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Steelix (Pokémon)

2009-08-31T18:54:17Z

Talonj13: /* Type effectiveness */

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{{PokémonInfobox|
name=Steelix |
jname=ハガネール |
tmname=Haganeil |
image=208Steelix.png |
caption=Artwork from HG/SS |
pron=<sc>steel-licks</sc>|
ndex=208 |
jdex=063 |
hdex=351 |
fdex=179 |
sdex=035 |
typen=2 |
type1=Steel |
type2=Ground |
species=Iron Snake |
height-ftin=30'02" |
height-m=9.2 |
weight-lbs=881.8 |
weight-kg=400.0 |
abilityn=2 |
ability1=Rock Head |
ability2=Sturdy |
egggroupn=1 |
egggroup1=Mineral |
egggroup2= |
eggcycles=25 |
evde=2 |
expyield=196 |
lv100exp=1,000,000 |
gendercode=127 |
color=Gray |
catchrate=25 |
body=02 |
pokefordex=steelix |
generation=2 |
footnotes=}}
'''Steelix''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ハガネール''' ''Haganeil'') is a dual-type {{2t|Steel|Ground}} Pokémon.

It [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Onix}} via [[Trade#Pokémon which evolve when traded|trade]] with a [[Type-enhancing item#Metal Coat|Metal Coat]].

==Biology==

===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 one pair of ridges on either side of its bottom jaw.

====Special abilities====
Steelix are harder than any other Pokémon. They can create {{m|Sandstorm|sandstorms}} by spinning their body round and round and they can tighten and {{m|Iron Tail|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. Steelix like to burrow underground and prefer to live inside mountains or on mountains, or even caves.

===Habitat===
[[Image:Cave.gif|right|frame|{{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Cave Pokémon}}]]
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. It is said that when an earthquake happens, multiple Steelix are battling far below the surface.

===Diet===
{{main|Pokémon food}}

==In the anime==
[[Image:Byron's Steelix.png|right|220px|thumb|Steelix in the anime]]
Steelix first appeared as one of [[Jasmine]]'s Pokémon in ''[[EP224|Nerves of Steelix]]''. Jasmine first used Steelix to help {{Ash}} stop [[Team Rocket]] from stealing {{AP|Pikachu}}. Then, during the gym battle, [[Ash's Cyndaquil]] managed to defeat it, winning Ash the {{badge|Mineral}}.

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

{{jo|Harrison}} used a Steelix against Ash during the [[Silver Conference]] in ''[[EP271|Playing with Fire]]''. It defeated {{AP|Noctowl}} but was defeated by his {{AP|Snorlax}}.

In ''[[AG058|All Torkoal, No Play]]'', a Steelix from [[Steel Valley]] was scaring the wits out of a wild {{AP|Torkoal}} that would soon belong to Ash.

[[Morrison]]'s Steelix debuted in ''[[AG126|Saved by the Beldum]]''.

[[Brock]]'s {{p|Onix}} evolved into a {{TP|Brock|Steelix}} sometime before ''[[AG176|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 ''[[DP023|Faced with Steelix Determination]]''. It went on to terrorize a village of {{P|Bidoof}} until the shovels were removed through the combined efforts of multiple Bidoof, {{AP|Ash's Staravia|Staraptor}}, and his {{AP|Pikachu}}.

A Steelix appeared in [[Barry]]'s flashback in ''[[DP102|A Shield with a Twist!]]''.

In ''[[DP108|Dealing With Defensive Types!]]'', a Steelix belonging to [[Byron]] was used in the [[gym]] {{pkmn|battle}} against Ash. It put up a tough fight, defeating Ash's {{AP|Buizel}}, despite its type advantage and then fought against Ash's {{AP|Chimchar|Monferno}}. Despite its exhaustion from its earlier battle, Chimchar was able to defeat Steelix after a prolonged battle.

Steelix appeared in ''[[DP110|Steeling Peace of Mind!]]'' and ''[[DP111|Saving the World From Ruins!]]'' where it was one of the {{type2|Steel}} Pokémon on [[Iron Island]] that had gone crazy due to [[Team Galactic]].

===Pokédex entries===
{{Animedexheader|Johto}}
{{Animedexbody|EP224|Steelix|Ash's Pokédex|Steelix, the Iron Snake Pokémon. Steelix is the evolved form of {{p|Onix}}. It has been compressed underground making its body harder than diamonds.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|original|Johto}}

==In the manga==
In [[Pokémon Special]], [[Jasmine]] used a Steelix disguised as an {{p|Onix}} in the Gym Leader's Tournament and another was on Iron Island and was used for training with [[Riley]].

==In the TCG==
{{main|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===
{{Dex
|type=steel
|type2=ground
|gen=2
|golddex=Its body has been compressed deep under the ground. As a result, it is even harder than a diamond.
|silverdex=It is said that if an {{p|Onix}} lives for over 100 years, its composition changes to become diamond-like.
|crystaldex=The many small metal particles that cover this Pokémon's body reflect bright light well.
|rubydex=Steelix lives even further underground than {{p|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.
|sapphiredex=Steelix lives even further underground than {{p|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.
|emeralddex=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.
|firereddex=It is said that if an {{p|Onix}} lives for over 100 years, its composition changes to become diamond-like.
|leafgreendex=Its body has been compressed deep under the ground. As a result, it is even harder than a diamond.
|stadium2dex=Its body has been compressed deep under the ground. As a result, it is even harder than a diamond.
|diamonddex=Tempered underground under high pressure and heat, its body is harder than any metal.
|pearldex=It chews its way through boulders with its sturdy jaws. Its eyes can see in the dark underground.
|platinumdex=It is thought its body transformed as a result of iron accumulating internally from swallowing soil.
}}

===Game locations===

{{Availability|
type=steel |
type2=ground|
gen=2 |
gsarea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Onix}} |
carea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Onix}} |
frlgarea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Onix}} |
gen3ex=frlg|
dprarity=Rare |
dparea={{si‎|Victory Road}}, [[Iron Island]], [[Snowpoint Temple]] |
ptrarity=Rare |
ptarea={{si‎|Victory Road}}, [[Iron Island]] |
palarea=Mountain |
}}

====In side games====
{{SidegameAvail
|type=steel
|type2=ground
|trozei=Endless Level 12 Forever Level 61 Pair Trozei Mr. Who's Den
|md=Evolve from {{p|Onix}}
|ranger=[[Panula Cave]] (during mission)
|md2=[[Sky Stairway]] (1F-49F)
}}

===Base stats===
{{BaseStats|
type=steel|
type2=ground|
HP=75 |
Attack=85 |
Defense=200 |
SpAtk=55 |
SpDef=65 |
Speed=30 }}

===Type effectiveness===
{{DP Type effectiveness|
type1=steel|
type2=ground|
Normal= 50 |
Fighting=200 |
Flying= 50 |
Poison= 0 |
Ground= 200 |
Rock= 25 |
Bug= 50 |
Ghost= 50 |
Steel= 50 |

Fire= 200 |
Water= 200 |
Grass= 100 |
Electric= 0 |
Psychic= 50 |
Ice= 100 |
Dragon= 50 |
Dark= 50 }}

===Learnset===
{{evolved learnset intro|Steelix}}
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{movelist|steel|ground|4|2|Steelix}}
{{mlentry4|Start|Fire Fang|Fire|Physical|65|95|15|Beauty|3}}
{{mlentry4|Start|Ice Fang|Ice|Physical|65|95|15|Cool|3}}
{{mlentry4|Start|Thunder Fang|Electric|Physical|65|95|15|Smart|3}}
{{mlentry4|Start|Mud Sport|Ground|Status|—|—|15|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|Start|Tackle|Normal|Physical|30|95|35|Tough|3}}
{{mlentry4|Start|Harden|Normal|Status|—|—|30|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|Start|Bind|Normal|Physical|15|75|20|Tough|0}}
{{mlentry4|6|Screech|Normal|Status|—|85|40|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|9|Rock Throw|Rock|Physical|50|90|15|Tough|3}}
{{mlentry4|14|Rage|Normal|Physical|20|100|20|Cool|0}}
{{mlentry4|17|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|50|80|10|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|22|Sandstorm|Rock|Status|—|—|10|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|25|Slam|Normal|Physical|80|75|20|Tough|3}}
{{mlentry4|30|Rock Polish|Rock|Status|—|—|20|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|33|DragonBreath|Dragon|Special|60|100|20|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|38|Iron Tail|Steel|Physical|100|75|15|Cool|2||'''|DP}}
{{mlentry4|38|Curse|???|Status|—|—|10|Tough|0|||Pt}}
{{mlentry4|41|Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|100|15|Tough|2|||DP}}
{{mlentry4|41|Iron Tail|Steel|Physical|100|75|15|Cool|2||'''|Pt}}
{{mlentry4|46|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15|Tough|0|||DP}}
{{mlentry4|46|Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|100|15|Tough|2|||Pt}}
{{mlentry4|49|Stone Edge|Rock|Physical|100|80|5|Tough|2|||DP}}
{{mlentry4|49|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15|Tough|0|||Pt}}
{{mlentry4|54|Stone Edge|Rock|Physical|100|80|5|Tough|2|||Pt}}
{{movelist/note|3|steel|ground}}

====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
{{movelisttm|steel|ground|4|2|Steelix}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM05]]|Roar|Normal|Status|—|100|20|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM06]]|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|85|10|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM10]]|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|—|100|15|Smart|1}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM11]]|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM12]]|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|100|20|Smart|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM15]]|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM17]]|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Cute|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM21]]|Frustration|Normal|Physical|—|100|20|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM23]]|Iron Tail|Steel|Physical|100|75|15|Cool|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM26]]|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|100|10|Tough|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM27]]|Return|Normal|Physical|—|100|20|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM28]]|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10|Smart|1||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM32]]|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM37]]|Sandstorm|Rock|Status|—|—|10|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM39]]|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|50|80|10|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM41]]|Torment|Dark|Status|—|100|15|Tough|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM42]]|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM43]]|Secret Power|Normal|Physical|70|100|20|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM44]]|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10|Cute|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM45]]|Attract|Normal|Status|—|100|15|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM58]]|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM59]]|Dragon Pulse|Dragon|Special|90|100|10|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM64]]|Explosion|Normal|Physical|250|100|5|Beauty|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM66]]|Payback|Dark|Physical|50|100|10|Cool|1}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM68]]|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM69]]|Rock Polish|Rock|Status|—|—|20|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM71]]|Stone Edge|Rock|Physical|100|80|5|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM74]]|Gyro Ball|Steel|Physical|—|100|5|Beauty|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM76]]|Stealth Rock|Rock|Status|—|—|20|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM77]]|Psych Up|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Smart|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM78]]|Captivate|Normal|Status|—|100|20|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM79]]|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|100|15|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM80]]|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10|Tough|3}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM82]]|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Cute|3}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM83]]|Natural Gift|Normal|Physical|—|100|15|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM87]]|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|90|15|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM90]]|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Smart|1}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM91]]|Flash Cannon|Steel|Special|80|100|10|Smart|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[HM01]]|Cut|Normal|Physical|50|95|30|Cool|3}}
{{mlentry4|[[HM04]]|Strength|Normal|Physical|80|100|15|Tough|3}}
{{mlentry4|[[HM06]]|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[HM08]]|Rock Climb|Normal|Physical|90|85|20|Cool|0}}
{{movelist/note|4|steel|ground}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{eggmoves|steel|ground|4|2|Steelix}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Sudowoodo}} {{p|Nosepass}}, {{p|Probopass}}|Block|Normal|Status|—|—|5|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Geodude}}, {{p|Graveler}}, {{p|Golem}}|Defense Curl|Normal|Status|—|—|40|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Geodude}}, {{p|Graveler}}, {{p|Golem}}|Explosion|Normal|Physical|250|100|5|Beauty|0}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Sudowoodo}}|Flail|Normal|Physical|—|100|15|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Geodude}}, {{p|Graveler}}, {{p|Golem}}|Rock Blast|Rock|Physical|25|80|10|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Sudowoodo}} {{p|Nosepass}}, {{p|Probopass}}|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10|Tough|3}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Geodude}}, {{p|Graveler}}, {{p|Golem}}|Rollout|Rock|Physical|30|90|20|Tough|2}}
{{eggmoves/note|3|steel|ground}}

====By [[Move tutor|tutoring]]====
{{tutor|steel|ground|4|2|Steelix}}
{{mtentry4|AncientPower|Rock|Special|60|100|5|Tough|2|||no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Aqua Tail|Water|Physical|90|90|10|Cute|3|||no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15|Tough|3|||yes|yes|yes|no|no}}
{{mtentry4|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15|Tough|0|||yes|yes|yes|no|no}}
{{mtentry4|Earth Power|Ground|Special|90|100|10|Smart|2||'''|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Tough|2|||no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{mtentry4|Explosion|Normal|Physical|250|100|5|Beauty|0|||yes|yes|no|no|no}}
{{mtentry4|Iron Head|Steel|Physical|80|100|15|Tough|2||'''|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Magnet Rise|Electric|Status|—|—|10|Cute|2|||no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Mimic|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Cute|0|||yes|yes|no|no|no}}
{{mtentry4|Mud-Slap|Ground|Special|20|100|10|Cute|3||'''|no|yes|no|no|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Psych Up|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Smart|0|||no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{mtentry4|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10|Tough|3|||yes|yes|no|no|no}}
{{mtentry4|Rollout|Rock|Physical|30|90|20|Tough|2|||no|yes|no|no|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Selfdestruct|Normal|Physical|200|100|5|Beauty|0|||no|no|yes|no|no}}
{{mtentry4|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Cute|3|||no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{mtentry4|Snore|Normal|Special|40|100|15|Cute|3|||no|yes|no|no|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Smart|1|||yes|yes|yes|no|no}}
{{mtentry4|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|90|15|Cute|2|||no|yes|yes|no|no}}
{{mtentry4|Twister|Dragon|Special|40|100|20|Cool|3|||no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{tutor/note|4|steel|ground}}

====Special moves====

===Side game data===

{{Side game|
type=steel |
ndex=208 |
Trozei=yes |
rarity=Rare |
Dungeon=yes |
body=4 |
rate=Evolve |
area=Boulder Cave |
P1= This body is harder than diamond! |
P2= Hmmm... It appears as if my health has been reduced to half... |
P3= It's beyond hope... Harder than diamond I am, but still I crack... |
PL= Hah! I've leveled up! I have turned even harder! |
Partner=no |
Ranger=yes |
typeG= Steel |
typeA= Ground |
fieldpower= 0 |
field= None |
loop=10 |
browser= Just touching Steelix causes damage! It has a tendency to move in a loop. |
Dungeon2=yes |
body2=4 |
rate2=-10% |
iq=E |
}}

===Evolution===
{{evobox/1|095|Onix|2|Rock|Ground|[[Trade]] holding [[Metal Coat]]|208|Steelix|2|Steel|Ground}}

===Sprites===
{{Sprite|
type=steel|
type2=ground|
gen=2|
gender=both|
ndex=208|
name=Steelix|
}}

==Trivia==
* Steelix is the second longest known Pokémon, surpassed in length only by {{p|Wailord}}.
* In {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}, 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]] available in the wild without the use of a cheating device (along with {{p|Raichu}} and {{p|Wigglytuff}} in {{game|Red and Blue|s}} and {{p|Gengar}} in {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}).
* Steelix's base {{stat|Defense}} stat is the second highest of all Pokémon, tying with {{p|Regirock}} at 200, and only surpassed by {{p|Shuckle}} at 230.
**This also means that Steelix has the highest Defense stat of all {{type2|Steel}} and {{type2|Ground}} Pokémon
* No other Pokémon has the same [[type]] [[List of Pokémon with unique type combinations|combination]] as Steelix.
** Steelix's type combination also makes it one of the only two Pokémon that have a 4× resistance to {{t|Rock}}; the other is {{p|Lucario}}.
* Steelix and its {{p|Onix|pre-evolution}} are the only non-{{type2|Dragon}} Pokémon to learn {{m|DragonBreath}} by leveling up.
* Steelix's cry is longer in Generations {{gen|III}} and {{gen|IV}} than it was in Generation II.
* Despite being part {{type2|Ground}}, it can't learn any Ground-type moves by [[level]]-up. In fact, most of its moveset is made up of {{type2|Rock}} moves.
* Steelix's stats are exactly 40 points higher than Onix's in HP, Attack, and Defense. The reverse happened with Speed, which ''decreased'' by 40.
* Steelix is the heaviest Generation II Pokémon.
* Steelix is the only Pokémon so far in the [[Pokémon Ranger (game)|Pokémon Ranger]] games that can hurt the [[Capture Styler]] simply by touching the line.
===Origin===
Steelix, like Onix, may be based on a mythical {{wp|European dragon|wyrm}}.
====Name origin====
Steelix's name is likely a combination of ''steel'' and ''Onix''. Its Japanese name is based on 鋼 ''hagane'', steel, possibly combined with the English word ''tail''.

==In other languages==
*[[List of German Pokémon names|German]]: Stahlos - From ''Stahl'' (steel) and possibly ''Koloss'' ({{wp|Colossus of Rhodes|colossus}}).
*[[List of French Pokémon names|French]]: Steelix
*[[List of Korean Pokémon names|Korean]]: 강철톤 ''Gangcheolton''

==Related articles==
* [[Brock's Steelix]]

==External links==

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{{Project Pokédex notice}}
[[Category:Pokémon with cross-generational evolutions]]

[[de:Stahlos]]
[[fr:Steelix]]
[[ja:ハガネール]]
[[pl:Steelix]]
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Steelix (Pokémon)

2009-08-31T18:53:40Z

Talonj13: /* Type effectiveness */

{{PokémonPrevNext | prev=Gligar | next=Snubbull|type=steel|type2=ground| prevnum=207| nextnum=209}}
{{PokémonInfobox|
name=Steelix |
jname=ハガネール |
tmname=Haganeil |
image=208Steelix.png |
caption=Artwork from HG/SS |
pron=<sc>steel-licks</sc>|
ndex=208 |
jdex=063 |
hdex=351 |
fdex=179 |
sdex=035 |
typen=2 |
type1=Steel |
type2=Ground |
species=Iron Snake |
height-ftin=30'02" |
height-m=9.2 |
weight-lbs=881.8 |
weight-kg=400.0 |
abilityn=2 |
ability1=Rock Head |
ability2=Sturdy |
egggroupn=1 |
egggroup1=Mineral |
egggroup2= |
eggcycles=25 |
evde=2 |
expyield=196 |
lv100exp=1,000,000 |
gendercode=127 |
color=Gray |
catchrate=25 |
body=02 |
pokefordex=steelix |
generation=2 |
footnotes=}}
'''Steelix''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ハガネール''' ''Haganeil'') is a dual-type {{2t|Steel|Ground}} Pokémon.

It [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Onix}} via [[Trade#Pokémon which evolve when traded|trade]] with a [[Type-enhancing item#Metal Coat|Metal Coat]].

==Biology==

===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 one pair of ridges on either side of its bottom jaw.

====Special abilities====
Steelix are harder than any other Pokémon. They can create {{m|Sandstorm|sandstorms}} by spinning their body round and round and they can tighten and {{m|Iron Tail|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. Steelix like to burrow underground and prefer to live inside mountains or on mountains, or even caves.

===Habitat===
[[Image:Cave.gif|right|frame|{{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Cave Pokémon}}]]
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. It is said that when an earthquake happens, multiple Steelix are battling far below the surface.

===Diet===
{{main|Pokémon food}}

==In the anime==
[[Image:Byron's Steelix.png|right|220px|thumb|Steelix in the anime]]
Steelix first appeared as one of [[Jasmine]]'s Pokémon in ''[[EP224|Nerves of Steelix]]''. Jasmine first used Steelix to help {{Ash}} stop [[Team Rocket]] from stealing {{AP|Pikachu}}. Then, during the gym battle, [[Ash's Cyndaquil]] managed to defeat it, winning Ash the {{badge|Mineral}}.

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

{{jo|Harrison}} used a Steelix against Ash during the [[Silver Conference]] in ''[[EP271|Playing with Fire]]''. It defeated {{AP|Noctowl}} but was defeated by his {{AP|Snorlax}}.

In ''[[AG058|All Torkoal, No Play]]'', a Steelix from [[Steel Valley]] was scaring the wits out of a wild {{AP|Torkoal}} that would soon belong to Ash.

[[Morrison]]'s Steelix debuted in ''[[AG126|Saved by the Beldum]]''.

[[Brock]]'s {{p|Onix}} evolved into a {{TP|Brock|Steelix}} sometime before ''[[AG176|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 ''[[DP023|Faced with Steelix Determination]]''. It went on to terrorize a village of {{P|Bidoof}} until the shovels were removed through the combined efforts of multiple Bidoof, {{AP|Ash's Staravia|Staraptor}}, and his {{AP|Pikachu}}.

A Steelix appeared in [[Barry]]'s flashback in ''[[DP102|A Shield with a Twist!]]''.

In ''[[DP108|Dealing With Defensive Types!]]'', a Steelix belonging to [[Byron]] was used in the [[gym]] {{pkmn|battle}} against Ash. It put up a tough fight, defeating Ash's {{AP|Buizel}}, despite its type advantage and then fought against Ash's {{AP|Chimchar|Monferno}}. Despite its exhaustion from its earlier battle, Chimchar was able to defeat Steelix after a prolonged battle.

Steelix appeared in ''[[DP110|Steeling Peace of Mind!]]'' and ''[[DP111|Saving the World From Ruins!]]'' where it was one of the {{type2|Steel}} Pokémon on [[Iron Island]] that had gone crazy due to [[Team Galactic]].

===Pokédex entries===
{{Animedexheader|Johto}}
{{Animedexbody|EP224|Steelix|Ash's Pokédex|Steelix, the Iron Snake Pokémon. Steelix is the evolved form of {{p|Onix}}. It has been compressed underground making its body harder than diamonds.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|original|Johto}}

==In the manga==
In [[Pokémon Special]], [[Jasmine]] used a Steelix disguised as an {{p|Onix}} in the Gym Leader's Tournament and another was on Iron Island and was used for training with [[Riley]].

==In the TCG==
{{main|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===
{{Dex
|type=steel
|type2=ground
|gen=2
|golddex=Its body has been compressed deep under the ground. As a result, it is even harder than a diamond.
|silverdex=It is said that if an {{p|Onix}} lives for over 100 years, its composition changes to become diamond-like.
|crystaldex=The many small metal particles that cover this Pokémon's body reflect bright light well.
|rubydex=Steelix lives even further underground than {{p|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.
|sapphiredex=Steelix lives even further underground than {{p|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.
|emeralddex=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.
|firereddex=It is said that if an {{p|Onix}} lives for over 100 years, its composition changes to become diamond-like.
|leafgreendex=Its body has been compressed deep under the ground. As a result, it is even harder than a diamond.
|stadium2dex=Its body has been compressed deep under the ground. As a result, it is even harder than a diamond.
|diamonddex=Tempered underground under high pressure and heat, its body is harder than any metal.
|pearldex=It chews its way through boulders with its sturdy jaws. Its eyes can see in the dark underground.
|platinumdex=It is thought its body transformed as a result of iron accumulating internally from swallowing soil.
}}

===Game locations===

{{Availability|
type=steel |
type2=ground|
gen=2 |
gsarea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Onix}} |
carea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Onix}} |
frlgarea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Onix}} |
gen3ex=frlg|
dprarity=Rare |
dparea={{si‎|Victory Road}}, [[Iron Island]], [[Snowpoint Temple]] |
ptrarity=Rare |
ptarea={{si‎|Victory Road}}, [[Iron Island]] |
palarea=Mountain |
}}

====In side games====
{{SidegameAvail
|type=steel
|type2=ground
|trozei=Endless Level 12 Forever Level 61 Pair Trozei Mr. Who's Den
|md=Evolve from {{p|Onix}}
|ranger=[[Panula Cave]] (during mission)
|md2=[[Sky Stairway]] (1F-49F)
}}

===Base stats===
{{BaseStats|
type=steel|
type2=ground|
HP=75 |
Attack=85 |
Defense=200 |
SpAtk=55 |
SpDef=65 |
Speed=30 }}

===Type effectiveness===
{{DP Type effectiveness|
type1=steel|
type2=ground|
Normal= 50 |
Fighting=200 |
Flying= 50 |
Poison= 0 |
Ground= 200 |
Rock= 25 |
Bug= 50 |
Ghost= 50 |
Steel= 50 |

Fire= 600 |
Water= 200 |
Grass= 100 |
Electric= 0 |
Psychic= 50 |
Ice= 100 |
Dragon= 50 |
Dark= 50 }}

===Learnset===
{{evolved learnset intro|Steelix}}
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{movelist|steel|ground|4|2|Steelix}}
{{mlentry4|Start|Fire Fang|Fire|Physical|65|95|15|Beauty|3}}
{{mlentry4|Start|Ice Fang|Ice|Physical|65|95|15|Cool|3}}
{{mlentry4|Start|Thunder Fang|Electric|Physical|65|95|15|Smart|3}}
{{mlentry4|Start|Mud Sport|Ground|Status|—|—|15|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|Start|Tackle|Normal|Physical|30|95|35|Tough|3}}
{{mlentry4|Start|Harden|Normal|Status|—|—|30|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|Start|Bind|Normal|Physical|15|75|20|Tough|0}}
{{mlentry4|6|Screech|Normal|Status|—|85|40|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|9|Rock Throw|Rock|Physical|50|90|15|Tough|3}}
{{mlentry4|14|Rage|Normal|Physical|20|100|20|Cool|0}}
{{mlentry4|17|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|50|80|10|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|22|Sandstorm|Rock|Status|—|—|10|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|25|Slam|Normal|Physical|80|75|20|Tough|3}}
{{mlentry4|30|Rock Polish|Rock|Status|—|—|20|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|33|DragonBreath|Dragon|Special|60|100|20|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|38|Iron Tail|Steel|Physical|100|75|15|Cool|2||'''|DP}}
{{mlentry4|38|Curse|???|Status|—|—|10|Tough|0|||Pt}}
{{mlentry4|41|Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|100|15|Tough|2|||DP}}
{{mlentry4|41|Iron Tail|Steel|Physical|100|75|15|Cool|2||'''|Pt}}
{{mlentry4|46|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15|Tough|0|||DP}}
{{mlentry4|46|Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|100|15|Tough|2|||Pt}}
{{mlentry4|49|Stone Edge|Rock|Physical|100|80|5|Tough|2|||DP}}
{{mlentry4|49|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15|Tough|0|||Pt}}
{{mlentry4|54|Stone Edge|Rock|Physical|100|80|5|Tough|2|||Pt}}
{{movelist/note|3|steel|ground}}

====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
{{movelisttm|steel|ground|4|2|Steelix}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM05]]|Roar|Normal|Status|—|100|20|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM06]]|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|85|10|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM10]]|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|—|100|15|Smart|1}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM11]]|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM12]]|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|100|20|Smart|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM15]]|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM17]]|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Cute|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM21]]|Frustration|Normal|Physical|—|100|20|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM23]]|Iron Tail|Steel|Physical|100|75|15|Cool|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM26]]|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|100|10|Tough|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM27]]|Return|Normal|Physical|—|100|20|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM28]]|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10|Smart|1||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM32]]|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM37]]|Sandstorm|Rock|Status|—|—|10|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM39]]|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|50|80|10|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM41]]|Torment|Dark|Status|—|100|15|Tough|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM42]]|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM43]]|Secret Power|Normal|Physical|70|100|20|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM44]]|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10|Cute|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM45]]|Attract|Normal|Status|—|100|15|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM58]]|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM59]]|Dragon Pulse|Dragon|Special|90|100|10|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM64]]|Explosion|Normal|Physical|250|100|5|Beauty|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM66]]|Payback|Dark|Physical|50|100|10|Cool|1}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM68]]|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM69]]|Rock Polish|Rock|Status|—|—|20|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM71]]|Stone Edge|Rock|Physical|100|80|5|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM74]]|Gyro Ball|Steel|Physical|—|100|5|Beauty|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM76]]|Stealth Rock|Rock|Status|—|—|20|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM77]]|Psych Up|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Smart|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM78]]|Captivate|Normal|Status|—|100|20|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM79]]|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|100|15|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM80]]|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10|Tough|3}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM82]]|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Cute|3}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM83]]|Natural Gift|Normal|Physical|—|100|15|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM87]]|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|90|15|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM90]]|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Smart|1}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM91]]|Flash Cannon|Steel|Special|80|100|10|Smart|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[HM01]]|Cut|Normal|Physical|50|95|30|Cool|3}}
{{mlentry4|[[HM04]]|Strength|Normal|Physical|80|100|15|Tough|3}}
{{mlentry4|[[HM06]]|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[HM08]]|Rock Climb|Normal|Physical|90|85|20|Cool|0}}
{{movelist/note|4|steel|ground}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{eggmoves|steel|ground|4|2|Steelix}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Sudowoodo}} {{p|Nosepass}}, {{p|Probopass}}|Block|Normal|Status|—|—|5|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Geodude}}, {{p|Graveler}}, {{p|Golem}}|Defense Curl|Normal|Status|—|—|40|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Geodude}}, {{p|Graveler}}, {{p|Golem}}|Explosion|Normal|Physical|250|100|5|Beauty|0}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Sudowoodo}}|Flail|Normal|Physical|—|100|15|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Geodude}}, {{p|Graveler}}, {{p|Golem}}|Rock Blast|Rock|Physical|25|80|10|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Sudowoodo}} {{p|Nosepass}}, {{p|Probopass}}|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10|Tough|3}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Geodude}}, {{p|Graveler}}, {{p|Golem}}|Rollout|Rock|Physical|30|90|20|Tough|2}}
{{eggmoves/note|3|steel|ground}}

====By [[Move tutor|tutoring]]====
{{tutor|steel|ground|4|2|Steelix}}
{{mtentry4|AncientPower|Rock|Special|60|100|5|Tough|2|||no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Aqua Tail|Water|Physical|90|90|10|Cute|3|||no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15|Tough|3|||yes|yes|yes|no|no}}
{{mtentry4|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15|Tough|0|||yes|yes|yes|no|no}}
{{mtentry4|Earth Power|Ground|Special|90|100|10|Smart|2||'''|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Tough|2|||no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{mtentry4|Explosion|Normal|Physical|250|100|5|Beauty|0|||yes|yes|no|no|no}}
{{mtentry4|Iron Head|Steel|Physical|80|100|15|Tough|2||'''|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Magnet Rise|Electric|Status|—|—|10|Cute|2|||no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Mimic|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Cute|0|||yes|yes|no|no|no}}
{{mtentry4|Mud-Slap|Ground|Special|20|100|10|Cute|3||'''|no|yes|no|no|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Psych Up|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Smart|0|||no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{mtentry4|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10|Tough|3|||yes|yes|no|no|no}}
{{mtentry4|Rollout|Rock|Physical|30|90|20|Tough|2|||no|yes|no|no|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Selfdestruct|Normal|Physical|200|100|5|Beauty|0|||no|no|yes|no|no}}
{{mtentry4|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Cute|3|||no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{mtentry4|Snore|Normal|Special|40|100|15|Cute|3|||no|yes|no|no|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Smart|1|||yes|yes|yes|no|no}}
{{mtentry4|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|90|15|Cute|2|||no|yes|yes|no|no}}
{{mtentry4|Twister|Dragon|Special|40|100|20|Cool|3|||no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{tutor/note|4|steel|ground}}

====Special moves====

===Side game data===

{{Side game|
type=steel |
ndex=208 |
Trozei=yes |
rarity=Rare |
Dungeon=yes |
body=4 |
rate=Evolve |
area=Boulder Cave |
P1= This body is harder than diamond! |
P2= Hmmm... It appears as if my health has been reduced to half... |
P3= It's beyond hope... Harder than diamond I am, but still I crack... |
PL= Hah! I've leveled up! I have turned even harder! |
Partner=no |
Ranger=yes |
typeG= Steel |
typeA= Ground |
fieldpower= 0 |
field= None |
loop=10 |
browser= Just touching Steelix causes damage! It has a tendency to move in a loop. |
Dungeon2=yes |
body2=4 |
rate2=-10% |
iq=E |
}}

===Evolution===
{{evobox/1|095|Onix|2|Rock|Ground|[[Trade]] holding [[Metal Coat]]|208|Steelix|2|Steel|Ground}}

===Sprites===
{{Sprite|
type=steel|
type2=ground|
gen=2|
gender=both|
ndex=208|
name=Steelix|
}}

==Trivia==
* Steelix is the second longest known Pokémon, surpassed in length only by {{p|Wailord}}.
* In {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}, 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]] available in the wild without the use of a cheating device (along with {{p|Raichu}} and {{p|Wigglytuff}} in {{game|Red and Blue|s}} and {{p|Gengar}} in {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}).
* Steelix's base {{stat|Defense}} stat is the second highest of all Pokémon, tying with {{p|Regirock}} at 200, and only surpassed by {{p|Shuckle}} at 230.
**This also means that Steelix has the highest Defense stat of all {{type2|Steel}} and {{type2|Ground}} Pokémon
* No other Pokémon has the same [[type]] [[List of Pokémon with unique type combinations|combination]] as Steelix.
** Steelix's type combination also makes it one of the only two Pokémon that have a 4× resistance to {{t|Rock}}; the other is {{p|Lucario}}.
* Steelix and its {{p|Onix|pre-evolution}} are the only non-{{type2|Dragon}} Pokémon to learn {{m|DragonBreath}} by leveling up.
* Steelix's cry is longer in Generations {{gen|III}} and {{gen|IV}} than it was in Generation II.
* Despite being part {{type2|Ground}}, it can't learn any Ground-type moves by [[level]]-up. In fact, most of its moveset is made up of {{type2|Rock}} moves.
* Steelix's stats are exactly 40 points higher than Onix's in HP, Attack, and Defense. The reverse happened with Speed, which ''decreased'' by 40.
* Steelix is the heaviest Generation II Pokémon.
* Steelix is the only Pokémon so far in the [[Pokémon Ranger (game)|Pokémon Ranger]] games that can hurt the [[Capture Styler]] simply by touching the line.
===Origin===
Steelix, like Onix, may be based on a mythical {{wp|European dragon|wyrm}}.
====Name origin====
Steelix's name is likely a combination of ''steel'' and ''Onix''. Its Japanese name is based on 鋼 ''hagane'', steel, possibly combined with the English word ''tail''.

==In other languages==
*[[List of German Pokémon names|German]]: Stahlos - From ''Stahl'' (steel) and possibly ''Koloss'' ({{wp|Colossus of Rhodes|colossus}}).
*[[List of French Pokémon names|French]]: Steelix
*[[List of Korean Pokémon names|Korean]]: 강철톤 ''Gangcheolton''

==Related articles==
* [[Brock's Steelix]]

==External links==

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