Onix Pokédex: Stats, Weaknesses, Evolution and Moves

Onix Pokédex brings together the essential information for Onix, including its typing, weaknesses, base stats, abilities, evolution line, forms, Pokédex entries and appearances across Pokémon games. Onix is National Pokédex #95 and was introduced in Generation I. It is a Rock and Ground-type Pokémon.

This Onix Pokédex covers Onix across the Pokémon series rather than focusing on one game. You can use it to check core stats, weaknesses, evolution, forms, moves, locations and game appearances, then follow the related guides for more detailed game-specific help. As it digs through the ground, it absorbs many hard objects. This is what makes its body so solid.

Onix Pokédex overview

Onix has the Rock and Ground typing, it belongs to Generation I, its Pokédex classification is the Rock Snake Pokémon. As it digs through the ground, it absorbs many hard objects. This is what makes its body so solid. The quick facts below bring together the key measurements and species details, while the rest of the Onix Pokédex breaks down its battle strengths, evolution, forms and appearances in more detail.

Onix Pokédex type and weaknesses

Onix is weak to Water (4×), Grass (4×), Ice, Fighting, Ground and Steel. It resists Poison, Normal, Fire, Flying and Rock. It is immune to Electric. These matchups come from Onix's typing, making this a quick way to check which attacking types are super effective against Onix and which types it can resist more comfortably.

Onix Pokédex stats

Onix has a base stat total of 385, with Defense as its highest listed base stat at 160. In the Onix Pokédex, base stats are useful for comparing natural strengths before a particular game layers on level, training, moves, abilities or battle formats. The bars below show the six standard stats side by side, making it easier to see where Onix is naturally strongest and where its lower base values sit.

Onix Pokédex abilities

Onix can have Rock Head, Sturdy and Weak Armor as its Hidden Ability. Abilities can significantly change how Onix functions in battle, so they are worth considering alongside its typing and base stats. Any Hidden Ability is identified separately below.

Onix Pokédex evolution

Onix evolves into Steelix (Trade · holding Metal Coat). The evolution section shows the family together and includes evolution requirements where they apply, making it easy to see how each stage connects. Each Pokémon in the family can also be opened in its own Pokédex guide.

Onix evolution family

Onix

Trade · holding Metal Coat

Steelix

Onix Pokédex forms and shiny appearance

Onix has 1 form shown on this Onix Pokédex page. Alternate forms are grouped together so you can compare them in one place, while the artwork switcher lets you view the standard and shiny appearance when shiny artwork is available.

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Onix Pokédex game appearances

Onix appears in 32 Pokémon titles, including Alpha Sapphire, Black, Black 2, Blue, Crystal and Diamond. Availability differs between games, so the list below separates each title and makes it easier to see where Onix appears without assuming the same method or location applies everywhere.

Where can you find Onix?

The locations below show where Onix can be found across Pokémon games, including the encounter method, level range and encounter chance where available. Use the filters to narrow the list to a particular game and find the location information you need.

Onix Pokédex moves

The Onix Pokédex lists 138 moves below. Use the filters to narrow the list by move name, learning method, type or category. Move availability can differ between games and generations, so check the relevant game details when planning a specific moveset.

Onix Pokédex entries

The Onix Pokédex entries below let you compare how Onix has been described across different Pokémon games. Pokédex wording often changes between versions, so reading the entries together is a useful way to see how its description has evolved across the series.

Browse the Pokémon Pokédex to explore more species, or visit Pokémon.com for official Pokémon news and franchise information.

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