Mega Steelix sprite

Mega Steelix counters, weaknesses & stats

Type: Steel / Ground

Looking for the best counters for Mega Steelix? This page lists the top Pokémon from the Pokémon Champions roster that hit Mega Steelix super-effectively, along with its full base stats, defensive matchups, abilities and weaknesses. Mega Steelix is a Steel / Ground-type Pokémon that takes super-effective damage from Fire, Water, Fighting, Ground.

Base stats

HP
75
Attack
125
Defense
230
Sp. Attack
55
Sp. Defense
95
Speed
30
Total
610

Weaknesses

  • Fire (×2)
  • Water (×2)
  • Fighting (×2)
  • Ground (×2)

Resistances

  • Normal (×0.5)
  • Flying (×0.5)
  • Psychic (×0.5)
  • Bug (×0.5)
  • Rock (×0.25)
  • Dragon (×0.5)
  • Steel (×0.5)
  • Fairy (×0.5)

Immunities

  • Electric
  • Poison

Abilities

  • Sand Force — Strengthens rock, ground, and steel moves to 1.3× their power during a sandstorm. Protects against sandstorm damage.

Top counters vs Mega Steelix

  1. Charizard (Fire / Flying)
  2. Mega Charizard Y (Fire / Flying)
  3. Blastoise (Water)
  4. Mega Blastoise (Water)
  5. Machamp (Fighting)
  6. Medicham (Fighting / Psychic)
  7. Mega Medicham (Fighting / Psychic)
  8. Sharpedo (Water / Dark)

Frequently asked questions

What is the best counter for Mega Steelix?

Based on STAB type coverage and defensive safety, the top counter in the Pokémon Champions roster is Charizard. See the full ranked list above for more options.

What are Mega Steelix's weaknesses?

Mega Steelix is weak to Fire, Water, Fighting, Ground.

What type is Mega Steelix?

Mega Steelix is a Steel / Ground-type Pokémon.