Steelix counters, weaknesses & stats
Type: Steel / Ground
Looking for the best counters for Steelix? This page lists the top Pokémon from the Pokémon Champions roster that hit Steelix super-effectively, along with its full base stats, defensive matchups, abilities and weaknesses. Steelix is a Steel / Ground-type Pokémon that takes super-effective damage from Fire, Water, Fighting, Ground.
Base stats
- HP
- 75
- Attack
- 85
- Defense
- 200
- Sp. Attack
- 55
- Sp. Defense
- 65
- Speed
- 30
- Total
- 510
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
- Rock Head — Protects against recoil damage.
- Sturdy — Prevents being KOed from full HP, leaving 1 HP instead. Protects against the one-hit KO moves regardless of HP.
- Sheer Force (hidden) — Strengthens moves with extra effects to 1.3× their power, but prevents their extra effects.
Top counters vs Steelix
- Charizard (Fire / Flying)
- Mega Charizard Y (Fire / Flying)
- Blastoise (Water)
- Mega Blastoise (Water)
- Machamp (Fighting)
- Medicham (Fighting / Psychic)
- Mega Medicham (Fighting / Psychic)
- Sharpedo (Water / Dark)
Frequently asked questions
What is the best counter for 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 Steelix's weaknesses?
Steelix is weak to Fire, Water, Fighting, Ground.
What type is Steelix?
Steelix is a Steel / Ground-type Pokémon.