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Onix in Pokémon X and Y: locations, stats and moves

Find Onix’s X/Y locations, Rock/Ground typing, base stats, abilities, evolution and level-up, TM and Egg moves.

Edition covered

Original Pokémon X and Pokémon Y for Nintendo 3DS. Version-specific encounters, Mega Stones and legendary Pokémon are labelled. Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire additions and later Kalos games are outside this guide.

Kalos Pokédex identity and base stats

Onix is Kalos Coastal #053 and National #095. Its Pokémon X and Y typing is Rock / Ground.

Base stats describe the species. Level, individual values, effort values, nature and Super Training determine an individual Pokémon’s actual stats.

Onix Pokémon X/Y base stats
Stat	Base value
HP	35
Attack	45
Defense	160
Sp. Atk	30
Sp. Def	45
Speed	70
Total	385

Where to find it in X and Y

Match the version, area and method before travelling. Grass, flowers, Horde Encounters, fishing, Rock Smash, ambushes, gifts and the Friend Safari are separate encounter methods.

Rows marked “X only” or “Y only” are version-specific. Friend Safari rows need the postgame Kiloude City safari and a friend whose safari contains this Pokémon.

Encounter methods · Version exclusives

Onix Pokémon X/Y encounters
Location	Version	Method	Level	Condition
Cyllage City	X only	Rock Smash	15–17	—
Glittering Cave — unknown area 303	X and Y	Tall grass, caves or dungeon floors	17	—
Glittering Cave — unknown area 304	X and Y	Rock Smash	15–17	—
Friend Safari — Rock	X and Y	Tall grass, caves or dungeon floors	30	Friend Safari slot 2 (postgame; depends on a registered friend’s safari)

Evolution family

Onix evolution family in X and Y
From	Into	X / Y method
Onix	Steelix	Trade while holding Metal Coat

Friendship evolutions need high friendship (220 or more); feeding Poké Puffs in Pokémon-Amie raises affection, which is a separate value used by Sylveon.

All Kalos evolution methods

Abilities, breeding and training

Onix abilities
Ability	Slot
Rock Head	Regular ability
Sturdy	Regular ability
Weak Armor	Hidden Ability

Hidden Abilities in X and Y come mainly from the Friend Safari, Horde Encounters and certain gifts or events. Breeding can pass a Hidden Ability from a female parent.

Onix breeding and training facts
Property	Value
Gender ratio	50% female / 50% male
Egg group(s)	Mineral
Base hatch cycles	25
Experience growth	medium
Base capture rate	45 /255 (not a percentage chance)
Base friendship	70
EV yield	Defense +1
Height / weight	8.8 m / 210 kg

The Pokémon Day Care on Route 7 accepts two parents. In X and Y, a Destiny Knot passes five IVs from the parents, and an Everstone passes the holder’s nature.

Breeding, EVs, IVs and Super Training

Level-up moves

Onix Pokémon X/Y level-up moves
Level	Move
1 / start	Bind
1 / start	Harden
1 / start	Mud Sport
1 / start	Tackle
4	Curse
7	Rock Throw
10	Rock Tomb
13	Rage
16	Stealth Rock
19	Rock Polish
20	Gyro Ball
22	Smack Down
25	Dragon Breath
28	Slam
31	Screech
34	Rock Slide
37	Sand Tomb
40	Iron Tail
43	Dig
46	Stone Edge
49	Double-Edge
52	Sandstorm

All rows use the X and Y learnset. The Move Reminder in Dendemille Town teaches forgotten level-up moves in exchange for a Heart Scale.

Compatible TMs and HMs

Onix compatible machines
Machine	Move	Type	Category
TM05	Roar	Normal	Status
TM06	Toxic	Poison	Status
TM10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special
TM11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status
TM12	Taunt	Dark	Status
TM17	Protect	Normal	Status
TM21	Frustration	Normal	Physical
TM23	Smack Down	Rock	Physical
TM26	Earthquake	Ground	Physical
TM27	Return	Normal	Physical
TM28	Dig	Ground	Physical
TM32	Double Team	Normal	Status
TM37	Sandstorm	Rock	Status
TM39	Rock Tomb	Rock	Physical
TM41	Torment	Dark	Status
TM42	Facade	Normal	Physical
TM44	Rest	Psychic	Status
TM45	Attract	Normal	Status
TM48	Round	Normal	Special
TM64	Explosion	Normal	Physical
TM66	Payback	Dark	Physical
TM69	Rock Polish	Rock	Status
TM71	Stone Edge	Rock	Physical
TM74	Gyro Ball	Steel	Physical
TM77	Psych Up	Normal	Status
TM78	Bulldoze	Ground	Physical
TM80	Rock Slide	Rock	Physical
TM82	Dragon Tail	Dragon	Physical
TM87	Swagger	Normal	Status
TM88	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status
TM90	Substitute	Normal	Status
TM91	Flash Cannon	Steel	Special
TM94	Rock Smash	Fighting	Physical
TM96	Nature Power	Normal	Status
TM100	Confide	Normal	Status
HM04	Strength	Normal	Physical

TMs are reusable in X and Y. Each move has its own physical, special or status category regardless of type.

All 100 TM and 5 HM locations

Egg moves and move tutors

Egg moves: Block, Defense Curl, Flail, Heavy Slam, Rock Blast, Rock Climb, Rollout, Rototiller, Stealth Rock.

No move tutor moves are recorded for this species in X and Y.

In X and Y, both parents can pass Egg moves to the offspring.

Related species

Return to Onix in the Kalos Pokédex.

Steelix: locations, stats and moves

FIELD NOTE

Check Onix’s version label and encounter method before travelling.

References

Covered edition: Original Pokémon X and Pokémon Y for Nintendo 3DS. Version-specific encounters, Mega Stones and legendary Pokémon are labelled. Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire additions and later Kalos games are outside this wiki.