Best Steelix counters in Pokémon GO

Looking for the best ways to take down Steelix in Pokémon GO Raid Battles? Our guide has got you covered with a comprehensive list of the top Steelix counters, including the highest DPS and tankiest options.
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Best Steelix counters
About the results
Our guide provides detailed information on recommended Pokémon and moves that are most effective against Steelix in Raid Battles. Whether you're looking for the best counters to take Steelix down quickly with high DPS, or the tankiest counters that can withstand its attacks, our guide has something for every trainer.
This table displays a list of best Steelix counters in Pokémon GO with their Fast Attacks, Charged Attacks, DPS (damage per second), TDO (total damage output), faints, TTW (time to win), and score. The list is sorted by the score, which is calculated based on the DPS, TDO, faints, and TTW.
The top-ranked Steelix counter is Primal Groudon, followed by Primal Kyogre, Mega Y Charizard, and Mega Swampert. The table also includes Mega Blaziken, Mega Blastoise, Reshiram, and Shadow Moltres, among others. Each Pokemon's type is indicated by an icon beside their name.
Steelix type chart
When fighting Steelix, keep in mind the following that 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.
![]() | 160.0% |
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![]() | 160.0% |
![]() | 160.0% |
![]() | 160.0% |
![]() | 24.4% |
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![]() | 39.1% |
![]() | 39.1% |
![]() | 62.5% |
![]() | 62.5% |
![]() | 62.5% |
![]() | 62.5% |
![]() | 62.5% |
![]() | 62.5% |
![]() | 62.5% |
Type chart shows the percentage (%) of damage taken from an incoming attack of a particular type.