# Steelix - DOU Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Steelix in DOU. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | DOU (`dou`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | dou |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/dou/Steelix)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/dou/Steelix
- **Format Overview**: [DOU Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/dou)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/dou](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/dou)

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## Common Moves
- **Toxic**: 60.667%
- **Stealth Rock**: 55.913%
- **Heavy Slam**: 46.772%
- **Earthquake**: 45.651%
- **Roar**: 44.999%
- **Iron Head**: 44.801%
- **Protect**: 33.009%
- **Endure**: 14.347%
- **Rock Slide**: 10.554%
- **Sandstorm**: 10.488%

## Common Abilities
- **Sturdy**: 83.424%
- **Sheer Force**: 10.536%
- **Rock Head**: 6.039%

## Common Items
- **Red Card**: 44.998%
- **Leftovers**: 24.887%
- **Rocky Helmet**: 17.839%
- **Life Orb**: 12.174%
- **Other**: 0.102%

## Common Teammates
- **Espeon**: 21.174%
- **Garchomp**: 21.159%
- **Togedemaru**: 21.104%
- **Xurkitree**: 21.104%
- **Muk-Alola**: 17.503%
- **Hitmonlee**: 15.658%

## FAQ for Steelix in dou-1825

### What are the top moves for Steelix?
The most common moves for Steelix are Toxic, Stealth Rock, Heavy Slam, Earthquake. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Steelix?
Steelix is frequently paired with Espeon, Garchomp, Togedemaru, Xurkitree. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### Which Tera Types are best for Steelix?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Steelix?
The top build for Steelix features a **Impish** nature with an EV spread of `252/4/252/0/0/0`. This configuration accounts for 55.497% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Steelix?
Steelix is most effectively run with the ability **Sturdy** (83.424%) and the item **Red Card** (44.998%).

### What is the most common role for Steelix?
Based on common item usage (Red Card), Steelix often functions as a **tactical** in the dou-1825 meta.

### What are the base stats for Steelix?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 75 |
| Attack | 85 |
| Defense | 200 |
| Sp. Atk | 55 |
| Sp. Def | 65 |
| Speed | 30 |
| **BST** | **510** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Steelix on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/dou/Steelix) - Full interactive stats page
- [DOU Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/dou) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/dou) - Build teams with Steelix
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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*Generated by [Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com). For more context on site data and AI usage, see [llms-full.txt](https://www.pikalytics.com/llms-full.txt).*