# Steelix - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in VGC 19 Moon Series

> Find the best Steelix builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in VGC 19 Moon Series. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Steelix Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 19 Moon Series (`vgc2019moon`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2019moon |
| **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/vgc2019moon/Steelix)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2019moon/Steelix
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 19 Moon Series Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2019moon)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2019moon](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2019moon)

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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.

## Defensive Type Matchups

| Category | Attacking Types |
|----------|-----------------|
| **Weak To** | Fire (2x), Water (2x), Fighting (2x), Ground (2x) |
| **Resists** | Rock (1/4x), Normal (1/2x), Flying (1/2x), Psychic (1/2x), Bug (1/2x), Dragon (1/2x), Steel (1/2x), Fairy (1/2x) |
| **Immune To** | Electric (0x), Poison (0x) |

## Common Moves
- **Earthquake**: 99.999%
- **Protect**: 99.646%
- **Wide Guard**: 99.646%
- **Iron Head**: 99.645%
- **Other**: 1.064%

## Common Abilities
- **Sheer Force**: 99.511%
- **Sturdy**: 0.489%
- **Rock Head**: 0.000%

## Common Items
- **Groundium Z**: 99.646%
- **Other**: 0.354%

## Common Teammates
- **Incineroar**: 95.709%
- **Yveltal**: 95.605%
- **Amoonguss**: 95.604%
- **Xerneas**: 95.604%
- **Tapu Fini**: 95.603%

## FAQ for Steelix in vgc2019moon-1760

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

### What are the best team partners for Steelix?
Steelix is frequently paired with Incineroar, Yveltal, Amoonguss, Xerneas. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### What is Steelix weak to and resistant against?
Steelix is weak to Fire (2x), Water (2x), Fighting (2x), Ground (2x), resists Rock (1/4x), Normal (1/2x), Flying (1/2x), Psychic (1/2x), Bug (1/2x), Dragon (1/2x), Steel (1/2x), Fairy (1/2x), and is immune to Electric (0x), Poison (0x).

### 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 **Adamant** nature with an EV spread of `44/244/4/0/212/4`. This configuration accounts for 60.902% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Steelix?
Steelix is most effectively run with the ability **Sheer Force** (99.511%) and the item **Groundium Z** (99.646%).

### What is the most common role for Steelix?
Based on common item usage (Groundium Z), Steelix often functions as a **tactical** in the vgc2019moon-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/vgc2019moon/Steelix) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 19 Moon Series Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2019moon) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2019moon) - Build teams with Steelix
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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