Pokemon Sword and Shield Steelix | Locations, Moves, Weaknesses

Pokemon Sword and Shield Steelix is a Steel and Ground Type Iron Snake Pokémon, which makes it weak against Fighting, Ground, Fire, Water type moves. You can find and catch Steelix in East Lake Axewell with a 10% chance to encounter during Intense Sun weather when walking through tall grass. The Max IV Stats of Steelix are 75 HP, 85 Attack, 55 SP Attack, 200 Defense, 65 SP Defense, and 30 Speed.

Regular

Shiny

Steelix Galar Pokedex ID: 179

Steel

Ground

Weight
881.8lbs 400kg

Category
Iron Snake Pokémon

Height
30'02" 9.2m

Exp Group
Mineral

Egg Steps
6,400

Hatch Cycle
25

Ev Yield
2 Defense Point(s)

Exp Group
MediumFast

Gender
♂ 50.2% ♀ 49.8%

List of Steelix Max IV Stats in Pokemon SW SH.

Total	510
HP	75
Attack	85
Defense	200
Special Attack	55
Special Defense	65
Speed	30

Based on this pokemon's stats we consider the best nature for Steelix to have is Relaxed, this will increase it's Defense and decrease it's Speed stats.

Steelix Abilities

Ability	Type	Effect
Rock Head	Normal	Protects the Pokémon from recoil damage.
Sturdy	Normal	It cannot be knocked out with one hit. One-hit KO moves cannot knock it out, either.
Sheer Force	Hidden	Removes additional effects to increase the power of moves when attacking.

Sword Pokedex Entry
It is said that if an Onix lives for over 100 years, its composition changes to become diamond-like.

Shield Pokedex Entry
It is thought its body transformed as a result of iron accumulating internally from swallowing soil.

Pokedex

Pokemon Sword and Shield Steelix Evolutions

How do i evolve Steelix in Pokemon Sword and Shield?

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

Onix

trade holding Metal Coat

Steelix

Pokemon	CP	Atk	Def	Sp Atk	Sp Def	Hp	Spd
Onix	385	45	160	30	45	35	70
Steelix	510	85	200	55	65	75	30

Evolution Chart

Steelix Locations in Pokemon Sword and Shield

Where do i find and how to get Steelix?

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)

Location	Spawn	Lvl
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

Weather Guide

Pokemon Sword and Shield Steelix Raids

Where do i find Steelix Raids?

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

You can Click/Tap the links below to view where to find Steelix Raid Spawn Locations in Pokemon Sw and Sh.

5-Star Steelix
Lv. 55-60
Gender: Random
Ability: Hidden
Selection Probabilities:
3-Star Desired: 20%
4-Star Desired: 25%
5-Star Desired: 10%
Drops:
100% TR46 Iron Defense
100% TR74 Iron Head
100% TR79 Heavy Slam
80% Aguav Berry
80% Pomeg Berry
50% Comet Shard
50% Star Piece
50% Stardust
25% Rare Candy
3% Bottle Cap
Bonus Drops:
2% Dynamax Candy
2% Exp. Candy L
1% Exp. Candy XL

4-Star Steelix
Lv. 45-50
Gender: Random
Ability: Hidden
Selection Probabilities:
3-Star Desired: 20%
4-Star Desired: 10%
Drops:
100% TR10 Earthquake
100% TR76 Stealth Rock
100% TR87 Drill Run
80% Aguav Berry
80% Grepa Berry
35% Star Piece
35% Stardust
25% Rare Candy
2% Bottle Cap
Bonus Drops:
3% Exp. Candy L
2% Exp. Candy M
1% Dynamax Candy

5-Star Steelix
Lv. 55-60
Gender: Random
Ability: Any
Selection Probabilities:
4-Star Desired: 40%
5-Star Desired: 30%
Drops:
100% TR31 Iron Tail
100% TR52 Gyro Ball
100% TR70 Flash Cannon
80% Mago Berry
80% Qualot Berry
50% Comet Shard
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 Steelix
Lv. 55-60
Gender: Random
Ability: Any
Selection Probabilities:
5-Star Desired: 15%
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 Steelix
Lv. 55-60
Gender: Random
Ability: Any
Selection Probabilities:
4-Star Desired: 40%
5-Star Desired: 35%
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 Steelix Weakness

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

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

What pokemon is Steelix Weak Against?

Pokemon	Type 1	Type 2	CP

What pokemon is Steelix Strong Against?

Pokemon	Type 1	Type 2	CP

View Type Chart

Pokemon SW and SH Steelix Moves List

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

Steelix can learn the electric type move Magnet Rise at level 60. This Status move User becomes immune to Ground-type moves for 5 turns. Bolded Pow numbers are adjusted for this pokemon's Steel and Ground type +50% STAB damage.

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

Steelix Level Up Moves

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

TM Moves Steelix can learn

TM	Move	Class	Pow	Acc	PP	Effect
TM08	Hyper Beam	Special	150	90	5	User must recharge next turn.
TM09	Giga Impact	Physical	150	90	5	User must recharge next turn.
TM15	Dig	Physical	120	100	10	Digs underground on first turn, attacks on second. Can also escape from caves.
TM16	Screech	Status	—	85	40	Sharply lowers opponent's Defense.
TM20	Self-Destruct	Physical	200	100	5	User faints.
TM21	Rest	Status	—	—	10	User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
TM22	Rock Slide	Physical	75	90	10	May cause flinching.
TM24	Snore	Special	50	100	15	Can only be used if asleep. May cause flinching.
TM25	Protect	Status	—	—	10	Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM26	Scary Face	Status	—	100	10	Sharply lowers opponent's Speed.
TM31	Attract	Status	—	100	15	If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack.
TM32	Sandstorm	Status	—	—	10	Creates a sandstorm for 5 turns.
TM34	Sunny Day	Status	—	—	5	Makes it sunny for 5 turns.
TM39	Facade	Physical	70	100	20	Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
TM48	Rock Tomb	Physical	60	95	15	Lowers opponent's Speed.
TM49	Sand Tomb	Physical	52.5	85	15	Traps opponent, damaging them for 4-5 turns.
TM54	Rock Blast	Physical	25	90	10	Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
TM57	Payback	Physical	50	100	10	Power doubles if the user was attacked first.
TM66	Thunder Fang	Physical	65	95	15	May cause flinching and/or paralyze opponent.
TM67	Ice Fang	Physical	65	95	15	May cause flinching and/or freeze opponent.
TM68	Fire Fang	Physical	65	95	15	May cause flinching and/or burn opponent.
TM76	Round	Special	60	100	15	Power increases if teammates use it in the same turn.
TM81	Bulldoze	Physical	90	100	20	Lowers opponent's Speed.
TM97	Brutal Swing	Physical	60	100	20	The user swings its body around violently to inflict damage on everything in its vicinity.
TM98	Stomping Tantrum	Physical	112.5	100	10	Driven by frustration, the user attacks the target. If the user's previous move has failed, the power of this move doubles.
TM99	Breaking Swipe	Physical	60	100	15	Hits multiple opponents and lowers their attack.

Steelix TR Moves

TR	Move	Class	Pow	Acc	PP	Effect
TR01	Body Slam	Physical	85	100	15	May paralyze opponent.
TR10	Earthquake	Physical	150	100	10	Power is doubled if opponent is underground from using Dig.
TR20	Substitute	Status	—	—	10	Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits.
TR26	Endure	Status	—	—	10	Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
TR27	Sleep Talk	Status	—	—	10	User performs one of its own moves while sleeping.
TR31	Iron Tail	Physical	150	75	15	May lower opponent's Defense.
TR32	Crunch	Physical	80	100	15	May lower opponent's Defense.
TR37	Taunt	Status	—	100	20	Opponent can only use moves that attack.
TR46	Iron Defense	Status	—	—	15	Sharply raises user's Defense.
TR51	Dragon Dance	Status	—	—	20	Raises user's Attack and Speed.
TR52	Gyro Ball	Physical	—	100	5	The slower the user, the stronger the attack.
TR58	Dark Pulse	Special	80	100	15	May cause flinching.
TR62	Dragon Pulse	Special	85	100	10
TR67	Earth Power	Special	135	100	10	May lower opponent's Special Defense.
TR70	Flash Cannon	Special	120	100	10	May lower opponent's Special Defense.
TR74	Iron Head	Physical	120	100	15	May cause flinching.
TR75	Stone Edge	Physical	100	80	5	High critical hit ratio.
TR76	Stealth Rock	Status	—	—	20	Damages opponent switching into battle.
TR79	Heavy Slam	Physical	—	100	10	The heavier the user, the stronger the attack.
TR87	Drill Run	Physical	120	95	10	High critical hit ratio.
TR94	High Horsepower	Physical	142.5	95	10	The user fiercely attacks the target using its entire body.
TR97	Psychic Fangs	Physical	85	100	10	The user bites the target with its psychic capabilities. This can also destroy Light Screen and Reflect.
TR99	Body Press	Physical	80	100	10	The higher the user's Defense, the stronger the attack.

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