Type Matchups
Mega Steelix is a Steel/Ground-type Pokémon. It's weak to Fire, Water, Fighting moves, so you'll want teammates that resist those types.
Resists
Best Teammates
These Pokémon complement Mega Steelix by covering its weaknesses:
Role Analysis
Mega Steelix excels as a defensive wall and physical attacker with a base stat total of 610.
Abilities
Notable STAB Moves
Common Cores
Mega Steelix fits into these proven competitive cores:
Dragon-Steel-Fairy
Modern competitive staple with complementary resistances
Fighting-Steel-Fairy
Balanced offensive core with complementary resistances
Ground-Steel-Flying
Classic defensive backbone with immunity synergy
Water-Ground-Grass
Excellent defensive synergy
Fire-Steel-Water
Industrial core — each member covers the others
Other Forms
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What is Mega Steelix weak to?
Mega Steelix is weak to Fire (2×), Water (2×), Fighting (2×), Ground (2×) type moves.
What are the best teammates for Mega Steelix?
The best teammates for Mega Steelix are Gyarados, Dragonite, Mantine because they resist Mega Steelix's key weaknesses.
Is Mega Steelix good for competitive?
Yes, Mega Steelix is competitively viable with a BST of 610. Mega Steelix excels as a defensive wall and physical attacker with a base stat total of 610.
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Mega Steelix is a Steel-type Pokémon
Mega Steelix is a Ground-type Pokémon
Gyarados covers Mega Steelix's weaknesses
Dragonite covers Mega Steelix's weaknesses
Mantine covers Mega Steelix's weaknesses
Wingull covers Mega Steelix's weaknesses
Pelipper covers Mega Steelix's weaknesses
Mega Steelix is available in Sword Shield
Mega Steelix is available in Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl
Mega Steelix is available in Legends Arceus
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