Onix Pokemon Guide: Stats, Best Moves, Abilities and More

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Onix Pokemon Guide

Onix is a Rock and Ground-type Pokemon known for its massive rock-snake body, high Defense and evolution into Steelix.

Normal Form

Onix

Shiny Form

Shiny Onix

Mega Evolution Line

Mega Steelix

Onix Description

Onix is a Rock and Ground-type Pokemon that tunnels through the earth. It evolves into Steelix when traded holding a Metal Coat in many games.

Onix Quick Facts

Here are the key facts to know about Onix, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.

Name

Onix

National Dex

#0095

Type

Rock / Ground

Species

Rock Snake Pokemon

Height

28’10” / 8.8 m

880 cm

Weight

463.0 lbs / 210.0 kg

210.0 kg

Abilities

Rock Head, Sturdy, Weak Armor

Onix Stats

Onix has extremely high Defense and solid Speed, but low Attack and Special Defense.

Onix Best Moves Across Pokemon Games

Onix uses Rock, Ground, Steel and utility moves across Pokemon games.

Rock Throw

A classic Rock-type attack used by Onix in many games.

Rock Slide

Reliable Rock-type coverage against Flying, Fire, Bug and Ice-type Pokemon.

Stone Edge

A high-power Rock-type attack with major damage potential.

Earthquake

A powerful Ground-type attack and one of Onix best coverage moves.

Dig

Ground-type damage that fits Onix burrowing theme.

Iron Tail

Steel-type coverage and a natural move for Onix long body.

Stealth Rock

A strong entry hazard option in games where it is available.

Dragon Dance

A setup move that can boost Attack and Speed when available.

Onix All Moves

Onix can learn a different move pool depending on the Pokemon game. Use the section below to view Onix’s move list by learn method.

Move data shown from: Pokemon Legends: Arceus

Level-Up Moves

Level	Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy
1	Rollout	Rock	Physical	30	90
6	Tackle	Normal	Physical	40	100
11	Bulldoze	Ground	Physical	60	100
18	Rock Slide	Rock	Physical	75	90
25	Stealth Rock	Rock	Status	–	–
34	High Horsepower	Ground	Physical	95	95
43	Iron Tail	Steel	Physical	100	75

Onix Typing, Weaknesses and Resistances

Onix is a Rock / Ground-type Pokemon. This gives it resistances to Normal, Flying, Poison, Rock and Fire-type moves plus an Electric immunity, but leaves it weak to Fighting, Ground, Steel, Water, Grass and Ice-type attacks.

Type

Rock / Ground

Weaknesses

Fighting, Ground, Steel, Water, Grass, Ice

Resistances

Normal, Flying, Poison, Rock, Fire

Immunity

Electric

Onix Abilities

Onix abilities support its main battle role and help define how it is used across Pokemon games.

Onix Evolution

Onix evolves into Steelix when traded holding a Metal Coat in many games, or through compatible evolution methods depending on the game. Steelix can Mega Evolve into Mega Steelix in supported games.

Stage 1

Onix

Starting form

Stage 2

Steelix

Evolves from Onix by trade with a Metal Coat or compatible method

Mega Evolution

Mega Steelix

Mega Evolution in supported games

Where to Find Onix in Pokemon Games

Onix is commonly found in caves, tunnels, mines, mountains and rocky areas.

Generation 1: Pokemon Red, Blue and Yellow

Game	Where to Find Onix
Pokemon Red	Rock Tunnel and Victory Road.
Pokemon Blue	Rock Tunnel and Victory Road.
Pokemon Yellow	Rock Tunnel and Victory Road.

Generation 2: Pokemon Gold, Silver and Crystal

Game	Where to Find Onix
Pokemon Gold	Union Cave, Mt. Silver and Victory Road.
Pokemon Silver	Union Cave, Mt. Silver and Victory Road.
Pokemon Crystal	Union Cave, Mt. Silver and Victory Road.

Generation 3: Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed and LeafGreen

Game	Where to Find Onix
Pokemon Ruby	Trade or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Sapphire	Trade or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Emerald	Trade or migrate from another game.
Pokemon FireRed	Rock Tunnel, Victory Road and Sevault Canyon.
Pokemon LeafGreen	Rock Tunnel, Victory Road and Sevault Canyon.

Generation 4: Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold and SoulSilver

Game	Where to Find Onix
Pokemon Diamond	Oreburgh Mine, Iron Island, Victory Road, Snowpoint Temple and Stark Mountain.
Pokemon Pearl	Oreburgh Mine, Iron Island, Victory Road, Snowpoint Temple and Stark Mountain.
Pokemon Platinum	Oreburgh Mine, Iron Island, Victory Road, Snowpoint Temple and Stark Mountain.
Pokemon HeartGold	Trade or migrate from another game.
Pokemon SoulSilver	Trade or migrate from another game.

Generation 5: Black, White, Black 2 and White 2

Game	Where to Find Onix
Pokemon Black	Relic Castle.
Pokemon White	Relic Castle.
Pokemon Black 2	Relic Passage and Clay Tunnel.
Pokemon White 2	Relic Passage and Clay Tunnel.

Generation 6: X, Y, Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire

Game	Where to Find Onix
Pokemon X	Glittering Cave and Victory Road.
Pokemon Y	Glittering Cave and Victory Road.
Pokemon Omega Ruby	Granite Cave.
Pokemon Alpha Sapphire	Granite Cave.

Generation 7: Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon and Let’s Go

Game	Where to Find Onix
Pokemon Sun	Ten Carat Hill.
Pokemon Moon	Ten Carat Hill.
Pokemon Ultra Sun	Ten Carat Hill.
Pokemon Ultra Moon	Ten Carat Hill.
Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu	Rock Tunnel and Victory Road.
Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee	Rock Tunnel and Victory Road.

Generation 8: Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl and Legends: Arceus

Game	Where to Find Onix
Pokemon Sword	Galar Mine, Giant Seat, Dusty Bowl and Wild Area locations.
Pokemon Shield	Galar Mine, Giant Seat, Dusty Bowl and Wild Area locations.
Pokemon Brilliant Diamond	Oreburgh Mine, Iron Island, Victory Road, Snowpoint Temple, Stark Mountain and Grand Underground caves.
Pokemon Shining Pearl	Oreburgh Mine, Iron Island, Victory Road, Snowpoint Temple, Stark Mountain and Grand Underground caves.
Pokemon Legends: Arceus	Scarlet Bog, Bolderoll Slope, Lake Valor, Celestica Trail, Celestica Ruins and Snowfall Hot Spring.

Generation 9: Scarlet, Violet and Legends Z-A

Game	Where to Find Onix
Pokemon Scarlet	South Province Area Three, East Province Area Three and Asado Desert.
Pokemon Violet	South Province Area Three, East Province Area Three and Asado Desert.
Pokemon Legends Z-A	Location data not yet available.

Generation 10: Pokemon Winds and Waves

Game	Where to Find Onix
Pokemon Winds and Waves	Trade or migrate from another game.

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