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steelix
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Steelix

Iron Snake Pokémon

SteelGround

It is thought its body transformed as a result of iron accumulating internally from swallowing soil.

Base Stats

HP 75
Attack 85
Defense 200
Sp. Atk 55
Sp. Def 65
Speed 30
Total 510

Type Effectiveness

Abilities

Held Items

Evolution Chain

Moves

Locations

Details

Category Iron Snake Pokémon
Height 9.2 m
Weight 400.0 kg
Base Exp 179
Growth Rate Medium
Capture Rate 25
Base Happiness 70
Gender 50% ♂ / 50% ♀
Habitat Cave
Egg Groups Mineral

Sprites

steelix Front Front
steelix Back Back
steelix Front Shiny Front Shiny
steelix Back Shiny Back Shiny
steelix Front ♀ Front ♀
steelix Back ♀ Back ♀
steelix Front Shiny ♀ Front Shiny ♀
steelix Back Shiny ♀ Back Shiny ♀
steelix Official Art Official Art
steelix Official Art (Shiny) Official Art (Shiny)

Competitive

ru Usage: 12.7%
Defensive
Item
Leftovers
Ability
Sturdy
Nature
Relaxed
EVs
HP 252
Def 220
SpD 36
Custap Berry
Item
Custap Berry
Ability
Sturdy
Nature
Adamant
EVs
HP 212
Atk 252
Spe 44
Sheer Force
Item
Life Orb / Leftovers
Ability
Sheer Force
Nature
Adamant
EVs
HP 212
Atk 252
Spe 44

Strategy Overview

Large, silver, and sleek, stare in awe at Steelix. That menacing grin is not only for show, as Steelix practically laughs at half of the tier for the pittance in damage it receives. A reliable Steel / Ground typing gives it nine resistances and two immunities, while an astonishing base 200 Defense backed by a great base 75 HP makes Steelix one, if not THE, premier physical wall in the RU tier. With the proper EV investment, it can take both physical and special hits, being a great check or counter to threats such as Galvantula, Escavalier, and Aggron. Don't forget about Sturdy, which acts as a pseudo-Focus Sash. A godawful base 30 Speed and an average base 85 Attack are slightly concerning, but don't let that depress you; even that poor Speed is beneficial, as it enables Steelix to hit hard with Gyro Ball, an especially deadly move against various frail sweepers such as Sceptile. Steelix easily fits in with almost any team, ready to grin and bear the brunt of an opponent while setting up Stealth Rock on a whim!

Most Used Moves

Roar
59.8%
Gyro Ball
38.9%
Toxic
20.1%

Most Used Items

Leftovers
83.0%
Nothing
0.0%

Competitive data from Smogon University via data.pkmn.cc