In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Sheer Force changes the entire equation for Steelix. The 510 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked C-Tier as a trick room. Earthquake with Leftovers is the standard set.

Does Steelix mega evolve?

Mega Evolution isn't available in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, but Steelix does have a Mega form in Gen 6-7 games (X/Y, ORAS, Sun/Moon). Mega Steelix hits 610 BST.

What is Steelix weak to?

In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Steelix's biggest threats include Charizard (Fire), Starmie (Water), and Machamp (Fighting), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Ground-type attackers are also a problem. At base 30 Speed, Steelix won't outrun any of these threats so switching to a resist is usually the safer play.

What is the best ability for Steelix?

Sheer Force is what you want on Steelix. Every competitive set worth running is built with that ability in mind. The alternatives (Rock Head, Sturdy) work on paper but Sheer Force is what makes Steelix worth using.

What role does Steelix play in battle?

Base 30 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. On offense, Steelix is a physical attacker with base 85 Attack. Defensively? Tanky enough to absorb a few hits. Best used as a trick room.

Steelix - Weakness, Evolution, Moveset, EVs & Stats

Physical

Trick Room

CTier

30Speed · Very Slow

Stats & Training

Defense leads and Speed gets almost nothing. That's Steelix's stat line in a nutshell. 2 stats sit in respectable range, but the spread is brutal. Very hard to catch and yields 2 Defense EVs.

Base Stats

High

HP75

Attack85

Defense200

Sp. Atk55

Sp. Def65

Speed30

Total510

Details

Catch Rate

Difficult25 / 255

Growth Rate

Medium Fast1M XP

Height9.2 m

Weight400.0 kg

Base XP179

Abilities

Rock HeadPopular

Protects against recoil damage.

SturdyPopular

Prevents being KOed from full HP, leaving 1 HP instead. Protects against the one-hit KO moves regardless of HP.

Sheer ForceHA

Strengthens moves with extra effects to 1.3× their power, but prevents their extra effects.

EV Yield

HPAtkDef+2SpASpDSpe

Defense training target

Pokedex Entries

Tempered underground under high pressure and heat, its body is harder than any metal.

Steelix Weakness

Steelix is weak to Fire, Water, Fighting, and Ground. On the flip side, it's immune to Electric and Poison-type moves entirely. With 8 resistances, the defensive profile is strong. Steelix's physical bulk (base 200 Def) helps cushion physical weakness hits, but special attackers are the bigger threat.

Steelix Weakness and Resistance Chart
Damage	Types
2x (Weak)	Fire, Water, Fighting, Ground
0.5x (Resist)	Normal, Flying, Psychic, Bug, Dragon, Steel, Fairy
0.25x (Resist)	Rock
0x (Immune)	Electric, Poison

Type ChartExcellent

4Weak

8Resist

2Immune

Score+7

4xCritical

None

2xWeak

Fire Water Fighting Ground

½xResist

Normal Flying Psychic Bug Dragon Steel Fairy

¼xResist

Rock

0xImmune

Electric Poison

STAB (7)

Ice Rock Fairy Fire Electric Poison Steel

How to Beat Steelix in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl (Best Counters)

Gastrodon WaterGround	B
Available Moves Moves EarthquakeTM26 Muddy WaterLv. 33 Earth PowerLv. 39 SurfTM95 Damage vs Steelix Earthquake 2x 35-42% Muddy Water 2x 88-103%KO Earth Power 2x 88-103%KO Surf 2x 88-103%KO View Gastrodon builds →
Ponyta Fire	C
Available Moves Moves OverheatTM50 Fire BlastTM38 FlamethrowerTM35 Flame WheelLv. 25 Damage vs Steelix Overheat 2x 95-113%KO Fire Blast 2x 81-96% Flamethrower 2x 67-80% Flame Wheel 2x 23-28% View Ponyta builds →
Wooper WaterGround	C
Obtain MethodGreat Marsh Surfing Available Moves Moves EarthquakeTM26 Aqua TailLv. 24 Muddy WaterLv. 28 SurfTM95 Damage vs Steelix Earthquake 2x 23-28% Aqua Tail 2x 22-26% Muddy Water 2x 38-45% Surf 2x 38-45% View Wooper builds →
Wingull WaterFlying	D
Obtain MethodCanalave City Surfing Available Moves Moves ScaldTM49 BrineTM55 Water PulseTM03 Water GunLv. 1 Damage vs Steelix Scald 2x 53-63% Brine 2x 44-52% Water Pulse 2x 41-49% Water Gun 2x 27-33% View Wingull builds →
Surskit BugWater	D
Available Moves Moves ScaldTM49 Bubble BeamLv. 17 Water PulseTM03 Water GunLv. 1 Damage vs Steelix Scald 2x 52-61% Bubble Beam 2x 41-49% Water Pulse 2x 40-47% Water Gun 2x 27-33% View Surskit builds →

Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Evolution

Getting Steelix requires a trade, not just grinding levels. The chain starts at Onix. Breed this form to get Onix eggs (average hatch time). HP grew the most through evolution (+40 over Onix), and Steelix peaks at 510 total stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.

How to Evolve

2 Forms

#095Onix

Trade + Metal Coat

#208Steelix

Stat Comparison 2 Stages

Onix

RockGround

Steelix

SteelGround

75+40

ATK

85+40

DEF

160

200+40

SP.ATK

55+25

SP.DEF

65+20

SPE

30-40

BST

385C-Tier

510C-Tier+125

ROLE

Balanced

Trick Room

TYPE

Utility

Physical

Breeding

Easy

Breed with Steelix to get Onix eggs easily using 29 partners from the Mineral egg group. Notable egg moves include Block, Defense Curl, Dragon Tail and 6 more.

Egg Groups

Mineral

Gender

♂50.0%♀50.0%

Hatch Time

25 cycles·6,425 steps

Moderate~6 min with Flame Body

Egg Moves

9moves

Breed With (best first)

Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Steelix Best Moveset

Brave nature gives Steelix the slow physical lean it needs to trade hits effectively. Leftovers adds passive recovery each turn, max HP and Attack EVs split the difference, and utility options punishes anything trying to wall it.

Best Build

Experimental

Ability

Rock Head

Item

Life OrbPOWER

Best Nature for Steelix

Jolly+SPE

Steelix best EVs are Attack and Speed

EVs

Atk

Spe

Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset

EarthquakeSTAB
Iron HeadSTAB
Rock Slide
Dragon Dance

Recommended Teammates

TogekissGood

CrobatDecent

Moves

Breeding opens up real options for Steelix. Block and Defense Curl come exclusively from egg moves, and they're worth the effort. The rest of the kit covers basics through Iron Tail and Earthquake and coverage across 8 types.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1

Bind

—158520Normal

Lv 1

Crunch

C8010015Dark

Lv 1

Fire Fang

B659515Fire

Lv 1

Harden

———30Normal

Lv 1

Ice Fang

D659515Ice

Lv 1

Rock Polish

C——20Rock

Lv 1

Rock Throw

—509015Rock

Lv 1

Tackle

D4010035Normal

Lv 1

Thunder Fang

D659515Electric

Lv 4

Smack Down

D5010015Rock

Lv 8

Autotomize

C——15Steel

Lv 12

Dragon Breath

—6010020Dragon

Lv 16

Curse

C——10Ghost

Lv 20

Rock Slide

A759010Rock

Lv 24

Screech

D—8540Normal

Lv 28

Sand Tomb

D358515Ground

Lv 32

Stealth Rock

A——20Rock

Lv 36

Slam

—807520Normal

Lv 40

Sandstorm

D——10Rock

Lv 44

Dig

C8010010Ground

Lv 48

Iron Tail

A1007515Steel

Lv 52

Stone Edge

C100805Rock

Lv 56

Double-Edge

A12010015Normal

Lv 60

Magnet Rise

D——10Electric

TM Moves

TM45

Attract

C—10015Normal

TM83

Bulldoze

C6010020Ground

TM93

Cut

—509530Normal

TM79

Dark Pulse

D8010015Dark

TM28

Dig

C8010010Ground

TM32

Double Team

———15Normal

TM59

Dragon Pulse

D8510010Dragon

TM26

Earthquake

S10010010Ground

TM58

Endure+4

C——10Normal

TM64

Explosion

B2501005Normal

TM42

Facade

D7010020Normal

TM91

Flash Cannon

C8010010Steel

TM68

Giga Impact

C150905Normal

TM74

Gyro Ball

D—1005Steel

TM15

Hyper Beam

C150905Normal

TM23

Iron Tail

A1007515Steel

TM66

Payback

D5010010Dark

TM17

Protect+4

C——10Normal

TM77

Psych Up

C——10Normal

TM44

Rest

C——10Psychic

TM05

Roar-6

C——20Normal

TM100

Rock Climb

—908520Normal

TM69

Rock Polish

C——20Rock

TM80

Rock Slide

A759010Rock

TM98

Rock Smash

D4010015Fighting

TM39

Rock Tomb

D609515Rock

TM37

Sandstorm

D——10Rock

TM82

Sleep Talk

C——10Normal

TM76

Stealth Rock

A——20Rock

TM71

Stone Edge

C100805Rock

TM96

Strength

—8010015Normal

TM90

Substitute

C——10Normal

TM11

Sunny Day

C——5Fire

TM87

Swagger

D—8515Normal

TM12

Taunt

C—10020Dark

TM41

Torment

D—10015Dark

Egg Moves

Egg

Block

D——5Normal

Egg

Defense Curl

D——40Normal

Egg

Dragon Tail-6

D609010Dragon

Egg

Flail

D—10015Normal

Egg

Head Smash

A150805Rock

Egg

Heavy Slam

D—10010Steel

Egg

Rock Blast

D259010Rock

Egg

Rollout

—309020Rock

Egg

Wide Guard+3

C——10Rock

Tutor Moves

Steelix can't learn any Tutor moves

How to Get Steelix in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl

Steelix's 2-stage line starts with Onix, which appears at solid rates in the locations below. Level through 2 stages while you find a trade partner. Everything except the trade step is solo.

Trade Evolution Required — Requires trading with another player

Where To Catch Steelix in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl

Onix is your first catch on the way to Steelix. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 8-56 across 70 total spots in the chain.

Step 1Catch Onix
Oreburgh Mine - 1F
Shining PearlGrass Lv.8 Cave
10%Early
Oreburgh Mine - 1F
Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.8 Cave
10%Early
Oreburgh Mine - B1F
Shining PearlGrass Lv.9 Cave
10%Early
Oreburgh Mine - B1F
Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.9 Cave
10%Early
Big Bluff Cavern
Shining PearlGrass Lv.16-20 Cave
Mid
Big Bluff Cavern
Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.16-20 Cave
Mid
Rocky Cave
Shining PearlGrass Lv.16-20 Cave
Mid
Rocky Cave
Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.16-20 Cave
Mid
Sandsear Cave
Shining PearlGrass Lv.16-20 Desert
Mid
Sandsear Cave
Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.16-20 Desert
Mid
Typhlo Cavern
Shining PearlGrass Lv.16-20 Cave
Mid
Typhlo Cavern
Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.16-20 Cave
Mid
Volcanic Cave
Shining PearlGrass Lv.16-20 Volcano
Mid
Volcanic Cave
Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.16-20 Volcano
Mid
Iron Island - B2F Right Cave
Shining PearlGrass Lv.31-33 Water
30%Late
Iron Island - B2F Right Cave
Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.31-33 Water
30%Late
Iron Island - B2F Left Cave
Shining PearlGrass Lv.32-33 Water
30%Late
Iron Island - B2F Left Cave
Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.32-33 Water
30%Late
Iron Island - B3F
Shining PearlGrass Lv.32-33 Water
30%Late
Iron Island - B3F
Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.32-33 Water
30%Late
Iron Island - 1F
Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.32-33 Water
10%Late
Iron Island - 1F
Shining PearlGrass Lv.32-33 Water
10%Late
Iron Island - B1F Left Cave
Shining PearlGrass Lv.32-33 Water
10%Late
Iron Island - B1F Left Cave
Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.32-33 Water
10%Late
Iron Island - B1F Right Cave
Shining PearlGrass Lv.32-33 Water
10%Late
Iron Island - B1F Right Cave
Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.32-33 Water
10%Late
Victory Road - 1F
Shining PearlGrass Lv.44 Cave
10%Late
Victory Road - 1F
Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.44 Cave
10%Late
Victory Road - 2F
Shining PearlGrass Lv.45 Cave
10%Late
Victory Road - 2F
Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.45 Cave
10%Late
Snowpoint Temple - 1F
Shining PearlGrass Lv.50-52 Ice
15%Post
Snowpoint Temple - 1F
Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.50-52 Ice
15%Post
Victory Road - Nat Dex Area
Shining PearlGrass Lv.50 Cave
10%Post
Victory Road - Nat Dex Area
Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.50 Cave
10%Post
Snowpoint Temple - B1F
Shining PearlGrass Lv.52-53 Ice
5%Post
Snowpoint Temple - B1F
Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.52-53 Ice
5%Post
Snowpoint Temple - B2F
Shining PearlGrass Lv.52-53 Ice
5%Post
Snowpoint Temple - B2F
Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.52-53 Ice
5%Post
Snowpoint Temple - B3F
Shining PearlGrass Lv.52-53 Ice
5%Post
Snowpoint Temple - B3F
Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.52-53 Ice
5%Post
Stark Mountain - Entrance
Shining PearlGrass Lv.54 Volcano
5%Post
Stark Mountain - Entrance
Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.54 Volcano
5%Post
Stark Mountain - Interior
Shining PearlGrass Lv.56 Volcano
5%Post
Stark Mountain - Interior
Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.56 Volcano
5%Post
Trade + Metal Coat
Step 2Steelix ✓
Iron Island - B2F Left Cave
Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.33-34 Water
10%Late
Iron Island - B2F Left Cave
Shining PearlGrass Lv.33-34 Water
10%Late
Iron Island - B3F
Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.33-34 Water
10%Late
Iron Island - B3F
Shining PearlGrass Lv.33-34 Water
10%Late
Snowpoint Temple - B4F
Shining PearlGrass Lv.54-56 Ice
20%Post
Snowpoint Temple - B4F
Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.54-56 Ice
20%Post
Snowpoint Temple - B5F
Shining PearlGrass Lv.54-56 Ice
20%Post
Snowpoint Temple - B5F
Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.54-56 Ice
20%Post
Snowpoint Temple - B1F
Shining PearlGrass Lv.53-54 Ice
15%Post
Snowpoint Temple - B1F
Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.53-54 Ice
15%Post
Snowpoint Temple - B2F
Shining PearlGrass Lv.53-54 Ice
15%Post
Snowpoint Temple - B2F
Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.53-54 Ice
15%Post
Snowpoint Temple - B3F
Shining PearlGrass Lv.53-54 Ice
15%Post
Snowpoint Temple - B3F
Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.53-54 Ice
15%Post
Victory Road - 1F
Shining PearlGrass Lv.46 Cave
10%Post
Victory Road - 1F
Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.46 Cave
10%Post
Victory Road - B1F
Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.46 Cave
10%Post
Victory Road - B1F
Shining PearlGrass Lv.46 Cave
10%Post
Victory Road - 2F
Shining PearlGrass Lv.47 Cave
10%Post
Victory Road - 2F
Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.47 Cave
10%Post
Victory Road - Nat Dex Area
Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.52 Cave
10%Post
Victory Road - Nat Dex Area
Shining PearlGrass Lv.52 Cave
10%Post
Victory Road - Nat Dex Area B1F
Shining PearlGrass Lv.52 Cave
10%Post
Victory Road - Nat Dex Area B1F
Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.52 Cave
10%Post
Snowpoint Temple - 1F
Shining PearlGrass Lv.52 Ice
5%Post
Snowpoint Temple - 1F
Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.52 Ice
5%Post
or evolve from Onix (Step 1)

Steelix Guide

In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Sheer Force changes the entire equation for Steelix. The 510 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked C-Tier as a trick room. Earthquake with Leftovers is the standard set.
Mega Evolution isn't available in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, but Steelix does have a Mega form in Gen 6-7 games (X/Y, ORAS, Sun/Moon). Mega Steelix hits 610 BST.
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Steelix's biggest threats include Charizard (Fire), Starmie (Water), and Machamp (Fighting), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Ground-type attackers are also a problem. At base 30 Speed, Steelix won't outrun any of these threats so switching to a resist is usually the safer play.
Sheer Force is what you want on Steelix. Every competitive set worth running is built with that ability in mind. The alternatives (Rock Head, Sturdy) work on paper but Sheer Force is what makes Steelix worth using.
Base 30 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. On offense, Steelix is a physical attacker with base 85 Attack. Defensively? Tanky enough to absorb a few hits. Best used as a trick room.

Game Availability

Since debuting in Gold & Silver, Steelix has appeared in 18 titles over 9 generations. Along the way, it received a Mega form in Generation 6, keeping it relevant across different competitive metas.

Click a game to view version-specific details

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Surskit BugWater	D
Available Moves Moves ScaldTM49 Water PulseTM03 Water GunLv. 1 Damage vs Steelix Scald 2x 66-79% Water Pulse 2x 53-63% Water Gun 2x 39-47% View Surskit builds →
Phanpy Ground	D
Available Moves Moves EarthquakeTM26 Rock SmashTM98 Damage vs Steelix Earthquake 2x 45-55% Rock Smash 2x 16-21% View Phanpy builds →
Psyduck Water	D
Obtain MethodCelestic Town Surfing Available Moves Moves Focus PunchTM01 SurfTM95 ScaldTM49 WaterfallTM99 Damage vs Steelix Focus Punch 2x 34-42% Surf 2x 79-95% Scald 2x 74-87% Waterfall 2x 32-39% View Psyduck builds →
Machop Fighting	D
Available Moves Moves Focus PunchTM01 Fire BlastTM38 EarthquakeTM26 Brick BreakTM31 Damage vs Steelix Focus Punch 2x 74-87% Fire Blast 2x 47-58% Earthquake 2x 34-42% Brick Break 2x 39-47% View Machop builds →
Cubone Ground	D
Available Moves Moves Focus PunchTM01 Fire BlastTM38 EarthquakeTM26 Brick BreakTM31 Damage vs Steelix Focus Punch 2x 34-42% Fire Blast 2x 53-63% Earthquake 2x 39-47% Brick Break 2x 21-26% View Cubone builds →

Surskit BugWater	D
Available Moves Moves ScaldTM49 Water PulseTM03 Water GunLv. 1 Damage vs Steelix Scald 2x 58-70% Water Pulse 2x 47-56% Water Gun 2x 35-42% View Surskit builds →
Shellos Water	D
Available Moves Moves SurfTM95 ScaldTM49 BrineTM55 Water PulseTM03 Damage vs Steelix Surf 2x 65-77% Scald 2x 58-70% Brine 2x 51-63% Water Pulse 2x 47-56% View Shellos builds →
Phanpy Ground	D
Available Moves Moves EarthquakeTM26 Rock SmashTM98 Damage vs Steelix Earthquake 2x 35-42% Rock Smash 2x 12-14% View Phanpy builds →
Buizel Water	D
Available Moves Moves Focus PunchTM01 SurfTM95 WaterfallTM99 ScaldTM49 Damage vs Steelix Focus Punch 2x 35-42% Surf 2x 70-84% Waterfall 2x 35-42% Scald 2x 65-77% View Buizel builds →
Psyduck Water	D
Obtain MethodCelestic Town Surfing Available Moves Moves Focus PunchTM01 SurfTM95 ScaldTM49 WaterfallTM99 Damage vs Steelix Focus Punch 2x 30-37% Surf 2x 70-84% Scald 2x 65-77% Waterfall 2x 28-35% View Psyduck builds →

Ponyta Fire	C
Available Moves Moves OverheatTM50 Fire BlastTM38 FlamethrowerTM35 Flame WheelLv. 25 Damage vs Steelix Overheat 2x 102-121%KO Fire Blast 2x 86-102%KO Flamethrower 2x 72-86% Flame Wheel 2x 27-32% View Ponyta builds →
Bibarel NormalWater	C
Available Moves Moves Focus PunchTM01 SurfTM95 ScaldTM49 WaterfallTM99 Damage vs Steelix Focus Punch 2x 39-47% Surf 2x 65-77% Scald 2x 56-67% Waterfall 2x 32-38% View Bibarel builds →
Surskit BugWater	D
Available Moves Moves ScaldTM49 Bubble BeamLv. 17 Water PulseTM03 Water GunLv. 1 Damage vs Steelix Scald 2x 54-64% Bubble Beam 2x 46-54% Water Pulse 2x 40-48% Water Gun 2x 30-35% View Surskit builds →
Shellos Water	D
Available Moves Moves SurfTM95 ScaldTM49 BrineTM55 Water PulseTM03 Damage vs Steelix Surf 2x 65-77% Scald 2x 60-70% Brine 2x 48-57% Water Pulse 2x 46-54% View Shellos builds →
Machoke Fighting	D
Available Moves Moves Focus PunchTM01 Focus BlastTM52 Fire BlastTM38 EarthquakeTM26 Damage vs Steelix Focus Punch 2x 67-80% Focus Blast 2x 78-93% Fire Blast 2x 48-57% Earthquake 2x 30-36% View Machoke builds →

Ponyta Fire	C
Available Moves Moves OverheatTM50 Fire BlastTM38 FlamethrowerTM35 Flame WheelLv. 25 Damage vs Steelix Overheat 2x 102-121%KO Fire Blast 2x 86-102%KO Flamethrower 2x 72-86% Flame Wheel 2x 27-32% View Ponyta builds →
Wooper WaterGround	C
Obtain MethodGreat Marsh Surfing Available Moves Moves EarthquakeTM26 Aqua TailLv. 24 Muddy WaterLv. 28 SurfTM95 Damage vs Steelix Earthquake 2x 27-32% Aqua Tail 2x 23-29% Muddy Water 2x 40-48% Surf 2x 40-48% View Wooper builds →
Wingull WaterFlying	D
Obtain MethodCanalave City Surfing Available Moves Moves ScaldTM49 BrineTM55 Water PulseTM03 Water GunLv. 1 Damage vs Steelix Scald 2x 56-67% Brine 2x 48-57% Water Pulse 2x 43-51% Water Gun 2x 30-35% View Wingull builds →
Surskit BugWater	D
Available Moves Moves ScaldTM49 Bubble BeamLv. 17 Water PulseTM03 Water GunLv. 1 Damage vs Steelix Scald 2x 54-64% Bubble Beam 2x 46-54% Water Pulse 2x 40-48% Water Gun 2x 30-35% View Surskit builds →
Shellos Water	D
Available Moves Moves SurfTM95 ScaldTM49 BrineTM55 Water PulseTM03 Damage vs Steelix Surf 2x 65-77% Scald 2x 60-70% Brine 2x 48-57% Water Pulse 2x 46-54% View Shellos builds →

Ponyta Fire	C
Available Moves Moves OverheatTM50 Fire BlastTM38 FlamethrowerTM35 Flame WheelLv. 25 Damage vs Steelix Overheat 2x 98-116%KO Fire Blast 2x 85-100%KO Flamethrower 2x 68-81% Flame Wheel 2x 25-30% View Ponyta builds →
Wooper WaterGround	C
Obtain MethodGreat Marsh Surfing Available Moves Moves EarthquakeTM26 Aqua TailLv. 24 Muddy WaterLv. 28 SurfTM95 Damage vs Steelix Earthquake 2x 25-30% Aqua Tail 2x 23-27% Muddy Water 2x 39-46% Surf 2x 39-46% View Wooper builds →
Wingull WaterFlying	D
Obtain MethodCanalave City Surfing Available Moves Moves ScaldTM49 BrineTM55 Water PulseTM03 Water GunLv. 1 Damage vs Steelix Scald 2x 55-65% Brine 2x 46-54% Water Pulse 2x 43-51% Water Gun 2x 30-35% View Wingull builds →
Surskit BugWater	D
Available Moves Moves ScaldTM49 Bubble BeamLv. 17 Water PulseTM03 Water GunLv. 1 Damage vs Steelix Scald 2x 52-62% Bubble Beam 2x 43-51% Water Pulse 2x 41-49% Water Gun 2x 27-32% View Surskit builds →
Shellos Water	D
Available Moves Moves Muddy WaterLv. 31 Earth PowerLv. 35 SurfTM95 ScaldTM49 Damage vs Steelix Muddy Water 2x 64-76% Earth Power 2x 42-50% Surf 2x 64-76% Scald 2x 57-68% View Shellos builds →

Heatran FireSteel	S
Recommended Build AbilityFlashfire ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves Earth Power Magma Storm Stealth Rock TauntUtility View Heatran builds →
Slowking WaterPsychic	A
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemColbur Berry NatureRelaxed Moves ScaldSTAB TeleportUtility Slack Off Future Sight Damage vs Steelix Scald 2x 70-82% View Slowking builds →