Type Matchups
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 Steelix by covering its weaknesses:
Role Analysis
Steelix excels as a defensive wall with a base stat total of 510.
Abilities
Notable STAB Moves
Common Cores
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
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What is Steelix weak to?
Steelix is weak to Fire (2×), Water (2×), Fighting (2×), Ground (2×) type moves.
What are the best teammates for Steelix?
The best teammates for Steelix are Gyarados, Dragonite, Mantine because they resist Steelix's key weaknesses.
Is Steelix good for competitive?
Yes, Steelix is competitively viable with a BST of 510. Steelix excels as a defensive wall with a base stat total of 510.
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Steelix is a Steel-type Pokémon
Steelix is a Ground-type Pokémon
Gyarados covers Steelix's weaknesses
Dragonite covers Steelix's weaknesses
Mantine covers Steelix's weaknesses
Wingull covers Steelix's weaknesses
Pelipper covers Steelix's weaknesses
Steelix is available in Sword Shield
Steelix is available in Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl
Steelix is available in Legends Arceus
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