Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Steelix

Steelix

STEEL

GROUND

Iron Snake Pokémon

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Steelix is a Steel and Ground Type Iron Snake Pokémon, with a 3.3% Chance To Catch with a regular Pokeball. Steelix can be found with Rock Head, Sturdy and Sheer Force as an Ability and has a Medium Fast growth rate with a 2 Defense EV Yield. We recommend the Relaxed Nature, based on 510 combined Base Stats.

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Steelix Stats and Abilities

Based on Steelix Base IVs we consider this pokemon B-Tier choice. Steelix Highest IV Stat is Defense 200 and the Lowest being Speed 30.

Tier	Stat	Base	Min	Max
F	HP	75	260	354
D	Attack	85	157	295
S	Defense	200	364	548
E	Special Attack	55	103	229
F	Special Defense	65	121	251
F	Speed	30	58	174
B	Total	510

Best Held Items	Adamant Orb Earth Plate Iron Ball Iron Plate Soft Sand
Best Nature	Relaxed ↑ +10% Defense ↓ -10% Speed
Caught in the Wild Held Item Chance	5% Metal Coat
Like/Dislikes	Likes: Sour Dislikes: Sweet
EV Yield	2 Defense
Growth Rate	Medium Fast
Catch Rate	25 (3.3% with PokéBall, full HP)
Egg Groups	Mineral
Egg Cycles	25 (6,169–6,425 steps)

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).
Sheer Force Hidden Ability	Sheer Force increases the power of moves that have beneficial secondary effects by 30%, but removes those additional effects.

How To Evolve Steelix in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

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

Base	→	First Evo
Onix	trade holding Metal Coat →	Steelix

Where To Find Steelix in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

Steelix has 10 spawn locations in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. You can find the Unevolved form Lv. 16-63 Onix, within the Big Bluff Cavern location using the Walking method.

Walking through Grass.
Using an Old Rod.
Using an Good Rod.
Using an Super Rod.
Surfing the Water.
Using the Poke Radar.
Within Honey Trees.
Obtained as a Gift.
Revive from a Fossil.
Obtained through Trade.
Obtained through an Interaction in game. (Legendary Pokemon)

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
	20 - 5%	Steelix Lv. 46
Oreburgh Mine
Oreburgh Mine	20 - 5%	Onix Lv. 8
Iron Island
	20 - 5%	Onix Lv. 32-33
	20 - 5%	Steelix Lv. 33-34
Snowpoint Temple
	100 - 20%	Steelix Lv. 52
	20 - 5%	Onix Lv. 50-52
Stark Mountain
Stark Mountain	100 - 20%	Onix Lv. 54
Volcanic Cave
Volcanic Cave	Start	Onix Lv. 16-63
Typhlo Cavern
Typhlo Cavern	Start	Onix Lv. 16-63
Sandsear Cave
Sandsear Cave	Start	Onix Lv. 16-63
Rocky Cave
Rocky Cave	Start	Onix Lv. 16-63
Big Bluff Cavern
Big Bluff Cavern	Start	Onix Lv. 16-63
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Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Steelix Weakness

Steelix is a Steel and Ground Type pokemon. This will cause Steelix to take More Damage from Fighting, Ground, Fire, Water Type Moves, and Less Damage from Normal, Flying, Bug, Steel, Psychic, Dragon, Fairy, Poison, Electric, Rock Type moves.

You can Click/Tap the Type Icons to view the best pokemon to Counter Steelix Weaknesses

Damage	Types
4.0x More Damage
2.0x More Damage	Fighting Ground Fire Water
0.5x Less Damage	Normal Flying Bug Steel Psychic Dragon Fairy
0.25x Less Damage	Rock
Immune to Damage	Poison Electric

What pokemon is Steelix Weak Against?

Tier	Pokemon
S	Ho-Oh FIRE FLYING
S	Palkia WATER DRAGON
S	Kyogre WATER
S	Groudon GROUND
S	Heatran FIRE STEEL

What pokemon is Steelix Strong Against?

Tier	Pokemon
S	Arceus NORMAL
S	Mewtwo PSYCHIC
S	Lugia PSYCHIC FLYING
S	Ho-Oh FIRE FLYING
S	Rayquaza DRAGON FLYING

Best Steelix Moves in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

Best Moveset for Steelix 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	150	75	15	May lower opponent's Defense.
52	Stone Edge	Physical	100	80	5	High critical hit ratio.
1	Crunch	Physical	80	100	15	May lower opponent's Defense.

Best Moveset for Steelix TM Moves based on Power.

TM	Best Moves	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
TM64	Explosion	Physical	250	100	5	User faints.
TM68	Giga Impact	Physical	150	90	5	User must recharge next turn.
TM15	Hyper Beam	Special	150	90	5	User must recharge next turn.
TM26	Earthquake	Physical	150	100	10	Power is doubled if opponent is underground from using Dig.

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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Steelix Lv Up Moves

Steelix TM Moves

Steelix Level Up Moves

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

Lvl	Move	Desc
1	Crunch DARK	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May lower opponent's Defense.
1	Thunder Fang ELECTRIC	Power: 65 Acc: 95 PP: 15 Physical May cause flinching and/or paralyze opponent.
1	Ice Fang ICE	Power: 65 Acc: 95 PP: 15 Physical May cause flinching and/or freeze opponent.
1	Fire Fang FIRE	Power: 65 Acc: 95 PP: 15 Physical May cause flinching and/or burn opponent.
1	Rock Polish ROCK	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Sharply raises user's Speed.
1	Tackle NORMAL	Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 35 Physical
1	Harden NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 30 Status Raises user's Defense.
1	Bind NORMAL	Power: 15 Acc: 85 PP: 20 Physical Traps opponent, damaging them for 4-5 turns.
1	Rock Throw ROCK	Power: 50 Acc: 90 PP: 15 Physical
4	Smack Down ROCK	Power: 50 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical Makes Flying-type Pokémon vulnerable to Ground moves.
8	Autotomize STEEL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 15 Status Reduces weight and sharply raises Speed.
12	Dragon Breath DRAGON	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Special May paralyze opponent.
16	Curse GHOST	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 ROCK	Power: 75 Acc: 90 PP: 10 Physical May cause flinching.
24	Screech NORMAL	Power: — Acc: 85 PP: 40 Status Sharply lowers opponent's Defense.
28	Sand Tomb GROUND	Power: 52.5 Acc: 85 PP: 15 Physical Traps opponent, damaging them for 4-5 turns.
32	Stealth Rock ROCK	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Damages opponent switching into battle.
36	Slam NORMAL	Power: 80 Acc: 75 PP: 20 Physical
40	Sandstorm ROCK	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Creates a sandstorm for 5 turns.
44	Dig GROUND	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Digs underground on first turn, attacks on second. Can also escape from caves.
48	Iron Tail STEEL	Power: 150 Acc: 75 PP: 15 Physical May lower opponent's Defense.
52	Stone Edge ROCK	Power: 100 Acc: 80 PP: 5 Physical High critical hit ratio.
56	Double-Edge NORMAL	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical User receives recoil damage.
60	Magnet Rise ELECTRIC	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User becomes immune to Ground-type moves for 5 turns.

Steelix TM Moves

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

TM	Move	Desc
TM05	Roar NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status In battles, the opponent switches. In the wild, the Pokémon runs.
TM11	Sunny Day FIRE	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status Makes it sunny for 5 turns.
TM12	Taunt DARK	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 Status Opponent can only use moves that attack.
TM15	Hyper Beam NORMAL	Power: 150 Acc: 90 PP: 5 Special User must recharge next turn.
TM17	Protect NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM23	Iron Tail STEEL	Power: 150 Acc: 75 PP: 15 Physical May lower opponent's Defense.
TM26	Earthquake GROUND	Power: 150 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Power is doubled if opponent is underground from using Dig.
TM28	Dig GROUND	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Digs underground on first turn, attacks on second. Can also escape from caves.
TM32	Double Team NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 15 Status Raises user's Evasiveness.
TM37	Sandstorm ROCK	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Creates a sandstorm for 5 turns.
TM39	Rock Tomb ROCK	Power: 60 Acc: 95 PP: 15 Physical Lowers opponent's Speed.
TM41	Torment DARK	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 Status Opponent cannot use the same move in a row.
TM42	Facade NORMAL	Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
TM44	Rest PSYCHIC	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
TM45	Attract NORMAL	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 Status If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack.
TM58	Endure NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM59	Dragon Pulse DRAGON	Power: 85 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special
TM64	Explosion NORMAL	Power: 250 Acc: 100 PP: 5 Physical User faints.
TM66	Payback DARK	Power: 50 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Power doubles if the user was attacked first.
TM68	Giga Impact NORMAL	Power: 150 Acc: 90 PP: 5 Physical User must recharge next turn.
TM69	Rock Polish ROCK	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Sharply raises user's Speed.
TM71	Stone Edge ROCK	Power: 100 Acc: 80 PP: 5 Physical High critical hit ratio.
TM74	Gyro Ball STEEL	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 5 Physical The slower the user, the stronger the attack.
TM76	Stealth Rock ROCK	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Damages opponent switching into battle.
TM77	Psych Up NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Copies the opponent's stat changes.
TM79	Dark Pulse DARK	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special May cause flinching.
TM80	Rock Slide ROCK	Power: 75 Acc: 90 PP: 10 Physical May cause flinching.
TM82	Sleep Talk NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User performs one of its own moves while sleeping.
TM83	Bulldoze GROUND	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Lowers opponent's Speed.
TM87	Swagger NORMAL	Power: — Acc: 85 PP: 15 Status Opponent becomes confused, but its Attack is sharply raised.
TM90	Substitute NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits.
TM91	Flash Cannon STEEL	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special May lower opponent's Special Defense.
TM93	Cut NORMAL	Power: 50 Acc: 95 PP: 30 Physical
TM96	Strength NORMAL	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical
TM98	Rock Smash FIGHTING	Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May lower opponent's Defense.

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