Onix Pokémon GO is a Rock and Ground-type Pokémon with its own GO stats, move pool and evolution requirements. This guide covers whether Onix can be Shiny, how its evolution works, its weaknesses, current move pool and the main details worth knowing before you spend Candy or Stardust.
If you are building your collection or preparing for a future event, the Onix Pokémon GO information below keeps the permanent details in one place. Exact encounter availability changes through seasons and events, so current event guides should always be checked alongside this evergreen page.
Can Onix Be Shiny in Pokémon GO?
Yes, Shiny Onix is available in Pokémon GO. A Shiny encounter is never guaranteed, but Onix Pokémon GO can be collected in its alternate colour when an eligible encounter method is available.
Shiny Onix has been obtainable through wild encounters, Raid Battles, research encounters and photobomb encounters. Those methods can rotate in and out of the game, so their presence here does not mean every method is active at all times.
How to Evolve Onix Pokémon GO
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SteelixOnix evolves into Steelix with 50 Candy and Metal Coat. Evolution requirements in Pokémon GO can be different from the main-series games, so the Candy, item, Buddy or time requirements above are the ones that matter in GO.
Onix Pokémon GO Weaknesses
Onix is weak against Fighting, Grass, Ground, Ice, Steel and Water attacks in Pokémon GO. These are the attacking types to prioritise when you need super-effective damage against Onix.
Onix resists Electric, Fire, Flying, Normal, Poison and Rock attacks. Pokémon GO uses its own battle multipliers, so the amount of damage differs from the main-series games even when the general type matchup is familiar.
Onix Pokémon GO Stats
Pokémon GO base stats are not currently available for Onix.
Onix Pokémon GO Moves
Onix can currently draw from the move pool below. The strongest choice depends on whether you are building for raids, Gyms, Team GO Rocket or PvP, so this evergreen guide lists the available moves rather than pretending one moveset is automatically best for every format.
| Move type | Available moves |
|---|---|
| Fast Moves | Rock Throw, Tackle |
| Charged Moves | Sand Tomb, Stone Edge, Heavy Slam, Breaking Swipe |
| Elite Charged Moves | Iron Head, Rock Slide |
Elite moves are not normally available from a standard TM. When an Elite Fast TM or Elite Charged TM is required, it is worth checking the exact battle format and current meta before using such a limited item.
Can Onix Mega Evolve in Pokémon GO?
Onix itself does not Mega Evolve, but its evolution family leads to Mega Steelix. That gives Candy collected for Onix additional value if you are building toward the Mega-capable evolution.
How to Get Onix in Pokémon GO
Onix is released in Pokémon GO, but its exact encounter methods can change as seasons, events, raids, eggs and research rotate. For that reason, the safest way to hunt Onix Pokémon GO is to check the current Pokémon GO guides on The Click alongside this evergreen page rather than relying on an old spawn list.
When Onix is set as your Buddy Pokémon, it requires 5 km of walking per Buddy Candy. Buddy walking can therefore provide another steady Candy source when Onix is not appearing frequently.
Is Onix Worth Catching in Pokémon GO?
Yes, there are good reasons to keep catching Onix Pokémon GO when it is available. Candy can be used toward its evolution line, its Shiny form gives collectors another target and the family also connects to Mega Evolution. Whether you should invest Stardust in a particular Onix depends on its IVs and the battle format you actually plan to use.
More About Onix
For the wider species information outside Pokémon GO, including main-series stats, abilities, forms and game appearances, visit the Onix Pokédex. The Onix Pokémon GO guide can then stay focused on GO-specific mechanics. You can also visit the official Pokémon GO website for official game announcements.
