Steelix Pokémon Shield: Moves, Sprites & Locations
Everything you need to know about Steelix in Pokémon Shield. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 77 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.
Pokémon Shield
GalarSteelix Pokemon Shield Pokedex Entry
This Pokémon evolved through use of a strange item. Its body is coated with steel powder and notably hard—not even diamond can leave so much as a scratch.
Pokemon Shield Steelix Sprites
Primary
ShinyPokémon Shield Steelix Moveset
Complete registry of moves learned by Steelix via various methods in Pokémon Shield.
| Move | Type | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Bind | normal | Lv. 1 |
| Tackle | normal | Lv. 1 |
| Rock Throw | rock | Lv. 1 |
| Harden | normal | Lv. 1 |
| Crunch | dark | Lv. 1 |
| Rock Polish | rock | Lv. 1 |
| Thunder Fang | electric | Lv. 1 |
| Ice Fang | ice | Lv. 1 |
| Fire Fang | fire | Lv. 1 |
| Smack Down | rock | Lv. 4 |
| Autotomize | steel | Lv. 8 |
| Dragon Breath | dragon | Lv. 12 |
| Curse | ghost | Lv. 16 |
| Rock Slide | rock | Lv. 20 |
| Screech | normal | Lv. 24 |
| Sand Tomb | ground | Lv. 28 |
| Stealth Rock | rock | Lv. 32 |
| Slam | normal | Lv. 36 |
| Sandstorm | rock | Lv. 40 |
| Dig | ground | Lv. 44 |
| Iron Tail | steel | Lv. 48 |
| Stone Edge | rock | Lv. 52 |
| Double Edge | normal | Lv. 56 |
| Magnet Rise | electric | Lv. 60 |
End of Move Database
Pokémon Shield Steelix Locations
Steelix can be caught in 2 locations across Pokémon Shield, including Giants Seat and Giants Mirror. The most reliable spawn is at Giants Mirror, where you'll find it at Lv. 50 by wanderer (1 spawn).
Giants Seat
1 encounter- wandererLv. 50WanderersWest of the rock spire×1Fixed spot
Giants Mirror
1 encounter- wandererLv. 50WanderersSouth of the pond×1Fixed spot