# Steelix - Gen 2 OverUsed Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Steelix in Gen 2 OverUsed. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 2 OverUsed (`gsc`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Gold, Silver, Crystal |
| **Category** | Virtual Console |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gsc/Steelix)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gsc/Steelix
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 2 OverUsed Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gsc)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gsc](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gsc)

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## Common Moves
- **Roar**: 99.886%
- **Earthquake**: 98.200%
- **Curse**: 90.741%
- **Explosion**: 79.969%
- **Rock Slide**: 19.939%
- **Other**: 11.265%

## Common Abilities
- **No Ability**: 100.000%

## Common Items
- **Leftovers**: 99.998%
- **Other**: 0.002%

## Common Teammates
- **Snorlax**: 95.797%
- **Zapdos**: 73.715%
- **Cloyster**: 71.617%
- **Raikou**: 36.584%
- **Charizard**: 31.252%
- **Gengar**: 27.872%

## FAQ for Steelix in gsc-1760

### What are the top moves for Steelix?
The most common moves for Steelix are Roar, Earthquake, Curse, Explosion. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Steelix?
Steelix is frequently paired with Snorlax, Zapdos, Cloyster, Raikou. 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 **Hardy** nature with an EV spread of `252/252/252/252/252/252`. This configuration accounts for 100.000% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Steelix?
Steelix is most effectively run with the ability **No Ability** (100.000%) and the item **Leftovers** (99.998%).

### 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 gsc-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/gsc/Steelix) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 2 OverUsed Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gsc) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gsc) - Build teams with Steelix
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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