Iron Tail + Heavy Slam
Shadow Steelix's best Steel-type moveset is Iron Tail / Heavy Slam, with 10.72 DPS and 263.6 TDO. These moves are boosted by Snow weather. Shadow Steelix ranks #70 (D Tier) as a Steel attacker with that moveset.
Shadow Steelix is a Steel and Ground-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 2,414 CP and is weak to Fighting, Fire, Ground, and Water-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Iron Tail / Heavy Slam. It is boosted by Snow and Sunny weather. Its shiny form is available.
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Shadow Steelix takes increased damage from:
Fighting160.0%
Fire160.0%
Ground160.0%
Water160.0%
Shadow Steelix takes reduced damage from:
Poison24.4%
Electric39.1%
Rock39.1%
Bug62.5%
Dragon62.5%
Fairy62.5%
Flying62.5%
Normal62.5%
Psychic62.5%
Steel62.5%
| 1. | Iron Tail | Heavy Slam | 9.75 | 10.72 | 263.6 |
| 2. | Iron Tail |  Breaking Swipe | 9.64 | 10.60 | 260.7 |
| 3. | Iron Tail | Earthquake | 9.57 | 10.52 | 258.8 |
| 4. |  Thunder Fang | Heavy Slam | 9.38 | 10.31 | 253.5 |
| 5. | Dragon Tail | Heavy Slam | 9.37 | 10.30 | 253.4 |
| 6. | Dragon Tail | Breaking Swipe | 9.20 | 10.11 | 248.7 |
| 7. | Thunder Fang | Earthquake | 9.18 | 10.10 | 248.3 |
| 8. | Dragon Tail | Earthquake | 9.18 | 10.09 | 248.2 |
Dragon Tail
14
8
1.0s
DragonSteel
Fairy| Damage | 14 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 8 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 1.0s |
| Damage window | 0.8s - 0.9s |
| Damage | 9 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 12 |
Thunder Fang10131.0s
Water
GrassElectricDragonGround| Damage | 10 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 13 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 1.0s |
| Damage window | 0.2s - 0.7s |
| Damage | 8 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 6 |
Iron Tail1461.0s
Rock
IceFairySteel
FireWaterElectric| Damage | 14 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 6 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 1.0s |
| Damage window | 0.8s - 0.9s |
| Damage | 10 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 7 |
Crunch65333.0s
Ghost
Psychic
Fighting
DarkFairy| Damage | 65 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 33 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 3.0s |
| Damage window | 1.1s - 2.8s |
| Damage | 70 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 45 |
SpecialCrunch has a 20.0% chance to:
Breaking Swipe45331.0sDragonSteelFairy| Damage | 45 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 33 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 1.0s |
| Damage window | 0.5s - 0.9s |
| Damage | 50 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
SpecialBreaking Swipe has a 100.0% chance to:
Earthquake1401003.5s
PoisonRockSteelFireElectric
BugGrass| Damage | 140 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 100 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 3.5s |
| Damage window | 2.6s - 3.4s |
| Damage | 120 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 65 |
Frustration10332.0sRockSteelGhost| Damage | 10 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 33 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 2.0s |
| Damage window | 1.0s - 1.8s |
| Damage | 10 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 70 |
Psychic Fangs25331.0sFightingPoisonSteelPsychicDark| Damage | 25 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 33 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 1.0s |
| Damage window | 0.2s - 0.9s |
| Damage | 40 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 35 |
SpecialPsychic Fangs has a 100.0% chance to:
Heavy Slam70502.0sRockIceFairySteelFireWaterElectric| Damage | 70 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 2.0s |
| Damage window | 1.4s - 1.8s |
| Damage | 70 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
The following chart shows Shadow Steelix's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Shadow Steelix's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.
Legacy Elite Fast and Charged Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charged TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Shadow Steelix has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).
Shadow Steelix reaches a maximum of 2,414 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 1,253–1,379 CP, rising to 1,566–1,724 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 981–1,034 CP.
 Max CP | 2414 CP |
|---|---|
| Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs | |
 Research | 981 CP - 1034 CP |
| Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
 Eggs | 1308 CP - 1379 CP |
| Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
 Raids | 1253 CP - 1379 CP |
| Level 20, 6/6/6 minimum IVs | |
| 1566 CP - 1724 CP | |
| Weather boosted, Level 25, 6/6/6 minimum IVs |
Shadow Steelix Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. Pokémon GO CP Calculator
| LVL | Max CP | LVL | Max CP | LVL | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 34 CP | 2 | 107 CP | 3 | 179 CP |
| 4 | 252 CP | 5 | 325 CP | 6 | 398 CP |
| 7 | 471 CP | 8 | 544 CP | 9 | 617 CP |
| 10 | 690 CP | 11 | 759 CP | 12 | 828 CP |
| 13 | 896 CP | 14 | 965 CP | 15 | 1034 CP |
| 16 | 1103 CP | 17 | 1172 CP | 18 | 1241 CP |
| 19 | 1310 CP | 20 | 1379 CP | 21 | 1448 CP |
| 22 | 1517 CP | 23 | 1586 CP | 24 | 1655 CP |
| 25 | 1724 CP | 26 | 1793 CP | 27 | 1862 CP |
| 28 | 1931 CP | 29 | 2000 CP | 30 | 2069 CP |
| 31 | 2104 CP | 32 | 2138 CP | 33 | 2173 CP |
| 34 | 2207 CP | 35 | 2242 CP | 36 | 2276 CP |
| 37 | 2311 CP | 38 | 2345 CP | 39 | 2380 CP |
| 40 | 2414 CP | 41 | 2445 CP | 42 | 2476 CP |
| 43 | 2507 CP | 44 | 2538 CP | 45 | 2569 CP |
| 46 | 2601 CP | 47 | 2633 CP | 48 | 2665 CP |
| 49 | 2697 CP | 50 | 2729 CP |
More information
A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Steelix's Steel and Ground-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Shadow Steelix.
Steel GroundMega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.
Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.
Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza
| Pokédex Number | #208 |
|---|---|
| Height | 9.19 m |
| Weight | 400 kg |
| Region | Generation 2 |
| Can be traded | Allowed |
| Buddy distance | 5 km |
| Released | Yes |
| Shiny released | Yes |
| Pokémon Home transfer | Allowed |
| Base Flee Rate | 5% |
| Catch rewards |  5 300 |
| Additional Move Cost | 7575000 |
| Mega Energy reward For walking as a Buddy |  25 Mega Energy |
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
 Onix |
|  Steelix |
| Steelix |
|  Mega Steelix |
A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Shadow Steelix in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.
Onix
Steelix
Mega Steelix
Shadow Onix
Shadow Steelix| Purification cost | 5 Candy |
|---|---|
| 5000 Stardust | |
| Shadow Charged Attack | Frustration |
| Purified Charged Attack | Return |
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| Movement type | |
|---|---|
| Movement Timer | 11s |
| Jump Time | 2s |
| Attack Probability | 70.0% |
| Attack Timer | 20s |
| Dodge Probability | 20.0% |
| Dodge Duration | 0.0s |
| Dodge Distance | 1 |
| Min Action Frequency | 1s |
| Max Action Frequency | 2s |
| LVL | Stardust | Candy |  Candy XL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | 624,000 | 406 | 360 |
| 40 | 336,000 | 406 | 12 |
| 35 | 228,000 | 274 | - |
| 30 | 150,000 | 185 | - |
| 25 | 96,000 | 136 | - |
| 20 | 57,000 | 97 | - |
| 15 | 30,600 | 67 | - |
| 10 | 13,200 | 38 | - |
| 5 | 3,600 | 18 | - |
Shadow Steelix Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Shadow Steelix from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 624,000 Stardust, 406 Candy, and 360 Candy XL to fully power up Shadow Steelix in Pokémon GO.
A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Shadow Steelix. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.
| Versions | Pokédex entry |
|---|---|
| Gold | Its body has been compressed deep under the ground. As a result, it is even harder than a diamond. |
| Silver | It is said that if an ONIX lives for over 100 years, its composition changes to become diamond-like. |
| Crystal | The many small metal particles that cover this POKéMON's body reflect bright light well. |
| Ruby, Sapphire | STEELIX lives even further underground than ONIX. This POKéMON is known to dig towards the earth’s core. There are records of this POKéMON reaching a depth of over six-tenths of a mile underground. |
| Emerald | STEELIX live even further underground than ONIX. This POKéMON is known to dig toward the earth’s core, reaching a depth of over six-tenths of a mile underground. |
| FireRed | It is said that if an ONIX lives for over 100 years, its composition changes to become diamond-like. |
| LeafGreen | Its body has been compressed deep under the ground. As a result, it is even harder than diamond. |
| Diamond | Tempered underground under high pressure and heat, its body is harder than any metal. |
| Pearl | It chews its way through boulders with its sturdy jaws. Its eyes can see in the darkness underground. |
| Platinum, Black, White | It is thought its body transformed as a result of iron accumulating internally from swallowing soil. |
| HeartGold | Its body has been compressed deep under the ground. As a result, it is even harder than a diamond. |
| SoulSilver | It’s said that if an ONIX lives for 100 years, its composition becomes diamondlike as it evolves into a STEELIX. |
| Black 2, White 2 | The iron it ingested with the soil it swallowed transformed its body and made it harder than diamonds. |
| X | Tempered underground under high pressure and heat, its body is harder than any metal. |
| Y | It chews its way through boulders with its sturdy jaws. Its eyes can see in the darkness underground. |
| Omega Ruby | Steelix lives even further underground than Onix. This Pokémon is known to dig toward the earth’s core. There are records of this Pokémon reaching a depth of over six-tenths of a mile underground. |
| Alpha Sapphire | Steelix lives even further underground than Onix. This Pokémon is known to dig toward the earth’s core. There are records of this Pokémon reaching a depth of over six-tenths of a mile underground. |
| Sword | It is said that if an Onix lives for over 100 years, its composition changes to become diamond-like. |
| Shield | It is thought its body transformed as a result of iron accumulating internally from swallowing soil. |
| Legends: Arceus | This Pokémon evolved through use of a strange item. Its body is coated with steel powder and notably hard—not even diamond can leave so much as a scratch. |
The best moves for Shadow Steelix in Pokémon GO are Iron Tail and Heavy Slam. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 10.72 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 263.6.
Values use the default battle settings. Results vary with the opponent and weather.
Steel and Ground-type Pokémon are weak to Fighting, Fire, Ground, and Water-type moves. They take reduced damage from Bug, Dragon, Fairy, Flying, Normal, Psychic, Steel, Electric, Rock, and Poison-type moves.
Shadow Steelix’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 2,414 CP and 2,729 CP at Level 50.
Shadow Steelix can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.
Shadow Steelix cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.
The following Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Steelix: Mega Steelix, Mega Scizor, Mega Skarmory, Mega Mawile, Mega Aggron, Mega Metagross, Mega Lucario, Mega Swampert, Mega Camerupt, Primal Groudon, and Mega Garchomp.
Regular Shadow Steelix
Regular Shadow Steelix ♀
Shiny Shadow Steelix
Shiny Shadow Steelix ♀
