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National No. 208

Mega Steelix

Iron Snake Pokémon

Metallic
Terrestrial
Generation II
Mega
10.5 m Size
740 kg Weight
1 Abilities
#0208
Mega Steelix

Description

This 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.

Abilities

Ability 1

Sand Force

Strengthens Rock, Ground, and Steel moves to 1.3× their power during a sandstorm. Protects against sandstorm damage.

Technical Specs

Physical Characteristics
Size 10.5 m / 34'45"
Weight 740 kg / 1631.42 lbs
Color Gray
Body
Squiggle Pokémon with serpentine bodies
Habitat
cave
Training & Growth
Base happiness 70
Base experience 214
Maximum Experience 1.000.000
Experience Rated as medium
Breeding & Reproduction
Egg Groups Mineral
Base Egg Cycle 25
Steps to Hatch Egg hatches with 6400 Steps
Gender / Breeding Male: 50% / Female: 50%
Catch Rates
Base Catch Rate 25
Catch Chances
Poké Ball Poké Ball

has a 7.7% capture chance

Great Ball Great Ball

has a 10.4% capture chance

Ultra Ball Ultra Ball

has a 12.9% capture chance

Calculation for the most recent games, assuming the Pokémon has 100% HP, no status condition, and no critical capture.

Form and origin
Origin Generation II / Johto
Available since Omega Ruby / Alpha Sapphire · Generation VI
Form Mega Steelix
Form type Alternative form
Availability Battle only
How to obtain or activate this form
Steelixite
Steelixite Held item
Steelix Steelixite
Names in other languages

Official names and readings used across the games' different localizations.

English Steelix
French Steelix
German Stahlos
Spanish Steelix
Italian Steelix
Japanese ハガネール Haganeil
Korean 강철톤 Gangcheolton
Chinese 大鋼蛇 / 大钢蛇 Dàgāngshé

History across games

See only information that changed between generations and mechanics from classic games.

Latest official description

This 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.

25 descriptions Classic game data

Held Items (Wild Drops)

These items have a chance of being found with this Pokémon in the wild:

Metal Coat
Metal Coat
5% · Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire, Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon

Evolutionary Chain

Onix
Onix
Nº095
Steelix
Steelix
Nº208 Onix · Trade with equipped Metal Coat item
Mega Steelix
Mega Steelix
Nº208 Steelixite

Breeding Compatibility ("Breeds With")

These Pokémon share the same egg group and can breed with the selected one:

Bases from Mega Steelix

Status
Base
EVs
Progress
Lv 50 (Min - Max)
Lv 100 (Min - Max)
Life
75
-
135 - 182
260 - 354
Attack
125
-
117 - 194
229 - 383
Defense
230
+2 EV
211 - 310
418 - 614
Sp Attack.
55
-
54 - 117
103 - 229
Defense Esp.
95
-
90 - 161
175 - 317
Speed
30
-
31 - 90
58 - 174
Total
610
+2 EV
-
-
Life
75
Lv 50: 135 - 182 Lv 100: 260 - 354
At.
125
Lv 50: 117 - 194 Lv 100: 229 - 383
Df. +2 EV
230
Lv 50: 211 - 310 Lv 100: 418 - 614
At. Esp.
55
Lv 50: 54 - 117 Lv 100: 103 - 229
Df. Esp.
95
Lv 50: 90 - 161 Lv 100: 175 - 317
Vel.
30
Lv 50: 31 - 90 Lv 100: 58 - 174
Total +2 EV
610

Values calculated for the most recent games. The minimum assumes 0 IVs, 0 EVs, and a hindering Nature; the maximum assumes 31 IVs, 252 EVs, and a beneficial Nature. HP is not affected by Nature. The EVs column shows the species' EV yield.

Moves

Thunder Fang No.422 · Level up
Type Electric
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 1
PP 15
Attack 65
Hit 95%
Ice Fang No.423 · Level up
Type Ice
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 1
PP 15
Attack 65
Hit 95%
Fire Fang No.424 · Level up
Type Fire
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 1
PP 15
Attack 65
Hit 95%
Mud Sport No.300 · Level up
Type Terrestrial
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 1
PP 15
Attack -
Hit -
Tackle No.33 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 1
PP 35
Attack 40
Hit 100%
Harden No.106 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 1
PP 30
Attack -
Hit -
Bind No.20 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 1
PP 20
Attack 15
Hit 85%
Curse No.174 · Level up
Type Ghost
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 4
PP 10
Attack -
Hit -
Rock Throw No.88 · Level up
Type Stone
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 7
PP 15
Attack 50
Hit 90%
Rock Tomb No.317 · Level up
Type Stone
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 10
PP 15
Attack 60
Hit 95%
Rage No.99 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 13
PP 20
Attack 20
Hit 100%
Stealth Rock No.446 · Level up
Type Stone
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 16
PP 20
Attack -
Hit -
Autotomize No.475 · Level up
Type Metallic
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 19
PP 15
Attack -
Hit -
Gyro Ball No.360 · Level up
Type Metallic
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 20
PP 5
Attack -
Hit 100%
Smack Down No.479 · Level up
Type Stone
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 22
PP 15
Attack 50
Hit 100%
Dragon Breath No.225 · Level up
Type Dragon
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 25
PP 20
Attack 60
Hit 100%
Slam No.21 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 28
PP 20
Attack 80
Hit 75%
Screech No.103 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 31
PP 40
Attack -
Hit 85%
Rock Slide No.157 · Level up
Type Stone
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 34
PP 10
Attack 75
Hit 90%
Crunch No.242 · Level up
Type Nocturnal
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 37
PP 15
Attack 80
Hit 100%
Iron Tail No.231 · Level up
Type Metallic
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 40
PP 15
Attack 100
Hit 75%
Dig No.91 · Level up
Type Terrestrial
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 43
PP 10
Attack 80
Hit 100%
Stone Edge No.444 · Level up
Type Stone
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 46
PP 5
Attack 100
Hit 80%
Double-Edge No.38 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 49
PP 15
Attack 120
Hit 100%
Sandstorm No.201 · Level up
Type Stone
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 52
PP 10
Attack -
Hit -