#0208Generation 2
Steelix — Stats, Types, Abilities & Competitive Info
SteelGround
Steelix is a Steel / Ground type Pokémon introduced in Generation 2. Steelix has a Mega Evolution, available in Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire and Pokémon Go.
Base Stats
| HP | 75 | |
|---|---|---|
| Attack | 85 | |
| Defense | 200 | |
| Sp. Atk | 55 | |
| Sp. Def | 65 | |
| Speed | 30 | |
| Total | 510 |
Pokedex Data
- Species
- Iron Snake Pokémon
- Height
- 9.2 m (30′02″)
- Weight
- 400.0 kg (881.8 lbs)
- Abilities
- Rock Head, Sturdy
- Hidden Ability
- Sheer Force
- EV Yield
- 2 Defense
- Catch Rate
- 25 (3.3% with PokéBall, full HP)
- Base Friendship
- 50 (normal)
- Base Exp.
- 179
- Growth Rate
- Medium Fast
- Egg Groups
- Mineral
- Gender Ratio
- 50% male, 50% female
Evolution Chain
Steelix
Changes by Generation
The stats and types above are current-generation values — in older games, Steelix differed:
- In Generations 2-4, Steelix has a base experience yield of 196.
- In Generations 2-7, Steelix has a base Friendship value of 70.
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What type is Steelix?
Steelix is a Steel/Ground type Pokemon, classified as the Iron Snake Pokémon.
What does Steelix evolve into?
Steelix is the final stage of its evolution line (Onix → Steelix) and does not evolve further.
What are Steelix's base stats?
Steelix has 75 HP, 85 Attack, 200 Defense, 55 Sp. Atk, 65 Sp. Def and 30 Speed, for a base stat total of 510.
What abilities can Steelix have?
Steelix can have the ability Rock Head or Sturdy, plus Sheer Force as a hidden ability.