# Steelix - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-A

> Find the best Steelix builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-A. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Steelix Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-A (`gen9championsvgc2026regma`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Champions |
| **Category** | gen9championsvgc2026regma |
| **Usage** | N/A |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regma/Steelix)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regma/Steelix
- **Format Overview**: [Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-A Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regma)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regma](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regma)

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Pikalytics provides the premier competitive Pokemon database, aggregating data from millions of ranked battles on official platforms and Smogon. This report summarizes the current meta-game role and effectiveness of Steelix.

## Defensive Type Matchups

| Category | Attacking Types |
|----------|-----------------|
| **Weak To** | Fire (2x), Water (2x), Fighting (2x), Ground (2x) |
| **Resists** | Rock (1/4x), Normal (1/2x), Flying (1/2x), Psychic (1/2x), Bug (1/2x), Dragon (1/2x), Steel (1/2x), Fairy (1/2x) |
| **Immune To** | Electric (0x), Poison (0x) |

## Common Moves
- **Body Press**: 88.822%
- **Protect**: 69.703%
- **Iron Defense**: 54.459%
- **Wide Guard**: 36.714%
- **Head Smash**: 34.308%
- **Heavy Slam**: 28.017%
- **Sand Tomb**: 15.187%
- **Earthquake**: 12.875%
- **Rock Slide**: 11.611%
- **High Horsepower**: 11.231%

## Common Abilities
- **Sturdy**: 46.145%
- **Rock Head**: 43.932%
- **Sheer Force**: 9.922%

## Common Items
- **Leftovers**: 72.403%
- **Sitrus Berry**: 8.884%
- **Chople Berry**: 8.766%
- **Mental Herb**: 3.591%
- **Metal Coat**: 2.701%
- **Other**: 3.653%

## Common Teammates
- **Venusaur**: 63.079%
- **Basculegion**: 55.938%
- **Sableye**: 53.450%
- **Torkoal**: 48.762%
- **Aerodactyl-Mega**: 47.219%
- **Dragapult**: 26.314%

## FAQ for Steelix in gen9championsvgc2026regma-1760

### What are the top moves for Steelix?
The most common moves for Steelix are Body Press, Protect, Iron Defense, Wide Guard. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Steelix?
Steelix is frequently paired with Venusaur, Basculegion, Sableye, Torkoal. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### What is Steelix weak to and resistant against?
Steelix is weak to Fire (2x), Water (2x), Fighting (2x), Ground (2x), resists Rock (1/4x), Normal (1/2x), Flying (1/2x), Psychic (1/2x), Bug (1/2x), Dragon (1/2x), Steel (1/2x), Fairy (1/2x), and is immune to Electric (0x), Poison (0x).

### 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 `32/0/2/0/32/0`. This configuration accounts for 37.988% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Steelix?
Steelix is most effectively run with the ability **Sturdy** (46.145%) and the item **Leftovers** (72.403%).

### 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 gen9championsvgc2026regma-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/gen9championsvgc2026regma/Steelix) - Full interactive stats page
- [Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-A Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regma) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9championsvgc2026regma) - Build teams with Steelix
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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