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Pokemon profile
Steelix VGC build, current regulation usage, moves, items, teammates, counters, sample sets, and tournament links.
Abilities
Base stats
BST 510HP
75
Atk
85
Def
200
SpA
55
SpD
65
Spe
30
Height
-
Weight
400 kg
Steelix links into the current SEO graph through the current regulation meta page and counter Kingambit. Use the builder and tournament links below to continue scouting.
Current meta snapshot
Usage
0.2%
Rank #81
Win Rate
Data pending
436 sample
Pick Rate Trend
stable
-0.7 pts
Data Source
tournament results
Updated Aug 8, 2026
Steelix is currently stable or low-sample in the current regulation data.
Stat profile
Speed tier
30
Slow speed tier. Use this with Tailwind, Trick Room, and Choice Scarf assumptions before locking a spread.
Speed lab
50
Final Speed
0
Outspeeds
17
Outsped By
At 0 Speed Stat Points with a Neutral Nature, Steelix reaches 50 Speed and needs 21 Speed Stat Points to outrun Torkoal.
50
0 points
62
12 points
70
20 points
82
32 points
21 Speed Stat Points is the next useful benchmark.
No item data has been recorded for Steelix yet.
No move data has been recorded for Steelix yet.
Team graph
No stable teammate data has been recorded for Steelix yet. Tournament and team imports will fill this section as data refreshes.
Counterplay
KingambitPressures Steelix with Dark/Steel coverage
BasculegionPressures Steelix with Water/Ghost coverage
GarchompPressures Steelix with Dragon/Ground coverage
CharizardPressures Steelix with Fire/Flying coverage
IncineroarPressures Steelix with Fire/Dark coverage
SneaslerPressures Steelix with Fighting/Poison coverage
SinistchaPressures Steelix with Grass/Ghost coverage
WhimsicottPressures Steelix with Grass/Fairy coverage
Core finder
No repeated core has been recorded for Steelix yet.
Build lab
Flexible VGC slot
Steelix Ability: Rock Head
Select the block to copy into Showdown or Champions notes.
Tournament evidence
Team library
No public teams currently include Steelix. New imports will appear here after verification.
Study queue
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Counter Guides
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Counter Guides
Build counterplay for common threats by combining speed control, positioning, type pressure, item scouting, and partner context.
Pokemon Builds
Evaluate a Pokemon build by connecting item, ability, moves, and speed benchmarks to one role.
Getting Started
A practical launch prep guide for moving your VGC workflow into the Pokemon Champions era.
Compare
Compare Steelix with teammates, counters, and nearby role options.
FAQ
Legal in M-B
Steelix is currently at 0.2% usage.
No stable teammate sample has been recorded for Steelix yet.
Counter data for Steelix is still building; start by checking type pressure, speed control, and item reveals.
