# Steelix - National Dex Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Steelix in National Dex. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | National Dex (`gen8nationaldex`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen8nationaldex |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8nationaldex/Steelix)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen8nationaldex/Steelix
- **Format Overview**: [National Dex Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8nationaldex)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen8nationaldex](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen8nationaldex)

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## Common Moves
- **Earthquake**: 89.569%
- **Stealth Rock**: 87.223%
- **Roar**: 58.992%
- **Heavy Slam**: 42.302%
- **Toxic**: 30.702%
- **Protect**: 30.694%
- **Body Press**: 23.008%
- **Iron Head**: 7.370%
- **Double-Edge**: 7.047%
- **Head Smash**: 5.678%

## Common Abilities
- **Sturdy**: 89.694%
- **Rock Head**: 10.306%
- **Sheer Force**: 0.000%

## Common Items
- **Leftovers**: 97.256%
- **Other**: 2.744%

## Common Teammates
- **Blaziken**: 43.027%
- **Talonflame**: 43.027%
- **Vanilluxe**: 43.027%
- **Cloyster**: 43.027%
- **Obstagoon**: 43.027%
- **Weezing**: 20.862%

## FAQ for Steelix in gen8nationaldex-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Steelix?
Steelix is frequently paired with Blaziken, Talonflame, Vanilluxe, Cloyster. 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 58.992% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Steelix?
Steelix is most effectively run with the ability **Sturdy** (89.694%) and the item **Leftovers** (97.256%).

### What is the most common role for Steelix?
Based on common item usage (Leftovers), Steelix often functions as a **bulky attacker or support** in the gen8nationaldex-1760 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/gen8nationaldex/Steelix) - Full interactive stats page
- [National Dex Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8nationaldex) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen8nationaldex) - Build teams with Steelix
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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