Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Onix

Onix

Rock Snake Pokémon

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Onix is a Rock and Ground Type Rock Snake Pokémon, with a 5.9% Chance To Catch with a regular Pokeball. Onix can be found with Rock Head, Sturdy and Weak Armor as an Ability and has a Medium Fast growth rate with a 1 Defense EV Yield. We recommend the Impish Nature, based on 385 combined Base Stats.

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Onix Stats & Abilities
Onix Evolutions
Onix Locations
Onix Weakness
Onix Best Moves
Onix Level Up Moves
Onix TM Moves
Onix Egg Moves
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Onix Stats and Abilities

Based on Onix Base IVs we consider this pokemon E-Tier choice. Onix Highest IV Stat is Defense 160 and the Lowest being Special Attack 30.


Tier	Stat	Base	Min	Max
F	HP	35	180	274
F	Attack	45	85	207
S	Defense	160	292	460
F	Special Attack	30	58	174
F	Special Defense	45	85	207
E	Speed	70	130	262
E	Total	385


Onix	Detail
Best Nature	Impish ↑ +10% Defense ↓ -10% Special Attack
Caught in the Wild Held Item Chance
Like/Dislikes	Likes: Sour Dislikes: Dry
EV Yield	1 Defense
Growth Rate	Medium Fast
Catch Rate	45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Egg Groups	Mineral
Egg Cycles	25 (6,169–6,425 steps)


Abilities	Description
Rock Head Ability 1	Protects the Pokémon from recoil damage.
Sturdy Ability 2	Sturdy allows the Pokémon to survive with 1 HP if attacked at full HP with an attack that would otherwise knock it out. It also prevents One-Hit-KO moves (Fissure, Horn Drill, Guillotine or Sheer Cold).
Weak Armor Hidden Ability	When a Pokémon with Weak Armor is hit by a physical move, its Defense drops one stage, but its Speed increases by one stage.

How To Evolve Onix in BDSP

Onix requires (trade holding Metal Coat) to evolve into Steelix.


Base Form	Evolution Requirement	First Evolution
Onix	trade holding Metal Coat →	Steelix

Where To Find Onix in BDSP

Onix has spawn locations in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. You can find the Unevolved form Lv. , within the location using the method.

Underground Pokemon Spawns

After you reach Check Points in the game progression NEW Pokemon will begin to spawn in the Grand Underground.

Start = Default spawns in the Grand Underground

Strength = After obtaining the TM96 Strength

Defog = After obtaining the TM97 Defog

7th Badge = After obtaining the Icicle Badge from Candice

Waterfall = After obtaining the TM99 Waterfall

National = After obtaining the National Pokedex.

World Pokemon Spawns

Interact = Limited to one

Common = 20% ~ 100%

Uncommon = 5% ~ 20%

Rare = 1% ~ 5%

= Morning Time

= Day Time

= Night Time


Location	How To Catch	Pokemon Spawns
Victory Road	20 - 5%	Onix Lv. 44
Victory Road	20 - 5%	Steelix Lv. 46
Oreburgh Mine	20 - 5%	Onix Lv. 8
Iron Island	20 - 5%	Onix Lv. 32-33
Iron Island	20 - 5%	Steelix Lv. 33-34
Snowpoint Temple	100 - 20%	Steelix Lv. 52
Snowpoint Temple	20 - 5%	Onix Lv. 50-52
Stark Mountain	100 - 20%	Onix Lv. 54
Volcanic Cave	Start	Onix Lv. 16-63
Typhlo Cavern	Start	Onix Lv. 16-63
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Sandsear Cave	Start	Onix Lv. 16-63
Rocky Cave	Start	Onix Lv. 16-63
Big Bluff Cavern	Start	Onix Lv. 16-63

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Onix Weakness

Onix is a Rock and Ground Type pokemon. This will cause Onix to take More Damage from Fighting, Ground, Steel, Ice, Water, Grass Type Moves, and Less Damage from Normal, Flying, Fire, Rock, Electric, Poison Type moves.

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Damage	Types
4.0x More Damage	Water Grass
2.0x More Damage	Fighting Ground Steel Ice
0.5x Less Damage	Normal Flying Fire Rock
0.25x Less Damage	Poison
Immune to Damage	Electric

What pokemon is Onix Weak Against?


Tier	Pokemon
S	Dialga
S	Palkia
S	Kyogre
S	Groudon
S	Celebi

What pokemon is Onix Strong Against?


Tier	Pokemon
S	Arceus
S	Lugia
S	Ho-Oh
S	Rayquaza
S	Slaking

Best Moves Onix in BDSP

Best Moveset for Onix Lv Up Moves based on Power.


Lvl	Best Moves	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
56	Double-Edge	Physical	120	100	15	User receives recoil damage.
48	Iron Tail	Physical	100	75	15	May lower opponent's Defense.
52	Stone Edge	Physical	150	80	5	High critical hit ratio.
44	Dig	Physical	120	100	10	Digs underground on first turn, attacks on second. Can also escape from caves.

Best Moveset for Onix TM Moves based on Power.


TM	Best Moves	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
TM64	Explosion	Physical	250	100	5	User faints.
TM26	Earthquake	Physical	150	100	10	Power is doubled if opponent is underground from using Dig.
TM23	Iron Tail	Physical	100	75	15	May lower opponent's Defense.
TM71	Stone Edge	Physical	150	80	5	High critical hit ratio.

STAB: (Same Type Attack Bonus) When a Pokemon uses a Move Type that is the Same as the Pokemon's Type, it will receive a 50% Bonus to Power. Moves Affected by this Highlighted in

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Onix Lv Up Moves

Onix TM Moves

Onix Egg Moves

Onix Level Up Moves

List of Moves Onix can learn by reaching higher levels in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.


Lvl	Move	Desc
1	Tackle	Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 35 Physical A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body.
1	Harden	Power: — Acc: — PP: 30 Status Raises user's Defense.
1	Bind	Power: 15 Acc: 85 PP: 20 Physical Traps opponent, damaging them for 4-5 turns.
1	Rock Throw	Power: 75 Acc: 90 PP: 15 Physical
4	Smack Down	Power: 75 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical Makes Flying-type Pokémon vulnerable to Ground moves.
8	Rock Polish	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Sharply raises user's Speed.
12	Dragon Breath	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Special May paralyze opponent.
16	Curse	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Ghosts lose 50% of max HP and curse the opponent; Non-Ghosts raise Attack, Defense and lower Speed.
20	Rock Slide	Power: 112.5 Acc: 90 PP: 10 Physical May cause flinching.
24	Screech	Power: — Acc: 85 PP: 40 Status Sharply lowers opponent's Defense.
28	Sand Tomb	Power: 52.5 Acc: 85 PP: 15 Physical Traps opponent, damaging them for 4-5 turns.
32	Stealth Rock	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Damages opponent switching into battle.
36	Slam	Power: 80 Acc: 75 PP: 20 Physical
40	Sandstorm	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Creates a sandstorm for 5 turns.
44	Dig	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Digs underground on first turn, attacks on second. Can also escape from caves.
48	Iron Tail	Power: 100 Acc: 75 PP: 15 Physical May lower opponent's Defense.
52	Stone Edge	Power: 150 Acc: 80 PP: 5 Physical High critical hit ratio.
56	Double-Edge	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical User receives recoil damage.

Onix TM Moves

List of Moves Onix can learn using (TMs) Technical Machine Items.


TM	Move	Desc
TM05	Roar	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status In battles, the opponent switches. In the wild, the Pokémon runs.
TM11	Sunny Day	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status Makes it sunny for 5 turns.
TM12	Taunt	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 Status Opponent can only use moves that attack.
TM17	Protect	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM23	Iron Tail	Power: 100 Acc: 75 PP: 15 Physical May lower opponent's Defense.
TM26	Earthquake	Power: 150 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Power is doubled if opponent is underground from using Dig.
TM28	Dig	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Digs underground on first turn, attacks on second. Can also escape from caves.
TM32	Double Team	Power: — Acc: — PP: 15 Status Raises user's Evasiveness.
TM37	Sandstorm	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Creates a sandstorm for 5 turns.
TM39	Rock Tomb	Power: 90 Acc: 95 PP: 15 Physical Lowers opponent's Speed.
TM41	Torment	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 Status Opponent cannot use the same move in a row.
TM42	Facade	Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
TM44	Rest	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
TM45	Attract	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 Status If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack.
TM58	Endure	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM59	Dragon Pulse	Power: 85 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special The target is attacked with a shock wave generated by the user’s gaping mouth. This attack never misses.
TM64	Explosion	Power: 250 Acc: 100 PP: 5 Physical User faints.
TM66	Payback	Power: 50 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Power doubles if the user was attacked first.
TM69	Rock Polish	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Sharply raises user's Speed.
TM71	Stone Edge	Power: 150 Acc: 80 PP: 5 Physical High critical hit ratio.
TM74	Gyro Ball	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 5 Physical The slower the user, the stronger the attack.
TM76	Stealth Rock	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Damages opponent switching into battle.
TM77	Psych Up	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Copies the opponent's stat changes.
TM80	Rock Slide	Power: 112.5 Acc: 90 PP: 10 Physical May cause flinching.
TM82	Sleep Talk	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User performs one of its own moves while sleeping.
TM83	Bulldoze	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Lowers opponent's Speed.
TM87	Swagger	Power: — Acc: 85 PP: 15 Status Opponent becomes confused, but its Attack is sharply raised.
TM90	Substitute	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits.
TM91	Flash Cannon	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special May lower opponent's Special Defense.
TM96	Strength	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical
TM98	Rock Smash	Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May lower opponent's Defense.

Onix Egg Moves

List of Egg Moves Onix can learn.


Egg Move	Desc
Flail	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical The lower the user's HP, the higher the power.
Block	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status Opponent cannot flee or switch.
Defense Curl	Power: — Acc: — PP: 40 Status Raises user's Defense.
Wide Guard	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Protects the user's team from multi-target attacks.
Rollout	Power: 45 Acc: 90 PP: 20 Physical Doubles in power each turn for 5 turns.
Dragon Tail	Power: 60 Acc: 90 PP: 10 Physical In battles, the opponent switches. In the wild, the Pokémon runs.
Head Smash	Power: 225 Acc: 80 PP: 5 Physical User receives recoil damage.
Rock Blast	Power: 37.5 Acc: 90 PP: 10 Physical Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
Heavy Slam	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical The heavier the user, the stronger the attack.

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