# Steelix - OU Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Steelix in OU. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | OU (`ou`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | ou |
| **Data Date** | 2026-02 |

## Page Links

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

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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
- **Earthquake**: 99.442%
- **Stealth Rock**: 97.384%
- **Roar**: 87.217%
- **Heavy Slam**: 84.738%
- **Toxic**: 5.916%
- **Iron Head**: 5.700%
- **Other**: 19.604%

## Common Abilities
- **Sturdy**: 96.993%
- **Sheer Force**: 2.257%
- **Rock Head**: 0.750%

## Common Items
- **Leftovers**: 84.442%
- **Weakness Policy**: 5.215%
- **Rocky Helmet**: 4.322%
- **Chople Berry**: 3.868%
- **Other**: 2.152%

## Common Teammates
- **Dusclops**: 80.115%
- **Chansey**: 78.912%
- **Absol-Mega**: 78.463%
- **Tapu Lele**: 78.377%
- **Terrakion**: 78.357%
- **Starmie**: 4.896%

## FAQ for Steelix in ou-1825

### 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 Dusclops, Chansey, Absol-Mega, Tapu Lele. 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 `252/0/252/0/4/0`. This configuration accounts for 83.319% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Steelix?
Steelix is most effectively run with the ability **Sturdy** (96.993%) and the item **Leftovers** (84.442%).

### 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 ou-1825 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/ou/Steelix) - Full interactive stats page
- [OU Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/ou) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/ou) - 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).*