Onix Pokédex: Stats, Weaknesses, Evolution and Moves

Onix official artwork
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Onix

Rock Snake Pokémon

ROCKGROUND

As it digs through the ground, it absorbs many hard objects. This is what makes its body so solid.

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 at a glance

Type
ROCKGROUND
Weak to
WATER4×GRASS4×ICE2×FIGHTING2×GROUND2×STEEL2×
Best base stat
Defense — 160
Abilities
Rock Head, Sturdy, Weak Armor (Hidden)
Next evolution
Steelix — Trade · holding Metal Coat

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 quick facts

Height
8.8 m
Weight
210.0 kg
Generation
Generation I
Growth rate
Medium
Capture rate
45
Base happiness
70

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 type effectiveness

Damage taken when Onix is hit by each type:

Very weak to

WATER4×GRASS4×

Weak to

ICE2×FIGHTING2×GROUND2×STEEL2×

Resists

NORMAL½×FIRE½×FLYING½×ROCK½×

Strongly resists

POISON¼×

Immune to

ELECTRIC0×

Based on Rock / Ground typing. Abilities may modify these matchups.

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 base stats

Hp35
Attack45
Defense160
Special Attack30
Special Defense45
Speed70
Total385

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 abilities

Rock Head

Protects against recoil damage.

Sturdy

Prevents being KOed from full HP, leaving 1 HP instead. Protects against the one-hit KO moves regardless of HP.

Weak Armor Hidden

Raises Speed and lowers Defense by one stage each upon being hit by a physical move.

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

Trade · holding Metal Coat

Onix evolution requirements

Evolves into

Steelix

Trade · holding Metal Coat

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.

Onix normal artwork
Switch between the normal and shiny appearance of Onix.

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.

Onix game availability

Alpha SapphireWild encounter
BlackWild encounter
Black 2Wild encounter
BlueWild encounter
CrystalWild encounter
DiamondWild encounter
EmeraldGame data
FireredWild encounter
GoldWild encounter
Green JapanWild encounter
HeartgoldWild encounter
LeafgreenWild encounter
Lets Go EeveeWild encounter
Lets Go PikachuWild encounter
Omega RubyWild encounter
PearlWild encounter
PlatinumWild encounter
RedWild encounter
Red JapanWild encounter
RubyGame data
SapphireGame data
ShieldWild encounter
SilverWild encounter
SoulsilverWild encounter
SwordWild encounter
Ultra SunWild encounter
Ultra ♂oonWild encounter
WhiteWild encounter
White 2Wild encounter
XWild encounter
YWild encounter
YellowWild encounter

This uses imported PokéAPI encounter and game-index records. It does not guarantee current transfer, DLC or event availability.

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 encounter locations

428 records

GameLocationMethodLevelChanceConditions
Alpha SapphireMirage Spot Cave North Of ♀ortreeWalk36–3810%—
Alpha SapphireMirage Spot Cave South East Of Route 129Walk36–3840%—
BlackRelic Castle CWalk4810%—
BlackRelic Castle CWalk495%—
Black 2Clay Tunnel AreaCave Spots5420%—
Black 2Clay Tunnel AreaWalk574%—
Black 2Glacier Room AreaCave Spots5420%—
Black 2Glacier Room AreaWalk574%—
Black 2Iron Room AreaCave Spots5420%—
Black 2Iron Room AreaWalk574%—
Black 2Relic Passage Castelia Sewers EntranceCave Spots1620%—
Black 2Relic Passage Castelia Sewers EntranceWalk184%—
Black 2Relic Passage Pwt EntranceCave Spots2720%—
Black 2Relic Passage Pwt EntranceWalk304%—
Black 2Relic Passage Relic Castle EntranceCave Spots2720%—
Black 2Relic Passage Relic Castle EntranceWalk304%—
Black 2Rocky ♂ountain Room AreaCave Spots5420%—
Black 2Rocky ♂ountain Room AreaWalk574%—
Black 2Twist ♂ountain B1f 3fCave Spots5420%—
Black 2Twist ♂ountain B1f 3fWalk574%—
Black 2Underground Ruins AreaCave Spots5420%—
Black 2Underground Ruins AreaWalk574%—
Black 2Unova Victory Road 2 Unknown Area 74Cave Spots4120%—
Black 2Unova Victory Road 2 Unknown Area 74Walk4310%—
Black 2Unova Victory Road 2 Unknown Area 74Walk445%—
Black 2Unova Victory Road 2 Unknown Area 75Cave Spots4720%—
Black 2Unova Victory Road 2 Unknown Area 75Walk4910%—
Black 2Unova Victory Road 2 Unknown Area 75Walk505%—
Black 2Unova Victory Road 2 Unknown Area 77Cave Spots4720%—
Black 2Unova Victory Road 2 Unknown Area 80Cave Spots4720%—
BlueKanto Victory Road 2 1fWalk3610%—
BlueKanto Victory Road 2 1fWalk3910%—
BlueKanto Victory Road 2 1fWalk4210%—
BlueKanto Victory Road 2 2fWalk3610%—
BlueKanto Victory Road 2 2fWalk3910%—
BlueKanto Victory Road 2 2fWalk4210%—
BlueKanto Victory Road 2 3fWalk4210%—
BlueKanto Victory Road 2 3fWalk4510%—
BlueRock Tunnel B1fWalk134%—
BlueRock Tunnel B1fWalk151%—
BlueRock Tunnel B2fWalk134%—
BlueRock Tunnel B2fWalk175%—
CrystalKanto Victory Road 1 1fWalk3220%Time Night
CrystalKanto Victory Road 1 1fWalk3320%Time Day
CrystalKanto Victory Road 1 1fWalk3320%Time ♂orning
CrystalKanto Victory Road 1 2fWalk3220%Time Night
CrystalKanto Victory Road 1 2fWalk3320%Time Day
CrystalKanto Victory Road 1 2fWalk3320%Time ♂orning
CrystalKanto Victory Road 1 3fWalk3220%Time Night
CrystalKanto Victory Road 1 3fWalk3320%Time Day
CrystalKanto Victory Road 1 3fWalk3320%Time ♂orning
CrystalMt Silver 1fWalk4220%Time Day
CrystalMt Silver 1fWalk4220%Time ♂orning
CrystalMt Silver 1fWalk4220%Time Night
CrystalMt Silver TopWalk4830%Time Day
CrystalMt Silver TopWalk4830%Time ♂orning
CrystalMt Silver TopWalk4830%Time Night
CrystalRock Tunnel B1fWalk1620%Time Day
CrystalRock Tunnel B1fWalk1620%Time ♂orning
CrystalRock Tunnel B1fWalk1620%Time Night
CrystalUnion Cave 1fWalk64%Time Day
CrystalUnion Cave 1fWalk64%Time ♂orning
CrystalUnion Cave 1fWalk64%Time Night
CrystalUnion Cave B1fWalk810%Time Day
CrystalUnion Cave B1fWalk810%Time ♂orning
CrystalUnion Cave B1fWalk810%Time Night
CrystalUnion Cave B2fWalk234%Time Day
CrystalUnion Cave B2fWalk234%Time ♂orning
CrystalUnion Cave B2fWalk234%Time Night
CrystalViolet City Southwest HouseNpc Trade5–100100%Trade Bellsprout
DiamondIron Island 1fWalk325%—
DiamondIron Island 1fWalk335%—
DiamondIron Island B1f LeftWalk325%—
DiamondIron Island B1f LeftWalk335%—
DiamondIron Island B1f RightWalk325%—
DiamondIron Island B1f RightWalk335%—
DiamondIron Island B2f LeftWalk3220%—
DiamondIron Island B2f LeftWalk3310%—
DiamondIron Island B2f RightWalk3120%—
DiamondIron Island B2f RightWalk325%—
DiamondIron Island B2f RightWalk335%—
DiamondIron Island B3fWalk3220%—
DiamondIron Island B3fWalk3310%—
DiamondOreburgh ♂ine 1fWalk85%—
DiamondOreburgh ♂ine B1fWalk95%—
DiamondSinnoh Victory Road 1fWalk4410%—
DiamondSinnoh Victory Road 2fWalk4510%—
DiamondSinnoh Victory Road InsideWalk5010%—
DiamondSinnoh Victory Road Inside ExitWalk5010%—
DiamondSnowpoint Temple 1fWalk501%—
DiamondSnowpoint Temple 1fWalk5110%—
DiamondSnowpoint Temple 1fWalk524%—
DiamondSnowpoint Temple B1fWalk521%—
DiamondSnowpoint Temple B1fWalk534%—
DiamondSnowpoint Temple B2fWalk521%—
DiamondSnowpoint Temple B2fWalk534%—
DiamondSnowpoint Temple B3fWalk521%—
DiamondSnowpoint Temple B3fWalk534%—
DiamondStark ♂ountain EntranceWalk545%—
DiamondStark ♂ountain InsideWalk565%—
FireredKanto Victory Road 2 1fWalk4010%—
FireredKanto Victory Road 2 1fWalk4310%—
FireredKanto Victory Road 2 1fWalk4610%—
FireredKanto Victory Road 2 2fWalk4510%—
FireredKanto Victory Road 2 2fWalk4810%—
FireredKanto Victory Road 2 3fWalk4010%—
FireredKanto Victory Road 2 3fWalk4310%—
FireredKanto Victory Road 2 3fWalk4610%—
FireredRock Tunnel 1fWalk134%—
FireredRock Tunnel 1fWalk151%—
FireredRock Tunnel B1fWalk135%—
FireredRock Tunnel B1fWalk154%—
FireredRock Tunnel B1fWalk171%—
FireredSevault Canyon AreaWalk545%—
GoldKanto Victory Road 1 1fWalk3410%—
GoldKanto Victory Road 1 1fWalk365%—
GoldKanto Victory Road 1 2fWalk3410%—
GoldKanto Victory Road 1 2fWalk365%—
GoldKanto Victory Road 1 3fWalk3410%—
GoldKanto Victory Road 1 3fWalk365%—
GoldMt Silver 1fWalk4230%—
GoldMt Silver TopWalk4830%—
GoldRock Tunnel B1fWalk1620%—
GoldUnion Cave 1fWalk64%—
GoldUnion Cave B1fWalk810%—
GoldUnion Cave B2fWalk234%—
GoldViolet City Southwest HouseNpc Trade3–100100%Trade Bellsprout
Green JapanKanto Victory Road 2 1fWalk3610%—
Green JapanKanto Victory Road 2 1fWalk3910%—
Green JapanKanto Victory Road 2 1fWalk4210%—
Green JapanKanto Victory Road 2 2fWalk3610%—
Green JapanKanto Victory Road 2 2fWalk3910%—
Green JapanKanto Victory Road 2 2fWalk4210%—
Green JapanKanto Victory Road 2 3fWalk4210%—
Green JapanKanto Victory Road 2 3fWalk4510%—
Green JapanRock Tunnel B1fWalk134%—
Green JapanRock Tunnel B1fWalk151%—
Green JapanRock Tunnel B2fWalk134%—
Green JapanRock Tunnel B2fWalk175%—
HeartgoldJohto Route 47 Inside CaveWalk2010%Radio Off
HeartgoldJohto Safari Zone WastelandWalk1510%Time ♂orning, Johto Safari Blocks Inactive
HeartgoldJohto Safari Zone WastelandWalk1510%Time Night, Johto Safari Blocks Inactive
HeartgoldJohto Safari Zone WastelandWalk1510%Time Day, Johto Safari Blocks Inactive
HeartgoldJohto Safari Zone WastelandWalk1610%Time Day, Johto Safari Blocks Inactive
HeartgoldJohto Safari Zone WastelandWalk1610%Time ♂orning, Johto Safari Blocks Inactive
HeartgoldJohto Safari Zone WastelandWalk1610%Time Night, Johto Safari Blocks Inactive
HeartgoldJohto Safari Zone WastelandWalk1710%Time Night, Johto Safari Blocks Inactive
HeartgoldKanto Victory Road 1 1fWalk345%—
HeartgoldKanto Victory Road 1 1fWalk364%—
HeartgoldKanto Victory Road 1 2fWalk345%—
HeartgoldKanto Victory Road 1 2fWalk364%—
HeartgoldKanto Victory Road 1 3fWalk345%—
HeartgoldKanto Victory Road 1 3fWalk364%—
HeartgoldMt Silver 1fWalk4220%—
HeartgoldMt Silver 1fWalk4210%Radio Off
HeartgoldMt Silver ♂ountainsideWalk4820%—
HeartgoldMt Silver ♂ountainsideWalk4810%Radio Off
HeartgoldRock Tunnel B1fWalk1610%Radio Off
HeartgoldUnion Cave 1fWalk64%—
HeartgoldUnion Cave B1fWalk85%—
HeartgoldUnion Cave B2fWalk234%—
LeafgreenKanto Victory Road 2 1fWalk4010%—
LeafgreenKanto Victory Road 2 1fWalk4310%—
LeafgreenKanto Victory Road 2 1fWalk4610%—
LeafgreenKanto Victory Road 2 2fWalk4510%—
LeafgreenKanto Victory Road 2 2fWalk4810%—
LeafgreenKanto Victory Road 2 3fWalk4010%—
LeafgreenKanto Victory Road 2 3fWalk4310%—
LeafgreenKanto Victory Road 2 3fWalk4610%—
LeafgreenRock Tunnel 1fWalk134%—
LeafgreenRock Tunnel 1fWalk151%—
LeafgreenRock Tunnel B1fWalk135%—
LeafgreenRock Tunnel B1fWalk154%—
LeafgreenRock Tunnel B1fWalk171%—
LeafgreenSevault Canyon AreaWalk545%—
Lets Go EeveeKanto Victory Road 1 1fOverworld41–46100%—
Lets Go EeveeKanto Victory Road 1 2fOverworld41–46100%—
Lets Go EeveeKanto Victory Road 1 3fOverworld41–46100%—
Lets Go EeveeMt ♂oon 1fOverworld5–10100%—
Lets Go EeveeMt ♂oon B1fOverworld5–10100%—
Lets Go EeveeMt ♂oon B2fOverworld5–10100%—
Lets Go EeveeRock Tunnel 1fOverworld18–23100%—
Lets Go EeveeRock Tunnel B1fOverworld18–23100%—
Lets Go PikachuKanto Victory Road 1 1fOverworld41–46100%—
Lets Go PikachuKanto Victory Road 1 2fOverworld41–46100%—
Lets Go PikachuKanto Victory Road 1 3fOverworld41–46100%—
Lets Go PikachuMt ♂oon 1fOverworld5–10100%—
Lets Go PikachuMt ♂oon B1fOverworld5–10100%—
Lets Go PikachuMt ♂oon B2fOverworld5–10100%—
Lets Go PikachuRock Tunnel 1fOverworld18–23100%—
Lets Go PikachuRock Tunnel B1fOverworld18–23100%—
Omega RubyMirage Spot Cave North Of ♀ortreeWalk36–3810%—
Omega RubyMirage Spot Cave South East Of Route 129Walk36–3840%—
PearlIron Island 1fWalk325%—
PearlIron Island 1fWalk335%—
PearlIron Island B1f LeftWalk325%—
PearlIron Island B1f LeftWalk335%—
PearlIron Island B1f RightWalk325%—
PearlIron Island B1f RightWalk335%—
PearlIron Island B2f LeftWalk3220%—
PearlIron Island B2f LeftWalk3310%—
PearlIron Island B2f RightWalk3120%—
PearlIron Island B2f RightWalk325%—
PearlIron Island B2f RightWalk335%—
PearlIron Island B3fWalk3220%—
PearlIron Island B3fWalk3310%—
PearlOreburgh ♂ine 1fWalk85%—
PearlOreburgh ♂ine B1fWalk95%—
PearlSinnoh Victory Road 1fWalk4410%—
PearlSinnoh Victory Road 2fWalk4510%—
PearlSinnoh Victory Road InsideWalk5010%—
PearlSinnoh Victory Road Inside ExitWalk5010%—
PearlSnowpoint Temple 1fWalk501%—
PearlSnowpoint Temple 1fWalk5110%—
PearlSnowpoint Temple 1fWalk524%—
PearlSnowpoint Temple B1fWalk521%—
PearlSnowpoint Temple B1fWalk534%—
PearlSnowpoint Temple B2fWalk521%—
PearlSnowpoint Temple B2fWalk534%—
PearlSnowpoint Temple B3fWalk521%—
PearlSnowpoint Temple B3fWalk534%—
PearlStark ♂ountain EntranceWalk545%—
PearlStark ♂ountain InsideWalk565%—
PlatinumIron Island 1fWalk315%—
PlatinumIron Island 1fWalk335%—
PlatinumIron Island B1f LeftWalk315%—
PlatinumIron Island B1f LeftWalk335%—
PlatinumIron Island B1f RightWalk315%—
PlatinumIron Island B1f RightWalk335%—
PlatinumIron Island B2f LeftWalk3220%—
PlatinumIron Island B2f RightWalk3220%—
PlatinumIron Island B3fWalk3220%Swarm Yes
PlatinumOreburgh ♂ine 1fWalk65%—
PlatinumOreburgh ♂ine 1fWalk85%—
PlatinumOreburgh ♂ine B1fWalk75%—
PlatinumOreburgh ♂ine B1fWalk95%—
PlatinumSinnoh Victory Road 1fWalk4110%—
PlatinumSinnoh Victory Road 1fWalk4210%—
PlatinumSinnoh Victory Road 2fWalk424%—
PlatinumSinnoh Victory Road B1fWalk4210%—
PlatinumSinnoh Victory Road InsideWalk4810%—
PlatinumSinnoh Victory Road InsideWalk5010%—
PlatinumSinnoh Victory Road Inside ExitWalk4810%—
PlatinumSinnoh Victory Road Inside ExitWalk5010%—
PlatinumWayward Cave 1fWalk184%Slot2 None
PlatinumWayward Cave 1fWalk184%Slot2 Ruby
PlatinumWayward Cave 1fWalk184%Slot2 Sapphire
PlatinumWayward Cave 1fWalk184%Slot2 Emerald
PlatinumWayward Cave 1fWalk184%Slot2 ♀irered
PlatinumWayward Cave 1fWalk181%—
PlatinumWayward Cave 1fWalk2010%—
PlatinumWayward Cave B1fWalk184%Slot2 None
PlatinumWayward Cave B1fWalk184%Slot2 Ruby
PlatinumWayward Cave B1fWalk184%Slot2 Sapphire
PlatinumWayward Cave B1fWalk184%Slot2 Emerald
PlatinumWayward Cave B1fWalk184%Slot2 ♀irered
PlatinumWayward Cave B1fWalk181%—
PlatinumWayward Cave B1fWalk2010%—
RedKanto Victory Road 2 1fWalk3610%—
RedKanto Victory Road 2 1fWalk3910%—
RedKanto Victory Road 2 1fWalk4210%—
RedKanto Victory Road 2 2fWalk3610%—
RedKanto Victory Road 2 2fWalk3910%—
RedKanto Victory Road 2 2fWalk4210%—
RedKanto Victory Road 2 3fWalk4210%—
RedKanto Victory Road 2 3fWalk4510%—
RedRock Tunnel B1fWalk134%—
RedRock Tunnel B1fWalk151%—
RedRock Tunnel B2fWalk134%—
RedRock Tunnel B2fWalk175%—
Red JapanKanto Victory Road 2 1fWalk3610%—
Red JapanKanto Victory Road 2 1fWalk3910%—
Red JapanKanto Victory Road 2 1fWalk4210%—
Red JapanKanto Victory Road 2 2fWalk3610%—
Red JapanKanto Victory Road 2 2fWalk3910%—
Red JapanKanto Victory Road 2 2fWalk4210%—
Red JapanKanto Victory Road 2 3fWalk4210%—
Red JapanKanto Victory Road 2 3fWalk4510%—
Red JapanRock Tunnel B1fWalk134%—
Red JapanRock Tunnel B1fWalk151%—
Red JapanRock Tunnel B2fWalk134%—
Red JapanRock Tunnel B2fWalk175%—
ShieldEast Lake Axewell AreaWalk8–1210%Weather Intense Sun, Story Progress Before Hall Of ♀ame
ShieldEast Lake Axewell AreaWalk8–1210%Weather Sandstorm, Story Progress Before Hall Of ♀ame
ShieldEast Lake Axewell AreaWalk6010%Weather Intense Sun, Story Progress Hall Of ♀ame
ShieldEast Lake Axewell AreaWalk6010%Weather Sandstorm, Story Progress Hall Of ♀ame
ShieldGiants Seat AreaWalk30–3520%Weather Normal, Story Progress Before Hall Of ♀ame
ShieldGiants Seat AreaWalk30–3520%Weather Overcast, Story Progress Before Hall Of ♀ame
ShieldGiants Seat AreaWalk30–3520%Weather Intense Sun, Story Progress Before Hall Of ♀ame
ShieldGiants Seat AreaWalk30–3520%Weather Sandstorm, Story Progress Before Hall Of ♀ame
ShieldGiants Seat AreaWalk6020%Weather Normal, Story Progress Hall Of ♀ame
ShieldGiants Seat AreaWalk6020%Weather Overcast, Story Progress Hall Of ♀ame
ShieldGiants Seat AreaWalk6020%Weather Intense Sun, Story Progress Hall Of ♀ame
ShieldGiants Seat AreaWalk6020%Weather Sandstorm, Story Progress Hall Of ♀ame
ShieldRolling ♀ields ♂ainOverworld Special26100%Weather Normal, Story Progress Before Hall Of ♀ame
ShieldRolling ♀ields ♂ainOverworld Special26100%Weather Raining, Story Progress Before Hall Of ♀ame
ShieldRolling ♀ields ♂ainOverworld Special26100%Weather Thunderstorm, Story Progress Before Hall Of ♀ame
ShieldRolling ♀ields ♂ainOverworld Special26100%Weather Snowing, Story Progress Before Hall Of ♀ame
ShieldRolling ♀ields ♂ainOverworld Special26100%Weather Snowstorm, Story Progress Before Hall Of ♀ame
ShieldRolling ♀ields ♂ainOverworld Special26100%Weather Intense Sun, Story Progress Before Hall Of ♀ame
ShieldRolling ♀ields ♂ainOverworld Special26100%Weather Sandstorm, Story Progress Before Hall Of ♀ame
ShieldRolling ♀ields ♂ainOverworld Special26100%Weather ♀og, Story Progress Before Hall Of ♀ame
ShieldRolling ♀ields ♂ainOverworld Special26100%Weather Overcast, Story Progress Before Hall Of ♀ame
ShieldRolling ♀ields ♂ainOverworld Special60100%Weather Normal, Story Progress Hall Of ♀ame
ShieldRolling ♀ields ♂ainOverworld Special60100%Weather Raining, Story Progress Hall Of ♀ame
ShieldRolling ♀ields ♂ainOverworld Special60100%Weather Thunderstorm, Story Progress Hall Of ♀ame
ShieldRolling ♀ields ♂ainOverworld Special60100%Weather Snowing, Story Progress Hall Of ♀ame
ShieldRolling ♀ields ♂ainOverworld Special60100%Weather Snowstorm, Story Progress Hall Of ♀ame
ShieldRolling ♀ields ♂ainOverworld Special60100%Weather Intense Sun, Story Progress Hall Of ♀ame
ShieldRolling ♀ields ♂ainOverworld Special60100%Weather Sandstorm, Story Progress Hall Of ♀ame
ShieldRolling ♀ields ♂ainOverworld Special60100%Weather ♀og, Story Progress Hall Of ♀ame
ShieldRolling ♀ields ♂ainOverworld Special60100%Weather Overcast, Story Progress Hall Of ♀ame
SilverKanto Victory Road 1 1fWalk3410%—
SilverKanto Victory Road 1 1fWalk365%—
SilverKanto Victory Road 1 2fWalk3410%—
SilverKanto Victory Road 1 2fWalk365%—
SilverKanto Victory Road 1 3fWalk3410%—
SilverKanto Victory Road 1 3fWalk365%—
SilverMt Silver 1fWalk4230%—
SilverMt Silver TopWalk4830%—
SilverRock Tunnel B1fWalk1620%—
SilverUnion Cave 1fWalk64%—
SilverUnion Cave B1fWalk810%—
SilverUnion Cave B2fWalk234%—
SilverViolet City Southwest HouseNpc Trade3–100100%Trade Bellsprout
SoulsilverJohto Route 47 Inside CaveWalk2010%Radio Off
SoulsilverJohto Safari Zone WastelandWalk1510%Time ♂orning, Johto Safari Blocks Inactive
SoulsilverJohto Safari Zone WastelandWalk1510%Time Night, Johto Safari Blocks Inactive
SoulsilverJohto Safari Zone WastelandWalk1510%Time Day, Johto Safari Blocks Inactive
SoulsilverJohto Safari Zone WastelandWalk1610%Time Day, Johto Safari Blocks Inactive
SoulsilverJohto Safari Zone WastelandWalk1610%Time ♂orning, Johto Safari Blocks Inactive
SoulsilverJohto Safari Zone WastelandWalk1610%Time Night, Johto Safari Blocks Inactive
SoulsilverJohto Safari Zone WastelandWalk1710%Time Night, Johto Safari Blocks Inactive
SoulsilverKanto Victory Road 1 1fWalk345%—
SoulsilverKanto Victory Road 1 1fWalk364%—
SoulsilverKanto Victory Road 1 2fWalk345%—
SoulsilverKanto Victory Road 1 2fWalk364%—
SoulsilverKanto Victory Road 1 3fWalk345%—
SoulsilverKanto Victory Road 1 3fWalk364%—
SoulsilverMt Silver 1fWalk4220%—
SoulsilverMt Silver 1fWalk4210%Radio Off
SoulsilverMt Silver ♂ountainsideWalk4820%—
SoulsilverMt Silver ♂ountainsideWalk4810%Radio Off
SoulsilverRock Tunnel B1fWalk1610%Radio Off
SoulsilverUnion Cave 1fWalk64%—
SoulsilverUnion Cave B1fWalk85%—
SoulsilverUnion Cave B2fWalk234%—
SwordEast Lake Axewell AreaWalk8–1210%Weather Intense Sun, Story Progress Before Hall Of ♀ame
SwordEast Lake Axewell AreaWalk8–1210%Weather Sandstorm, Story Progress Before Hall Of ♀ame
SwordEast Lake Axewell AreaWalk6010%Weather Intense Sun, Story Progress Hall Of ♀ame
SwordEast Lake Axewell AreaWalk6010%Weather Sandstorm, Story Progress Hall Of ♀ame
SwordGiants Seat AreaWalk30–3520%Weather Normal, Story Progress Before Hall Of ♀ame
SwordGiants Seat AreaWalk30–3520%Weather Overcast, Story Progress Before Hall Of ♀ame
SwordGiants Seat AreaWalk30–3520%Weather Intense Sun, Story Progress Before Hall Of ♀ame
SwordGiants Seat AreaWalk30–3520%Weather Sandstorm, Story Progress Before Hall Of ♀ame
SwordGiants Seat AreaWalk6020%Weather Normal, Story Progress Hall Of ♀ame
SwordGiants Seat AreaWalk6020%Weather Overcast, Story Progress Hall Of ♀ame
SwordGiants Seat AreaWalk6020%Weather Intense Sun, Story Progress Hall Of ♀ame
SwordGiants Seat AreaWalk6020%Weather Sandstorm, Story Progress Hall Of ♀ame
SwordRolling ♀ields ♂ainOverworld Special26100%Weather Normal, Story Progress Before Hall Of ♀ame
SwordRolling ♀ields ♂ainOverworld Special26100%Weather Raining, Story Progress Before Hall Of ♀ame
SwordRolling ♀ields ♂ainOverworld Special26100%Weather Thunderstorm, Story Progress Before Hall Of ♀ame
SwordRolling ♀ields ♂ainOverworld Special26100%Weather Snowing, Story Progress Before Hall Of ♀ame
SwordRolling ♀ields ♂ainOverworld Special26100%Weather Snowstorm, Story Progress Before Hall Of ♀ame
SwordRolling ♀ields ♂ainOverworld Special26100%Weather Intense Sun, Story Progress Before Hall Of ♀ame
SwordRolling ♀ields ♂ainOverworld Special26100%Weather Sandstorm, Story Progress Before Hall Of ♀ame
SwordRolling ♀ields ♂ainOverworld Special26100%Weather ♀og, Story Progress Before Hall Of ♀ame
SwordRolling ♀ields ♂ainOverworld Special26100%Weather Overcast, Story Progress Before Hall Of ♀ame
SwordRolling ♀ields ♂ainOverworld Special60100%Weather Normal, Story Progress Hall Of ♀ame
SwordRolling ♀ields ♂ainOverworld Special60100%Weather Raining, Story Progress Hall Of ♀ame
SwordRolling ♀ields ♂ainOverworld Special60100%Weather Thunderstorm, Story Progress Hall Of ♀ame
SwordRolling ♀ields ♂ainOverworld Special60100%Weather Snowing, Story Progress Hall Of ♀ame
SwordRolling ♀ields ♂ainOverworld Special60100%Weather Snowstorm, Story Progress Hall Of ♀ame
SwordRolling ♀ields ♂ainOverworld Special60100%Weather Intense Sun, Story Progress Hall Of ♀ame
SwordRolling ♀ields ♂ainOverworld Special60100%Weather Sandstorm, Story Progress Hall Of ♀ame
SwordRolling ♀ields ♂ainOverworld Special60100%Weather ♀og, Story Progress Hall Of ♀ame
SwordRolling ♀ields ♂ainOverworld Special60100%Weather Overcast, Story Progress Hall Of ♀ame
Ultra SunTen Carat Hill InsideIsland Scan14100%—
Ultra ♂oonTen Carat Hill InsideIsland Scan14100%—
WhiteRelic Castle CWalk4810%—
WhiteRelic Castle CWalk495%—
White 2Clay Tunnel AreaCave Spots5420%—
White 2Clay Tunnel AreaWalk574%—
White 2Glacier Room AreaCave Spots5420%—
White 2Glacier Room AreaWalk574%—
White 2Iron Room AreaCave Spots5420%—
White 2Iron Room AreaWalk574%—
White 2Relic Passage Castelia Sewers EntranceCave Spots1620%—
White 2Relic Passage Castelia Sewers EntranceWalk184%—
White 2Relic Passage Pwt EntranceCave Spots2720%—
White 2Relic Passage Pwt EntranceWalk304%—
White 2Relic Passage Relic Castle EntranceCave Spots2720%—
White 2Relic Passage Relic Castle EntranceWalk304%—
White 2Rocky ♂ountain Room AreaCave Spots5420%—
White 2Rocky ♂ountain Room AreaWalk574%—
White 2Twist ♂ountain B1f 3fCave Spots5420%—
White 2Twist ♂ountain B1f 3fWalk574%—
White 2Underground Ruins AreaCave Spots5420%—
White 2Underground Ruins AreaWalk574%—
White 2Unova Victory Road 2 Unknown Area 74Cave Spots4120%—
White 2Unova Victory Road 2 Unknown Area 74Walk4310%—
White 2Unova Victory Road 2 Unknown Area 74Walk445%—
White 2Unova Victory Road 2 Unknown Area 75Cave Spots4720%—
White 2Unova Victory Road 2 Unknown Area 75Walk4910%—
White 2Unova Victory Road 2 Unknown Area 75Walk505%—
White 2Unova Victory Road 2 Unknown Area 77Cave Spots4720%—
White 2Unova Victory Road 2 Unknown Area 80Cave Spots4720%—
XCyllage City AreaRock Smash1530%—
XCyllage City AreaRock Smash164%—
XCyllage City AreaRock Smash171%—
XFriend Safari RockWalk3033%Friend Safari Slot 2
XGlittering Cave Unknown Area 303Walk1710%—
XGlittering Cave Unknown Area 304Rock Smash1530%—
XGlittering Cave Unknown Area 304Rock Smash164%—
XGlittering Cave Unknown Area 304Rock Smash171%—
YFriend Safari RockWalk3033%Friend Safari Slot 2
YGlittering Cave Unknown Area 303Walk1710%—
YGlittering Cave Unknown Area 304Rock Smash1530%—
YGlittering Cave Unknown Area 304Rock Smash164%—
YGlittering Cave Unknown Area 304Rock Smash171%—
YellowKanto Victory Road 2 1fWalk435%—
YellowKanto Victory Road 2 1fWalk455%—
YellowKanto Victory Road 2 2fWalk455%—
YellowKanto Victory Road 2 2fWalk475%—
YellowKanto Victory Road 2 3fWalk4910%—
YellowRock Tunnel B2fWalk145%—
YellowRock Tunnel B2fWalk184%—
YellowRock Tunnel B2fWalk221%—

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 move explorer

138 moves shown

LevelMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPMethod
1BindNORMALPhysical158520Level Up
1HardenNORMALStatus——30Level Up
1Mud SportGROUNDStatus——15Level Up
1Rock ThrowROCKPhysical509015Level Up
1RolloutROCKPhysical309020Level Up
1ScreechNORMALStatus—8540Level Up
1TackleNORMALPhysical4010035Level Up
4CurseGHOSTStatus——10Level Up
4Smack DownROCKPhysical5010015Level Up
5Stealth RockROCKStatus——20Level Up
8Rock PolishROCKStatus——20Level Up
10RageNORMALPhysical2010020Level Up
10Rock TombROCKPhysical609515Level Up
11BulldozeGROUNDPhysical6010020Level Up
12Dragon BreathDRAGONSpecial6010020Level Up
18Rock SlideROCKPhysical759010Level Up
20DigGROUNDPhysical8010010Level Up
20Gyro BallSTEELPhysical—1005Level Up
22SandstormROCKStatus——10Level Up
25SlamNORMALPhysical807520Level Up
28Sand TombGROUNDPhysical358515Level Up
34High HorsepowerGROUNDPhysical959510Level Up
35EarthquakeGROUNDPhysical10010010Level Up
38Iron TailSTEELPhysical1007515Level Up
45Double EdgeNORMALPhysical12010015Level Up
46Stone EdgeROCKPhysical100805Level Up
—AttractNORMALStatus—10015Machine
—BideNORMALPhysical——10Machine
—Body PressFIGHTINGPhysical8010010Machine
—Body SlamNORMALPhysical8510015Machine
—Breaking SwipeDRAGONPhysical6010015Machine
—Brutal SwingDARKPhysical6010020Machine
—BulldozeGROUNDPhysical6010020Machine
—CaptivateNORMALStatus—10020Machine
—ConfideNORMALStatus——20Machine
—CurseGHOSTStatus——10Machine
—DigGROUNDPhysical8010010Machine
—Double EdgeNORMALPhysical12010015Machine
—Double TeamNORMALStatus——15Machine
—Dragon DanceDRAGONStatus——20Machine
—Dragon PulseDRAGONSpecial8510010Machine
—Dragon TailDRAGONPhysical609010Machine
—Drill RunGROUNDPhysical809510Machine
—Earth PowerGROUNDSpecial9010010Machine
—EarthquakeGROUNDPhysical10010010Machine
—EndureNORMALStatus——10Machine
—ExplosionNORMALPhysical2501005Machine
—FacadeNORMALPhysical7010020Machine
—FissureGROUNDPhysical—305Machine
—Flash CannonSTEELSpecial8010010Machine
—FrustrationNORMALPhysical—10020Machine
—Gyro BallSTEELPhysical—1005Machine
—HeadbuttNORMALPhysical7010015Machine
—Heavy SlamSTEELPhysical—10010Machine
—Hidden PowerNORMALSpecial6010015Machine
—High HorsepowerGROUNDPhysical959510Machine
—Iron HeadSTEELPhysical8010015Machine
—Iron TailSTEELPhysical1007515Machine
—MimicNORMALStatus——10Machine
—Mud SlapGROUNDSpecial2010010Machine
—Natural GiftNORMALPhysical—10015Machine
—Nature PowerNORMALStatus——20Machine
—PaybackDARKPhysical5010010Machine
—ProtectNORMALStatus——10Machine
—Psych UpNORMALStatus——10Machine
—RageNORMALPhysical2010020Machine
—RestPSYCHICStatus——5Machine
—ReturnNORMALPhysical—10020Machine
—RoarNORMALStatus——20Machine
—Rock BlastROCKPhysical259010Machine
—Rock ClimbNORMALPhysical908520Machine
—Rock PolishROCKStatus——20Machine
—Rock SlideROCKPhysical759010Machine
—Rock SmashFIGHTINGPhysical4010015Machine
—Rock TombROCKPhysical609515Machine
—RoundNORMALSpecial6010015Machine
—Sand TombGROUNDPhysical358515Machine
—SandstormROCKStatus——10Machine
—Scary ♀aceNORMALStatus—10010Machine
—ScreechNORMALStatus—8540Machine
—Secret PowerNORMALPhysical7010020Machine
—Self DestructNORMALPhysical2001005Machine
—Skull BashNORMALPhysical13010010Machine
—Sleep TalkNORMALStatus——10Machine
—Smack DownROCKPhysical5010015Machine
—SnoreNORMALSpecial5010015Machine
—Stealth RockROCKStatus——20Machine
—Stomping TantrumGROUNDPhysical7510010Machine
—Stone EdgeROCKPhysical100805Machine
—StrengthNORMALPhysical8010015Machine
—SubstituteNORMALStatus——10Machine
—Sunny DayFIREStatus——5Machine
—SwaggerNORMALStatus—8515Machine
—Take DownNORMALPhysical908520Machine
—TauntDARKStatus—10020Machine
—TormentDARKStatus—10015Machine
—ToxicPOISONStatus—9010Machine
—BlockNORMALStatus——5Egg
—Defense CurlNORMALStatus——40Egg
—Dragon TailDRAGONPhysical609010Egg
—ExplosionNORMALPhysical2501005Egg
—FlailNORMALPhysical—10015Egg
—Head SmashROCKPhysical150805Egg
—Heavy SlamSTEELPhysical—10010Egg
—Rock BlastROCKPhysical259010Egg
—Rock ClimbNORMALPhysical908520Egg
—Rock SlideROCKPhysical759010Egg
—RolloutROCKPhysical309020Egg
—RototillerGROUNDStatus——10Egg
—Stealth RockROCKStatus——20Egg
—Wide GuardROCKStatus——10Egg
—Ancient PowerROCKSpecial601005Tutor
—BindNORMALPhysical158520Tutor
—BlockNORMALStatus——5Tutor
—Body SlamNORMALPhysical8510015Tutor
—Double EdgeNORMALPhysical12010015Tutor
—Dragon PulseDRAGONSpecial8510010Tutor
—Earth PowerGROUNDSpecial9010010Tutor
—EndureNORMALStatus——10Tutor
—ExplosionNORMALPhysical2501005Tutor
—HeadbuttNORMALPhysical7010015Tutor
—Iron HeadSTEELPhysical8010015Tutor
—Iron TailSTEELPhysical1007515Tutor
—Meteor BeamROCKSpecial1209010Tutor
—MimicNORMALStatus——10Tutor
—Mud SlapGROUNDSpecial2010010Tutor
—Psych UpNORMALStatus——10Tutor
—Rock SlideROCKPhysical759010Tutor
—RolloutROCKPhysical309020Tutor
—Scorching SandsGROUNDSpecial7010010Tutor
—Self DestructNORMALPhysical2001005Tutor
—Sleep TalkNORMALStatus——10Tutor
—SnoreNORMALSpecial5010015Tutor
—Stealth RockROCKStatus——20Tutor
—Stomping TantrumGROUNDPhysical7510010Tutor
—SubstituteNORMALStatus——10Tutor
—SwaggerNORMALStatus—8515Tutor
—TwisterDRAGONSpecial4010020Tutor

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.

Onix Pokédex entries

GameEntry
White

It burrows through the ground at a speed of 50 mph while feeding on large boulders.

Black 2

Opening its large mouth, it ingests massive amounts of soil and creates long tunnels.

White 2

Opening its large mouth, it ingests massive amounts of soil and creates long tunnels.

Red

As it grows, the stone portions of its body harden to become similar to a diamond, but colored black.

Blue

As it grows, the stone portions of its body harden to become similar to a diamond, but colored black.

Yellow

Burrows at high speed in search of food. The tunnels it leaves are used as homes by DIGLETTs.

Gold

It twists and squirms through the ground. The thunderous roar of its tunneling echoes a long way.

Silver

It rapidly bores through the ground at 50 mph by squirming and twisting its mas­ sive, rugged body.

Crystal

As it digs through the ground, it absorbs many hard objects. This is what makes its body so solid.

Ruby

ONIX has a magnet in its brain. It acts as a compass so that this POKéMON does not lose direction while it is tunneling. As it grows older, its body becomes increasingly rounder and smoother.

Sapphire

ONIX has a magnet in its brain. It acts as a compass so that this POKéMON does not lose direction while it is tunneling. As it grows older, its body becomes increasingly rounder and smoother.

Emerald

There is a magnet in its brain that prevents an ONIX from losing direction while tunneling. As it grows older, its body becomes steadily rounder and smoother.

Firered

It usually lives underground. It searches for food while boring its way through the ground at 50 miles per hour.

Leafgreen

As it grows, the stone portions of its body harden to become similar to black-colored diamonds.

Diamond

When it travels underground, it causes rumbling and tremors. It can move at 50 mph.

Pearl

It squirms through the ground using its long and rugged body. It always eats while burrowing.

Platinum

It burrows through the ground at a speed of 50 mph while feeding on large boulders.

Heartgold

It twists and squirms through the ground. The thunderous roar of its tunneling echoes a long way.

Soulsilver

It rapidly bores through the ground at 50 mph by squirming and twisting its massive, rugged body.

Black

It burrows through the ground at a speed of 50 mph while feeding on large boulders.

X

Burrows at high speed in search of food. The tunnels it leaves are used as homes by Diglett.

Y

It usually lives underground. It searches for food while boring its way through the ground at 50 miles per hour.

Omega Ruby

Onix has a magnet in its brain. It acts as a compass so that this Pokémon does not lose direction while it is tunneling. As it grows older, its body becomes increasingly rounder and smoother.

Alpha Sapphire

Onix has a magnet in its brain. It acts as a compass so that this Pokémon does not lose direction while it is tunneling. As it grows older, its body becomes increasingly rounder and smoother.

Lets Go Pikachu

Burrows at high speed in search of food. The tunnels it leaves are used as homes by Diglett.

Lets Go Eevee

Burrows at high speed in search of food. The tunnels it leaves are used as homes by Diglett.

Sword

As it digs through the ground, it absorbs many hard objects. This is what makes its body so solid.

Shield

It rapidly bores through the ground at 50 mph by squirming and twisting its massive, rugged body.

Legends Arceus

This chain of immense stones resembles a giant serpent. Tremors shake the earth above as it burrows deep beneath the ground, feeding on boulders as it goes.

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