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    Pokemon Sword and Shield Onix

    Pokemon Sword and Shield Onix is a Rock and Ground Type Rock Snake Pokémon, which makes it weak against Fighting, Ground, Steel, Ice, Water, Grass type moves. You can find and catch Onix in East Lake Axewell with a 10% chance to encounter during Intense Sun weather when walking through tall grass. The Max IV Stats of Onix are 35 HP, 45 Attack, 30 SP Attack, 160 Defense, 45 SP Defense, and 70 Speed.

    Pokemon Sword and Shield OnixPokemon Sword and Shield Shiny Onix
    Regular
    Shiny
    Onix Galar Pokedex ID: 178
    Rock
    Ground
    463.0lbs 210kg
    Weight
    Rock Snake Pokémon
    Category
    28'10" 8.8m
    Height
    Mineral
    Exp Group
    6,400
    Egg Steps
    25
    Hatch Cycle
    1 Defense Point(s)
    Ev Yield
    MediumFast
    Exp Group
    ♂ 50.2%
    ♀ 49.8%
    Gender

    Click/Tap the buttons to navigate the Onix Guide.

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    List of Onix Max IV Stats in Pokemon SW SH.

    Total385
    HP35
    Attack45
    Defense160
    Special Attack30
    Special Defense45
    Speed70

    Based on this pokemon's stats we consider the best nature for Onix to have is Impish, this will increase it's Defense and decrease it's Sp. Atk stats.

    Onix Abilities

    AbilityTypeEffect
    Rock HeadNormal Protects the Pokémon from recoil damage.
    SturdyNormal It cannot be knocked out with one hit. One-hit KO moves cannot knock it out, either.
    Weak ArmorHidden Physical attacks to the Pokémon lower its Defense stat but sharply raise its Speed stat.

    Sword Pokedex Entry

    As it digs through the ground, it absorbs many hard objects. This is what makes its body so solid.

    Shield Pokedex Entry

    It rapidly bores through the ground at 50 mph by squirming and twisting its massive, rugged body.

    Pokemon Sword and Shield Onix Evolutions

    How do i evolve Onix in Pokemon Sword and Shield?

    Pokemon Sword and Shield Onix evolves into Steelix with a trade holding Metal Coat.

    Onix
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    trade holding Metal Coat
    Steelix
    PokemonCPAtkDefSp AtkSp DefHpSpd
    Onix
    3854516030453570
    Steelix
    5108520055657530

    Onix Locations in Pokemon Sword and Shield

    Where do i find and how to get Onix?

    Spawn locations you can find Onix are in the East Lake Axewell area, with a 10% chance to spawn during Intense Sun weather.

    Non Overworld Spawns (NOT Visible - Randomly found in tall grass)

    PokemonLocationWeatherSpawnLvl
    East Lake Axewell
    10%8 - 12
    East Lake Axewell
    10%8 - 12
    Giant's Seat
    20%30 - 35
    Giant's Seat
    20%30 - 35
    Giant's Seat
    20%30 - 35
    Giant's Seat
    20%30 - 35
    Motostoke Riverbank
    30%26 - 28
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    Pokemon Sword and Shield Onix Raids

    Where do i find Onix Raids?

    You can find Onix raids in the following locations: Bridge Field, Dusty Bowl, Giant's Seat, Hammerlocke Hills, Rolling Fields, Stony Wilderness.

    You can Click/Tap the links below to view where to find Onix Raid Spawn Locations in Pokemon Sw and Sh.
    • Bridge Field
    • Dusty Bowl
    • Giant's Seat
    • Hammerlocke Hills
    • Rolling Fields
    • Stony Wilderness
    • 5-Star Onix
    • Lv. 55-60
    • Gender: Random
    • Ability: Hidden
    • Selection Probabilities:
    • 3-Star Desired: 20%
    • 4-Star Desired: 20%
    • 5-Star Desired: 25%
    • Drops:
    • 100% TR23 Spikes
    • 100% TR63 Power Gem
    • 100% TR67 Earth Power
    • 100% TR75 Stone Edge
    • 80% Lum Berry
    • 80% Qualot Berry
    • 50% Star Piece
    • 50% Stardust
    • 25% Rare Candy
    • 3% Bottle Cap
    • Bonus Drops:
    • 2% Dynamax Candy
    • 2% Exp. Candy L
    • 1% Exp. Candy XL
    • 2-Star Onix
    • Lv. 25-30
    • Gender: Random
    • Ability: Hidden
    • Selection Probabilities:
    • 2-Star Desired: 20%
    • Drops:
    • 100% TR87 Drill Run
    • 100% TR94 High Horsepower
    • 80% Aguav Berry
    • 80% Grepa Berry
    • 25% Rare Candy
    • 25% Star Piece
    • 25% Stardust
    • Bonus Drops:
    • 5% Exp. Candy S
    • 1% Dynamax Candy
    • 1% Exp. Candy M
    • 3-Star Onix
    • Lv. 35-40
    • Gender: Random
    • Ability: Hidden
    • Selection Probabilities:
    • 2-Star Desired: 20%
    • 3-Star Desired: 20%
    • Drops:
    • 100% TR52 Gyro Ball
    • 100% TR70 Flash Cannon
    • 80% Mago Berry
    • 80% Qualot Berry
    • 30% Comet Shard
    • 30% Star Piece
    • 30% Stardust
    • 25% Rare Candy
    • 1% Bottle Cap
    • Bonus Drops:
    • 7% Exp. Candy M
    • 2% Dynamax Candy
    • 2% Exp. Candy L
    • 5-Star Onix
    • Lv. 55-60
    • Gender: Random
    • Ability: Hidden
    • Selection Probabilities:
    • 3-Star Desired: 20%
    • 4-Star Desired: 20%
    • 5-Star Desired: 20%
    • Drops:
    • 100% TR10 Earthquake
    • 100% TR76 Stealth Rock
    • 100% TR87 Drill Run
    • 100% TR94 High Horsepower
    • 80% Aguav Berry
    • 80% Grepa Berry
    • 50% Star Piece
    • 50% Stardust
    • 25% Rare Candy
    • 3% Bottle Cap
    • Bonus Drops:
    • 3% Dynamax Candy
    • 3% Exp. Candy L
    • 3% Exp. Candy XL
    • 5-Star Onix
    • Lv. 55-60
    • Gender: Random
    • Ability: Hidden
    • Selection Probabilities:
    • 3-Star Desired: 20%
    • 4-Star Desired: 20%
    • 5-Star Desired: 10%
    • Drops:
    • 100% TR10 Earthquake
    • 100% TR76 Stealth Rock
    • 100% TR87 Drill Run
    • 100% TR94 High Horsepower
    • 80% Aguav Berry
    • 80% Grepa Berry
    • 50% Star Piece
    • 50% Stardust
    • 25% Rare Candy
    • 3% Bottle Cap
    • Bonus Drops:
    • 3% Dynamax Candy
    • 3% Exp. Candy L
    • 3% Exp. Candy XL

    Pokemon Sword and Shield Onix Weakness

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

    DamageTypes
    4.0x
    Damage
    2.0x
    Damage
    Fighting
    Ground
    Steel
    Ice
    0.5x
    Damage
    Normal
    Flying
    Fire
    Rock
    0.25x
    Damage
    Poison
    Immune to Damage
    Electric

    What pokemon is Onix Weak Against?

    PokemonType 1Type 2CP
    Gyarados Water Flying540
    Milotic Water540
    Vanilluxe Ice535
    Rhyperior Ground Rock535
    Lapras Water Ice535

    What pokemon is Onix Strong Against?

    PokemonType 1Type 2CP
    Tyranitar Rock Dark600
    Silvally Normal570
    Arcanine Fire555
    Togekiss Fairy Flying545
    Gyarados Water Flying540
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    Pokemon SW and SH Onix Moves List

    What moves can Onix learn from TMs, TRs, and Leveling?

    Onix can learn the normal type move Double-Edge at level 56. This Physical move User receives recoil damage. Bolded Pow numbers are adjusted for this pokemon's Rock and Ground type +50% STAB damage.

    • Level Up Moves
      (Learned)
    • TM Moves
      (Reusable Item)
    • TR Moves
      (One Time Use Item)

    Onix Level Up Moves

    LvlMoveTypeClassPowAccPPEffect
    01TacklePhysical4010035
    01HardenStatus——30Raises user's Defense.
    01BindPhysical158520Traps opponent, damaging them for 4-5 turns.
    01Rock ThrowPhysical759015
    04Smack DownPhysical7510015Makes Flying-type Pokémon vulnerable to Ground moves.
    08Rock PolishStatus——20Sharply raises user's Speed.
    12Dragon BreathSpecial6010020May paralyze opponent.
    16CurseStatus——10Ghosts lose 50% of max HP and curse the opponent; Non-Ghosts raise Attack, Defense and lower Speed.
    20Rock SlidePhysical112.59010May cause flinching.
    24ScreechStatus—8540Sharply lowers opponent's Defense.
    28Sand TombPhysical52.58515Traps opponent, damaging them for 4-5 turns.
    32Stealth RockStatus——20Damages opponent switching into battle.
    36SlamPhysical807520
    40SandstormStatus——10Creates a sandstorm for 5 turns.
    44DigPhysical12010010Digs underground on first turn, attacks on second. Can also escape from caves.
    48Iron TailPhysical1007515May lower opponent's Defense.
    52Stone EdgePhysical150805High critical hit ratio.
    56Double-EdgePhysical12010015User receives recoil damage.

    TM Moves Onix can learn

    TMMoveTypeClassPowAccPPEffect
    TM15DigPhysical12010010Digs underground on first turn, attacks on second. Can also escape from caves.
    TM16ScreechStatus—8540Sharply lowers opponent's Defense.
    TM20Self-DestructPhysical2001005User faints.
    TM21RestStatus——10User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
    TM22Rock SlidePhysical112.59010May cause flinching.
    TM24SnoreSpecial5010015Can only be used if asleep. May cause flinching.
    TM25ProtectStatus——10Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
    TM26Scary FaceStatus—10010Sharply lowers opponent's Speed.
    TM31AttractStatus—10015If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack.
    TM32SandstormStatus——10Creates a sandstorm for 5 turns.
    TM34Sunny DayStatus——5Makes it sunny for 5 turns.
    TM39FacadePhysical7010020Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
    TM48Rock TombPhysical909515Lowers opponent's Speed.
    TM49Sand TombPhysical52.58515Traps opponent, damaging them for 4-5 turns.
    TM54Rock BlastPhysical37.59010Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
    TM57PaybackPhysical5010010Power doubles if the user was attacked first.
    TM76RoundSpecial6010015Power increases if teammates use it in the same turn.
    TM81BulldozePhysical9010020Lowers opponent's Speed.
    TM97Brutal SwingPhysical6010020The user swings its body around violently to inflict damage on everything in its vicinity.
    TM98Stomping TantrumPhysical112.510010Driven by frustration, the user attacks the target. If the user's previous move has failed, the power of this move doubles.
    TM99Breaking SwipePhysical6010015Hits multiple opponents and lowers their attack.

    Onix TR Moves

    TRMoveTypeClassPowAccPPEffect
    TR01Body SlamPhysical8510015May paralyze opponent.
    TR10EarthquakePhysical15010010Power is doubled if opponent is underground from using Dig.
    TR20SubstituteStatus——10Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits.
    TR26EndureStatus——10Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
    TR27Sleep TalkStatus——10User performs one of its own moves while sleeping.
    TR31Iron TailPhysical1007515May lower opponent's Defense.
    TR37TauntStatus—10020Opponent can only use moves that attack.
    TR51Dragon DanceStatus——20Raises user's Attack and Speed.
    TR52Gyro BallPhysical—1005The slower the user, the stronger the attack.
    TR62Dragon PulseSpecial8510010
    TR67Earth PowerSpecial13510010May lower opponent's Special Defense.
    TR70Flash CannonSpecial8010010May lower opponent's Special Defense.
    TR74Iron HeadPhysical8010015May cause flinching.
    TR75Stone EdgePhysical150805High critical hit ratio.
    TR76Stealth RockStatus——20Damages opponent switching into battle.
    TR79Heavy SlamPhysical—10010The heavier the user, the stronger the attack.
    TR87Drill RunPhysical1209510High critical hit ratio.
    TR94High HorsepowerPhysical142.59510The user fiercely attacks the target using its entire body.
    TR99Body PressPhysical8010010The higher the user's Defense, the stronger the attack.
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