Pokemon Legends Arceus Steelix is a Steel and Ground Type Iron Snake Pokémon with a Medium Fast growth rate and a 2 Defense EV Yield. Steelix can be found with Rock Head, Sturdy and Sheer Force as an Ability; we recommend the Relaxed Nature, based on 510 total combined Base Stats in PLA.
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).
Rank | Stat | Value |
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F | HP | 75 |
C | Attack | 85 |
S | Defense | 200 |
E | Special Attack | 55 |
E | Special Defense | 65 |
F | Speed | 30 |
B | Total | 510 |
Steelix | Detail |
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Best Nature | Relaxed ↑ +10% Defense↓ -10% Speed |
Liked Foods | |
Caught in the Wild Held Item Chance | 20% Seed of Mastery ![]() |
Catch Rate | 25 (3.3% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Egg Groups | ![]() |
Abilities | Description |
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Ability 1 | Rock Head Protects the Pokémon from recoil damage. |
Ability 2 | Sturdy 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). |
Hidden Ability | Sheer Force 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 Legends Arceus
Onix requires (trade holding Metal Coat) to evolve into Steelix.
Base Form | Evolution Requirement | First Evolution | ||
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Onix ![]() | trade holding Metal Coat![]() → | Steelix ![]() |
Evolutions | Total | HP | Attack | Special Attack | Defense | Special Defense | Speed |
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![]() Onix | 385 | 35 | 45 | 30 | 160 | 45 | 70 |
Stat Change | +125 | +40 | +40 | +25 | +40 | +20 | +40 |
![]() Steelix | 510 | 75 | 85 | 55 | 200 | 65 | 30 |

Alpha Steelix Locations
List of Locations you can find Alpha Steelix in PLA.

Lv. | Location | Description |
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60 | Coronet Highlands | Celestica Trail |

Where To Find Steelix Locations in Pokemon Legends Arceus
List of Locations where you can find and catch Steelix in PLA.
Steelix has 2 spawn locations in Pokemon Legends Arceus. You can find the Unevolved form Lv. 50 - 52 Onix, within the Celestica Trail location via Mass Outbreaks.



Pokemon Spawns | Location | How To Catch |
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![]() Steelix Lv. 20 - 28 | Very Rare ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
![]() Steelix Lv. 20 - 28 | Very Rare ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
![]() Steelix Lv. 20 - 28 | Very Rare ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
![]() Onix Lv. 20 - 33 | Rare ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
![]() Onix Lv. 20 - 33 | Rare ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
![]() Onix Lv. 20 - 33 | Rare ![]() ![]() ![]() |


Pokemon Spawns | Location | How To Catch |
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![]() Onix Lv. 43 - 46 | On Land Very Common ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
![]() Onix Lv. 50 - 52 | Very Common ![]() ![]() ![]() |

Pokemon LA 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, , Bug, Steel, Psychic, Dragon, Fairy, Poison, Electric, Rock Type moves.
Damage | Types |
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4.0x More Damage | |
2.0x More Damage | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
0.5x Less Damage | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
0.25x Less Damage | ![]() |
Immune to Damage | ![]() ![]() |
What pokemon is Steelix Weak Against?
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What pokemon is Steelix Strong Against?
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How To Complete Steelix Research Tasks in PLA
Research Task | Task 1 | Task 2 | Task 3 | Task 4 | Task 5 | Task 6 | Task 7 |
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Number caught | 1 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 10 | ||
Number of alpha specimens caught | 1 | 2 | 3 | ||||
Number defeated | 1 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 10 | ||
Number of you've defeated with Fire-type moves | 1 | 2 | 3 | ||||
Times you have seen it use Stealth Rock | 1 | 3 | 6 | 12 | 25 | ||
Times you have seen it use Iron Tail | 1 | 3 | 6 | 12 | 25 | ||
Times you've seen it use a strong style move | 1 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 15 |

Best Steelix Moves in Pokemon Legends Arceus
Best Moveset for Steelix Lv Up Moves based on Power.
Level | Best Moves | Type | Class | Power | Acc | PP | Effect |
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43 | Iron Tail | ![]() | Physical | 150 | 75 | 15 | May lower opponent's Defense. |
34 | High Horsepower | ![]() | Physical | 142.5 | 95 | 10 | The user fiercely attacks the target using its entire body. |
18 | Rock Slide | ![]() | Physical | 75 | 90 | 10 | May cause flinching. |
11 | Bulldoze | ![]() | Physical | 90 | 100 | 20 | Lowers opponent's Speed. |
Steelix Level Up Moves in PLA
List of Moves Steelix can learn by reaching higher levels in Pokemon Legends Arceus. Level Requirements within (#) are the Level you (Master) the move at; this allows you to use the move in Agile and Strong Stance.
Level | Move | Description |
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1 (10) | Power: 30 Acc: 90 PP: 20 ![]() Doubles in power each turn for 5 turns. | |
6 (15) | Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 35 ![]() A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body. | |
11 (20) | Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 20 ![]() Lowers opponent's Speed. | |
18 (28) | Power: 75 Acc: 90 PP: 10 ![]() May cause flinching. | |
25 (35) | Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 ![]() Damages opponent switching into battle. | |
34 (45) | Power: 142.5 Acc: 95 PP: 10 ![]() The user fiercely attacks the target using its entire body. | |
43 (54) | Power: 150 Acc: 75 PP: 15 ![]() May lower opponent's Defense. |
Steelix Move Shop Attacks in PLA
List of Moves Steelix can learn from the Move Shop.
Move Shop | Description |
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Power: 65 Acc: 95 PP: 15 ![]() May cause flinching and/or burn opponent. | |
Power: 65 Acc: 95 PP: 15 ![]() May cause flinching and/or paralyze opponent. | |
Power: 65 Acc: 95 PP: 15 ![]() May cause flinching and/or freeze opponent. | |
Power: 30 Acc: 90 PP: 20 ![]() Doubles in power each turn for 5 turns. | |
Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 15 ![]() May lower opponent's Defense. | |
Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 20 ![]() Lowers opponent's Speed. | |
Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 ![]() Damages opponent switching into battle. | |
Power: - Acc: 100 PP: 10 ![]() The user swaps its offensive and defensive stats. | |
Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 ![]() User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed. | |
Power: 75 Acc: 90 PP: 10 ![]() May cause flinching. | |
Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 15 ![]() May cause flinching. | |
Power: 150 Acc: 75 PP: 15 ![]() May lower opponent's Defense. | |
Power: 135 Acc: 100 PP: 10 ![]() May lower opponent's Special Defense. | |
Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 10 ![]() May lower opponent's Special Defense. | |
Power: 150 Acc: 90 PP: 5 ![]() User must recharge next turn. | |
Power: 90 Acc: 90 PP: 10 ![]() The user attacks by swinging its tail as if it were a vicious wave in a raging storm. | |
Power: 142.5 Acc: 95 PP: 10 ![]() The user fiercely attacks the target using its entire body. | |
Power: 100 Acc: 80 PP: 5 ![]() High critical hit ratio. | |
Power: 150 Acc: 90 PP: 5 ![]() User must recharge next turn. | |
Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 15 ![]() May cause flinching. | |
Power: 210 Acc: 95 PP: 5 ![]() User loses 50% of its HP. |

TIER | Pokemon | Type | Total | HP | Attack | Special Attack | Defense | Special Defense | Speed |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
S | ![]() Origin Dialga | ![]() ![]() | 680 | 100 | 100 | 150 | 120 | 120 | 90 |
S | ![]() Dialga | ![]() ![]() | 680 | 100 | 120 | 150 | 120 | 100 | 90 |
S | ![]() Hisuian Goodra | ![]() ![]() | 600 | 80 | 100 | 110 | 100 | 150 | 60 |
S | ![]() Heatran | ![]() ![]() | 600 | 91 | 90 | 130 | 106 | 106 | 77 |
A | ![]() Magnezone | ![]() ![]() | 535 | 70 | 70 | 130 | 115 | 90 | 60 |

TIER | Pokemon | Type | Total | HP | Attack | Special Attack | Defense | Special Defense | Speed |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
S | ![]() Landorus Therian | ![]() ![]() | 600 | 89 | 145 | 105 | 90 | 80 | 91 |
S | ![]() Garchomp | ![]() ![]() | 600 | 108 | 130 | 80 | 95 | 85 | 102 |
S | ![]() Landorus | ![]() ![]() | 600 | 89 | 125 | 115 | 90 | 80 | 101 |
A | ![]() Ursaluna | ![]() ![]() | 550 | 130 | 140 | 45 | 105 | 80 | 50 |
A | ![]() Rhyperior | ![]() ![]() | 535 | 115 | 140 | 55 | 130 | 55 | 40 |







































