#208 · Pokémon Sour Crystal
Steelix
SteelGround
In Sour Crystal: First found in Cliff Cave (Grass (night), Lv 18-23), and in 1 more area. Its type (Steel / Ground) and base stats (total 510) are the same as in the official games. 5 of its 14 level-up moves are new compared with Pokémon Crystal, including Dragonbreath and Curse.
Level-up moves 14
| Lv | Move | Type | Cat | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harden Raises the user's DEFENSE. | Normal | Stat | — | — | 30 |
| 1 | Tackle A full-body charge attack. | Normal | Phys | 40 | 100 | 35 |
| 4 | Screech Sharply reduces the foe's DEFENSE. | Normal | Stat | — | 85 | 40 |
| 8 | Bind Binds the target for 2-5 turns (100% chance). | Normal | Phys | 15 | 85 | 20 |
| 12 | Rock Throw Drops rocks on the enemy. | Rock | Phys | 50 | 90 | 15 |
| 17 | Rage Raises ATTACK if the user is hit. | Normal | Phys | 20 | 100 | 20 |
| 22 | Sandstorm Inflicts damage every turn. | Rock | Stat | — | — | 10 |
| 26 | Slam Slams the foe with a tail, vine, etc. | Normal | Phys | 80 | 75 | 20 |
| 31 | Dragonbreath A blast of breath that may paralyze (30% chance). | Dragon | Phys | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| 35 | Curse Works differently for ghost-types. | ??? | Stat | — | — | 10 |
| 40 | Iron Tail An attack that may reduce DEFENSE (30% chance). | Steel | Phys | 100 | 75 | 15 |
| 44 | Crunch An attack that may lower DEFENSE (20% chance). | Dark | Phys | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| 49 | Double-Edge A tackle that also hurts the user. | Normal | Phys | 120 | 100 | 15 |
| 53 | Rock Slide An attack that may cause flinching (30% chance). | Rock | Phys | 75 | 90 | 10 |
* a legal move, just moved to level-up · ** new to this game
TMs & HMs 28
| # | Move · where to get it | Type | Pow |
|---|---|---|---|
| TM02 | Headbutt Ilex Forest - Given by a man atop the ledge southeast of the pond | Normal | 70 |
| TM03 | Curse Celadon City - Celadon Mansion Roof, from the man inside after listening to his story at night | ??? | — |
| TM04 | Rollout Route 35 | Rock | 30 |
| TM05 | Roar Route 32 (From the man on the ledge on the northern side of the route) | Normal | — |
| TM06 | Toxic Fuchsia City - Prize for defeating Janine | Poison | — |
| TM08 | Rock Smash Route 36 - From the man near the Sudowoodo as a reward for getting rid of it | Fighting | 40 |
| TM10 | Hidden Power Lake of Rage - From the man in the northwestern house | Normal | 60 |
| TM11 | Sunny Day Goldenrod Radio Tower (gift from Woman on 3F after defeating Team Rocket) | Fire | — |
| TM13 | Snore Moomoo Farm (Given by woman after feeding seven Oran Berries to Moomoo) | Normal | 50 |
| TM15 | Hyper Beam Goldenrod Game Corner - 7,500 coins | Normal | 150 |
| TM17 | Protect Celadon Department Store | Normal | — |
| TM20 | Endure Burned Tower 1F | Normal | — |
| TM21 | Frustration Goldenrod Department Store 5F (from a woman behind the counter if the player's lead Pokémon has low enough friendship) Sundays | Normal | — |
| TM23 | Iron Tail Olivine City - Prize for defeating Jasmine | Steel | 100 |
| TM24 | Dragonbreath Blackthorn City - Prize for defeating Clair | Dragon | 60 |
| TM26 | Earthquake Victory Road 2F | Ground | 100 |
| TM27 | Return Goldenrod Department Store 5F (from a woman behind the counter if the player's lead Pokémon has high enough friendship) Sundays | Normal | — |
| TM28 | Dig National Park | Ground | 80 |
| TM31 | Mud-Slap Violet City - Prize for defeating Falkner | Ground | 20 |
| TM32 | Double Team Celadon Game Corner - 1,500 coins | Normal | — |
| TM34 | Swagger Olivine Lighthouse 5F | Normal | — |
| TM35 | Sleep Talk Goldenrod Department Store basement | Normal | — |
| TM37 | Sandstorm Route 27 | Rock | — |
| TM40 | Defense Curl Mt. Mortar 2F | Normal | — |
| TM44 | Rest Ice Path B2F | Psychic | — |
| TM45 | Attract Goldenrod City - Prize for defeating Whitney | Normal | — |
| HM01 | Cut Ilex Forest - Gift from Charcoal Maker for saving his Farfetch'd | Normal | 50 |
| HM04 | Strength Olivine City - Gift from the Sailor in the Olivine Café | Normal | 80 |
Where to find Steelix
| Area | Method | Level | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cliff Cave | Grass (night) | 18-23 | 5% rare |
| Cliff Cave | Grass (night) | 27-31 | 5% rare |
| Cliff Cave | Swarm | 18-23 | |
| Cliff Cave | Grass (morning/day) | 18-23 | 5% rare |
| Cliff Cave | Grass (morning/day) | 27-31 | 5% rare |
| Silver Cave Item Rooms | Grass (night) | 30-60 | |
| Silver Cave Item Rooms | Grass (night) | 36-67 | |
| Silver Cave Item Rooms | Grass (morning/day) | 30-60 | |
| Silver Cave Item Rooms | Grass (morning/day) | 36-67 |
Other changes in this game
- The Iron Snake Pokémon
- 9.2 m, 400.1 kg
- Catch rate 25
- Base experience 196
- Wild held items: Metal Coat
- Growth rate: Medium Fast
- Egg groups: Mineral
- Hatches in 25 egg cycles