# Steelix - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in VGC 2022 Series 12

> Find the best Steelix builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in VGC 2022 Series 12. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Steelix Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 2022 Series 12 (`ss`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | ss |
| **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/ss/Steelix)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/ss/Steelix
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 2022 Series 12 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/ss)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/ss](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/ss)

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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
- **Body Press**: 99.956%
- **Wide Guard**: 96.419%
- **Curse**: 76.613%
- **Iron Head**: 76.574%
- **Iron Defense**: 23.309%
- **Protect**: 23.247%
- **Other**: 3.882%

## Common Abilities
- **Sheer Force**: 76.572%
- **Sturdy**: 23.387%
- **Rock Head**: 0.041%

## Common Items
- **Safety Goggles**: 76.571%
- **Leftovers**: 19.826%
- **Other**: 3.602%

## Common Teammates
- **Regieleki**: 51.061%
- **Kyogre**: 51.035%
- **Rillaboom**: 51.035%
- **Calyrex-Shadow**: 51.035%
- **Liepard**: 51.035%
- **Incineroar**: 19.256%

## FAQ for Steelix in ss-1760

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

### What are the best team partners for Steelix?
Steelix is frequently paired with Regieleki, Kyogre, Rillaboom, Calyrex-Shadow. 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 **Sassy** nature with an EV spread of `252/4/0/0/252/0`. This configuration accounts for 76.571% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Steelix?
Steelix is most effectively run with the ability **Sheer Force** (76.572%) and the item **Safety Goggles** (76.571%).

### What is the most common role for Steelix?
Based on common item usage (Safety Goggles), Steelix often functions as a **tactical** in the ss-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/ss/Steelix) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 2022 Series 12 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/ss) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/ss) - Build teams with Steelix
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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