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Onix
#095 · Pokémon Classic · unchanged from the official games

Onix

RockGroundRock Head, Sturdy, Weak Armor (hidden)

In Classic: First found in Rock Tunnel 1F (Grass, Lv 3-21), and in 4 more areas. Its type (Rock / Ground), base stats (total 385) and abilities are the same as in the official games. 10 of its 20 level-up moves are new compared with Pokémon Emerald, including Curse and Rock Tomb.

Level-up moves 20

LvMoveTypeCatPowAccPP
1Bind
Binds and squeezes the foe for 4 or 5 turns.
NormalPhys157520
1Harden
Stiffens the body's muscles to raise Defense.
NormalStat——30
4Curse
A move that functions differently for Ghosts.
MysteryStat——10
7Rock Throw
Throws small rocks to strike the foe.
RockPhys509015
10Rock Tomb
Stops the foe from moving with rocks and cuts Speed.
RockPhys508010
13Rage
Raises the user's Attack every time it is hit.
NormalPhys2010020
16Stealth Rock
Sets floating stones that hurt a foe switching in.
RockStat——20
19Rock Polish
Polishes the body to sharply raise Speed.
RockStat——20
20Gyro Ball
A high-speed spin that does more damage to faster foes.
SteelPhys11005
22Smack Down
Throws a rock to knock the foe down to the ground.
RockPhys5010015
25Dragon Breath
Strikes the foe with an incredible blast of breath.
DragonSpec6010020
28Slam
Slams the foe with a long tail, vine, etc.
NormalPhys807520
31Screech
Emits a screech to sharply reduce the foe's Defense.
NormalStat—8540
34Rock Slide
Large boulders are hurled. May cause flinching.
RockPhys759010
37Sand Tomb
Traps and hurts the foe in quicksand for 4 or 5 turns.
GroundPhys157015
40Iron Tail
Attacks with a rock-hard tail. May lower Defense.
SteelPhys1007515
43Dig
Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn.
GroundPhys6010010
46Stone Edge
Stabs the foe with stones. High critical-hit ratio.
RockPhys100805
49Double-Edge
A life-risking tackle that also hurts the user.
NormalPhys12010015
52Sandstorm
Causes a sandstorm that rages for several turns.
RockStat——10

* a legal move, just moved to level-up · ** new to this game

TMs & HMs 21

#Move · where to get itTypePow
TM05Roar
Route 4 (pick up)
Normal—
TM06Toxic
Fuchsia City Gym (pick up)
Poison—
TM10Hidden Power
Route 23 (pick up)
Normal1
TM11Sunny Day
Safari Zone East (pick up)
Fire—
TM12Taunt
Rocket Hideout - B2F (pick up)
Dark—
TM17Protect
Power Plant (pick up)
Normal—
TM21Frustration
Rocket Hideout - B3F (pick up)
Normal1
TM23Iron Tail
Rocket Hideout - B1F (pick up)
Steel100
TM26Earthquake
Viridian City Gym (pick up)
Ground100
TM27Return
Route 12 - North Entrance 2F (pick up)
Normal1
TM28Dig
Cerulean City (pick up)
Ground60
TM32Double Team
Safari Zone West (pick up)
Normal—
TM37Sandstorm
Victory Road 2F (pick up)
Rock—
TM39Rock Tomb
Pewter City Gym (pick up)
Rock50
TM41Torment
Silph Co. - 4F (pick up)
Dark—
TM42Facade
Pokémon Tower 1F (pick up)
Normal70
TM43Secret Power
Celadon City - Department Store 2F (buy)
Normal70
TM44Rest
S.S. Anne - B1F Room 2 (pick up)
Psychic—
TM45Attract
Route 24 (pick up)
Normal—
HM04Strength
Fuchsia City - Warden's House (pick up)
Normal80
HM06Rock Smash
Route 4 - Pokémon Center 2F (pick up)
Fighting20

Where to find Onix

AreaMethodLevel
Rock Tunnel 1FGrass3-215% rare
Rock Tunnel B1FDexNav (grass)3-17
Rock Tunnel B1FGrass3-215% rare
Victory Road 1FDexNav (grass)30-47
Victory Road 1FGrass30-47
Victory Road 1FRock Smash25-40
Victory Road 2FDexNav (grass)30-47
Victory Road 2FGrass30-47
Victory Road 2FRock Smash25-40
Victory Road 3FDexNav (grass)30-47
Victory Road 3FGrass30-47
Victory Road 3FRock Smash25-40

Other changes in this game

  • Wild held item: Hard Stone (50%), Sitrus Berry (5%)
  • Egg moves: Rock Slide, Flail, Explosion, Block
  • Evolves into Steelix by trade while holding a Metal Coat