Pokemon Champions Build Guide
Steelix is best used as a bulky physical tank in Pokemon Champions. Its strongest builds focus on high Defense, Steel and Ground-type pressure and checking physical attackers.
Steelix Form
Last Updated: Regulation M-2
Page Status: This Steelix build guide will be updated when new Pokemon Champions regulations, items, buffs or nerfs change its best set.
Steelix has two main builds in Pokemon Champions. The physical tank build is the standard option, while the Mega build gives Steelix stronger stats and more offensive pressure.
This is the main Steelix build. It uses massive Defense to handle physical attackers and return pressure with Ground and Steel-type moves.
| Item | Leftovers or Rocky Helmet |
|---|---|
| Ability | Sturdy |
| Nature | Impish, +Defense and -Sp. Atk |
| Moves | Earthquake, Heavy Slam, Body Press, Protect |
| Stat Point Spread | HP: 32 / Attack: 14 / Defense: 16 |
This version uses Mega Evolution to become even bulkier and harder to remove. It works best on slower teams.
| Item | Steelixite |
|---|---|
| Ability | Sand Force after Mega Evolution |
| Nature | Brave, +Attack and -Speed |
| Moves | Earthquake, Heavy Slam, Rock Slide, Protect |
| Stat Point Spread | HP: 30 / Attack: 24 / Defense: 8 |
Steelix stats are shown below for easy comparison.
Leftovers is the best general item for defensive Steelix sets because it improves long-game staying power.
Steelixite is the best item for the Mega build because it gives Steelix stronger bulk and attacking value.
Steelix works best with Pokemon that cover its weaknesses, support its preferred speed control or help it find safer turns.
Steelix is strong against Electric, Rock, Poison, Fairy, Steel and many physical attackers. It can wall several contact-based threats.
Its Steel typing gives it strong defensive value into Fairy and Dragon-type pressure.
Steelix is threatened by Fire, Water, Fighting and Ground-type attacks. Special attackers are especially dangerous because Steelix is more physically defensive.
Steelix can learn Steel, Ground, Rock, Dragon and coverage moves across different Pokemon games. Use the section below to view the full move list by learn method.
Move data shown from: Pokemon Legends: Arceus
This section keeps older Steelix builds available in case a previous regulation returns.
Main Build: Physical Steel Tank
Moves: Earthquake, Heavy Slam, Body Press, Protect
Item: Leftovers or Rocky Helmet
Stat Points: HP: 32 / Attack: 14 / Defense: 16
Main Build: Physical Steel Tank
Moves: Earthquake, Heavy Slam, Body Press, Protect
Item: Leftovers or Rocky Helmet
Stat Points: HP: 32 / Attack: 14 / Defense: 16
Steelix is worth using if your team wants a physical tank with strong defensive typing and Ground-type pressure.
The non-Mega build is easier to fit, while Mega Steelix is better for slow teams built around bulk.
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