Evolution
2 forms · linear chain
Forms
2
Base formSteelixSteelGround
Mega EvolutionMega SteelixSteelGround
Weaknesses and type matchups
Steelix is weak to Fire, Water, Fighting, and Ground moves. Electric and Poison moves have no effect on it.
Steelix's Steel moves are super effective against Ice, Rock, and Fairy types. Steelix's Ground moves are super effective against Fire, Electric, Poison, Rock, and Steel types. Ground moves have no effect on Flying types.
Pokédex entry
14 versionsThis Pokémon evolved through use of a strange item. Its body is coated with steel powder and notably hard—not even diamond can leave so much as a scratch.
Steelix in Japanese, Chinese, Korean and other languages
9 languages- JapaneseJapanese
- ハガネールhaganeeru
- Chinese (Simplified)Chinese (Simplified)
- 大钢蛇dà gāng shé
- KoreanKorean
- 강철톤gangcheolton
- Chinese (Traditional)Chinese (Traditional)
- 大鋼蛇dà gāng shé
- FrenchFrench
- Steelix
- GermanGerman
- Stahlos
- SpanishSpanish
- Steelix
- ItalianItalian
- Steelix
- EnglishEnglish
- Steelix
What Steelix’s name means
steel in 5 languages2 languages build the name from steel.
English
Steelix
steel
German
Stahlos
Stahlsteel
In the other languages
Japanese
ハガネールhaganeeru
鋼haganesteel
ネイルneirunail
Chinese
大钢蛇大鋼蛇dà gāng shé
大dàbig
钢鋼gāngsteel
蛇shésnake
Korean
강철톤gangcheolton
강철gangcheolsteel
stoneEnglish
French, Spanish, and Italian use the English name. Pokémon names are never officially explained. These are the readings most widely agreed on.
Where to find Steelix
11 gamesLegends: Z-A
- Hyperspace Lumiose In the overworld Lv. 38-55
- Hyperspace Lumiose Alpha Pokémon Lv. 47-64
- Wild Zone 3 Alpha Pokémon Lv. 70
Legends: Arceus
- Obsidian Fieldlands Space-time distortion Lv. 25-60
- Coronet Highlands: Celestica Trail Alpha Pokémon Lv. 60
- Coronet Highlands: Sonorous Path Alpha Pokémon Lv. 60
- Cobalt Coastlands Mass outbreak Lv. 62-84
- Crimson Mirelands Mass outbreak Lv. 62-84
Brilliant Diamond · Shining Pearl
- Iron Island Grass or cave Lv. 33-34
- Victory Road Grass or cave Lv. 46-52
- Snowpoint Temple Grass or cave Lv. 52-56
Every Pokémon in Brilliant Diamond · Shining Pearl →Route map →
Sword · Shield
- Giant's Mirror In the overworld Lv. 50
- Giant's Seat In the overworld Lv. 50
- Bridge Field Max Raid Battle Lv. 35-50
- Giant's Seat Max Raid Battle Lv. 35-60
- Hammerlocke Hills Max Raid Battle Lv. 35-60
- Rolling Fields Max Raid Battle Lv. 35-60
- Stony Wilderness Max Raid Battle Lv. 35-60
Black 2 · White 2
- Clay Tunnel Rustling grass or dust cloud Lv. 57 5%
- Iceberg Chamber Rustling grass or dust cloud Lv. 57 5%
- Iron Chamber Rustling grass or dust cloud Lv. 57 5%
- Rock Peak Chamber Rustling grass or dust cloud Lv. 57 5%
- Twist Mountain Rustling grass or dust cloud Lv. 57 5%
- Underground Ruins Rustling grass or dust cloud Lv. 57 5%
HeartGold · SoulSilver
- Mt. Silver Grass or cave Lv. 48 20%
- Route 47 Grass or cave Lv. 23 2%
- Olivine City In-game trade Lv. 1-100
Platinum
- Victory Road Grass or cave Lv. 42-50 40%
- Iron Island Grass or cave Lv. 32-35 20%
Diamond · Pearl
- Snowpoint Temple Grass or cave Lv. 52-56 20%
- Iron Island Grass or cave Lv. 33-34 10%
- Victory Road Grass or cave Lv. 46-52 10%