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

Find Steelix’s X/Y locations, Steel/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.

01

Kalos Pokédex identity and base stats

Steelix is Kalos Coastal #054 and National #208. Its Pokémon X and Y typing is Steel / Ground.

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

Steelix
Steelix: Pokémon X and Y sprite, Kalos Coastal #054.
Steelix Pokémon X/Y base stats
StatBase value
HP75
Attack85
Defense200
Sp. Atk55
Sp. Def65
Speed30
Total510
02

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.

No direct wild or gift encounter is recorded for this form. Use its evolution family, breed an obtained parent, or trade it in from another game.

Encounter methods · Version exclusives

03

Evolution family

Steelix evolution family in X and Y
FromIntoX / Y method
OnixSteelixTrade 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

04

Abilities, breeding and training

Steelix abilities
AbilitySlot
Rock HeadRegular ability
SturdyRegular ability
Sheer ForceHidden 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.

Steelix breeding and training facts
PropertyValue
Gender ratio50% female / 50% male
Egg group(s)Mineral
Base hatch cycles25
Experience growthmedium
Base capture rate25 /255 (not a percentage chance)
Base friendship70
EV yieldDefense +2
Height / weight9.2 m / 400 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

05

Level-up moves

Steelix Pokémon X/Y level-up moves
LevelMove
1 / startBind
1 / startFire Fang
1 / startHarden
1 / startIce Fang
1 / startMud Sport
1 / startTackle
1 / startThunder Fang
4Curse
7Rock Throw
10Rock Tomb
13Rage
16Stealth Rock
19Autotomize
20Gyro Ball
22Smack Down
25Dragon Breath
28Slam
31Screech
34Rock Slide
37Crunch
40Iron Tail
43Dig
46Stone Edge
49Double-Edge
52Sandstorm

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.

06

Compatible TMs and HMs

Steelix compatible machines
MachineMoveTypeCategory
TM05RoarNormalStatus
TM06ToxicPoisonStatus
TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial
TM11Sunny DayFireStatus
TM12TauntDarkStatus
TM15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial
TM17ProtectNormalStatus
TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical
TM23Smack DownRockPhysical
TM26EarthquakeGroundPhysical
TM27ReturnNormalPhysical
TM28DigGroundPhysical
TM32Double TeamNormalStatus
TM37SandstormRockStatus
TM39Rock TombRockPhysical
TM41TormentDarkStatus
TM42FacadeNormalPhysical
TM44RestPsychicStatus
TM45AttractNormalStatus
TM48RoundNormalSpecial
TM64ExplosionNormalPhysical
TM66PaybackDarkPhysical
TM68Giga ImpactNormalPhysical
TM69Rock PolishRockStatus
TM71Stone EdgeRockPhysical
TM74Gyro BallSteelPhysical
TM77Psych UpNormalStatus
TM78BulldozeGroundPhysical
TM80Rock SlideRockPhysical
TM82Dragon TailDragonPhysical
TM87SwaggerNormalStatus
TM88Sleep TalkNormalStatus
TM90SubstituteNormalStatus
TM91Flash CannonSteelSpecial
TM94Rock SmashFightingPhysical
TM96Nature PowerNormalStatus
TM97Dark PulseDarkSpecial
TM100ConfideNormalStatus
HM01CutNormalPhysical
HM04StrengthNormalPhysical

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

07

Egg moves and move tutors

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

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.

08

Related species

Return to Steelix in the Kalos Pokédex.

FIELD NOTE

Check Steelix’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.