#095 · Pokémon Emerald Squared · changed in this game
Onix
RockGroundRock Head, Sturdy, Intimidate (hidden)
In Emerald Squared: First found in Granite Cave 1F (Land, Lv 13-20), and in 8 more areas. Its type (Rock / Ground) is the same as in the official games. Base stats total 400, up from 385; 3 of the six changed, most of all HP (35 → 50). Abilities: it gains Intimidate and loses Weak Armor. 9 of its 19 level-up moves are new compared with Pokémon Emerald, including Smack Down and Rock Polish.
Level-up moves 19
| Lv | Move | Type | Cat | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bind Binds and squeezes the foe for turns. | Normal | Phys | 15 | 85 | 20 |
| 1 | Harden Stiffens the body's muscles to raise Defense. | Normal | Stat | — | — | 30 |
| 1 | Rock Throw Throws small rocks to strike the foe. | Rock | Phys | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| 1 | Tackle Charges the foe with a full- body tackle. | Normal | Phys | 40 | 100 | 35 |
| 4 | Smack Down Throws a rock to knock the foe down to the ground. | Rock | Phys | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| 8 | Rock Polish Polishes the body to sharply raise Speed. | Rock | Stat | — | — | 20 |
| 12 | Dragon Breath Strikes the foe with a blast of breath. May paralyze. | Dragon | Spec | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| 16 | Curse A move that functions differently for GHOSTS. | Ghost | Stat | — | — | 10 |
| 20 | Rock Slide Large boulders are hurled. May cause flinching. | Rock | Phys | 60 | 95 | 10 |
| 22 | Stone Strike The user slams with stones. May lower foe defense. | Rock | Phys | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| 24 | Screech Emits a screech to sharply reduce the foe's Defense. | Normal | Stat | — | 85 | 40 |
| 28 | Sand Tomb Traps and hurts the foe in quicksand for turns. | Ground | Phys | 35 | 85 | 15 |
| 32 | Stealth Rock Sets floating stones that hurt a foe switching in. | Rock | Stat | — | — | 20 |
| 36 | Slam Slams the foe with a long tail, vine, etc. | Normal | Phys | 80 | 75 | 20 |
| 40 | Sandstorm Causes a sandstorm that rages for several turns. | Rock | Stat | — | — | 10 |
| 44 | Dig Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn. | Ground | Phys | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| 48 | Iron Tail Attacks with a rock-hard tail. May lower Defense. | Steel | Phys | 100 | 75 | 15 |
| 52 | Stone Edge Stabs the foe with stones. High critical-hit ratio. | Rock | Phys | 100 | 80 | 5 |
| 56 | Double Edge | — | — | — |
* a legal move, just moved to level-up · ** new to this game
TMs & HMs 41
| # | Move · where to get it | Type | Pow |
|---|---|---|---|
| TM001 | Take Down Rusturf Tunnel | Normal | 90 |
| TM005 | Mud Slap Route 104 | — | |
| TM006 | Scary Face Route 110 Trick House Puzzle 2 | Normal | — |
| TM007 | Protect Slateport City — for sale | Normal | — |
| TM025 | Facade Petalburg City Gym | Normal | 70 |
| TM028 | Bulldoze Jagged Pass Grotto | Ground | 60 |
| TM036 | Rock Tomb Rustboro City Gym | Rock | 60 |
| TM044 | Dragon Tail Route 114 | Dragon | 60 |
| TM047 | Endure Route 117 | Normal | — |
| TM049 | Sunny Day Scorched Slab | Fire | — |
| TM051 | Sandstorm Route 114 | Rock | — |
| TM055 | Dig Route 114 Fossil Maniacs House | Ground | 80 |
| TM066 | Body Slam Route 110 Trick House End | Normal | 85 |
| TM070 | Sleep Talk Route 109 | Normal | — |
| TM076 | Rock Blast Route 111 Grotto | Rock | 25 |
| TM084 | Stomping Tantrum Granite Cave B2F | Ground | 75 |
| TM085 | Rest Lilycove City House 2 | Psychic | — |
| TM086 | Rock Slide Route 115 | Rock | 60 |
| TM087 | Taunt Route 110 Trick House End | Dark | — |
| TM089 | Body Press Route 111 (hidden) | Fighting | 80 |
| TM093 | Flash Cannon Route 123 | Steel | 80 |
| TM099 | Iron Head Meteor Falls 1F 1R | Steel | 80 |
| TM100 | Dragon Dance Empty House | Dragon | — |
| TM106 | Drill Run Route 111 | Ground | 80 |
| TM115 | Dragon Pulse Route 128 (hidden) | Dragon | 85 |
| TM116 | Stealth Rock Route 116 | Rock | — |
| TM121 | Heavy Slam Route 128 (hidden) | Steel | — |
| TM133 | Earth Power Aqua Hideout B1F | Ground | 90 |
| TM149 | Earthquake Seafloor Cavern Room 9 | Ground | 100 |
| TM150 | Stone Edge Magma Hideout 1F | Rock | 100 |
| TM172 | Roar Route 114 | Normal | — |
| TM176 | Sand Tomb Magma Hideout 3F 1R | Ground | 35 |
| TM179 | Smack Down Route 109 (hidden) | Rock | 50 |
| TM180 | Gyro Ball Lilycove City Department Store 4F — for sale | Steel | — |
| TM186 | High Horsepower Magma Hideout 2F 2R | Ground | 95 |
| TM203 | Psych Up Lilycove City Department Store 4F — for sale | Normal | — |
| TM204 | Double Edge Lilycove City Department Store 4F — for sale | — | |
| TM215 | Scorching Sands Jagged Pass | Ground | 70 |
| TM220 | Meteor Beam Abandoned Ship Rooms 2 1F | Rock | 120 |
| TM222 | Breaking Swipe Safari Zone Southeast | Dragon | 60 |
| TM224 | Curse Lilycove City Department Store 4F — for sale | Ghost | — |
Where to find Onix
| Area | Method | Level | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Granite Cave 1F | Land | 13-20 | |
| Granite Cave B1F | Land | 13-20 | |
| Granite Cave B2F | Land | 13-20 | |
| Granite Cave Stevens Room | Land | 13-20 | |
| Mirage Tower 1F | Land | 20-30 | |
| Mirage Tower 2F | Land | 20-30 | |
| Mirage Tower 3F | Land | 20-30 | |
| Mirage Tower 4F | Land | 20-30 | |
| Drilbur Cave | Land | 10-16 |
Other changes in this game
- Evolves into Steelix by trading.
- Evolves into Steelix with a Metal Coat.
- Category: Rock Snake.
- Growth rate: Medium Fast.
- Egg groups: Mineral.
- Egg moves: Flail, Block, Defense Curl, Rollout, Rock Blast, Rock Climb, Heavy Slam, Stealth Rock, Rototiller, Wide Guard
- Move tutors: Defense Curl, Explosion, Snore, Wide Guard
- HM moves: Rock Smash, Strength