Pokédex - Steelix (Platinum Version)
![[Picture of Steelix]](../pictures/dp/front/normal/208.png)
Basic Information
| National Number | #208 |
| Sinnoh | #035 |
| Height | 9.2 m (30'2") |
| Weight | 400.0 kg (881.8 lb) |
| Type | STEEL / GROUND |
| Footprint | ![[Footprint of Steelix]](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAQCAYAAAAf8/9hAAAAEklEQVQ4y2NgGAWjYBSMAggAAAQQAAGFP6pyAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC) |
| Color | Gray |
| Body Form | ![[Form 3]](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAB4AAAAXCAIAAACTXWg9AAAAtklEQVQYlbWVOw7EIAxEySoHmONQukyZI7vc4/gIWyBF/GJsa5kKIng4xmMOZk579NnETSmd068iwvwtY6IM4A/oGlpUpoEDmoSM3O6AOFrfLyJxtC5v4L4KcQXeoImyvtoVeIMGsKTb1RcfgPu+ylgpGIu0XE8L2Z5ut9Ht/xHpIcbA5z1E12j9+laeq1qgiXLY+ouEeFvSE/IaHeaa0N2GN41eO4wP2Jt9lD5uRQe08W3ciP4BX2NRFt63AmEAAAAASUVORK5CYII=) |
| Starting Catch Rate | 25 |
| Base Experience | 196 |
| Growth Rate | Medium (max: 1,000,000 Exp. Points) |
| Gender Rate | 50% female, 50% male |
| Friendship | 70 |
| Egg Groups | Mineral |
| Steps to Hatch Egg | 6400 |
| Items in Wild Pokémon | Metal Coat (5%) |
| Base Stat Points (EVs) Given | Defense: 2 |
| Abilities | Rock Head, Sturdy |
Race Values ("Base Stats")
View detailed stat info for Steelix
| HP | 75 |
| Attack | 85 |
| Defense | 200 |
| Speed | 30 |
| Special Attack | 55 |
| Special Defense | 65 |
Pokédex Entries
English
Steelix - Iron Snake Pokémon
It is thought its body transformed as a result of iron accumulating internally from swallowing soil.
French
Steelix - Pokémon Serpenfer
Grâce à la température élevée et la haute pression souterraines, son corps est plus dur que le métal.
German
Stahlos - Stahlboa
Hoher Druck und hohe Temperaturen haben seinen Körper härter als Stahl werden lassen.
Spanish
Steelix - Pokémon Serpférrea
Su cuerpo es más duro que cualquier metal debido a la gran presión y calor de su hábitat.
Italian
Steelix - Pokémon Ferroserpe
Temprato dalla pressione e dal calore sotterraneo, il suo corpo è più duro di qualsiasi metallo.
Japanese
ハガネール (HAGANEERU) - てつへびポケモン (TetsuhebiPOKEMON)
ちちゅうのたかいあつりょくと ねつできたえられたからだは あらゆるきんぞくよりもかたい。 (Chichuunotakaiatsuryokuto netsudekitaeraretakaradaha arayurukinzokuyorimokatai. )
Evolutions (When Steelix Evolves)
- Evolves from Onix if traded while holding Metal Coat.
Locations (Where to Find or Catch Steelix)
| Level | Chance | Method | |
|---|---|---|---|
| VICTORY ROAD | 42 | 5% | Land |
| VICTORY ROAD | 42-44 | 40% | Land |
| VICTORY ROAD | 44 | 5% | Land |
| VICTORY ROAD | 50 | 5% | Land |
| VICTORY ROAD | 50 | 5% | Land |
| Iron Island | 33-35 | 10% | Land |
| Iron Island | 33-35 | 10% | Land |
| Iron Island (No Mass Outbreak) | 32 | 20% | Land |
| Iron Island | 33-35 | 10% | Land |
Moves Learned
Platinum Version
| Level | Name | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP | Effect Chance (%) | Range | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thunder Fang | ELECTRIC | Physical | 65 | 95 | 15 | 10 | Single exc. user | abef |
| 1 | Ice Fang | ICE | Physical | 65 | 95 | 15 | 10 | Single exc. user | abef |
| 1 | Fire Fang | FIRE | Physical | 65 | 95 | 15 | 10 | Single exc. user | abef |
| 1 | Mud Sport | GROUND | Status | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0 | Both sides | |
| 1 | Tackle | NORMAL | Physical | 35 | 95 | 35 | 0 | Single exc. user | abef |
| 1 | Harden | NORMAL | Status | 0 | 0 | 30 | 0 | User | d |
| 1 | Bind | NORMAL | Physical | 15 | 75 | 20 | 0 | Single exc. user | abef |
| 6 | Screech | NORMAL | Status | 0 | 85 | 40 | 0 | Single exc. user | bce |
| 9 | Rock Throw | ROCK | Physical | 50 | 90 | 15 | 0 | Single exc. user | bef |
| 14 | Rage | NORMAL | Physical | 20 | 100 | 20 | 0 | Single exc. user | abef |
| 17 | Rock Tomb | ROCK | Physical | 50 | 80 | 10 | 100 | Single exc. user | be |
| 22 | Sandstorm | ROCK | Status | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | Both sides | |
| 25 | Slam | NORMAL | Physical | 80 | 75 | 20 | 0 | Single exc. user | abef |
| 30 | Rock Polish | ROCK | Status | 0 | 0 | 20 | 0 | User | d |
| 33 | DragonBreath | DRAGON | Special | 60 | 100 | 20 | 30 | Single exc. user | bef |
| 38 | Curse | ??? | Status | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | Single exc. user | |
| 41 | Iron Tail | STEEL | Physical | 100 | 75 | 15 | 30 | Single exc. user | abe |
| 46 | Crunch | DARK | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | 20 | Single exc. user | abe |
| 49 | Double-Edge | NORMAL | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 | 0 | Single exc. user | abef |
| 54 | Stone Edge | ROCK | Physical | 100 | 80 | 5 | 0 | Single exc. user | bef |
What moves can Steelix learn in Pokémon Platinum?
Steelix can learn the following moves:
AncientPower
- Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
- Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor (as Onix)
Aqua TailPlatinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
Crunch
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 49
- Diamond/Pearl: Level 41
- Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Level 46
CutRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: HM01
Dark PulseTM79
Double Team
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM32
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM32 (as Onix)
Double-Edge
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 57
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 57 (as Onix)
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor (as Onix)
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor (as Onix)
- Diamond/Pearl: Level 46
- Diamond/Pearl: Level 46 (as Onix)
- Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Level 49
- Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Level 49 (as Onix)
Dragon Pulse
- TM59
- TM59 (as Onix)
DragonBreath
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 33
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 33 (as Onix)
Earth Power
- Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
- Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor (as Onix)
Earthquake
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM26
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM26 (as Onix)
Fire FangMove Maniac
Flash Cannon
- TM91
- TM91 (as Onix)
Frustration
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM21
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM21 (as Onix)
Giga ImpactTM68
Hidden Power
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM10
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM10 (as Onix)
Hyper BeamRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM15
Ice FangMove Maniac
Iron Head
- Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
- Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor (as Onix)
Iron Tail
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 45
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM23
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 45 (as Onix)
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM23 (as Onix)
- Diamond/Pearl: Level 38
- Diamond/Pearl: Level 38 (as Onix)
- Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Level 41
- Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Level 41 (as Onix)
Magnet RisePlatinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
Mud Sport
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 1
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 1 (as Onix)
Mud-Slap
- Emerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
- Emerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor (as Onix)
Natural Gift
- TM83
- TM83 (as Onix)
Rock Climb
- HM08
- HM08 (as Onix)
Rock Smash
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: HM06
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: HM06 (as Onix)
Sandstorm
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 33
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM37
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 33 (as Onix)
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM37 (as Onix)
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 22
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 22 (as Onix)
Secret Power
- TM43
- TM43 (as Onix)
Selfdestruct
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor (as Onix)
Snore
- Emerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
- Emerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor (as Onix)
Stealth Rock
- TM76
- TM76 (as Onix)
Thunder FangMove Maniac