with its sturdy jaws. Its eyes can see in the darkness underground.
• Platinum: It is thought its body transformed as a result of iron accumulating internally from swallowing soil.
• Heartgold: Its body has been compressed deep under the ground. As a result, it is even harder than a diamond.
• Soulsilver: It’s said that if an ONIX lives for 100 years, its composition becomes diamondlike as it evolves into a STEELIX.
• White: It is thought its body transformed as a result of iron accumulating internally from swallowing soil.
• Black-2: The iron it ingested with the soil it swallowed transformed its body and made it harder than diamonds.
• White-2: The iron it ingested with the soil it swallowed transformed its body and made it harder than diamonds.
• X: Tempered underground under high pressure and heat, its body is harder than any metal.
• Y: It chews its way through boulders with its sturdy jaws. Its eyes can see in the darkness underground.
• Omega-Ruby: Steelix lives even further underground than Onix. This Pokémon is known to dig toward the earth’s core. There are records of this Pokémon reaching a depth of over six-tenths of a mile underground.
• Alpha-Sapphire: Steelix lives even further underground than Onix. This Pokémon is known to dig toward the earth’s core. There are records of this Pokémon reaching a depth of over six-tenths of a mile underground.
• Sword: It is said that if an Onix lives for over 100 years, its composition changes to become diamond-like.
• Shield: It is thought its body transformed as a result of iron accumulating internally from swallowing soil.
• Legends-Arceus: 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.