Encounter locations
| Region | Location | Method | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kanto | Sevault Canyon | Overworld swarmOnly while this swarm is active | — |
| Hoenn | Meteor Falls | Overworld swarmOnly while this swarm is active | — |
| Unova | Victory Road | Overworld swarmOnly while this swarm is active | — |
| Sinnoh | Iron Island B2F Left Room | WalkingBefore National Dex | 33–35 |
| Sinnoh | Iron Island B2F Left Room | WalkingNational Dex obtained | 33–35 |
| Sinnoh | Iron Island B2F Right Room | WalkingBefore National Dex | 33–35 |
| Sinnoh | Iron Island B2F Right Room | WalkingNational Dex obtained | 33–35 |
| Sinnoh | Iron Island B3F | WalkingBefore National Dex | 32–35 |
| Sinnoh | Iron Island B3F | WalkingNational Dex obtained | 32–35 |
| Sinnoh | Victory Road 1F | Walking | 42 |
| Sinnoh | Victory Road 1F Room 1 | Walking | 50 |
| Sinnoh | Victory Road 1F Room 3 | Walking | 50 |
| Sinnoh | Victory Road 2F | Walking | 42–44 |
| Sinnoh | Victory Road B1F | Walking | 44 |
| Johto | Cliff Cave | WalkingDay | 23 |
| Johto | Cliff Cave | WalkingNight | 23 |
| Johto | Mount Silver Cave Moltres Chamber | WalkingDay | 48 |
| Johto | Mount Silver Cave Moltres Chamber | WalkingNight | 48 |
Check the Town Map to see which swarms are active.
This guide covers documented encounter tables and selected story events. Other scripted gifts or events may also award this Pokémon.
Natures
Randomly generated Pokémon can have any of the 25 natures. Twenty raise one stat by 10% and lower another by 10%. Five are neutral. HP stays the same.
View all 25 natures and stat effects
| Nature | Raises (+10%) | Lowers (−10%) |
|---|---|---|
| Hardy | — | — |
| Lonely | Attack | Defense |
| Brave | Attack | Speed |
| Adamant | Attack | Special Attack |
| Naughty | Attack | Special Defense |
| Bold | Defense | Attack |
| Docile | — | — |
| Relaxed | Defense | Speed |
| Impish | Defense | Special Attack |
| Lax | Defense | Special Defense |
| Timid | Speed | Attack |
| Hasty | Speed | Defense |
| Serious | — | — |
| Jolly | Speed | Special Attack |
| Naive | Speed | Special Defense |
| Modest | Special Attack | Attack |
| Mild | Special Attack | Defense |
| Quiet | Special Attack | Speed |
| Bashful | — | — |
| Rash | Special Attack | Special Defense |
| Calm | Special Defense | Attack |
| Gentle | Special Defense | Defense |
| Sassy | Special Defense | Speed |
| Careful | Special Defense | Special Attack |
| Quirky | — | — |
Stats and abilities
- HP
- 75
- Attack
- 85
- Defense
- 200
- Sp. Attack
- 55
- Sp. Defense
- 65
- Speed
- 30
Abilities · Rock Head / Sturdy
Hidden ability · Sheer Force
Size · 9.2 m · 400 kg
Evolution and forms
- From Onix · Trade while holding Metal Coat
Battle transformations
- Steelix-Mega · Steelixite
Level-up moves
View level-up moves for Steelix
| Level | Move |
|---|---|
| 1 | Crunch |
| 1 | Thunder Fang |
| 1 | Ice Fang |
| 1 | Fire Fang |
| 1 | Rock Polish |
| 1 | Tackle |
| 1 | Harden |
| 1 | Bind |
| 1 | Rock Throw |
| 4 | Smack Down |
| 8 | Autotomize |
| 12 | Dragon Breath |
| 16 | Curse |
| 20 | Rock Slide |
| 24 | Screech |
| 28 | Sand Tomb |
| 32 | Stealth Rock |
| 36 | Slam |
| 40 | Sandstorm |
| 44 | Dig |
| 48 | Iron Tail |
| 52 | Stone Edge |
| 56 | Double Edge |
| 60 | Magnet Rise |