# Steelix-Mega - VGC 15 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Steelix-Mega in VGC 15. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 15 (`vgc2015`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2015 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2015/Steelix-Mega)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2015/Steelix-Mega
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 15 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2015)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2015](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2015)

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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-Mega.

## Common Moves
- **Sandstorm**: 69.584%
- **Iron Head**: 69.495%
- **Rest**: 57.133%
- **Psych Up**: 54.741%
- **Earthquake**: 44.952%
- **Rock Slide**: 39.871%
- **Protect**: 26.271%
- **Heavy Slam**: 25.838%
- **Other**: 12.115%

## Common Abilities
- **Sand Force**: 100.000%

## Common Items
- **Steelixite**: 100.000%

## Common Teammates
- **Sableye-Mega**: 55.408%
- **Staraptor**: 54.698%
- **Audino**: 54.697%
- **Muk**: 54.697%
- **Whimsicott**: 54.697%
- **Tyranitar**: 28.132%

## FAQ for Steelix-Mega in vgc2015-1760

### What are the top moves for Steelix-Mega?
The most common moves for Steelix-Mega are Sandstorm, Iron Head, Rest, Psych Up. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Steelix-Mega?
Steelix-Mega is frequently paired with Sableye-Mega, Staraptor, Audino, Muk. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### Which Tera Types are best for Steelix-Mega?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Steelix-Mega?
The top build for Steelix-Mega features a **Careful** nature with an EV spread of `244/4/4/0/252/4`. This configuration accounts for 54.697% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Steelix-Mega?
Steelix-Mega is most effectively run with the ability **Sand Force** (100.000%) and the item **Steelixite** (100.000%).

### What is the most common role for Steelix-Mega?
Based on common item usage (Steelixite), Steelix-Mega often functions as a **tactical** in the vgc2015-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Steelix-Mega?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 75 |
| Attack | 125 |
| Defense | 230 |
| Sp. Atk | 55 |
| Sp. Def | 95 |
| Speed | 30 |
| **BST** | **610** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Steelix-Mega on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2015/Steelix-Mega) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 15 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2015) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2015) - Build teams with Steelix-Mega
- [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).*
