Steelix
#0208- Rank
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- Usage
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- BST
- 510
Stats & stat points
Champions formula: HP = base + SP + 75 · other stats = (base + SP + 20) × nature. Max 32 SP per stat, 66 total.
How it’s used
No usage sets for Steelix in Regulation M-C yet.
Source: Showdown ladder games · gen9championsvgc2026regmc · 2026-09-21/2026-09-28 · 1500+ rating · 1,310 in sample · fetched 28 Sep 2026
Defensive matchups
- Takes 2× damage from
- FireWaterFightingGround
- Takes half damage from
- NormalFlyingPsychicBugDragonSteelFairy
- Takes quarter damage from
- Rock
- Immune to
- ElectricPoison
From the type chart; abilities such as Levitate aren't counted.
Speed context
- 112Kingambitfaster
- 101Golisopod-Megafaster
- 45Steelix (this spread)you
With Choice Scarf: 67 — still slower than Garchomp-Mega-Z, Raichu-Mega-Y, Sneasler, Salamence-Mega, Garchomp, Volcarona, Charizard-Mega-Y, Arcanine-Hisui, Rillaboom, Archaludon, Indeedee-F, Gholdengo, Milotic, Basculegion, Politoed, Pelipper, Incineroar, Farigiraf, Kingambit, Golisopod-Mega at max Speed.
Moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | Used | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Self-Destruct | Normal | Physical | 200 | 100 | — | Spread · hits your partner |
| Steel Roller | Steel | Physical | 130 | 100 | — | — |
| Earthquake | Ground | Physical | 100 | 100 | — | Spread · hits your partner |
| High Horsepower | Ground | Physical | 95 | 95 | — | — |
| Steel Beam | Steel | Special | 140 | 95 | — | — |
| Double-Edge | Normal | Physical | 120 | 100 | — | 33% recoil |
| Head Smash | Rock | Physical | 150 | 80 | — | 1/2 recoil |
| Iron Head | Steel | Physical | 80 | 100 | — | 20% flinch |
Best hit vs top 10
- Raichu-Mega-YHigh Horsepower160.0–188.1%OHKO
- SneaslerHigh Horsepower131.6–154.8%OHKO
- GholdengoHigh Horsepower86.4–103.7%25% OHKO
- IncineroarHigh Horsepower88.2–103.5%25% OHKO
- Indeedee-FSelf-Destruct69.0–81.4%2HKO
- KingambitHigh Horsepower66.3–78.9%2HKO
- ArchaludonHigh Horsepower65.5–77.6%2HKO
- BasculegionHigh Horsepower48.2–57.4%2HKO
- FarigirafSelf-Destruct48.2–56.9%2HKO
- RillaboomSelf-Destruct44.0–52.0%2HKO
M
Doubles, no field effects. Tries Self-Destruct, Steel Roller, Earthquake and High Horsepower against each target's most used spread.
See every move and spreadSets
SpreadBrave 3 HP / 32 Atk / 11 Def / 20 SpD (from M-B ladder, Aug 2026)
Abilities
- Rock Head
- Sturdy
- Sheer Force
Source: Showdown ladder games · gen9championsvgc2026regmc · 2026-09-21/2026-09-28 · 1500+ rating · 1,310 in sample · fetched 28 Sep 2026
Moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | Used | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancient Power | Rock | Special | 60 | 100 | — | 10% +1 all stats (user) |
| Attract | Normal | Status | — | 100 | — | — |
| Bind | Normal | Physical | 15 | 85 | — | — |
| Block | Normal | Status | — | — | — | — |
| Body Press | Fighting | Physical | 80 | 100 | — | Uses Defense |
| Body Slam | Normal | Physical | 85 | 100 | — | 30% paralysis |
| Breaking Swipe | Dragon | Physical | 60 | 100 | — | Spread · −1 Atk |
| Brutal Swing | Dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | — | Spread · hits your partner |
| Bulldoze | Ground | Physical | 60 | 100 | — | Spread · hits your partner · −1 Spe |
| Crunch | Dark | Physical | 80 | 100 | — | 20% −1 Def |
| Curse | Ghost | Status | — | — | — | — |
| Dark Pulse | Dark | Special | 80 | 100 | — | 20% flinch |
| Dig | Ground | Physical | 80 | 100 | — | — |
| Double-Edge | Normal | Physical | 120 | 100 | — | 33% recoil |
| Dragon Dance | Dragon | Status | — | — | — | — |
| Dragon Pulse | Dragon | Special | 85 | 100 | — | — |
| Dragon Tail | Dragon | Physical | 60 | 90 | — | −6 priority |
| Drill Run | Ground | Physical | 80 | 95 | — | — |
| Earth Power | Ground | Special | 90 | 100 | — | 10% −1 SpD |
| Earthquake | Ground | Physical | 100 | 100 | — | Spread · hits your partner |
| Endure | Normal | Status | — | — | — | +4 priority |
| Facade | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | — | — |
| Fire Fang | Fire | Physical | 65 | 95 | — | 10% burn · 10% flinch |
| Fissure | Ground | Physical | 0 | 30 | — | One-hit KO |
| Flail | Normal | Physical | 0 | 100 | — | Variable power |
| Flash Cannon | Steel | Special | 80 | 100 | — | 10% −1 SpD |
| Giga Impact | Normal | Physical | 150 | 90 | — | — |
| Gyro Ball | Steel | Physical | 0 | 100 | — | Variable power |
| Head Smash | Rock | Physical | 150 | 80 | — | 1/2 recoil |
| Heavy Slam | Steel | Physical | 0 | 100 | — | Variable power |
| High Horsepower | Ground | Physical | 95 | 95 | — | — |
| Hyper Beam | Normal | Special | 150 | 90 | — | — |
| Ice Fang | Ice | Physical | 65 | 95 | — | 10% freeze · 10% flinch |
| Iron Defense | Steel | Status | — | — | — | — |
| Iron Head | Steel | Physical | 80 | 100 | — | 20% flinch |
| Iron Tail | Steel | Physical | 100 | 75 | — | 30% −1 Def |
| Magnet Rise | Electric | Status | — | — | — | — |
| Meteor Beam | Rock | Special | 120 | 90 | — | — |
| Payback | Dark | Physical | 50 | 100 | — | Variable power |
| Protect | Normal | Status | — | — | — | +4 priority |
| Psychic Fangs | Psychic | Physical | 85 | 100 | — | — |
| Rest | Psychic | Status | — | — | — | — |
| Rock Blast | Rock | Physical | 25 | 90 | — | Hits 2–5 times |
| Rock Polish | Rock | Status | — | — | — | — |
| Rock Slide | Rock | Physical | 75 | 90 | — | Spread · 30% flinch |
| Rock Tomb | Rock | Physical | 60 | 95 | — | −1 Spe |
| Round | Normal | Special | 60 | 100 | — | Variable power |
| Sand Tomb | Ground | Physical | 35 | 85 | — | — |
| Sandstorm | Rock | Status | — | — | — | — |
| Scary Face | Normal | Status | — | 100 | — | — |
| Scorching Sands | Ground | Special | 70 | 100 | — | 30% burn |
| Screech | Normal | Status | — | 85 | — | — |
| Self-Destruct | Normal | Physical | 200 | 100 | — | Spread · hits your partner |
| Sleep Talk | Normal | Status | — | — | — | — |
| Smack Down | Rock | Physical | 50 | 100 | — | — |
| Snore | Normal | Special | 50 | 100 | — | 30% flinch |
| Stealth Rock | Rock | Status | — | — | — | — |
| Steel Beam | Steel | Special | 140 | 95 | — | — |
| Steel Roller | Steel | Physical | 130 | 100 | — | — |
| Stomping Tantrum | Ground | Physical | 75 | 100 | — | Variable power |
| Stone Edge | Rock | Physical | 100 | 80 | — | — |
| Substitute | Normal | Status | — | — | — | — |
| Sunny Day | Fire | Status | — | — | — | — |
| Taunt | Dark | Status | — | 100 | — | — |
| Thunder Fang | Electric | Physical | 65 | 95 | — | 10% paralysis · 10% flinch |
| Wide Guard | Rock | Status | — | — | — | +3 priority |
Defensive matchups
- Takes 2× damage from
- FireWaterFightingGround
- Takes half damage from
- NormalFlyingPsychicBugDragonSteelFairy
- Takes quarter damage from
- Rock
- Immune to
- ElectricPoison
From the type chart; abilities such as Levitate aren't counted.
Speed context
- 223Garchomp-Mega-Zfaster
- 200Raichu-Mega-Yfaster
- 189Sneasler, Salamence-Megafaster
- 169Garchompfaster
- 167Volcarona, Charizard-Mega-Yfaster
- 156Arcanine-Hisuifaster
- 150Rillaboom, Archaludon, Indeedee-Ffaster
- 149Gholdengofaster
- 146Miloticfaster
- 143Basculegionfaster
- 134Politoedfaster
- 128Pelipperfaster
- 123Incineroar, Farigiraffaster
- 112Kingambitfaster
- 101Golisopod-Megafaster
- 45Steelix (this spread)you
With Choice Scarf: 67 — still slower than Garchomp-Mega-Z, Raichu-Mega-Y, Sneasler, Salamence-Mega, Garchomp, Volcarona, Charizard-Mega-Y, Arcanine-Hisui, Rillaboom, Archaludon, Indeedee-F, Gholdengo, Milotic, Basculegion, Politoed, Pelipper, Incineroar, Farigiraf, Kingambit, Golisopod-Mega at max Speed.
Best hit vs top 10
- Raichu-Mega-YHigh Horsepower160.0–188.1%OHKO
- SneaslerHigh Horsepower131.6–154.8%OHKO
- GholdengoHigh Horsepower86.4–103.7%25% OHKO
- IncineroarHigh Horsepower88.2–103.5%25% OHKO
- Indeedee-FSelf-Destruct69.0–81.4%2HKO
- KingambitHigh Horsepower66.3–78.9%2HKO
- ArchaludonHigh Horsepower65.5–77.6%2HKO
- BasculegionHigh Horsepower48.2–57.4%2HKO
- FarigirafSelf-Destruct48.2–56.9%2HKO
- RillaboomSelf-Destruct44.0–52.0%2HKO
Doubles, no field effects. Tries Self-Destruct, Steel Roller, Earthquake and High Horsepower against each target's most used spread.
See every move and spread