Steelix is a Steel, Ground-type Pokémon from the Johto region. It evolves from Onix after being fed 50 candies and given a Metal Coat. It can Mega Evolve into Mega Steelix initially after being given 200 Mega Energy.
Pokédex description
Iron Snake Pokémon
Steelix lives even further underground than Onix. This Pokémon is known to dig toward the earth's core. There are records of this Pokémon reaching a depth of over six-tenths of a mile underground.
- Steelix's cry
- Mega Steelix's cry
Possible attacks
Fast attacks
14 (14) / 13
14 (14) / 10
10 (10) / 8
Charged attacks
45 (45) / 50
65 (22) / 70
140 (40) / 110
70 (35) / 70
25 (25) / 40
Attack availability
- Thunder Fang: added on September 27th, 2019
- Psychic Fangs: added on September 1st, 2022
- Breaking Swipe: added on September 1st, 2023
Evolution family
Steelix is part of a two-member family.
41. #0095 Onix |
#0208 Steelix |
Mega Steelix |
41. #0095 Onix |
#0208 Steelix |
Mega Steelix |
Availability
Steelix
- Steelix was released along with the main release of Johto-region Pokémon on February 16th, 2017.
- Shiny form of Steelix was released at the start of Adventure Week 2019 on June 4th, 2019.
- Shadow form of Steelix was released at the start of Team GO Rocket takeover on November 14th, 2022.
Method | Maximum CP | Details |
---|---|---|
Raid Battles |
1,379 1,724 (weather boosted) |
Tier 3 CP 16,568
Visit List of Raid Bosses changes for complete appearance |
Research tasks |
1,034 | Special Research/Timed Research: Pokémon GO Tour: Johto Battle Challenge - Completing 7th part A Colossal Discovery - 3rd part: Evolve 7 Steel-type Pokémon Collection Challenge: This Ore That Collection Challenge Pokémon GO Tour: Johto – Mt. Silver |
Mega Steelix
- Steelix was released at the start of Mega Steelix on December 1st, 2021.
- Shiny form of Mega Steelix was released on the same day.
Mega Energy required: | ||||
Initial | Base | High | Max | |
200 | 40 | 20 | 10 |
Energy Sources | Details |
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Mega Raid Battles |
Obtain Mega Energy from Mega Raid Battle Boss CP 39,825 Catch CP 1,379/1,724 (weather boosted) |
Research tasks |
Field Research: 25× - Power up Pokémon 10 times: Shared Skies 25× - Evolve 3 Steel-type Pokémon: Ultra Unlock: Strength of Steel 25× - Power up Pokémon 5 times: Evolving Stars 50× - Evolve 2 Steel-type Pokémon: Test Your Mettle 25× - Power up Pokémon 10 times: 2022 Aug 25× - Power up Pokémon 5 times; 70× - Power up Pokémon 10 times: A Mega Moment Special Research/Timed Research: 25× - Test Your Mettle: Catch Challenge 200× - Steelix Mega Energy Collection Challenge: 100× - This Ore That Collection Challenge |
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Trivia
- Normally, evolved stages of Pokémon cannot be shiny in encounter screen, but after its Mega Evolution release, Steelix could.
- Originally Mega Energy for Steelix was going to be included during January 2022 Research Breakthrough but an unforeseen issue prevented this happening. Therefore it was given in Timed Research instead.[1]
- Before the release of Mega Levels, Steelix could Mega Evolve into Mega Steelix initially after being given 200 Mega Energy, and 40 afterwards.