As a Steel/Ground type, Steelix has 4 weaknesses, 8 resistances and 2 immunities, more than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 7 other Pokémon share the Steel/Ground typing.

Base stats

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

Steelix has a base stat total of 510, higher than 69% of Pokémon. Its best stat is Defense (200). With Attack (85) well above Sp. Atk (55), it works best as a physical attacker. At 30 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 75 HP, 200 Defense and 65 Sp. Def it is bulky and holds up better against physical hits.

Steelix can have the abilities Rock Head, Sturdy and Sheer Force.

How to beat Steelix

Steelix takes 2× damage from Fighting, Ground, Fire and Water moves, so lead with those.

Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Poison and Electric moves have no effect on it and Normal, Flying, Rock, Bug, Steel, Psychic, Dragon and Fairy moves are resisted.

Good counters: Ho-Oh hits for 2× with Fire-type STAB and is immune to Steelix's Ground moves and resists its Steel moves. Moltres hits for 2× with Fire-type STAB and is immune to Steelix's Ground moves and resists its Steel moves. Wellspring Mask Ogerpon hits for 2× with Water-type STAB and resists its Steel and Ground moves.

Evolution

Steelix is the final stage of a 2-stage line (Onix → Steelix), evolving from Onix.

Best counters to Steelix

Other Steel/Ground Pokémon

Frequently asked questions

What is Steelix weak to?

As a Steel/Ground type, Steelix takes super-effective damage from Fighting, Ground, Fire and Water moves.

What is Steelix resistant to?

Steelix resists Normal, Flying, Bug, Steel, Psychic, Dragon, Fairy and Rock (¼×) moves. It is immune to Poison and Electric.

What are the best counters to Steelix?

Strong type-based picks include Ho-Oh, Moltres and Wellspring Mask Ogerpon, which hit Steelix with super-effective attacks.