Shadow Steelix

Table of Contents

Overview and stats
Shadow Steelix's best moves and movesets
Special CP Values
Max CP Chart
Evolution Chart
Shadow Steelix in the meta
Mega boost
Catch Rates
Pokédex information
Shadow Steelix Pokédex entries
Sprites
Costumes
Frequently Asked Questions

Shadow Steelix is a Steel and Ground-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. As a Steel and Ground-type Pokémon, Shadow Steelix is weak to Fighting, Fire, Ground, and Water-type moves.

Shadow Steelix's maximum Combat Power stat is 2729 CP, and its best Pokémon GO moves are Iron Tail and Heavy Slam. Shadow Steelix encounters are boosted during Snow and Sunny weather. Shiny Shadow Steelix is not yet available.

Stats

Max CP	2729 CP
Attack	148 ATK
Defense	272 DEF
Stamina	181 HP
Buddy distance	5 km
Released	Yes
Shiny released	No

Shadow Steelix Type Chart

Shadow Steelix takes increased damage from:
+60.0%	Fighting Fire Ground Water

Shadow Steelix takes reduced damage from:
-37.5%	Bug Dragon Fairy Flying Normal Psychic Steel
-60.9%	Electric Rock
-75.6%	Poison

Shadow Steelix's Tier Ranking

Raid Attacker	Not ranked
Gym Defender	Not ranked
Steel-type Attacker Iron Tail / Heavy Slam	F Tier#75
Ground-type Attacker Thunder Fang / Earthquake	F Tier#119

Shadow Steelix's best moves and movesets

Shadow Steelix's best moveset is Iron Tail and Heavy Slam, with 10.05 DPS (damage per second) and 219.6 TDO (total damage output). These moves are boosted by Snow weather.

DPS10.05
TDO219.58
Weather

Opponent

#	Fast Attack	Charged Attack	DPS	TDO	Score 🔽
1.	Iron Tail	Heavy Slam	10.05	219.6	9.02
2.	Iron Tail	Breaking Swipe	9.96	217.7	8.94
3.	Iron Tail	Earthquake	9.81	214.4	8.81
4.	Thunder Fang	Heavy Slam	9.65	210.9	8.66
5.	Dragon Tail	Heavy Slam	9.65	210.9	8.66
6.	Dragon Tail	Breaking Swipe	9.50	207.5	8.52
7.	Thunder Fang	Earthquake	9.40	205.5	8.44
8.	Dragon Tail	Earthquake	9.40	205.5	8.44

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The following chart shows Shadow Steelix's DPS and TDO for every fast and charge 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 Charge Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charge 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).

Fast Attacks

Dragon Tail1481.0s
Type effectiveness chart
160.0%
Dragon
62.5%
Steel
39.1%
Fairy
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 14
Energy 8
Weather boost
Windy
Duration 1.0s
Damage window 0.8s - 0.9s
Trainer Battles
Damage 13
Energy 9

Effects
Dragon Tail has no special effects.
See Dragon Tail details page ↗
Iron Tail1461.0s
Type effectiveness chart
160.0%
Rock
Ice
Fairy
62.5%
Steel
Fire
Water
Electric
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 14
Energy 6
Weather boost
Snow
Duration 1.0s
Damage window 0.8s - 0.9s
Trainer Battles
Damage 10
Energy 7

Effects
Iron Tail has no special effects.
See Iron Tail details page ↗
Thunder Fang10131.0s
Type effectiveness chart
160.0%
Flying
Water
62.5%
Grass
Electric
Dragon
39.1%
Ground
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 10
Energy 13
Weather boost
Rain
Duration 1.0s
Damage window 0.2s - 0.7s
Trainer Battles
Damage 8
Energy 6

Effects
Thunder Fang has no special effects.
See Thunder Fang details page ↗

Damage	14
Energy	8
Weather boost	Windy
Duration	1.0s
Damage window	0.8s - 0.9s

Damage	13
Energy	9

Damage	14
Energy	6
Weather boost	Snow
Duration	1.0s
Damage window	0.8s - 0.9s

Damage	10
Energy	7

Damage	10
Energy	13
Weather boost	Rain
Duration	1.0s
Damage window	0.2s - 0.7s

Damage	8
Energy	6

Charged Moves

Earthquake1401003.5s
Type effectiveness chart
160.0%
Poison
Rock
Steel
Fire
Electric
62.5%
Bug
Grass
39.1%
Flying
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 140
Energy 100
Weather boost
Sunny
Duration 3.5s
Damage window 2.6s - 3.4s
Trainer Battles
Damage 110
Energy 65

Effects
Earthquake has no special effects.
See Earthquake details page ↗
Heavy Slam70502.0s
Type effectiveness chart
160.0%
Rock
Ice
Fairy
62.5%
Steel
Fire
Water
Electric
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 70
Energy 50
Weather boost
Snow
Duration 2.0s
Damage window 1.4s - 1.8s
Trainer Battles
Damage 70
Energy 50

Effects
Heavy Slam has no special effects.
See Heavy Slam details page ↗
Crunch65333.0s
Type effectiveness chart
160.0%
Ghost
Psychic
62.5%
Fighting
Dark
Fairy
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 65
Energy 33
Weather boost
Fog
Duration 3.0s
Damage window 1.1s - 2.8s
Trainer Battles
Damage 70
Energy 45

Effects
Special
Crunch has a 20.0% chance to:
Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
See Crunch details page ↗
Frustration10332.0s
Type effectiveness chart
62.5%
Rock
Steel
39.1%
Ghost
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 10
Energy 33
Weather boost
Partly Cloudy
Duration 2.0s
Damage window 1.0s - 1.8s
Trainer Battles
Damage 10
Energy 70

Effects
Frustration has no special effects.
See Frustration details page ↗
Psychic Fangs25331.0s
Type effectiveness chart
160.0%
Fighting
Poison
62.5%
Steel
Psychic
39.1%
Dark
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 25
Energy 33
Weather boost
Windy
Duration 1.0s
Damage window 0.2s - 0.9s
Trainer Battles
Damage 40
Energy 35

Effects
Special
Psychic Fangs has a 100.0% chance to:
Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
See Psychic Fangs details page ↗
Breaking Swipe45331.0s
Type effectiveness chart
160.0%
Dragon
62.5%
Steel
39.1%
Fairy
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 45
Energy 33
Weather boost
Windy
Duration 1.0s
Damage window 0.5s - 0.9s
Trainer Battles
Damage 50
Energy 35

Effects
Special
Breaking Swipe has a 50.0% chance to:
Decrease Target's Attack by 20.0%
See Breaking Swipe details page ↗

Damage	140
Energy	100
Weather boost	Sunny
Duration	3.5s
Damage window	2.6s - 3.4s

Damage	110
Energy	65

Damage	70
Energy	50
Weather boost	Snow
Duration	2.0s
Damage window	1.4s - 1.8s

Damage	70
Energy	50

Damage	65
Energy	33
Weather boost	Fog
Duration	3.0s
Damage window	1.1s - 2.8s

Damage	70
Energy	45

Damage	10
Energy	33
Weather boost	Partly Cloudy
Duration	2.0s
Damage window	1.0s - 1.8s

Damage	10
Energy	70

Damage	25
Energy	33
Weather boost	Windy
Duration	1.0s
Damage window	0.2s - 0.9s

Damage	40
Energy	35

Damage	45
Energy	33
Weather boost	Windy
Duration	1.0s
Damage window	0.5s - 0.9s

Damage	50
Energy	35

Special CP Values

Shadow Steelix's has 2729 max CP (at Level 50). A Shadow Steelix obtained from Raids can be encountered from 1253 CP to 1379 CP, or if weather boosted, in the 1566 CP to 1724 CP range. In Field and Special Research, Shadow Steelix can be found in the 981 CP to 1034 CP range.

Max CP	2729 CP
Max CP	Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Research	981 CP - 1034 CP
Research	Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Eggs	1308 CP - 1379 CP
Eggs	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

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Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaraneed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

Max CP Chart

Max Combat Power per Level chart

Shadow Steelix Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50.

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

Shadow Steelix evolution chart

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Onix	50 Candy Special Item: Metal Coat	Steelix
Steelix	200 / 40 Mega Energy	Mega Steelix

Onix evolves into Steelix which costs 50 Candy. You need to use a Metal Coat to evolve.
Steelix can Mega evolve into Mega Steelix. Evolving Mega Steelix costs 200 Mega energy the first time, and 40 energy every other time.

Shadow Steelix family

A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Shadow Steelix in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

Shadow Steelix in the meta

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Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Steelix

A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Steelix's Steel and Ground-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Shadow Steelix.

Steel

Ground

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Mega 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

Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

Catch Rates

The base catch rate for Shadow Steelix in Pokémon GO is 8.37%, calculated for catching a Level 20 with no berries. Curved Great throw has a 19.98% chance to catch, and adding a Razz Berry raises that to 28.42%.

Configure

		Normal	Nice	Great	Excellent
No Berry	-	8.37%	9.56%	12.29%	14.93%
No Berry	Curve	13.81%	15.71%	19.98%	24.03%
Razz Berry	-	12.29%	14.00%	17.85%	21.54%
Razz Berry	Curve	19.98%	22.61%	28.42%	33.79%
Silver Pinap Berry	-	14.56%	16.55%	21.02%	25.25%
Silver Pinap Berry	Curve	23.47%	26.48%	33.05%	39.03%
Golden Razz Berry	-	19.63%	22.22%	27.95%	33.25%
Golden Razz Berry	Curve	31.03%	34.77%	42.72%	49.70%

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Catch probability with multiple throws

In order to help Trainers understand their overall odds when catching Shadow Steelix, we enable the functionality to showing the total chance to catch it depending on the number of available throws. We calculate this chance as if you repeated the same throw N-number of times.

To activate this functionality, change the number of Number of throws to a value greater than 1. The Number of throws option is available in the configuration options above the chart

Catch rate formula

Pokémon GO catch rate formula can be expressed as follows:

CATCH_MULTIPLIERS = ball * curve * berry * throwType * (type1Medal + type2Medal / 2)
CATCH_RATE = 1 - Math.pow(1 - baseCatchRate / (2 * cpm), CATCH_MULTIPLIERS)

There are different multipliers that come into play when calculating catch rate.

Curved throws are more effective than regular throws, stronger types of Poké Ball have a higher catch rate, and using a Razz Berry or a Golden Razz Berry also improves your chances.

Catch rate multipliers

The following table shows all the different catch rate multipliers in Pokémon GO:

Multiplier	Amount
Razz Berry	1.5
Silver Pinap Berry	1.8
Golden Razz Berry	2.5
Curveball	1.7
Nice Throw	1.15
Great Throw	1.5
Excellent Throw	1.85
PokéBall	1.0
Premier Ball	1.0
Great Ball	1.5
Ultra Ball	2.0
Bronze medal	1.1
Silver medal	1.2
Gold medal	1.3

Pokédex information

Pokédex Number	#208
Height	9.19 m
Weight	400 kg
Region	Generation 2
Can be traded	Allowed
Pokémon Home transfer	Allowed
Base Catch Rate	10%
Base Flee Rate	5%
Catch rewards	5 300
Additional Move Cost	75 75000
Mega Energy reward For walking as a Buddy	25 Mega Energy

Size information

No size information available for this Pokémon

Encounter data

No encounter data available

How to purify Shadow Steelix

Purification cost	5 Candy
Purification cost	5000 Stardust
Shadow Charge Move	Frustration
Purified Charge Move	Return

Shadow Steelix Pokédex entries

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 thisPOKéMON'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.

Sprites

Regular and Shiny Shadow Steelix

Shadow Steelix high resolution sprites

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.

Wallpaper

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Shadow Steelix’s strengths and weaknesses?

As a Steel and Ground-type Pokémon, Shadow Steelix is weak to Fighting, Fire, Ground, and Water-type moves.

What are the best moves for Shadow Steelix in Pokémon GO?

The best moves for Shadow Steelix in Pokémon GO are Iron Tail and Heavy Slam. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 10.05 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 219.58.

How does Shadow Steelix perform in Raids?

Shadow Steelix's Raid attacker tier is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

How does Shadow Steelix rank as a Steel-type attacker?

Shadow Steelix is an F-Tier Steel-type attacker and not recommended for Raid battles.

How does Shadow Steelix rank as a Ground-type attacker?

Shadow Steelix is an F-Tier Ground-type attacker and not recommended for Raid battles.

What Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Steelix?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Steelix: Mega Steelix, Mega Scizor, Mega Mawile, Mega Aggron, Mega Lucario, Mega Steelix, Mega Swampert, Primal Groudon, and Mega Garchomp.

What is Shadow Steelix’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Shadow Steelix’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 2414 CP and 2729 CP at Level 50.

Can Shadow Steelix be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Steelix cannot be shiny in Pokémon GO.

Can Shadow Steelix Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Steelix cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.