Steelix (Pokémon)

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Steelix (Japanese: ハガネール Haganeil) is a dual-type introduced in Generation II.
It evolves from when traded while holding a Metal Coat.
(Specifics may differ in past games. Refer to Game data→Evolution data for more details.)
Steelix can Mega Evolve into Mega Steelix using the Steelixite.
==Biology==
Steelix is a long, serpentine with a silvery-gray body made up of rock-like sections, which can possess chips and scrapes from fights and tunneling. Three of those sections have long rock spikes coming out of them on either side. It has a massive head mainly made up of its large, wide jaw with sets of large square teeth inside. Along its bottom jaw are ridges: there are two pairs of ridges on a male Steelix, while there is only one pair on a female. Several small, square lumps cover the underside of its lower jaw. Its eye sockets are slightly deep-set, and the eyes themselves are red. Its head has two long ridges going from the eyes up to the top of its head. The tip of its tail is conical with a blunt tip.
Steelix burrows up to six-tenths of a mile underground, even further than its pre-evolved form , and it can be found in mountains or . Steelix can dig even towards the 's core. It easily chews through boulders with its powerful jaws, and its eyes are capable of seeing in the dark. Exposure to underground heat and pressures alongside its iron-rich soil diet has made its body harder than diamonds. Steelix's evolution is said to have been the result of an Onix's composition becoming more diamond-like after living for about 100 years. As mentioned in , Steelix is known to sleep in a upright postion.Sleep Style DexAs noted by researchers, it can maintain this superb balance without even toppling over. 
===Forms===
Steelix can Mega Evolve into Mega Steelix.
As Mega Steelix, its body becomes longer, almost doubles its mass, and gains more features. Mega Steelix's eyes turn blue and its lower jaw becomes more heavily armored with a round, curved shape. Additionally, a third pair of ridges appear on its bottom jaw, as well as two sharp, flat structures consisting of three conjoined projections on each side. The gray, rock-like spikes and its tail point have transformed into prism-like crystalline spikes; the segments from which the spikes protrude are much larger as well. In-between the head and individual spiked segments are smaller units, now adorned by a black spot with a blue hexagon on each side. 
Several metallic-looking scraps constantly rotate around its neck; these scraps react to Mega Steelix's movements and change position when attacking. The cells within its body, crystallized by the energy produced from Mega Evolution, are stronger than any mineral and able to withstand any temperature. It moves incredibly slowly, but its strengthened body is also impervious to damage, and it lashes out at foes without flinching.http://www.pokemonrubysapphire.com/en-us/pokemon/new-mega-evolutions/mega-steelix
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Steelix
===Evolution===
Steelix evolves from .
(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)
==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
* Pokémon Ranger: Steelix is a boss in Pokémon Ranger. After being enraged by the Go-Rock Squad, it rampages through Panula Cave until the captures it with their Styler.
* New Pokémon Snap: Steelix is one of the Illumina Pokémon, a group of Pokémon who saved the region from a meteorite 2000 years ago. It resides in the .
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===Held items===
In , Steelix can only be found in the .
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===Stats===
====Base stats====
=====Steelix=====
=====Mega Steelix=====
====Pokéathlon stats====
===Type effectiveness===
===Learnset===
Steelix is available in , , and Pokémon Legends: Arceus.
====By leveling up====
=====Pokémon Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, and Shining Pearl=====
=====Pokémon Legends: Arceus=====
====By TM/TR====
====By ====
====By tutoring====
====By a prior Evolution====
====By transfer from another generation====
=====By transfer, only via prior Evolution=====
===Side game data===
====Steelix====
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====Mega Steelix====
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===Form data===
====Mega Evolution====
===Evolution data===
Steelix evolves from when traded while holding a Metal Coat. Onix cannot evolve into Steelix in before the player obtains the National Pokédex, as its evolution will be interrupted. Onix also cannot evolve into Steelix in , as Steelix is not present in those games. In , Steelix evolves from Onix when exposed to a Metal Coat. 
===Sprites===
====Other sprites====
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==In animation==
===Main series===
====Major appearances====
=====Brock's Steelix=====
Sometime before Grating Spaces!, 's evolved into a Steelix while it was being by Brock's younger brother Forrest. In When Regions Collide!, it was revealed that it can Mega Evolve into Mega Steelix.
=====Jasmine's Steelix=====
Steelix debuted in Nerves of Steelix!, under the ownership of Jasmine. She first used it to help stop from stealing . Then, during their Gym , Ash's Cyndaquil managed to defeat it, winning Ash the .
=====Other=====
In Playing with Fire!, used a Steelix against Ash during the Silver Conference. It defeated with a combination of and , before being defeated by 's .
In The Legend of Thunder!, Hun used a Steelix to attack , , , and Vincent. It had an exceptionally violent and brutal personality.
In All Torkoal, No Play, a Steelix was the ruler of the Valley of Steel. It bullied a .
Morrison's Steelix first appeared in Saved by the Beldum. In Choose It or Lose It!, it battled at the Ever Grande Conference, defeating Pikachu and Torkoal before being defeated itself by .
In Faced with Steelix Determination, accidentally stuck three shovels into the head of an underground Steelix while digging a pitfall trap. It went on to terrorize a village of until the shovels were removed through the combined efforts of multiple Bidoof, Ash's Staravia, and his .
In Dealing With Defensive Types!, Byron used a Steelix in his Gym against Ash. It put up a tough fight, defeating despite its type advantage, and then fought . Despite its exhaustion from its earlier battle, Chimchar was able to defeat Steelix after a prolonged battle.
In Steeling Peace of Mind! and Saving the World From Ruins!, a Steelix was affected by Team Galactic's meddling on Iron Island.
In Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel, a Steelix that can Mega Evolve was under the control of Levi's Mega Wave. Steelix was used to battle Ash's Noivern, , and . It was later freed from Levi's control when Alva's Mega Wave Crystal was destroyed, and it escaped.
====Minor appearances====
In Lucario and the Mystery of Mew, multiple Steelix were part of the feuding armies that were eventually placated by Sir Aaron in the past.
In All That Glitters is Not Golden!, a fantasy featured a Steelix evolving from an Onix.
In Dawn's Early Night!, a 's Steelix was used alongside a for the Double Performance of the .
In Team Shocker!, a Coordinator's Steelix competed in the Performance Stage of the Contest.
A Steelix appeared in Giratina and the Sky Warrior.
A Steelix appeared in a flashback in Shield with a Twist!.
In Last Call — First Round!, a Coordinator's Steelix performed alongside a during the Sinnoh Grand Festival.
A Steelix that can Mega Evolve into Mega Steelix appeared in the ending segment of Mega Evolution Special II.
In Hoopa and the Clash of Ages, a Steelix challenged but was easily defeated.
In Sword and Shield: "From Here to Eternatus!", one of the used a Steelix to confront Sonia, only for Raihan to appear and defeat it with his in the next episode.
====Pokédex entries====
===Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer===
In the Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer, a Mega Steelix battled a Mega .
===Pokémon Generations===
A soldier's Steelix appeared in The Redemption, during a fantasy of a story from the past. It was one of the many Pokémon fighting in the great war of Kalos 3,000 years previously.
===GOTCHA!===
====Jasmine's Steelix====
A Steelix briefly appeared in GOTCHA!, under the ownership of Jasmine.
==In the manga==
===Ash & Pikachu===
Similar to his animated counterpart, Morrison owns a Steelix. It appeared in A Clash Of Wills!! Eternal Rivals?!.
===Pokémon Adventures===
In Pokémon Adventures, Jasmine used a Steelix disguised as an Onix in the Gym Leader's Tournament of the opening ceremonies in the Pokémon League. Brock's Onix tightened its grip on the hidden steel Pokémon, but against the unusual hardiness of its evolution, it only hurt itself and was eventually defeated after Steelix's stone "hide" scraped off and it was exposed. Jasmine explains that because it was a newly discovered species only so far uncovered by 's capture, she tried to hide its identity, so to ensure that it wouldn't get the audience scared.
A Steelix appeared in The Last Battle XIII as one of the Pokémon sent to participate in the fight in Ilex Forest.
In Put Your Beast Foot Forward, Carr of the Team Rocket beast trio used a Steelix against 's Poli as they clashed in the Sevii Islands. It was swung aside rather easily as it was interrupted in its rampage, and after a failed attack, it was beaten by a smart maneuver.
A Steelix appeared in Lucky Lucario I, where it was used by Riley for on Iron Island.
A Steelix appeared in Double Trouble with Dialga and Palkia V.
A 's Steelix appeared in Chomp!! It's Dracovish.
===Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!===
Byron has two Steelix, which appeared in Challenge! The Fortress Of Steel!!. They were used in the challenge in which they served as walls to prevent Hareta from getting to the top.
===Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys===
Jasmine's Steelix appeared in A Spectacular Battle To Save Ampharos!!.
===Pokémon: Yeah! I Got Pokémon!===
A Steelix appeared in GDZ64.
===Pokémon HeartGold SoulSilver: Pokédex Completion Comic===
A Steelix appeared in Pokémon HeartGold SoulSilver: Pokédex Completion Comic, where it was by .
===Pokémon + Nobunaga's Ambition ~ Ranse's Color Picture Scroll ~===
Two Steelix appeared in PNA3.
===Pokémon Pocket Monsters===
Jasmine's Steelix appeared in Tyrogue's In Love?!.
==In the TCG==
==In the TFG==
One Steelix figure has been released.
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==Other appearances==
===Super Smash Bros. Melee===
Steelix only appears as a random trophy.
====Trophy information====
A combination of - and s, Steelix are the longest Pokémon yet to be discovered, reaching over 30 feet in length. Since they live so deep under the surface of the earth, the intense pressure has made their bodies stronger than diamonds. Evolved from , Steelix is every bit as intimidating as its relative.
===Super Smash Bros. for Wii U===
Steelix makes a cameo appearance in the stage. When the stage transitions to the , it can be seen in the background along with , , and .
====Trophy Information====
NA: With a body harder than diamond, this Pokemon is well suited to digging, using its powerful jaws to tunnel around. Steelix lives deep underground - even deeper than its pre-Evolution, Onix. Was it pride that made Steelix prove itself able to go farther? It's hard to say. We tried to dig around for clues, but we got tired after only 10 feet...
PAL: Being harder than diamond, Steelix can crush any rock with its jaw. It can also see in pitch darkness. Its territory lies deeper than its pre-Evolution, Onix, a full 1000m below the surface. Does it consider its Onix brethren to be "below" it, even though they're higher up? It's hard to say. We may have to dig a little deeper into the matter.
===Super Smash Bros. Ultimate===
Steelix appears as a .
==Trivia==
* Mega Steelix is tied with for the highest base stat of all .
** Mega Steelix also has the highest base Defense stat of all Pokémon.
* Steelix is shown floating above the ground in all console games, rather than, like its pre-evolved form, resting on the ground.
* All Steelix in the have used the move , excluding cameos.
* Steelix is the only Pokémon in the games that can hurt the Capture Styler simply by touching the line.
* Mega Steelix is the tallest Steel- and Ground-type Pokémon.
* Steelix can be seen as a parallel to :
** Both have pre-evolved forms from Generation I and were introduced in Generation II.
** Both evolve via trading with a Metal Coat.
** After evolving, both lose one of their pre-evolved form's types and gain a type.
** Both gain a Mega Evolution in Generation VI.
** Both lose 40 points of base upon evolving.
* The company Steelix Railcars is named after Steelix, and its logo depicts a simplified cross section of one of Steelix's segments.
* Unlike other Shadow Pokémon in , Shadow Steelix's eyes do not turn red.
===Origin===
Steelix, like Onix, may be based on a combination of a and . It may also be based on the , a type of that has been presented as burrowing. 
Mega Steelix's crystalline body may be a reference to turning into s from compression. Mega Steelix can be also a reference to Crystal Onix, a special that appeared in an episode of Pokémon the Series, with a body of crystal instead of opaque rock.
====Name origin====
Steelix may be a combination of steel, helix, and or .
Haganeil may be a combination of 鋼 hagane (steel) and nail or tail.
==In other languages==
==Related articles==
* Brock's Steelix
* Jasmine's Steelix
* Mega Evolution
* Illumina phenomenon
==References==
==External links==
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