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Onix (Japanese: イワーク, HepburnIwaaku) (ON-icks[1]) is a Rock/Ground-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I.

Biology[]

Physiology[]

Onix is a Rock Snake Pokémon. Its serpentine body is made up of large gray boulders and little pebbles. It has a long horn atop its head and small eyes.

Behavior[]

Onix spend most of their time burrowing through the earth, twisting and turning their massive bodies as they dig. They constantly eat while burrowing, consuming boulders, dirt, and whatever else they come across. These tunnels often later become homes and pathways for other subterranean Pokémon, such as Diglett and Druddigon.

Natural abilities[]

Onix can have the abilities Rock Head or Sturdy. Rock Head prevents Onix from recoiling, while Sturdy gives Onix immunity to OHKO moves . When it is burrowing underground, it can cause rumbles and earthquakes. It can dig at speeds up to 50 MPH. It has a compass in its brain that can tell Onix what direction it is facing.

Evolution[]

Onix evolves into Steelix when traded while holding a Metal Coat.

Game info[]

Game locations[]

Locations
Version(s) Area(s) Rarity
Red and Blue Rock Tunnel, Victory Road Common
Yellow Rock Tunnel, Victory Road Uncommon
Gold and Silver Rock Tunnel, Violet City, (trade Bellsprout), Mt. Silver, Victory Road, Union Cave Common
Crystal Rock Tunnel, Violet City, (trade Bellsprout), Mt. Silver, Victory Road, Union Cave Common
Ruby and Sapphire Trade None
FireRed and LeafGreen Victory Road, Rock Tunnel, and Sevault Canyon Common
Emerald Trade None
Diamond and Pearl Iron Island, Snowpoint Temple, Oreburgh Mine, Victory Road, Stark Mountain Common
Platinum Iron Island, Oreburgh Mine, Victory Road, Wayward Cave Common
HeartGold and SoulSilver Violet City (trade Bellsprout), Union Cave, Mt. Silver, Ragged Cliff Gate, Victory Road, Rock Tunnel Common
Black and White Relic Castle Rare
X and Y Glittering Cave Uncommon
Sun and Moon Transfer None
Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! Mt. Moon, Rock Tunnel, Victory Road Uncommon
Sword and Shield Wild Area Uncommon

Side game locations[]

Locations
Game(s) Area(s)
Pokémon Trozei! Phobos Drill, Endless Level 46, Forever Level 23, Mr. Who's Den
Red Rescue Team & Blue Rescue Team Magma Cavern (21F-23F), Magma Cavern Pit (1F-2F), Southern Cavern (40F-50F)
Explorers of Time & Explorers of Darkness Mt. Travail (1F-19F)


Pokédex entries[]

  • Red and Blue

    As it grows, the stone portions of its body harden to become similar to a diamond, but colored black.

  • Yellow

    Burrows at high speed in search of food. The tunnels it leaves are used as homes by Diglett.

  • Gold

    It twists and squirms through the ground. The thunderous roar of its tunneling echoes a long way.

  • Silver

    It rapidly bores through the ground at 50 mph by squirming and twisting its massive, rugged body.

  • Crystal

    As it digs through the ground, it absorbs many hard objects. This is what makes its body so solid.

  • Ruby

    Onix has a magnet in its brain. It acts as a compass so that this Pokémon does not lose direction while it is tunneling. As it grows older, its body becomes increasingly rounder and smoother.

  • Sapphire

    Onix has a magnet in its brain. It acts as a compass so that this Pokémon does not lose direction while it is tunneling. As it grows older, its body becomes increasingly rounder and smoother.

  • FireRed

    It usually lives underground. It searches for food while boring its way through the ground at 50 miles per hour.

  • LeafGreen

    As it grows, the stone portions of its body harden to become similar to black-colored diamonds.

  • Emerald

    There is a magnet in its brain that prevents an Onix from losing direction while tunneling. As it grows older, its body becomes steadily rounder and smoother.

  • Diamond

    When it travels underground, it causes rumbling and tremors. It can move at 50 mph.

  • Pearl

    It squirms through the ground using its long and rugged body. It always eats while burrowing.

  • Platinum

    It burrows through the ground at a speed of 50 mph while feeding on large boulders.

  • HeartGold

    It twists and squirms through the ground. The thunderous roar of its tunneling echoes a long way.

  • SoulSilver

    It rapidly bores through the ground at 50 mph by squirming and twisting its massive, rugged body.

  • Black

    It burrows through the ground at a speed of 50 mph while feeding on large boulders.

  • White

    It burrows through the ground at a speed of 50 mph while feeding on large boulders.

  • Black 2

    It burrows through the ground at a speed of 50 mph while feeding on large boulders.

  • White 2

    It burrows through the ground at a speed of 50 mph while feeding on large boulders.

  • X

    Burrows at high speed in search of food. The tunnels it leaves are used as homes by Diglett.

  • Y

    It usually lives underground. It searches for food while boring its way through the ground at 50 miles per hour.

  • Omega Ruby

    Onix has a magnet in its brain. It acts as a compass so that this Pokémon does not lose direction while it is tunneling. As it grows older, its body becomes increasingly rounder and smoother.

  • Alpha Sapphire

    Onix has a magnet in its brain. It acts as a compass so that this Pokémon does not lose direction while it is tunneling. As it grows older, its body becomes increasingly rounder and smoother.

  • Let's Go, Pikachu!

    Burrows at high speed in search of food. The tunnels it leaves are used as homes by Diglett.

  • Let's Go, Eevee!

    Burrows at high speed in search of food. The tunnels it leaves are used as homes by Diglett.

  • Sword

    Flying through the darkness, it weakens enemies with ultrasonic waves that could crush stone. Its fangs finish the fight.

  • Shield

    It rapidly bores through the ground at 50 mph by squirming and twisting its massive, rugged body.


Stats[]

Stats
HP
35
Attack
45
Defense
160
Sp. Atk
30
Sp. Def
45
Speed
70
Total
385

Learnset[]

Leveling[]

LevelingGeneration VII
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
1 Mud Sport —% 15 Type Ground HOME Ground Status
1 Tackle 40 100% 35 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
1 Harden —% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
1 Bind 15 85% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
4 Curse —% 10 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Status
7 Rock Throw 50 90% 15 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical
10 Rock Tomb 60 95% 15 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical
13 Rage 20 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
16 Stealth Rock —% 20 Type Rock HOME Rock Status
19 Rock Polish —% 20 Type Rock HOME Rock Status
20 Gyro Ball 100% 5 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical
22 Smack Down 50 100% 15 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical
25 Dragon Breath 60 100% 20 Type Dragon HOME Dragon Special
28 Slam 80 75% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
31 Screech 85% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
34 Rock Slide 75 90% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical
37 Sand Tomb 35 85% 15 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical
40 Iron Tail 100 75% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical
43 Dig 80 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical
46 Stone Edge 100 80% 5 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical
49 Double-Edge 120 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
52 Sandstorm —% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration VI
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
1 Mud Sport —% 15 Type Ground HOME Ground Status Cute 2 0 ♥
1 Tackle 50 100% 35 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 4 0 ♥
1 Harden —% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Tough 2 0 ♥
1 Bind 15 85% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 3 0 ♥
4 Curse —% 10 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Status Tough 3 0 ♥
7 Rock Throw 50 90% 15 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical Tough 4 0 ♥
10 Rock Tomb 60 95% 15 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical Clever 3 0 ♥
13 Rage 20 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 1 3 ♥
16 Stealth Rock —% 20 Type Rock HOME Rock Status Cool 2 0 ♥
19 Rock Polish —% 20 Type Rock HOME Rock Status Tough 3 0 ♥
20 Gyro Ball 100% 5 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical Cool 1 0 ♥
22 Smack Down 50 100% 15 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical Tough 2 1 ♥
25 Dragon Breath 60 100% 20 Type Dragon HOME Dragon Special Cool 2 3 ♥
28 Slam 80 75% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 4 0 ♥
31 Screech 85% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Clever 3 0 ♥
34 Rock Slide 75 90% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical Tough 2 2 ♥
37 Sand Tomb 35 85% 15 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical Clever 3 0 ♥
40 Iron Tail 100 75% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical Cool 4 0 ♥
43 Dig 80 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical Tough 2 0 ♥
46 Stone Edge 100 80% 5 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical Tough 3 0 ♥
49 Double-Edge 120 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 6 0 ♥
52 Sandstorm —% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Status Tough 2 1 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration V
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
1BW
1
Mud Sport —% 15 Type Ground HOME Ground Status
1BW
1
Tackle 50 100% 35 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
1BW
1
Harden —% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
1BW
1
Bind 15 85% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
46BW
4
Curse —% 10 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Status
9BW
7
Rock Throw 50 90% 15 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical
14BW
10
Rage 20 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
17BW
13
Rock Tomb 50 80% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical
38BW
16
Stealth Rock —% 20 Type Rock HOME Rock Status
30BW
19
Rock Polish —% 20 Type Rock HOME Rock Status
22BW
22
Smack Down 50 100% 15 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical
41BW
25
DragonBreath 60 100% 20 Type Dragon HOME Dragon Special
33BW
28
Slam 80 75% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
6BW
31
Screech 85% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
N/ABW
34
Rock Slide 75 90% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical
54BW
37
Sand Tomb 35 85% 15 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical
49BW
40
Iron Tail 100 75% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical
N/ABW
43
Dig 80 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical
62BW
46
Stone Edge 100 80% 5 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical
57BW
49
Double-Edge 120 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
25BW
52
Sandstorm —% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration IV
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal
1DP
1
Mud Sport —% 15 Type Ground HOME Ground Status Cute 2
1DP
1
Tackle 30 95% 35 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 3
1DP
1
Harden —% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Tough 2
1DP
1
Bind 15 75% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 0
6DP
6
Screech 85% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Smart 2
9DP
9
Rock Throw 50 90% 15 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical Tough 3
14DP
14
Rage 20 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cool 0
17DP
17
Rock Tomb 50 80% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical Smart 2
22DP
22
Sandstorm —% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Status Tough 2
25DP
25
Slam 80 75% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 3
30DP
30
Rock Polish —% 20 Type Rock HOME Rock Status Tough 2
33DP
33
DragonBreath 60 100% 20 Type Dragon HOME Dragon Special Cool 2
N/ADP
38
Curse —% 10 Type ??? HOME ??? Status Tough 0
38DP
41
Iron Tail 100 75% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical Cool 2
41DP
46
Sand Tomb 15 70% 15 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical Smart 0
46DP
49
Double-Edge 120 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 0
49DP
54
Stone Edge 100 80% 5 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical Tough 2
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration III
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
1 Tackle 30 95% 35 Type Normal HOME Normal Tough 4 0 ♥
1 Screech 85% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Smart 1 3 ♥
8FRLG Bind 15 75% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Tough 3 0 ♥
9RSE Bind 15 75% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Tough 3 0 ♥
12FRLG Rock Throw 50 90% 15 Type Rock HOME Rock Tough 2 0 ♥
13RSE Rock Throw 50 90% 15 Type Rock HOME Rock Tough 2 0 ♥
19FRLG Harden —% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Tough 2 0 ♥
21RSE Harden —% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Tough 2 0 ♥
23FRLG Rage 20 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Cool 3 0 ♥
25RSE Rage 20 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Cool 3 0 ♥
30FRLG DragonBreath 60 100% 20 Type Dragon HOME Dragon Cool 1 3 ♥
33RSE Sandstorm —% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Tough 3 0 ♥
34FRLG Sandstorm —% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Tough 3 0 ♥
37RSE Slam 80 75% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Tough 2 1 ♥
41FRLG Slam 80 75% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Tough 2 1 ♥
45 Iron Tail 100 75% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Cool 1 4 ♥
49RSE Sand Tomb 15 70% 15 Type Ground HOME Ground Smart 3 0 ♥
52FRLG Sand Tomb 15 70% 15 Type Ground HOME Ground Smart 3 0 ♥
56FRLG Double-Edge 120 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Tough 6 0 ♥
57RSE Double-Edge 120 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Tough 6 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration II
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type
1 Tackle 35 95% 35 Type Normal HOME Normal
1 Screech 85% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal
10 Bind 15 75% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
14 Rock Throw 50 90% 15 Type Rock HOME Rock
23 Harden —% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal
27 Rage 20 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
36 Sandstorm —% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock
40 Slam 80 75% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration I
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type
1 Tackle 35 95% 35 Type Normal HOME Normal
1 Screech 85% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal
15 Bind 15 75% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
19 Rock Throw 50 65% 15 Type Rock HOME Rock
25 Rage 20 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
33 Slam 80 75% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
43 Harden —% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TM/HM[]

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VII
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
TM05 Roar —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM06 Toxic 90% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status
TM10 Hidden Power 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Status
TM12 Taunt 100% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Status
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM23 Smack Down 50 100% 15 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical
TM26 Earthquake 100 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM37 Sandstorm —% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Status
TM39 Rock Tomb 60 95% 15 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical
TM41 Torment 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Status
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM59 Brutal Swing 60 100% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
TM64 Explosion 250 100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM66 Payback 50 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
TM69 Rock Polish —% 20 Type Rock HOME Rock Status
TM71 Stone Edge 100 80% 5 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical
TM74 Gyro Ball 100% 5 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical
TM77 Psych Up —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM78 Bulldoze 60 100% 20 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical
TM80 Rock Slide 75 90% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical
TM82 Dragon Tail 60 90% 10 Type Dragon HOME Dragon Physical
TM87 Swagger 85% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM88 Sleep Talk —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM91 Flash Cannon 80 100% 10 Type Steel HOME Steel Special
TM96 Nature Power —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM100 Confide —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VI
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
TM05 Roar —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cool 3 0 ♥
TM06 Toxic 90% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status Clever 3 0 ♥
TM10 Hidden Power 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Clever 3 0 ♥
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Status Beautiful 1 0 ♥
TM12 Taunt 100% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Status Clever 2 1 ♥
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2 3 ♥
TM23 Smack Down 50 100% 15 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical Tough 2 1 ♥
TM26 Earthquake 100 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical Tough 2 1 ♥
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 4 0 ♥
TM28 Dig 80 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical Tough 2 0 ♥
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cool 1 0 ♥
TM37 Sandstorm —% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Status Tough 2 1 ♥
TM39 Rock Tomb 60 95% 15 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical Clever 3 0 ♥
TM41 Torment 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Status Tough 2 0 ♥
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2 0 ♥
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Cute 1 0 ♥
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Beautiful 2 0 ♥
TM64 Explosion 250 100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Beautiful 8 0 ♥
TM66 Payback 50 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Tough 2 0 ♥
TM69 Rock Polish —% 20 Type Rock HOME Rock Status Tough 3 0 ♥
TM71 Stone Edge 100 80% 5 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical Tough 3 0 ♥
TM74 Gyro Ball 100% 5 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical Cool 1 0 ♥
TM77 Psych Up —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Clever 2 0 ♥
TM78 Bulldoze 60 100% 20 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical Tough 2 2 ♥
TM80 Rock Slide 75 90% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical Tough 2 2 ♥
TM82 Dragon Tail 60 90% 10 Type Dragon HOME Dragon Physical Tough 3 0 ♥
TM87 Swagger 90% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 3 0 ♥
TM88 Sleep Talk —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 1 0 ♥
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
TM91 Flash Cannon 80 100% 10 Type Steel HOME Steel Special Beautiful 4 0 ♥
TM94 Rock SmashXY 40 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Tough 4 0 ♥
TM94 Secret PowerORAS 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Clever 1 0 ♥
TM96 Nature Power —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Beautiful 1 0 ♥
TM100 Confide —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 3 0 ♥
HM04 Strength 80 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 4 0 ♥
HM06 Rock SmashORAS 40 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Tough 4 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation V
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
TM05 Roar 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM06 Toxic 90% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status
TM10 Hidden Power 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Status
TM12 Taunt 100% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Status
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM23 Smack Down 50 100% 15 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical
TM26 Earthquake 100 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM28 Dig 80 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM37 Sandstorm —% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Status
TM39 Rock Tomb 50 80% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical
TM41 Torment 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Status
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM64 Explosion 250 100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM66 Payback 50 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
TM69 Rock Polish —% 20 Type Rock HOME Rock Status
TM71 Stone Edge 100 80% 5 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical
TM74 Gyro Ball 100% 5 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical
TM77 Psych Up —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM78 Bulldoze 60 100% 20 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical
TM80 Rock Slide 75 90% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical
TM82 Dragon Tail 60 90% 10 Type Dragon HOME Dragon Physical
TM87 Swagger 90% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM91 Flash Cannon 80 100% 10 Type Steel HOME Steel Special
TM94 Rock Smash 40 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
HM04 Strength 80 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation IV
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal
TM05 Roar 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cool 2
TM06 Toxic 85% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status Smart 2
TM10 Hidden Power 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Smart 1
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Status Beauty 2
TM12 Taunt 100% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Status Smart 0
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 0
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2
TM23 Iron Tail 100 75% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical Cool 2
TM26 Earthquake 100 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical Tough 2
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2
TM28 Dig 80 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical Smart 1
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cool 2
TM37 Sandstorm —% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Status Tough 2
TM39 Rock Tomb 50 80% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical Smart 2
TM41 Torment 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Status Tough 0
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2
TM43 Secret Power 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Smart 2
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Cute 0
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2
TM58 Endure —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Tough 2
TM59 Dragon Pulse 90 100% 10 Type Dragon HOME Dragon Special Smart 2
TM64 Explosion 250 100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Beauty 0
TM66 Payback 50 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Cool 1
TM69 Rock Polish —% 20 Type Rock HOME Rock Status Tough 2
TM71 Stone Edge 100 80% 5 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical Tough 2
TM74 Gyro Ball 100% 5 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical Beauty 2
TM76 Stealth Rock —% 20 Type Rock HOME Rock Status Cool 2
TM77 Psych Up —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Smart 0
TM78 Captivate 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Beauty 2
TM80 Rock Slide 75 90% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical Tough 3
TM82 Sleep Talk —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 3
TM83 Natural Gift 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cool 2
TM87 Swagger 90% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Smart 1
TM91 Flash Cannon 80 100% 10 Type Steel HOME Steel Special Smart 2
HM04 Strength 80 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 3
HM06 Rock Smash 40 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Tough 2
HM08 Rock Climb 90 85% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cool 2
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation III
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
TM05 Roar 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Cool 3 0 ♥
TM06 Toxic 85% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Smart 3 0 ♥
TM10 Hidden Power 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Smart 3 0 ♥
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Beauty 1 0 ♥
TM12 Taunt 100% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Smart 2 0 ♥
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 1 0 ♥
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 1 0 ♥
TM23 Iron Tail 100 75% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Cool 1 4 ♥
TM26 Earthquake 100 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Tough 1 3 ♥
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 1 0 ♥
TM28 Dig 60 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Smart 1 0 ♥
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Cool 2 0 ♥
TM37 Sandstorm —% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Tough 3 0 ♥
TM39 Rock Tomb 50 80% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Smart 3 0 ♥
TM41 Torment 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Tough 2 0 ♥
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 2 0 ♥
TM43 Secret Power 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Smart 1 0 ♥
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Cute 2 0 ♥
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 2 0 ♥
HM04 Strength 80 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Tough 2 1 ♥
HM06 Rock Smash 20 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Tough 1 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation II
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type
TM02 Headbutt 70 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM03 Curse —% 10 Type ??? HOME ???
TM05 Roar 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM06 Toxic 85% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison
TM08 Rock Smash 20 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting
TM10 Hidden Power 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire
TM13 Snore 40 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM20 Endure —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM23 Iron Tail 100 75% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel
TM26 Earthquake 100 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM28 Dig 60 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground
TM31 Mud-Slap 20 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM34 Swagger 90% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM35 Sleep Talk —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM37 Sandstorm —% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
HM04 Strength 80 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation I
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type
TM06 Toxic 85% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison
TM08 Body Slam 85 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM09 Take Down 90 85% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM10 Double-Edge 100 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM20 Rage 20 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM26 Earthquake 100 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground
TM27 Fissure 30% 5 Type Ground HOME Ground
TM28 Dig 100 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground
TM31 Mimic —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM34 Bide —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM36 Selfdestruct 130 100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM40 Skull Bash 100 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic
TM47 Explosion 170 100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM48 Rock Slide 75 90% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock
TM50 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal
HM04 Strength 80 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Breeding[]

Breeding Generation VII
Move Father Power Accuracy PP Type Category
Block Sudowoodo, Nosepass, Probopass —% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Defense Curl Geodude, Geodude, Graveler, Graveler, Golem, Golem —% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Flail Sudowoodo, Dwebble, Crustle 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
Heavy Slam Golem, Golem 100% 10 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical
Rock Blast Geodude, Geodude, Graveler, Graveler, Golem, Golem, Nosepass, Probopass, Roggen rola, Boldore, Gigalith, Dwebble, Crustle 25 90% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical
Rock Climb Ferrothorn 90 85% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
Rollout Geodude, Geodude, Graveler, Graveler, Ferroseed, Ferrothorn 30 90% 20 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical
Rototiller * Dwebble —% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Status
Stealth Rock Geodude, Geodude, Graveler, Graveler, Golem, Golem, Onix, Steelix, Roggen rola, Boldore, Gigalith, Dwebble, Crustle —% 20 Type Rock HOME Rock Status
Wide GuardUSUM Probopass —% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Status

Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
* indicates this move requires chain breeding.
◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation.
♈ indicates the father must learn this move via a TM.

Breeding Generation VI
Move Father Power Accuracy PP Type Category Contest Category Appeal Jam
Block Sudowoodo, Nosepass, Probopass —% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
Defense Curl Geodude, Graveler, Golem —% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
Flail Sudowoodo, Dwebble, Crustle 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 1 0 ♥
Heavy Slam Golem 100% 10 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical Tough 3 0 ♥
Rock Blast Geodude, Graveler, Golem, Nosepass, Probopass, Roggen rola, Boldore, Gigalith, Dwebble, Crustle 25 90% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical Tough 1 0 ♥
Rock Climb Ferrothorn 90 85% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 3 0 ♥
Rollout Geodude, Graveler, Golem, Ferroseed, Ferrothorn 30 90% 20 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical Cute 3 0 ♥
Rototiller * Dwebble —% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Status Tough 1 0 ♥
Stealth Rock Geodude, Graveler, Golem, Onix, Steelix, Roggen rola, Boldore, Gigalith, Dwebble, Crustle —% 20 Type Rock HOME Rock Status Cool 2 0 ♥

Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
* indicates this move requires chain breeding.
◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation.
♈ indicates the father must learn this move via a TM.

Breeding Generation V
Move Father Power Accuracy PP Type Category
Block Sudowoodo, Nosepass, Probopass —% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Defense Curl Geodude, Graveler, Golem —% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Flail Sudowoodo, Dwebble, Crustle 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
Heavy Slam Golem 100% 10 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical
Rock Blast Geodude, Graveler, Golem, Roggen rola, Boldore, Gigalith, Dwebble, Crustle 25 90% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical
Rock Climb Ferrothorn 90 85% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
Rollout Geodude, Graveler, Golem, Ferroseed, Ferrothorn 30 90% 20 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical
Stealth Rock Geodude, Graveler, Golem, Onix, Steelix, Roggen rola, Boldore, Gigalith, Dwebble, Crustle —% 20 Type Rock HOME Rock Status

Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
* indicates this move requires chain breeding.
◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation.
♈ indicates the father must learn this move via a TM.

Breeding Generation IV
Move Father Power Accuracy PP Type Category Contest Category Appeal
Block Sudowoodo, Nosepass, Probopass —% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2
Defense Curl Geodude, Graveler, Golem —% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2
Explosion Geodude, Graveler, Golem 250 100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Beauty 0
Flail Sudowoodo 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2
Rock Blast Geodude, Graveler, Golem 25 80% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical Tough 2
Rock Slide Sudowoodo, Nosepass, Probopass 75 90% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical Tough 3
Rollout Geodude, Graveler, Golem 30 90% 20 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical Tough 2

Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
* indicates this move requires chain breeding.
◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation.
♈ indicates the father must learn this move via a TM.

Breeding Generation III
Move Father Power Accuracy PP Type Contest Category Appeal Jam
Block Sudowoodo, Nosepass —% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 2 0 ♥
Explosion Geodude, Graveler, Golem 250 100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Beauty 8 0 ♥
Flail Sudowoodo 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 1 0 ♥
Rock Slide Sudowoodo, Nosepass 75 90% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Tough 1 3 ♥

Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
* indicates this move requires chain breeding.
◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation.
♈ indicates the father must learn this move via a TM.

Breeding Generation II
Move Father Power Accuracy PP Type
Flail Sudowoodo 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
Rock Slide Sudowoodo 75 90% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock

Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
* indicates this move requires chain breeding.
◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation.
♈ indicates the father must learn this move via a TM.

Tutoring[]

Tutoring Generation VII
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
Bind USUM 15 85% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
Block USUM —% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Dragon Pulse USUM 85 100% 10 Type Dragon HOME Dragon Special
Earth Power USUM 90 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Special
Iron Head USUM 80 100% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical
Iron Tail USUM 100 75% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical
Snore USUM 50 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
Stealth Rock USUM —% 20 Type Rock HOME Rock Status
Stomping Tantrum USUM 75 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation VI
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
Bind ORAS 15 85% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 3 0 ♥
Block ORAS —% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
Dragon Pulse ORAS 85 100% 10 Type Dragon HOME Dragon Special Beautiful 4 0 ♥
Earth Power ORAS 90 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Special Beautiful 4 0 ♥
Iron Head ORAS 80 100% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical Tough 4 0 ♥
Iron Tail ORAS 100 75% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical Cool 4 0 ♥
Snore ORAS 50 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cute 4 0 ♥
Stealth Rock ORAS —% 20 Type Rock HOME Rock Status Cool 2 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation V
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
Bind  15 85% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
Block  —% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Dragon Pulse  90 100% 10 Type Dragon HOME Dragon Special
Earth Power  90 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Special
Iron Head  80 100% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical
Iron Tail  100 75% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical
Sleep Talk  —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Snore  40 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
Stealth Rock  —% 20 Type Rock HOME Rock Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation IV
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal
AncientPower  60 100% 5 Type Rock HOME Rock Special Tough 2
Block HGSS —% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2
Earth Power  90 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Special Smart 2
Headbutt HGSS 70 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 3
Iron Head  80 100% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical Tough 2
Mud-Slap  20 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Special Cute 3
Rollout  30 90% 20 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical Tough 2
Snore  40 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cute 3
Twister  40 100% 20 Type Dragon HOME Dragon Special Cool 3
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation III
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
Body Slam FRLGEXD 85 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Tough 1 4 ♥
Double-Edge FRLGEXD 120 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Tough 6 0 ♥
Endure E —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Tough 2 0 ♥
Explosion FRLGE 250 100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Beauty 8 0 ♥
Mimic FRLGEXD —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 1 0 ♥
Mud-Slap E 20 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Cute 2 1 ♥
Psych Up E —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Smart 2 0 ♥
Rock Slide FRLGE 75 90% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Tough 1 3 ♥
Selfdestruct XD 200 100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Beauty 8 0 ♥
Sleep Talk E —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 3 0 ♥
Snore E 40 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 4 0 ♥
Substitute FRLGEXD —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Smart 2 0 ♥
Swagger EXD 90% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 2 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

This Pokémon learns no moves by Tutoring.
Tutoring Generation II
Move Power Accuracy PP Type
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Sprites[]

Appearances[]

Anime[]

Brock Onix anime

Brock's Onix.

Brock received an Onix from his father, Flint, on his 10th birthday, as seen in a flashback in Having a Wailord of a Time. Onix was Brock's first Pokémon and has consistently been his most powerful Pokémon as well. Brock uses this in some occasions during his travels with Ash and Misty. In Pokémon Chronicles, Brock uses Onix for the last time to battle against his ditsy mother, Lola who is responsible for remodeling the Gym and her Mantine to put the Gym back to its former glory. Brock lent his Onix to his younger brother, Forrest until it evolves into Steelix in Grating Spaces! under his care.

The Crystal Onix's first and only appearance is in the anime episode The Crystal Onix. Ash and his friends first heard of it through a note they found in a bottle floating in the ocean. The note was written by a little girl named Marissa. She wanted to find the Crystal Onix to help her brother, Mateo, gain inspiration to make glass Pokémon statues. Mateo told a story of how his grandfather discovered the Crystal Onix and then was able to make extraordinary sculptures afterwards. One of those sculptures included the Crystal Onix itself. In the Best Wishes series during the episode of, Expedition to Onix Island!, a shiny Onix is the leader of several normal Onix in the Onix Island. When Ash and his group are chased by most of the normal Onix, Meloetta did her best to sing her song to calm them down but its no effect until a shiny Onix loudly roars to stop them which causes all of the normal Onix leave and allowing Ash and the group to see its shiny Onix before leaving back to Cynthia's resthouse.

The most powerful Onix after both Brock and Roark was Grant's Onix which it was seen in his battle against Viola's Surskit at the Battle Chateau and its Gym battle against Ash's Froakie by trapping its opponents using Rock Tomb.

Trivia[]

  • Onix is the tallest Pokémon that is capable of evolution.
  • In Super Smash Bros., Onix is one of the Pokémon that can be freed from Poké Balls. During this time, it uses the move Rock Slide.

Origin[]

Onix is based on a snake and/or an earthworm. It may also be a pun on the terms "rock python."

Etymology[]

Its name comes from "Onyx," a black stone that is commonly used in jewelry.

Iwāku comes from 岩 (iwa, rock) and possibly the root "arc," meaning "ruler."

Gallery[]

See also[]

  1. ^ Silvestri, Cris (2015). Pokémon Deluxe Essential Handbook [Book]. p. 266. Scholastic. ISBN 978-0-545-79566-1.
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