#0208
steel
ground
Steelix
steelgroundMax CP 2729Weather boost Sunny, SnowBuddy 5 km
Tier Rankings
Raid AttackerD#446
Gym DefenderA+#59
Steel attackerC#81
Ground attackerB#86
Great LeagueA-#138
Ultra LeagueA#41
Master LeagueF#330
Mega Evolutions
Mega SteelixsteelgroundBase Stats
2nd charged move: 75,000 dust + 75 candy
Type Matchups
Weak to
fire×1.6
water×1.6
fighting×1.6ground×1.6Resists
poison×0.244
electric×0.391
rock×0.391
normal×0.625
flying×0.625
psychic×0.625
bug×0.625
dragon×0.625steel×0.625
fairy×0.625Moves Analysis all movesets by DPS
| Fast | Charged | DPS | TDO | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iron Tail | Heavy Slam | 8.46 | 221.9 | 7.73 |
| Iron Tail | Breaking Swipe | 8.38 | 219.8 | 7.65 |
| Iron Tail | Earthquake | 8.33 | 218.3 | 7.60 |
| Thunder Fang | Heavy Slam | 8.14 | 213.4 | 7.43 |
| Dragon Tail | Heavy Slam | 8.13 | 213.3 | 7.43 |
| Dragon Tail | Breaking Swipe | 8.00 | 209.7 | 7.30 |
| Dragon Tail | Earthquake | 7.99 | 209.4 | 7.29 |
| Thunder Fang | Earthquake | 7.99 | 209.4 | 7.29 |
| Thunder Fang | Breaking Swipe | 7.92 | 207.5 | 7.23 |
| Iron Tail | Crunch | 7.11 | 186.4 | 6.49 |
Encounter CP
| Source | Level | CP Range |
|---|---|---|
| Raids | 20 | 1308 – 1379 |
| Weather boosted | 25 | 1635 – 1724 |
| Eggs | 20 | 1308 – 1379 |
| Research | 15 | 981 – 1034 |
CP by Level 100% IV
| Level | CP | HP |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | 1034 | 101 |
| 20 | 1379 | 117 |
| 25 | 1724 | 130 |
| 30 | 2069 | 143 |
| 35 | 2242 | 149 |
| 40 | 2414 | 154 |
| 50 | 2729 | 164 |
Max CP per level (1–50)
1 342 1073 1794 2525 3256 3987 4718 5449 61710 69011 75912 82813 89614 96515 103416 110317 117218 124119 131020 137921 144822 151723 158624 165525 172426 179327 186228 193129 200030 206931 210432 213833 217334 220735 224236 227637 231138 234539 238040 241441 244542 247643 250744 253845 256946 260147 263348 266549 269750 2729
Power-Up Costs total from L1
| Level | Stardust | Candy | XL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 3,000 | 9 | — |
| 10 | 11,000 | 19 | — |
| 15 | 25,500 | 38 | — |
| 20 | 47,500 | 58 | — |
| 25 | 80,000 | 87 | — |
| 30 | 125,000 | 126 | — |
| 35 | 190,000 | 196 | — |
| 40 | 280,000 | 304 | — |
| 45 | 400,000 | 304 | 148 |
| 50 | 520,000 | 304 | 296 |
Shadow costs ×1.2 stardust & candy.
All Moves Raid · PvP power/energy
Fast Moves
| Move | Type | Pwr | Nrg | Time | PvP | Nrg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iron Tail | steel | 14 | 6 | 1.0s | 10 | 7 |
| Dragon Tail | dragon | 14 | 8 | 1.0s | 9 | 12 |
| Thunder Fang | electric | 10 | 13 | 1.0s | 8 | 6 |
Charged Moves
| Move | Type | Pwr | Nrg | Time | PvP | Nrg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earthquake | ground | 140 | -100 | 3.5s | 110 | -65 |
| Heavy Slam | steel | 70 | -50 | 2.0s | 70 | -50 |
| Crunch |  dark | 65 | -33 | 3.0s | 70 | -45 |
| Psychic Fangs | psychic | 25 | -33 | 1.0s | 40 | -35 |
| Breaking Swipe | dragon | 45 | -33 | 1.0s | 50 | -50 |
Available as a Shadow Pokémon — Shadow knows Frustration, purified knows Return. Shadow deals ×1.2 damage.
Pokédex Information
| Pokédex # | #0208 |
| Region | Gen 2 · Johto |
| Height | 9.19 m |
| Weight | 400 kg |
| Buddy distance | 5 km |
| Can be traded | Allowed |
| 2nd charged move | 75,000 dust + 75 candy |
| Catch XL candy | 1 |
Mega Pokémon that boost steel / ground
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Steelix's weakness?
As a Steel/Ground-type, Steelix is weak to Fire, Water, Fighting, Ground-type moves.
What are the best moves for Steelix?
The best moveset is Iron Tail and Heavy Slam, with 8.46 DPS and 221.9 TDO.
What is Steelix's max CP?
Steelix's maximum CP is 2729 at level 50 (2582 at level 40).
Does Steelix have a Mega Evolution?
Yes — Mega Steelix.
What generation is Steelix from?
Steelix is a Generation 2 Pokémon from the Johto region.
Sprites
Regular
Shiny ✨