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Steelix ハガネール Haganeil
Artwork from G/S/C
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Type	Steel / Ground
Species	Iron Snake Pokémon
Height	30′02″ (9.2m)
Weight	881.8 lbs. (400.0kg)
Abilities	Rock Head
	Sturdy
Egg group	Mineral
Time to hatch	6,400 steps
Effort yield	2 Def
Exp. yield	196 base exp.
Lv100 at	1,000,000 exp.
Gender	50% ♀ / 50% ♂
Pokédex color	Gray
Catch rate	25
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Steelix (Japanese: ハガネール Haganeil) is a Steel/Ground-type Pokémon. It evolves from Onix.

Contents 1 Biology 1.1 Physiology 1.1.1 Gender differences 1.1.2 Special abilities 1.2 Behavior 1.3 Habitat 1.4 Diet 2 In the anime 3 In the manga 4 In the TCG 5 Other appearances 5.1 Super Smash Bros. Melee 5.1.1 Trophy information 6 Game data 6.1 NPC appearances 6.1.1 Pokémon Ranger 6.2 Pokédex entries 6.3 Game locations 6.3.1 In side games 6.4 Base stats 6.5 Type effectiveness 6.6 Learnset 6.6.1 By leveling up 6.6.2 By TM/HM 6.6.3 By breeding 6.6.4 By tutoring 6.6.5 Special moves 6.7 Side game data 6.8 Evolution 6.9 Sprites 6.10 Trivia 6.10.1 Origin 6.10.1.1 Name origin 6.11 In other languages 7 Related articles 8 External links

Biology

Steelix like to burrow underground and prefer to live inside mountains or on mountains, or even caves. They are long, large and their body is harder than any other Pokémon's.

Physiology

Steelix resemble giant iron snakes. They are a reflective, silvery gray, which reflects the sunlight making them shine slightly. They are about 30 feet long. Their body is made up of rock-like sections, some of which have massive rock spikes coming out of them. They have a massive head mainly made up of their jaw. The jaw is large and wide with sets of large square teeth inside. Along their bottom jaw are a pair of ridges (varies with gender). Their eye sockets are slightly set in, giving them good eye protection. Underneath their bottom jaw and chin, on the underside of the jaw, there are small square domes. Their heads have two long ridges going from the eyes up to the top of their heads. Their jaws also have massive ridges where they meet their skull.

The rock portions on their body start at the back of their head. There are three slightly larger sections that have the massive rock-like spikes coming out of them. The tail ends in a long sharp point, but with a blunt tip. Steelix's rock-like sections don't look perfect and can easily be mistaken for rocks, for they have many chips and scrapes all along them from fights and tunneling.

Gender differences

A male Steelix has two pairs of sharp ridges on each side of its bottom jaw, one big one and one slightly smaller one. A female Steelix has only larger pair of the two ridges on either side of its bottom jaw.

Special abilities

Steelix are harder than any other Pokémon. They can create sandstorms by spinning their body round and round and they can tighten and harden their tail so they can attack.

Behavior

Steelix are rather rash and often charge into situations without thinking about the consequences of their actions. Often if they are disturbed they will attack anyone rather than the actual person responsible for disturbing them. They also often prone to being a bit vain and in some cases a bully to other Pokémon that happen to live in the area they are living in. This could be from evolving from Onix and realizing how powerful they have become and letting this knowledge go to their heads, as Onix are usually more peaceful than Steelix. Steelix don't give up until they are beaten. Often they are adamant about their choice of action.

Habitat

Steelix live far underground, miles from the surface. They don't often surface above ground unless provoked. They can be found roaming around in deep caverns and tunnels.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

In the anime

Steelix first appeared as one of Jasmine's Pokémon in Nerves of Steelix. Ash's Cyndaquil managed to defeat it during Ash's gym battle with Jasmine.

A Steelix was one of the three Pokémon used by Attila and Hun of Team Rocket in The Legend of Thunder!.

Harrison used a Steelix against Ash during the Silver Conference in Playing with Fire. It defeated Noctowl but was defeated by his Snorlax.

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. It is Morrison's main tank and powerhouse.

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.

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.

In the manga

In Pokémon Special, Jasmine used a Steelix disguised as an Onix in the Gym Leader's Tournament.

In the TCG

Main article: Steelix (TCG)

Other appearances

Super Smash Bros. Melee

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.

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

Gen	Game	Pokédex entry
II	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.
	Stadium 2	Its body has been compressed deep under the ground. As a result, it is even harder than a diamond.
III	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 a diamond.
IV	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 dark underground.

Game locations

Gen	Game	Rarity	Location
II	Pokémon Gold and Silver	None	Evolve Onix
	Pokémon Crystal	None	Evolve Onix
III	Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire	None	Trade
	Pokémon Emerald	None	Trade
	Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen	None	Evolve Onix
	Pokémon Colosseum	None	Trade
	Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness	None	Trade
IV	Pokémon Diamond and Pearl	Rare	Victory Road, Iron Island, Snowpoint Temple
	Pokémon Platinum		Unknown
	Pal Park		Mountain

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Trozei!	Endless Level 12 Forever Level 61 Pair Trozei Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon	Evolve from Onix
Pokémon Ranger	Panula Cave (during mission)

Base stats

HP:	75
Attack:	85
Defense:	200
SpAtk:	55
SpDef:	65
Speed:	30

Type effectiveness

Weakness	Resistance
Fighting: 2× Ground: 2× Fire: 2× Water: 2×	Normal: ½× Flying: ½× Poison: 0× Rock: ¼× Bug: ½× Ghost: ½× Steel: ½× Electric: 0× Psychic: ½× Dragon: ½× Dark: ½×	Grass: 1× Ice: 1×

Learnset

Steelix is capable of learning the following moves (from its evolution onwards):
NOTE: Moves in bold are damage moves to which STAB apply. Moves in italics aren't STAB for Steelix, but are for its pre-evolution, Onix.

By leveling up

Generation II Level Move Type Start Screech Tackle 10 Bind 14 Rock Throw 23 Harden 27 Rage 36 Sandstorm 40 Slam 49 Crunch

Generation III RSE Level Move Type Start Screech Tackle 9 Bind 13 Rock Throw 21 Harden 25 Rage 33 Sandstorm 37 Headbutt 45 Iron Tail 49 Crunch 57 Double Edge

Generation III FRLG Level Move Type Start Screech Tackle 8 Bind 12 Rock Throw 19 Harden 23 Rage 30 DragonBreath 34 Sandstorm 41 Slam 52 Crunch 56 Double Edge

Generation IV Level Move Type Cat. Start Fire Fang Ice Fang Thunder Fang Mud Sport Tackle Harden Bind 6 Screech 9 Rock Throw 14 Rage 17 Rock Tomb 22 Sandstorm 25 Slam 30 Rock Polish 33 DragonBreath 38 Iron Tail 41 Crunch 46 Double Edge 49 Stone Edge

By TM/HM

Generation II # Move Type TM02 Headbutt TM03 Curse TM04 Rollout TM05 Roar TM06 Toxic TM08 Rock Smash TM10 Hidden Power TM11 Sunny Day TM13 Snore TM15 Hyper Beam TM17 Protect TM20 Endure TM21 Frustration TM23 Iron Tail TM26 Earthquake TM27 Return TM28 Dig TM31 Mud Slap TM32 Double Team TM34 Swagger TM35 Sleep Talk TM37 Sandstorm TM44 Rest TM45 Attract HM01 Cut HM04 Strength

Generation III # Move Type TM05 Roar TM06 Toxic TM10 Hidden Power TM11 Sunny Day TM12 Taunt TM15 Hyper Beam TM17 Protect TM21 Frustration TM23 Iron Tail TM26 Earthquake TM27 Return TM28 Dig TM32 Double Team TM37 Sandstorm TM39 Rock Tomb TM41 Torment TM42 Facade TM43 Secret Power TM44 Rest TM45 Attract HM01 Cut HM04 Strength HM06 Rock Smash

Generation IV # Move Type Cat. TM05 Roar TM06 Toxic TM10 Hidden Power TM11 Sunny Day TM12 Taunt TM15 Hyper Beam TM17 Protect TM21 Frustration TM23 Iron Tail TM26 Earthquake TM27 Return TM28 Dig TM32 Double Team TM37 Sandstorm TM39 Rock Tomb TM41 Torment TM42 Facade TM43 Secret Power TM44 Rest TM45 Attract TM58 Endure TM59 Dragon Pulse TM64 Explosion TM66 Payback TM68 Giga Impact TM69 Rock Polish TM71 Stone Edge TM74 Gyro Ball TM76 Stealth Rock TM77 Psych Up TM78 Captivate TM79 Dark Pulse TM80 Rock Slide TM82 Sleep Talk TM83 Natural Gift TM87 Swagger TM90 Substitute TM91 Flash Cannon HM01 Cut HM04 Strength HM06 Rock Smash HM08 Rock Climb

By breeding

• Block
• Defense Curl
• Explosion
• Flail
• Rock Blast
• Rock Slide
• Rollout

By tutoring

Special moves

Side game data

Pokémon Trozei!
	Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Body size: 4	Recruit Rate: Evolve	Friend Area: Boulder Cave
Phrases
51%-100% HP	This body is harder than diamond!
26%-50% HP	Hmmm... It appears as if my health has been reduced to half...
1%-25% HP	It's beyond hope... Harder than diamond I am, but still I crack...
Level Up	Hah! I've leveled up! I have turned even harder!
Pokémon Ranger
Group:	Loops: 10	Minimum Experience: -
Poké Assist:	Field Move: None	Maximum Experience: -
Just touching Steelix causes damage! It has a tendency to move in a loop.

Evolution

Basic Onix

Trade with Metal Coat Steelix

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow	Red (Ja)	Green	Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I.
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal			Back
			Image:Spr 2c 208.gif
			Image:Spr 2c 208 s.gif			Image:Spr b g2 208 s.png
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald	FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
	Image:Spr 3r 208.png			Image:Spr 3f 208.png
	Image:Spr 3r 208 s.png		Image:Spr 3e 208 s.gif	Image:Spr 3f 208 s.png		Image:Spr b g3 208 s.png
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum			Back
	Image:Spr 4d 208 m.png		Image:Spr 4p 208 m.png
			Image:Spr 4p 208 f.png
	Image:Spr 4d 208 m s.png		Image:Spr 4p 208 m s.png			Image:Spr b g4 208 m s.png
			Image:Spr 4p 208 f s.png			Image:Spr b g4 208 f s.png

For other sprites and images, please see Steelix images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• Steelix, since it was revealed in Generation II, is the second longest known Pokémon, only beaten by Wailord.
• In Pokémon Diamond and Pearl, Steelix is the only Pokémon normally obtainable through trade evolution while holding an item that can also be captured in the wild, as well as one of the very few evolved Pokémon not evolved by level-up available in the wild without the use of a cheating device (others being Raichu and Wigglytuff in Pokémon Red and Blue and Gengar in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl.)
• No other Pokémon has the same type combination as Steelix.

Origin

Steelix, like Onix, may be based on a mythical wyrm.

Name origin

Steelix's name is likely a combination of steel and onyx or Onix. Its Japanese name is based on 鋼 hagane, steel, possibly combined with the English word nail which, in romaji, comes out 'neiru'.

In other languages

• German: Stahlos
• French: Steelix
• Korean: 강철톤 Gangcheolton

Related articles

• Brock's Steelix

External links

• Article on Wikipedia

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