Note on TTV (True Total Value): TTV is a total sum of all stats except the unused attack stat. It includes either Attack or Special Attack, depending on which is more likely to be used in battles.
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Weakness Chart for Steel/Ground-type:
Bug
Dark
Dragon
Electric
Fairy
Fighting
Fire
Flying
Ghost
0.5x
0.5x
0x
0.5x
2x
2x
0.5x
Grass
Ground
Ice
Normal
Poison
Psychic
Rock
Steel
Water
2x
0.5x
0x
0.5x
0.25x
0.5x
2x
¼x
½x
2x
4x
Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Steelix-mega? These builds are optimized for X/Y Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the X/Y metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Unleash the power of Steelix-Mega, a top-notch Pokémon with Steel and Ground typing. Steelix-Mega is a common Pokémon to see in the XY metagame. It is weak to Fighting, Fire, Ground, and Water-typed attacks. Discover how Steelix-Mega excels in battles with the movesets provided below.
Species: Steelix-Mega Item: Steelixite Ability: Sand Force Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA) EVs: 236 Hp / 252 Atk / 20 SpD Moveset: - Earthquake / Bulldoze - Iron Head - Thunder Fang / Double-Edge - Rock Slide / Rock Tomb
Physical Sweeper Steelix-Mega (Sand Force)
Steelix is a notable Physical Sweeper to use for single battles. It's designed to take down the opponent's team with formidable physical attacks. With Sand Force, Steelix's ground/rock/steel attacks do 1.3x in sandstorm; immunity to it. Thunder Fang was added to provide additional threat coverage. With a Steelixite equipped to it, if held by a steelix, this item allows it to mega evolve in battle.
◆ Earthquake is a physical STAB-boosted 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon). ◆ Bulldoze is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Ground-type move (100% chance lower adjacent Pokemon speed by 1 stage). ◆ Iron Head is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Steel-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch). ◆ Thunder Fang is a physical 65-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze. 10% chance to flinch). ◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil). ◆ Rock Slide is a physical 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch). ◆ Rock Tomb is a physical 60-base power Rock-type move (100% chance to lower the target's speed by 1 stage).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Steelix-mega? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive X/Y Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the X/Y metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Species: Steelix-Mega Item: Steelixite Ability: Sand Force Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA) EVs: 236 Hp / 252 Atk / 20 SpD Moveset: - Earthquake / Bulldoze - Rock Slide / Rock Tomb - Iron Head - Thunder Fang / Double-Edge
Steelix excels as a terrific Physical Sweeper during double battles. It's designed to overwhelm foes with lethal physical moves. With Sand Force, Steelix's ground/rock/steel attacks do 1.3x in sandstorm; immunity to it. Thunder Fang was added to provide additional threat coverage. With a Steelixite equipped to it, if held by a steelix, this item allows it to mega evolve in battle.
◆ Earthquake is a physical STAB-boosted 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon). ◆ Bulldoze is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Ground-type move (100% chance lower adjacent Pokemon speed by 1 stage). ◆ Rock Slide is a physical 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch). ◆ Rock Tomb is a physical 60-base power Rock-type move (100% chance to lower the target's speed by 1 stage). ◆ Iron Head is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Steel-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch). ◆ Thunder Fang is a physical 65-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze. 10% chance to flinch). ◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Steelix-mega can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon X/Y generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Steelix-mega.
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Note: The damage listed here under Versus is not actually calculated using the in-game damage formula. It is simply calculated using typing weaknesses and resistances from the selected type-matchup modifier along with STAB (if applied) to help sort through and give a general idea as to how powerful certain moves might be towards that selected typing after modifiers are applied. Several moves listed here may have additional effects that might alter actual damage output which are not factored on this specific list. Use damage calculators to find actual damage amounts.
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Steelix-mega can perform in X/Y. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive XY Move and Ability Combos for Steelix-mega
Moves: Defense curl + Rollout
Moves: Swagger + Psych up
Moves: Swagger + Screech
Moves: Endure + Flail
Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
Moves: Rest + Snore
Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
Moves with Priority: Endure, Protect
Moves that inflict status: Toxic
Moves that boost Steelix-mega's stats
Ancient Power
Autotomize
Curse
Defense Curl
Harden
Rage
Rock Polish
Most notable and possible best moves for Steelix-mega
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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