Steelix Pokémon Pearl: Moves, Sprites & Locations
Everything you need to know about Steelix in Pokémon Pearl. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 61 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.
Pokémon Pearl
SinnohSteelix Pokemon Pearl 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 Pearl Steelix Sprites
Pokémon Pearl Steelix Moveset
Complete registry of moves learned by Steelix via various methods in Pokémon Pearl.
| Move | Type | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Bind | normal | Lv. 1 |
| Tackle | normal | Lv. 1 |
| Harden | normal | Lv. 1 |
| Mud Sport | ground | Lv. 1 |
| Thunder Fang | electric | Lv. 1 |
| Ice Fang | ice | Lv. 1 |
| Fire Fang | fire | Lv. 1 |
| Screech | normal | Lv. 6 |
| Rock Throw | rock | Lv. 9 |
| Rage | normal | Lv. 14 |
| Rock Tomb | rock | Lv. 17 |
| Sandstorm | rock | Lv. 22 |
| Slam | normal | Lv. 25 |
| Rock Polish | rock | Lv. 30 |
| Dragon Breath | dragon | Lv. 33 |
| Iron Tail | steel | Lv. 38 |
| Crunch | dark | Lv. 41 |
| Double Edge | normal | Lv. 46 |
| Stone Edge | rock | Lv. 49 |
End of Move Database
Pokémon Pearl Steelix Locations
Steelix can be caught in 14 locations across Pokémon Pearl, including Sinnoh Victory Road 1f, Sinnoh Victory Road 2f, and Sinnoh Victory Road B1f. The most reliable spawn is at Snowpoint Temple B5f, where you'll find it at Lv. 55 by walking through tall grass with a 10% encounter rate.
Sinnoh Victory Road 1f
1 encounter- walkLv. 4610%Uncommon
Sinnoh Victory Road 2f
1 encounter- walkLv. 4710%Uncommon
Sinnoh Victory Road B1f
1 encounter- walkLv. 4610%Uncommon
Sinnoh Victory Road Inside B1f
1 encounter- walkLv. 5210%Uncommon
Sinnoh Victory Road Inside
1 encounter- walkLv. 5210%Uncommon
Sinnoh Victory Road Inside Exit
1 encounter- walkLv. 5210%Uncommon
Snowpoint Temple 1f
1 encounter- walkLv. 525%Rare
Snowpoint Temple B1f
2 encounters- walkLv. 5310%Uncommon
- walkLv. 545%Rare
Snowpoint Temple B2f
2 encounters- walkLv. 5310%Uncommon
- walkLv. 545%Rare
Snowpoint Temple B3f
2 encounters- walkLv. 5310%Uncommon
- walkLv. 545%Rare
Snowpoint Temple B4f
4 encounters- walkLv. 5510%Uncommon
- walkLv. 565%Rare
- walkLv. 544%Very Rare
- walkLv. 541%Very Rare
Snowpoint Temple B5f
4 encounters- walkLv. 5510%Uncommon
- walkLv. 565%Rare
- walkLv. 544%Very Rare
- walkLv. 541%Very Rare
Iron Island B2f Left
2 encounters- walkLv. 335%Rare
- walkLv. 345%Rare
Iron Island B3f
2 encounters- walkLv. 335%Rare
- walkLv. 345%Rare
