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[[Category:Rock/Ground-type Pokémon]][[Category:Generation I Pokémon]] [[Category:Gray Pokémon]]

Onix (イワーク Iwark) is a Rock/Ground-type Pokémon.

Appearance

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

Special Abilities

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

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

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Etymology

Its name comes from "Onyx," a black stone that can be found in jewelery.

See also

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