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Steelix-Mega

Steelix-Mega

STEELGROUND
HP
75
Atk
125
Def
230
SpA
55
SpD
95
Spe
30
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Weaknesses

  • FIGHTING2x
  • FIRE2x
  • GROUND2x
  • WATER2x

Best Nature

Brave 32/32/0/0/2/0

Best Moveset

  1. Heavy SlamSTEELPhysical19.6%
  2. ProtectNORMALStatus19.4%
  3. High HorsepowerGROUNDPhysical15.7%
  4. Wide GuardROCKStatus11.9%

Best Ability / Item

sturdySteelixiteSteelixite

Steelix-Mega technical VGC usage sections

Best Steelix-Mega Moves

  • #1

    Heavy Slam

    STEPhysical

    The user slams into the target with its heavy body. The more the user outweighs the target, the greater the move's power.

    19.57%
  • #2

    Protect

    NORStatus

    This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

    19.43%
  • #3

    High Horsepower

    GROPhysical95 BP

    The user fiercely attacks the target using its entire body.

    15.68%
  • #4

    Wide Guard

    ROCStatus

    The user and its allies are protected from wide-ranging attacks for one turn.

    11.88%
  • #5

    Body Press

    FIGPhysical80 BP

    The user attacks by slamming its body into the target. The higher the user's Defense stat, the greater the damage this move deals.

    9.20%
  • #6

    Earthquake

    GROPhysical100 BP

    The user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokémon around it.

    5.37%
  • #7

    Rock Slide

    ROCPhysical75 BP

    Large boulders are hurled at opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch.

    5.24%
  • #8

    Iron Defense

    STEStatus

    The user hardens its body's surface like iron, sharply boosting its Defense stat.

    2.73%
  • #9

    Iron Head

    STEPhysical80 BP

    The user slams the target with its steel-hard head. This may also make the target flinch.

    2.03%
  • #10

    Gyro Ball

    STEPhysical

    The user tackles the target with a high-speed spin. The slower the user is than the target, the greater the move's power.

    1.96%
  • #11

    Other

    6.91%

Best Steelix-Mega Natures

  • #1

    Brave 32/32/0/0/2/0

    16.40%
  • #2

    Adamant 32/32/0/0/2/0

    9.66%
  • #3

    Impish 32/2/32/0/0/0

    5.92%
  • #4

    Brave 32/6/1/0/27/0

    3.32%
  • #5

    Brave 32/32/2/0/0/0

    2.96%
  • #6

    Adamant 32/32/2/0/0/0

    2.69%
  • #7

    Relaxed 32/2/32/0/0/0

    2.51%
  • #8

    Careful 32/2/0/0/32/0

    2.46%
  • #9

    Brave 2/32/0/0/32/0

    2.20%
  • #10

    Sassy 32/2/0/0/32/0

    1.93%
  • #11

    Other

    49.95%

Best Steelix-Mega Abilities

  • #1

    sturdy

    48.80%
  • #2

    sheerforce

    38.39%
  • #3

    rockhead

    12.81%

Best Steelix-Mega Items

  • #1
    Steelixite

    Steelixite

    Allows Steelix to Mega Evolve into Mega Steelix.

    80.61%
  • #2
    Life Orb

    Life Orb

    Raises the power of moves, but causes recoil damage.

    6.33%
  • #3
    Leftovers

    Leftovers

    Heals a little HP at the end of each turn.

    6.10%
  • #4
    Sitrus Berry

    Sitrus Berry

    Restores 30 HP in Generation III . Restores ¼ of maximum HP from Generation IV onwards.

    1.93%
  • #5
    Occa Berry

    Occa Berry

    Reduces damage taken from a super effective Fire-type move.

    1.17%
  • #6
    Quick Claw

    Quick Claw

    May allow the user to move first.

    0.89%
  • #7
    Chople Berry

    Chople Berry

    Reduces damage from a super effective Fighting-type move by 50%.

    0.33%
  • #8
    Expert Belt

    Expert Belt

    Increases the power of super effective moves.

    0.31%
  • #9
    Iron Ball

    Iron Ball

    Cuts a Pokémon's Speed and makes it susceptible to Ground-type moves.

    0.23%
  • #10
    Metal Coat

    Metal Coat

    Raises the power of Steel-type moves. Allows Onix and Scyther to evolve when traded.

    0.21%
  • #11

    Other

    1.89%

Best Steelix-Mega Teammates

  • #1
    SinistchaSinistcha
    GRAGHO
    TeamsBuilder
    12.99%
  • #2
    Tyranitar-MegaTyranitar-Mega
    ROCDAR
    TeamsBuilder
    8.65%
  • #3
    Rotom-WashRotom-Wash
    ELEWAT
    TeamsBuilder
    6.75%
  • #4
    TyranitarTyranitar
    ROCDAR
    TeamsBuilder
    6.55%
  • #5
    FarigirafFarigiraf
    NORPSY
    TeamsBuilder
    5.81%
  • #6
    SneaslerSneasler
    FIGPOI
    TeamsBuilder
    5.71%
  • #7
    TalonflameTalonflame
    FIRFLY
    TeamsBuilder
    4.53%
  • #8
    IncineroarIncineroar
    FIRDAR
    TeamsBuilder
    3.72%
  • #9
    WhimsicottWhimsicott
    GRAFAI
    TeamsBuilder
    2.40%
  • #10
    GrimmsnarlGrimmsnarl
    DARFAI
    TeamsBuilder
    2.35%
  • #11

    Other

    40.54%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best moveset for Steelix-Mega?

The best moveset for Steelix-Mega in the current competitive meta typically features the moves Heavy Slam, Protect, High Horsepower, Wide Guard.

How to counter Steelix-Mega in Champions?

In the Pokémon Champions meta, Steelix-Mega can be countered by exploiting its weaknesses (fighting 2x, fire 2x, ground 2x, water 2x) and using effective check/counter teams.

What is the best item for Steelix-Mega?

The best item for Steelix-Mega is typically Steelixite, based on high-level tournament and ladder stats.