Species guide · Ages 10+ · July 2026
Onix
Say it: ON-icks
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Onix is the Rock Snake Pokémon — Rock and Ground before Steelix. In Pokémon GO it is usually candy on the way to Steelix — not a finished raid attacker (though it can still tank). Rock/Ground hits Fire, Electric, Ice, and Flying well; Water and Grass hit it for 4×; Fighting, Ice, and Steel punish it. Catch Onix from the wild, eggs, or events, then evolve with a Metal Coat.
Say it: ON-icks
Onix (#095) is a Rock / Ground Pokémon in Pokémon GO — the pre-evolution of Steelix. Trainers usually save candy for Steelix; Onix itself is a temporary Rock/Ground attacker. Against Onix, lead with Water or Grass (best). Stats, type chart, moves, and counter picks below use our Game Master snapshot.
Type-colored placeholder — not official Pokémon artwork (see IP notice below).
Pokédex notes
Onix is a Rock / Ground-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. National Dex #0095. Use the Rock/Ground type chart below before powering up — metas shift every season.
Where in GO: Wild spawns, eggs, Field Research, and seasonal events
Invest tip: Prefer evolving to Steelix before big Stardust spends. Shadow Onix is the same — evolve toward Shadow Steelix after Frustration removal.
Type matchups
- Rock moves hit Fire, Ice, Flying, and Bug hard.
- Ground moves hit Fire, Electric, Poison, Rock, and Steel hard.
When Onix is your opponent, Water, Grass, Ice, Fighting, Ground, Steel hits hard.
Full type matchup guide →GO base stats
From Game Master snapshot — IVs, buddy, and power-ups change real battle stats.
- Attack
- 85
- Defense
- 232
- Stamina
- 111
Weak to
Resists
Best Pokémon to use against it
When this species is your opponent (Rocket battle, gym, raid, or PvP), these picks exploit its typings. Each list is a pool of options — not a required 12-Pokémon lobby.
Recommended
Strongest practical attackers for this matchup.
- 1. Primal Kyogre · beats Water
Waterfall + Origin Pulse — Primal lobby boost
- 2. Shadow Kyogre · beats Water
Waterfall + Origin Pulse
- 3. Mega Swampert · beats Water
Water Gun + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 4. Kyogre · beats Water
Waterfall + Origin Pulse
- 5. Shadow Kingler · beats Water
Bubble + Crabhammer
- 6. Shadow Feraligatr · beats Water
Waterfall + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 7. Kingler · beats Water
Bubble + Crabhammer
- 8. Swampert · beats Water
Water Gun + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 9. Feraligatr · beats Water
Waterfall + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 10. Samurott · beats Water
Waterfall + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 11. Gyarados · beats Water
Waterfall + Aqua Tail
- 12. Empoleon · beats Water
Waterfall + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
Budget
Solid alternatives when you cannot build the Recommended picks.
- 1. Kingler · beats Water
Bubble + Crabhammer
- 2. Gyarados · beats Water
Waterfall + Aqua Tail
- 3. Vaporeon · beats Water
Water Gun + Aqua Tail
- 4. Feraligatr · beats Water
Waterfall + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 5. Swampert · beats Water
Water Gun + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 6. Clawitzer · beats Water
Water Gun + Crabhammer
- 7. Floatzel · beats Water
Water Gun + Aqua Jet
- 8. Seismitoad · beats Water
Mud Shot + Hydro Pump
- 9. Carracosta · beats Water
Water Gun + Hydro Pump
- 10. Blastoise · beats Water
Water Gun + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 11. Wailord · beats Water
Water Gun + Surf
- 12. Golisopod · beats Water
Waterfall + Aqua Jet
Recommended moves
Onix’s Game Master pool is temporary. Real investment is Steelix — evolve before serious TMs and power-ups.
Fast
- Rock Throw · Standard
Rock damage
- Tackle · Standard
Normal filler
Charged
- Stone Edge · Standard
Rock nuke
- Heavy Slam · Standard
Steel coverage
- Breaking Swipe · Standard
Dragon coverage
- Sand Tomb · Standard
Ground / PvP
Moves in GO
Always-available Game Master learnset (regular TMs). Community Day / Elite TM moves appear above when we have curated notes for this species.
Fast
- rock throw
- tackle
Charged
- sand tomb
- stone edge
- heavy slam
- breaking swipe
PvP league ranks (family snapshot)
- Great League · rank #454 of 954 · CP 1245
Rock Throw + Stone Edge
- Master League · rank #812 of 1023 · CP 1245
Rock Throw + Stone Edge
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Open Collect →Raid and PvP advice uses our Game Master snapshot (updated July 2026).
In the Competitive Guide
- Ch. 20: Lucky Pokémon & Family Trades
When lucky status matters for trades and Stardust savings.
- Ch. 21: Best Friends & Lucky Friends
Friendship steps for raid bonuses and lucky trades.