Steelix • Sword & Shield Pokédex
Steelix

Steelix's Type
Steelix's Pokédex #s
- Galar #
- 179
- National #
- 208
Steelix's Base Stats
- HP:
- 75
- Attack:
- 85
- Defense:
- 200
- Sp. Atk:
- 55
- Sp. Def:
- 65
- Speed:
- 30
- Total:
- 510
Misc. Info
- Egg Groups:
- Mineral
- EXP At Lv. 100:
- 1,000,000
- EV Yield:
- 2 Defense
Steelix's Abilities
Here are what abilities Steelix can possibly have, along with their effects.
- Rock Head
- Prevents all recoil damage Steelix takes from moves that cause recoil damage.
- Sturdy
- If Steelix has full HP and would be knocked out by a single hit, it survives with 1 HP. Also protects against OHKO moves.
- Sheer Force
- Damaging moves that have a % chance of an extra effect occurring lose that effect, but do 30% more damage.
Weaknesses & Resistances
Below is a list of what Steelix's weakness and resistance is to various types.
- 2×
- ½
- ¼
- immune
Steelix's Moves
Below is a list of all of the moves that Steelix can learn, along with what level it learns the move, the TM or TR number, and what egg moves it can learn, if any. Hover over a move (desktop/laptop) or click the ? button next to the move (mobile/tablet) to find out more about the move.
Level Up Moves
Here are all of the moves Steelix learns via level up. Anything marked "Evo." means it learns it upon evolving. If the level is 1, it can be relearned at a Pokémon Center.
Lv. | Move | Type | Category | Power | Acc.% | PP | Target | Info |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Crunch |
80 | 100% | 15 | One Target | |||
1 | Thunder Fang |
65 | 95% | 15 | One Target | |||
1 | Ice Fang |
65 | 95% | 15 | One Target | |||
1 | Fire Fang |
65 | 95% | 15 | One Target | |||
1 | Rock Polish |
-- | -- | 20 | User | |||
1 | Tackle |
40 | 100% | 35 | One Target | |||
1 | Harden |
-- | -- | 30 | User | |||
1 | Bind |
15 | 85% | 20 | One Target | |||
1 | Rock Throw |
50 | 90% | 15 | One Target | |||
4 | Smack Down |
50 | 100% | 15 | One Target | |||
8 | Autotomize |
-- | -- | 15 | User | |||
12 | Dragon Breath |
60 | 100% | 20 | One Target | |||
16 | Curse |
-- | -- | 10 | Counter | |||
20 | Rock Slide |
75 | 90% | 10 | Nearby Enemies | |||
24 | Screech |
-- | 85% | 40 | One Target | |||
28 | Sand Tomb |
35 | 85% | 15 | One Target | |||
32 | Stealth Rock |
-- | -- | 20 | Enemy Field | |||
36 | Slam |
80 | 75% | 20 | One Target | |||
40 | Sandstorm |
-- | -- | 10 | Entire Field | |||
44 | Dig |
80 | 100% | 10 | One Target | |||
48 | Iron Tail |
100 | 75% | 15 | One Target | |||
52 | Stone Edge |
100 | 80% | 5 | One Target | |||
56 | Double-Edge |
120 | 100% | 15 | One Target | |||
60 | Magnet Rise |
-- | -- | 10 | User |
TM Moves
Here are all of the moves that Steelix can learn via TM (Technical Machine). These moves can be taught an unlimited number of times once the TM is obtained.
TM | Move | Type | Category | Power | Acc.% | PP | Target | Info |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
TM08 | Hyper Beam |
150 | 90% | 5 | One Target | |||
TM09 | Giga Impact |
150 | 90% | 5 | One Target | |||
TM15 | Dig |
80 | 100% | 10 | One Target | |||
TM16 | Screech |
-- | 85% | 40 | One Target | |||
TM20 | Self-Destruct |
200 | 100% | 5 | All But Self | |||
TM21 | Rest |
-- | -- | 10 | User | |||
TM22 | Rock Slide |
75 | 90% | 10 | Nearby Enemies | |||
TM24 | Snore |
50 | 100% | 15 | One Target | |||
TM25 | Protect |
-- | -- | 10 | User | |||
TM26 | Scary Face |
-- | 100% | 10 | One Target | |||
TM31 | Attract |
-- | 100% | 15 | One Target | |||
TM32 | Sandstorm |
-- | -- | 10 | Entire Field | |||
TM34 | Sunny Day |
-- | -- | 5 | Entire Field | |||
TM39 | Facade |
70 | 100% | 20 | One Target | |||
TM48 | Rock Tomb |
60 | 95% | 15 | One Target | |||
TM49 | Sand Tomb |
35 | 85% | 15 | One Target | |||
TM54 | Rock Blast |
25 | 90% | 10 | One Target | |||
TM57 | Payback |
50 | 100% | 10 | One Target | |||
TM66 | Thunder Fang |
65 | 95% | 15 | One Target | |||
TM67 | Ice Fang |
65 | 95% | 15 | One Target | |||
TM68 | Fire Fang |
65 | 95% | 15 | One Target | |||
TM76 | Round |
60 | 100% | 15 | One Target | |||
TM81 | Bulldoze |
60 | 100% | 20 | All But Self | |||
TM97 | Brutal Swing |
60 | 100% | 20 | All But Self | |||
TM98 | Stomping Tantrum |
75 | 100% | 10 | One Target | |||
TM99 | Breaking Swipe |
60 | 100% | 15 | Nearby Enemies |
TR Moves
Here are all of the moves that Steelix can learn via TR (Technical Record). These moves can be taught only once per TR, but TRs can be obtained in the Wild Area.
TR | Move | Type | Category | Power | Acc.% | PP | Target | Info |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
TR01 | Body Slam |
85 | 100% | 15 | One Target | |||
TR10 | Earthquake |
100 | 100% | 10 | All But Self | |||
TR20 | Substitute |
-- | -- | 10 | User | |||
TR26 | Endure |
-- | -- | 10 | User | |||
TR27 | Sleep Talk |
-- | -- | 10 | User | |||
TR31 | Iron Tail |
100 | 75% | 15 | One Target | |||
TR32 | Crunch |
80 | 100% | 15 | One Target | |||
TR37 | Taunt |
-- | 100% | 20 | One Target | |||
TR46 | Iron Defense |
-- | -- | 15 | User | |||
TR51 | Dragon Dance |
-- | -- | 20 | User | |||
TR52 | Gyro Ball |
varies | 100% | 5 | One Target | |||
TR58 | Dark Pulse |
80 | 100% | 15 | One Target | |||
TR62 | Dragon Pulse |
85 | 100% | 10 | One Target | |||
TR67 | Earth Power |
90 | 100% | 10 | One Target | |||
TR70 | Flash Cannon |
80 | 100% | 10 | One Target | |||
TR74 | Iron Head |
80 | 100% | 15 | One Target | |||
TR75 | Stone Edge |
100 | 80% | 5 | One Target | |||
TR76 | Stealth Rock |
-- | -- | 20 | Enemy Field | |||
TR79 | Heavy Slam |
varies | 100% | 10 | One Target | |||
TR87 | Drill Run |
80 | 95% | 10 | One Target | |||
TR94 | High Horsepower |
95 | 95% | 10 | One Target | |||
TR97 | Psychic Fangs |
85 | 100% | 10 | One Target | |||
TR99 | Body Press |
80 | 100% | 10 | One Target |
Egg Moves
Here are all of the moves that Steelix can learn as Egg Moves. In the case of evolved Pokémon, it shows what Egg Moves it can learn in its lowest evolutionary stage. Click the word EGG to find compatible breeding Pokémon to get that Egg Move onto Steelix.
Move | Type | Category | Power | Acc.% | PP | Target | Info | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EGG | Flail |
varies | 100% | 15 | One Target | |||
EGG | Block |
-- | -- | 5 | One Target | |||
EGG | Defense Curl |
-- | -- | 40 | User | |||
EGG | Wide Guard |
-- | -- | 10 | User's Field | |||
EGG | Rollout |
30 | 90% | 20 | One Target | |||
EGG | Dragon Tail |
60 | 90% | 10 | One Target | |||
EGG | Head Smash |
150 | 80% | 5 | One Target |
Where to Find Steelix
If you're looking for where to find Steelix, you'll find the various methods listed down below, along with any notes or special locations. This should help you figure out how to get Steelix in Pokémon Sword & Shield. (Currently this does not show most "strong" static encounters or Max Raid Battles.)
Special Ways to Get Steelix
You can often fight a wild Steelix in the Giant's Seat in the southeastern part of the Wild Area.
Getting Steelix By Evolution
Evolves from Onix by trading it to another player while it is holding a Metal Coat. You can get Metal Coats pretty easily by talking to the either of the Digging Duo by the Pokémon Nursery in the Bridge Field part of the Wild Area.