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National No. 208

Steelix

Iron Snake Pokémon

Metallic
Terrestrial
Generation II
9.2 m Size
400 kg Weight
3 Abilities
#0208
Steelix

Description

This Pokémon evolved through use of a strange item. Its body is coated with steel powder and notably hard—not even diamond can leave so much as a scratch.

Abilities

Ability 1

Rock Head

Protects against recoil damage.

Ability 2

Sturdy

Prevents being KOed from full HP, leaving 1 HP instead. Protects against the one-hit KO moves regardless of HP.

Hidden Ability

Sheer Force

Strengthens moves with extra effects to 1.3× their power, but prevents their extra effects.

Technical Specs

Physical Characteristics
Size 9.2 m / 30'18"
Weight 400 kg / 881.85 lbs
Color Gray
Body
Squiggle Pokémon with serpentine bodies
Habitat
cave
Training & Growth
Base happiness 70
Base experience 179
Maximum Experience 1.000.000
Experience Rated as medium
Breeding & Reproduction
Egg Groups Mineral
Base Egg Cycle 25
Steps to Hatch Egg hatches with 6400 Steps
Gender / Breeding Male: 50% / Female: 50%
Catch Rates
Base Catch Rate 25
Catch Chances
Poké Ball Poké Ball

has a 7.7% capture chance

Great Ball Great Ball

has a 10.4% capture chance

Ultra Ball Ultra Ball

has a 12.9% capture chance

Calculation for the most recent games, assuming the Pokémon has 100% HP, no status condition, and no critical capture.

Form and origin
Origin Generation II / Johto
Available since Gold / Silver · Generation II
Form Steelix
Form type Default form
Names in other languages

Official names and readings used across the games' different localizations.

English Steelix
French Steelix
German Stahlos
Spanish Steelix
Italian Steelix
Japanese ハガネール Haganeil
Korean 강철톤 Gangcheolton
Chinese 大鋼蛇 / 大钢蛇 Dàgāngshé

History across games

See only information that changed between generations and mechanics from classic games.

Latest official description

This Pokémon evolved through use of a strange item. Its body is coated with steel powder and notably hard—not even diamond can leave so much as a scratch.

25 descriptions 1 historical period Classic game data

Held Items (Wild Drops)

These items have a chance of being found with this Pokémon in the wild:

Metal Coat
Metal Coat
5% · Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed, LeafGreen, Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold, SoulSilver, Black, White, Black 2, White 2, X, Y, Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire, Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon, Sword, Shield

Evolutionary Chain

Onix
Onix
Nº095
Steelix
Steelix
Nº208 Onix · Trade with equipped Metal Coat item
Mega Steelix
Mega Steelix
Nº208 Steelixite

Breeding Compatibility ("Breeds With")

These Pokémon share the same egg group and can breed with the selected one:

Bases from Steelix

Status
Base
EVs
Progress
Lv 50 (Min - Max)
Lv 100 (Min - Max)
Life
75
-
135 - 182
260 - 354
Attack
85
-
81 - 150
157 - 295
Defense
200
+2 EV
184 - 277
364 - 548
Sp Attack.
55
-
54 - 117
103 - 229
Defense Esp.
65
-
63 - 128
121 - 251
Speed
30
-
31 - 90
58 - 174
Total
510
+2 EV
-
-
Life
75
Lv 50: 135 - 182 Lv 100: 260 - 354
At.
85
Lv 50: 81 - 150 Lv 100: 157 - 295
Df. +2 EV
200
Lv 50: 184 - 277 Lv 100: 364 - 548
At. Esp.
55
Lv 50: 54 - 117 Lv 100: 103 - 229
Df. Esp.
65
Lv 50: 63 - 128 Lv 100: 121 - 251
Vel.
30
Lv 50: 31 - 90 Lv 100: 58 - 174
Total +2 EV
510

Values calculated for the most recent games. The minimum assumes 0 IVs, 0 EVs, and a hindering Nature; the maximum assumes 31 IVs, 252 EVs, and a beneficial Nature. HP is not affected by Nature. The EVs column shows the species' EV yield.

Moves

Tackle No.33 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 6 Mastery 15
Latest record
PP 35
Attack 40
Hit 100%
Screech No.103 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 24
Latest record
PP 40
Attack -
Hit 85%
Bind No.20 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 1
Latest record
PP 20
Attack 15
Hit 85%
Rock Throw No.88 · Level up
Type Stone
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 1
Latest record
PP 15
Attack 50
Hit 90%
Harden No.106 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 1
Latest record
PP 30
Attack -
Hit -
Rage No.99 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 13
Latest record
PP 20
Attack 20
Hit 100%
Sandstorm No.201 · Level up
Type Stone
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 40
Latest record
PP 10
Attack -
Hit -
Slam No.21 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 36
Latest record
PP 20
Attack 80
Hit 75%
Crunch No.242 · Level up
Type Nocturnal
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 1
Latest record
PP 15
Attack 80
Hit 100%
Iron Tail No.231 · Level up
Type Metallic
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 43 Mastery 54
Latest record
PP 15
Attack 100
Hit 75%
Double-Edge No.38 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 56
Latest record
PP 15
Attack 120
Hit 100%
Dragon Breath No.225 · Level up
Type Dragon
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 12
Latest record
PP 20
Attack 60
Hit 100%
Thunder Fang No.422 · Level up
Type Electric
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 1
PP 15
Attack 65
Hit 95%
Ice Fang No.423 · Level up
Type Ice
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 1
PP 15
Attack 65
Hit 95%
Fire Fang No.424 · Level up
Type Fire
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 1
PP 15
Attack 65
Hit 95%
Mud Sport No.300 · Level up
Type Terrestrial
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 1
PP 15
Attack -
Hit -
Rock Tomb No.317 · Level up
Type Stone
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 10
Latest record
PP 15
Attack 60
Hit 95%
Rock Polish No.397 · Level up
Type Stone
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 1
Latest record
PP 20
Attack -
Hit -
Stone Edge No.444 · Level up
Type Stone
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 52
Latest record
PP 5
Attack 100
Hit 80%
Curse No.174 · Level up
Type Ghost
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 16
Latest record
PP 10
Attack -
Hit -
Smack Down No.479 · Level up
Type Stone
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 4
Latest record
PP 15
Attack 50
Hit 100%
Autotomize No.475 · Level up
Type Metallic
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 8
Latest record
PP 15
Attack -
Hit -
Stealth Rock No.446 · Level up
Type Stone
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 25 Mastery 35
Latest record
PP 20
Attack -
Hit -
Rock Slide No.157 · Level up
Type Stone
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 18 Mastery 28
Latest record
PP 10
Attack 75
Hit 90%
Dig No.91 · Level up
Type Terrestrial
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 44
Latest record
PP 10
Attack 80
Hit 100%
Gyro Ball No.360 · Level up
Type Metallic
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 20
PP 5
Attack -
Hit 100%
Sand Tomb No.328 · Level up
Type Terrestrial
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 28
PP 15
Attack 35
Hit 85%
Magnet Rise No.393 · Level up
Type Electric
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 60
PP 10
Attack -
Hit -
Rollout No.205 · Level up
Type Stone
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 1 Mastery 10
PP 20
Attack 30
Hit 90%
Bulldoze No.523 · Level up
Type Terrestrial
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 11 Mastery 20
PP 20
Attack 60
Hit 100%
High Horsepower No.667 · Level up
Type Terrestrial
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 34 Mastery 45
PP 10
Attack 95
Hit 95%