#0208 · Gen 2 · 510 BST
Steelix
A fully-evolved Steel/Ground-type from Generation 2 with an exceptional 200 base Defense. Base Stat Total: 510. Common ability: Rock Head.
Base stats
Level 50, min EVs/IVs, − nature
150/94/198/67/76/45
Level 50, 252 EVs, 31 IVs, + nature
182/150/277/117/128/90
Abilities
It cannot be knocked out with one hit. One-hit KO moves cannot knock it out, either.
Removes additional effects to increase the power of moves when attacking.
Type effectiveness
Takes 2× damage from
Takes ½× damage from
Takes ¼× damage from
Takes 0× damage from
Use the type chart for the full 18×18 matchup grid.
About Steelix
Steelix is a Steel/Ground-type Pokémon from Generation 2 with a Base Stat Total of 510. A fully-evolved Steel/Ground-type from Generation 2 with an exceptional 200 base Defense. Base Stat Total: 510. Common ability: Rock Head.
Best stat: Defense (200 base)
Steelix's standout stat informs its competitive role. With 85 base Attack and 30 base Speed, the standard offensive set will invest 252 EVs into Attack and 252 into Speed — though its low Speed often warrants Trick Room support instead.
Abilities
- Rock Head
- Sturdy
- Sheer Force
How to use Steelix competitively
Open the damage calculator with Steelix selected to test offensive matchups. For an EV spread that hits key benchmarks, use the EV calculator — Steelix appears in the species dropdown. Drop Steelix into the team builder to check coverage with five teammates.
Pokédex data summary
| National Dex # | #0208 |
|---|---|
| Generation | Gen 2 |
| Type | Steel / Ground |
| Abilities | Rock Head, Sturdy, Sheer Force |
| Base Stat Total | 510 |
| HP / Atk / Def / SpA / SpD / Spe | 75 / 85 / 200 / 55 / 65 / 30 |