Steelix (Japanese: ハガネール Haganeil) is a dual-type Steel/Ground Pokémon introduced in Generation II.
It evolves from Onix when traded holding a Metal Coat. It can Mega Evolve into Mega Steelix using the Steelixite.
Biology
Steelix is a long, serpentine Pokémon with a silvery-gray body made up of rock-like sections, which can possess chips and scrapes from fights and tunneling. Three of those sections have long rock spikes coming out of them on either side. It has a massive head mainly made up of its large, wide jaw with sets of large square teeth inside. Along it bottom jaw are ridges: there are two pairs of ridges on a male Steelix, while there is only one pair on a female. Several small, square lumps cover the underside of its lower jaw. Its eye sockets are slightly deep set, and the eyes themselves are red. Its head has two long ridges going from the eyes up to the top of its head. The tip of its tail is conical with a blunt tip.
As Mega Steelix, its body becomes longer, almost doubles its mass, and gains more features. Mega Steelix's eyes turn blue and its lower jaw becomes more heavily armored with a round, curved shape. Additionally, a third pair of ridges appears on its bottom jaw, as well as two sharp, flat structures consisting of three conjoined projections on each side. The gray, rock-like spikes and its tail point have transformed into prism-like crystalline spikes; the segments from which the spikes protrude are much larger as well. In-between the head and individual spiked segments are smaller units, now adorned by a black spot with a blue hexagon on each side. Several metallic-looking scraps constantly rotate around its neck; these scraps react to Mega Steelix's movements and change position when attacking. The cells within its body, crystallized by the energy produced from Mega Evolution, are stronger than any mineral and able to withstand any temperature. It moves incredibly slowly, but its strengthened body is also impervious to damage, and it lashes out at foes without flinching. [1]
Steelix burrows underground and can be found in mountains or caves. It lives deep underground, and has been found as deep as six tenths of mile. It is capable of chewing through boulders with its powerful jaws, and its eyes are capable of seeing in the dark. Its body is made harder than diamond by the iron it ingests when it eats soil. It's further strengthened by the pressure and heat underground.
In the anime
In the main series
Major appearances
Brock's Onix evolved into a Steelix sometime before Grating Spaces while it was being trained by Brock's little brother, Forrest, in the Pewter City Gym.
Steelix first appeared as one of Jasmine's Pokémon in Nerves of Steelix!. Jasmine first used Steelix to help Ash stop Team Rocket from stealing Pikachu. Then during the Gym battle, Ash's Cyndaquil managed to defeat it, winning Ash the Mineral Badge.
Other
Harrison used a Steelix against Ash during the Silver Conference in Playing with Fire. It defeated Noctowl but was defeated by his Snorlax.
A Steelix was one of the three Pokémon used by Attila and Hun of Team Rocket in The Legend of Thunder!.
In All Torkoal, No Play, a Steelix from Steel Valley was scaring the wits out of a wild Torkoal that would soon belong to Ash.
Morrison's Steelix debuted in Saved by the Beldum and later battled Ash in Choose It or Lose It!. Steelix was able to defeat Pikachu and Torkoal but was defeated by Grovyle.
Team Rocket accidentally stuck three shovels into the head of an underground Steelix while digging a pitfall trap in Faced with Steelix Determination. It went on to terrorize a village of Bidoof until the shovels were removed through the combined efforts of multiple Bidoof, Ash's Staravia, and his Pikachu.
In Dealing With Defensive Types!, a Steelix belonging to Byron was used in the Gym battle against Ash. It put up a tough fight, defeating Ash's Buizel, despite its type advantage and then fought against Ash's Chimchar. Despite its exhaustion from its earlier battle, Chimchar was able to defeat Steelix after a prolonged battle.
Steelix appeared in Steeling Peace of Mind! and Saving the World From Ruins! where it was one of the Steel-type Pokémon on Iron Island that had gone crazy due to Team Galactic.
A Steelix that can Mega Evolve appeared in Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel, under the control of Levi and Cherie's Mega Wave. Steelix was used to battled against Ash's Noivern, Greninja and Volcanion. It was later freed from Levi's control when Alva's Mega Wave Crystal was destroyed and escaped.
Minor appearances
Mega Steelix in the anime
Multiple Steelix appeared in Lucario and the Mystery of Mew as part of the feuding armies.
A Coordinator's Steelix appeared in Dawn's Early Night!. It was used along with a Smoochum for the Double Performance required during the Hearthome Contest.
A Steelix under the ownership of a Coordinator appeared in Team Shocker! participating in the Performance Stage of the Solaceon Contest.
A Steelix made a brief cameo in the second Diamond & Pearl series movie, Giratina and the Sky Warrior.
A Coordinator's Steelix appeared in the Sinnoh Grand Festival in Last Call — First Round!, performing along with a Cleffa.
A Steelix that can Mega Evolve into Mega Steelix appeared in Mega Evolution Special II.
A Steelix appeared in Hoopa and the Clash of Ages.
Pokédex entries
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Pokémon
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Source
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Entry
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EP224
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Steelix
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Ash's Pokédex
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Steelix, the Iron Snake Pokémon. Steelix is the evolved form of Onix. It has been compressed underground, making its body harder than diamonds.
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Pokémon
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Source
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Entry
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DP023
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Steelix
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Dawn's Pokédex
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Steelix, the Iron Snake Pokémon. Strengthened by the pressure and intense heat of living underground, its body is stronger than steel.
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DP180
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Steelix
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Dawn's Pokédex
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Steelix, the Iron Snake Pokémon, and the evolved form of Onix. Steelix's body is much harder than any metal as it is tempered underground under high pressure and heat.
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In Pokémon Generations
A Steelix appeared during a flashback in The Redemption as one of the many Pokémon fighting in the great war of Kalos, 3000 years previously.
In the manga
In the Pokémon Adventures manga
- Main article: Jasmine's Steelix
In Pokémon Adventures, Jasmine used a Steelix disguised as an Onix in the Gym Leader's Tournament of the opening ceremonies in the Pokémon League. Brock's Onix tightened its grip on the hidden steel Pokémon, but against the unusual hardiness of its evolution, it only hurt itself, and was eventually defeated after Steelix's stone "hide" scraped off and it was exposed. Jasmine explains that because it was a newly discovered species only so far uncovered by Crystal's capture, she tried to hide its identity in the hopes that it wouldn't be treated as simple eye candy for curious spectators.
A Steelix appeared in The Last Battle XIII as one of the Pokémon sent to help the fight in Ilex Forest.
In Put Your Beast Foot Forward, Carr of the Team Rocket beast trio used one against Red's Poli as they clashed in the Sevii Islands. It was swung aside rather easily as it was interrupted in its rampage, and after a failed Iron Tail, it was beaten by a smart Mind Reader maneuver.
Another was on Iron Island and was used for training with Riley in Lucky Lucario I.
A Steelix appeared in Double Trouble with Dialga and Palkia V.
In the Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure! manga
Byron has two Steelix which were used in the challenge in which they served as walls to prevent Hareta from getting to the top in Challenge! The Fortress Of Steel!!.
Flint mentions having a Steelix in Hareta's Heart's Desire but it was never shown.
In the TCG
- Main article: Steelix (TCG)
In the TFG
One Steelix figure has been released.
Other appearances
Steelix only appears as a random trophy.
Trophy information
A combination of Steel- and Ground-types, Steelix are the longest Pokémon yet to be discovered, reaching over 30 feet in length. Since they live so deep under the surface of the earth, the intense pressure has made their bodies stronger than diamonds. Evolved from Onix, Steelix is every bit as intimidating as its relative.
Steelix makes a cameo appearance in the Kalos Pokémon League stage. When the stage transitions to the Ironworks Chamber, it can be seen in the background along with Scizor, Klinklang, and Honedge.
Trophy Information
NA: With a body harder than diamond, this Pokemon is well suited to digging, using its powerful jaws to tunnel around. Steelix lives deep underground - even deeper than its pre-evolution, Onix. Was it pride that made Steelix prove itself able to go farther? It's hard to say. We tried to dig around for clues, but we got tired after only 10 feet...
PAL: Being harder than diamond, Steelix can crush any rock with its jaw. It can also see in pitch darkness. Its territory lies deeper than its pre-evolution, Onix, a full 1000m below the surface. Does it consider its Onix brethren to be "below" it, even though they're higher up? It's hard to say. We may have to dig a little deeper into the matter.
Game data
NPC appearances
Pokémon Ranger
Steelix is a boss in Pokémon Ranger. After being enraged by the Go-Rock Squad, it rampages through Panula Cave until the player captures it with their Styler.
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
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Generation II
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Gold
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Its body has been compressed deep under the ground. As a result, it is even harder than a diamond.
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Silver
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It is said that if an Onix lives for over 100 years, its composition changes to become diamond-like.
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Crystal
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The many small metal particles that cover this Pokémon's body reflect bright light well.
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Stadium 2
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Its body has been compressed deep under the ground. As a result, it is even harder than a diamond.
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Generation III
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Ruby
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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.
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Sapphire
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Emerald
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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.
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FireRed
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It is said that if an Onix lives for over 100 years, its composition changes to become diamond-like.
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LeafGreen
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Its body has been compressed deep under the ground. As a result, it is even harder than a diamond.
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Generation IV
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Diamond
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Tempered underground under high pressure and heat, its body is harder than any metal.
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Pearl
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It chews its way through boulders with its sturdy jaws. Its eyes can see in the dark underground.
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Platinum
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It is thought its body transformed as a result of iron accumulating internally from swallowing soil.
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HeartGold
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Its body has been compressed deep under the ground. As a result, it is even harder than a diamond.
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SoulSilver
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It is said that if an Onix lives for 100 years, its composition becomes diamondlike as it evolves into a Steelix.
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Generation V
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Black
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It is thought its body transformed as a result of iron accumulating internally from swallowing soil.
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White
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Black 2
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The iron it ingested with the soil it swallowed transformed its body and made it harder than diamonds.
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White 2
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Generation VI
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X
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Tempered underground under high pressure and heat, its body is harder than any metal.
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Y
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It chews its way through boulders with its sturdy jaws. Its eyes can see in the darkness underground.
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Omega Ruby
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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.
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Alpha Sapphire
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
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In side games
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
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Generation II
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This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.
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In events
In-game events
Held items
Stats
Base stats
Steelix
Stat
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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75
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135 - 182
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260 - 354
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85
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81 - 150
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157 - 295
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200
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184 - 277
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364 - 548
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55
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54 - 117
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103 - 229
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65
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63 - 128
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121 - 251
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30
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31 - 90
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58 - 174
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Total: 510
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
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Mega Steelix
Stat
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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75
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135 - 182
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260 - 354
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125
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117 - 194
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229 - 383
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230
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211 - 310
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418 - 614
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55
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54 - 117
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103 - 229
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95
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90 - 161
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175 - 317
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30
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31 - 90
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58 - 174
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Total: 610
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
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Learnset
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Steelix
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Steelix
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Steelix
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Steelix
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Steelix in Generation VII
- Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
- Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Steelix in that game.
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Steelix
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Steelix
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations
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- A black or white abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Steelix can be tutored the move in that game
- A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Steelix cannot be tutored the move in that game
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Steelix
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Steelix
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Steelix
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Steelix
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations
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Side game data
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Pokémon Ranger
Group:
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Poké Assist:
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Field move:
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None
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Loops: 10
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Min. exp.: 0
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Max. exp.: 0
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Browser entry R-000
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Just touching Steelix causes damage! It has a tendency to move in a loop.
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Evolution
Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
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Trivia
- This means Mega Steelix has the highest Defense base stat and the highest single base stat of all Ground-type Pokémon, and is tied with Mega Aggron for highest Defense base stat and highest single base stat of all Steel-type Pokémon as well as the highest single base stat of all Mega Evolved Pokémon.
- Steelix is shown floating above the ground in all console games, rather than, like its pre-evolved form, resting on the ground.
- All Steelix in the anime have used the move Iron Tail (excluding cameos).
- Steelix is the only Pokémon so far in the Pokémon Ranger games that can hurt the Capture Styler simply by touching the line.
- Mega Steelix is the tallest Steel-type and Ground-type Pokémon.
Origin
Steelix, like Onix, is most likely based on a combination of a snake and earthworm. It may also been based on the wyrm, a type of dragon that has been presented as limbless and burrowing.
Name origin
Steelix is a combination of steel and onyx. It may also refer to helix (with regards to its serpentine body).
Haganeil may be a combination of 鋼 hagane (steel) and nail or tail.
In other languages
Language
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Title
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Meaning
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Japanese
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ハガネール Haganeil
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From 鋼 hagane, and nail or tail
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French
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Steelix
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Same as English name
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Spanish
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Steelix
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Same as English name
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German
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Stahlos
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From Stahl and possibly Koloss
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Italian
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Steelix
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Same as English name
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Korean
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강철톤 Gangcheolton
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From 강철 (鋼鐵) gangcheol and stone
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Mandarin Chinese
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大鋼蛇 / 大钢蛇 Dàgāngshé
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Literally "Large steel snake"
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Cantonese Chinese
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More languages
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Hindi
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स्टीलीक्स Steelix
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Transcription of English name
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Russian
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Стиликс Stiliks
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Transcription of English name
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