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

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

## Best Steelix Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-C (`gen9championsvgc2026regmc`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Champions |
| **Category** | gen9championsvgc2026regmc |
| **Usage** | N/A |
| **Win Rate** | 49.569% |
| **Record** | 230-234 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regmc/Steelix)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regmc/Steelix
- **Format Overview**: [Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-C Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regmc)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regmc](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regmc)

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## 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
- **High Horsepower**: 37.282%
- **Heavy Slam**: 31.010%
- **Protect**: 31.010%
- **Wide Guard**: 18.118%
- **Body Press**: 16.725%
- **Earthquake**: 6.620%
- **Iron Defense**: 5.923%
- **Steel Roller**: 5.575%
- **Rock Slide**: 4.878%
- **Earth Power**: 3.484%

## Common Abilities
- **Hospitality**: 52.500%
- **Sturdy**: 35.000%
- **Trace**: 12.500%

## Common Items
- **Steelixite**: 83.417%
- **Leftovers**: 4.020%
- **Rocky Helmet**: 4.020%
- **Psychic Seed**: 2.513%
- **Life Orb**: 2.010%
- **Sitrus Berry**: 1.508%
- **Expert Belt**: 0.503%
- **Shuca Berry**: 0.503%
- **Normal Gem**: 0.503%
- **Air Balloon**: 0.503%

## Common Teammates
- **Tyranitar**: 52.802%
- **Sneasler**: 27.586%
- **Indeedee-F**: 19.828%
- **Sinistcha**: 19.397%
- **Rillaboom**: 19.397%
- **Rotom-Wash**: 14.871%

## FAQ for Steelix in gen9championsvgc2026regmc-1760

### What are the top moves for Steelix?
The most common moves for Steelix are High Horsepower, Heavy Slam, Protect, Wide Guard. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Steelix?
Steelix is frequently paired with Tyranitar, Sneasler, Indeedee-F, Sinistcha. 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?
No EV spread or nature data available.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Steelix?
Steelix is most effectively run with the ability **Hospitality** (52.500%) and the item **Steelixite** (83.417%).

### What is the most common role for Steelix?
Based on common item usage (Steelixite), Steelix often functions as a **tactical** in the gen9championsvgc2026regmc-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/gen9championsvgc2026regmc/Steelix) - Full interactive stats page
- [Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-C Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regmc) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9championsvgc2026regmc) - Build teams with Steelix
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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