# Steelix - Isle of Armor VGC 2020 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Steelix in Isle of Armor VGC 2020. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Isle of Armor VGC 2020 (`isle`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | Isle of Armor VGC 2020 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-02 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/isle/Steelix)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/isle/Steelix
- **Format Overview**: [Isle of Armor VGC 2020 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/isle)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/isle](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/isle)

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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.

## Common Moves
- **Iron Head**: 62.055%
- **Rock Slide**: 52.236%
- **Earthquake**: 51.340%
- **Thunder Fang**: 49.935%
- **Body Press**: 43.295%
- **Head Smash**: 31.922%
- **High Horsepower**: 28.070%
- **Steel Roller**: 26.808%
- **Protect**: 13.411%
- **Iron Defense**: 11.505%

## Common Abilities
- **Sturdy**: 66.394%
- **Sheer Force**: 23.392%
- **Rock Head**: 10.214%

## Common Items
- **Weakness Policy**: 54.237%
- **Assault Vest**: 31.573%
- **Leftovers**: 11.266%
- **Other**: 2.924%

## Common Teammates
- **Gastrodon**: 50.043%
- **Eevee**: 49.934%
- **Runerigus**: 49.933%
- **Dragalge**: 49.933%
- **Indeedee**: 49.933%
- **Alakazam**: 23.829%

## FAQ for Steelix in isle-1760

### What are the top moves for Steelix?
The most common moves for Steelix are Iron Head, Rock Slide, Earthquake, Thunder Fang. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Steelix?
Steelix is frequently paired with Gastrodon, Eevee, Runerigus, Dragalge. 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 **Brave** nature with an EV spread of `252/252/0/0/4/0`. This configuration accounts for 50.515% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Steelix?
Steelix is most effectively run with the ability **Sturdy** (66.394%) and the item **Weakness Policy** (54.237%).

### What is the most common role for Steelix?
Based on common item usage (Weakness Policy), Steelix often functions as a **tactical** in the isle-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/isle/Steelix) - Full interactive stats page
- [Isle of Armor VGC 2020 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/isle) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/isle) - 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).*