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Steelix (ハガネール Haganēru)
Artwork		General

		National Dex:	#208
		Evolves From:	Onix
		Evolves Into:	None
		Generation:	Generation II
		Pronunciation:	$STEEL-icks$
		Icon(s):
Base Stats		Biological Details
HP:	75	Species:	Iron Snake Pokémon
Attack:	85	Type(s):	Steel/Ground
Defense:	200	Height:	30'02"
Special Atk:	55	Weight:	881.8 lbs.
Special Def:	65	Abilities:	Rock Head Sturdy Sheer Force (Dream World)
Speed:	30	Pokédex Color:	Silver
Stat Total:	510	Gender:	50% ♀/50% ♂
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Steelix (Japanese: ハガネール Kubarugo) is a Steel/Ground-type Pokémon introduced in Generation II.

Evolution

Steelix can be obtained by making an Onix hold a Metal Coat and trading it.

Game info

Game locations

Version(s)	Location	Rarity
Steelix Locations
Gold/Silver	Evolve Onix	None
Crystal	Evolve Onix	None
Ruby/ Sapphire	Trade	None
Emerald	Trade	None
FireRed/ LeafGreen	Evolve Onix	None
Diamond/ Pearl	Victory Road, Iron Island, Snowpoint Temple	Rare
Platinum	Victory Road, Iron Island	Rare
HeartGold/SoulSilver	Route 47, Mt. Silver	Rare
Black/White	Evolve Onix	None

Pokédex entries

Pokédex Entries
Generation I
Steelix did not appear during the Generation I games.
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.
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.
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.
Platinum
It is thought its body transformed as a result of iron accumulating internally from swallowing soil.
HeartGold
Its body has been compressed deep under the ground. As a result, it is even harder than a diamond.
SoulSilver
It is said that if an Onix lives for over 100 years, its composition changes to become diamond-like.
Black
It is thought its body transformed as a result of iron accumulating internally from swallowing soil.
White
It is thought its body transformed as a result of iron accumulating internally from swallowing soil.
Black 2
It is thought its body transformed as a result of iron accumulating internally from swallowing soil.
White 2
It is thought its body transformed as a result of iron accumulating internally from swallowing soil.

Learnset

Generation II

Main article: Steelix/Learnset Generation II

Generation III

Main article: Steelix/Learnset Generation III

Generation IV

Main article: Steelix/Learnset Generation IV

Generation V

Leveling
Level	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Category
1	Thunder Fang	65	95%	15	Electric	Physical
1	Ice Fang	65	95%	15	Ice	Physical
1	Fire Fang	65	95%	15	Fire	Physical
1	Mud Sport	—	—%	15	Ground	Status
1	Tackle	50	100%	35	Normal	Physical
1	Harden	—	—%	30	Normal	Status
1	Bind	15	85%	20	Normal	Physical
6	Screech	—	85%	40	Normal	Status
9	Rock Throw	50	90%	15	Rock	Physical
14	Rage	20	100%	20	Normal	Physical
17	Rock Tomb	50	80%	10	Rock	Physical
22	Smack Down	50	100%	15	Rock	Physical
25	Sandstorm	—	—%	10	Rock	Status
30	Autotomize	—	—%	15	Steel	Status
33	Slam	80	75%	20	Normal	Physical
38	Stealth Rock	—	—%	20	Rock	Status
41	Dragonbreath	60	100%	20	Dragon	Special
46	Curse	—	—%	10	Ghost	Status
49	Iron Tail	100	75%	15	Steel	Physical
54	Crunch	80	100%	15	Dark	Physical
57	Double-Edge	120	100%	15	Normal	Physical
62	Stone Edge	100	80%	5	Rock	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.

Sprites

Version
Red	Blue	Yellow	Red (JP)	Green	Back
Steelix did not appear in Generation I
Gold	Silver	Crystal			Back


Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald	FireRed	LeafGreen	Back


Diamond	Pearl	Platinum	HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back




Black	White				Back

Known trainers with a Steelix

Trivia

Steelix is the second largest Pokémon besides Wailord.
Steelix is the heaviest Generation II Pokémon.
Steelix has the highest Base Defense out of all Steel types and Ground types.
Steelix is the only non-Rock type Pokémon that can learn Rock Polish.
Steelix and Altaria are the only Pokémon to change their Primary Type through evolution.
- Strangly, both of them are part of a 2-stage Evolutionary Line that isn't affected by a certain type (Electric and Ground respectively).
  - Also, 1 member of the Evolutionary Line isn't affected by 2 Types (Electric and Poison for Steelix and Ground and Ghost Swablu, Altaria's Pre-Evolution)
Steelix is the only Pokémon that evolves via trading that can also be caught in-game (HGSS).

References