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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, seeOnix (disambiguation).

Onix Rock Snake Pokémon イワーク Iwark #0095 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Rock Ground Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Rock Head orSturdy Cacophony Cacophony Weak Armor Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Cacophony
Gender ratio Unknown 50% male,50% female	Catch rate 45(11.9%)
Breeding Egg Group Mineral Hatch time 25 cycles
Height 28'10" 8.8 m Onix 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form5}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form6}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form7}}}	Weight 463.0 lbs. 210.0 kg Onix 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form5}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form6}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form7}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield 108 Gen. I-IV Unknown IV 77 V+	Leveling rate Medium Fast
EV yield Total: 1 Onix 0 HP 0 Atk 1 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Gray	Base friendship 70
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation I Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Onix (Japanese:イワークIwark) is a dual-typeRock/GroundPokémon introduced inGeneration I.

Itevolves intoSteelix whentraded while holding aMetal Coat.

(Specifics may differ in past games. Refer toGame data→Evolution data for more details).

Biology

Onix is aPokémon composed of a giant chain of gray boulders that become smaller towards the tail. Its length makes it thetallestRock-type Pokémon. It has black eyes and a rounded snout. On top of its head is a rocky spine. As it grows older, it becomes more rounded and smoother, eventually becoming similar to black diamonds. Inside its brain is a magnet that serves as an internal compass, guiding Onix wherever they need to go and prevents them from getting lost while digging.

Onix tunnels under the ground at over 50 miles (80 kilometers) per hour, which causes tremors and a terrifying roar that echoes a long way. Hard objects encountered while tunneling are absorbed into its body, which makes it very sturdy. It also consumes the boulders for food. The massive, winding tunnels it leaves behind are used as homes byDiglett. As seen in thePokémon Stadium series, Onix is capable of rotating its head, or any part of its body, in a full 360 degrees. It is a very aggressive Pokémon that will constantly attack humans and other Pokémon when in pain, as seen in thePokémon the Series episodeTo Master the Onixpected!. As seen in thePokémon Adventures manga, Onix can be separated from its body segments in battle and be fine later on, either regenerating or reattaching to its body segments.^[1] It is said that an Onix that lives for about 100 years will evolve into aSteelix after its composition becomes more diamond-like. It can be found in mountains andcaves. As mentioned inPokémon Sleep, Onix is known on occasion to sleep while in the middle of digging through tunnels.^[2] Onix is believed to be a deep sleeper due to the protection offered by its sturdy body.

Evolution

Onix evolves intoSteelix.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer toGame data→Evolution data.)

Unevolved Onix  Rock  Ground

→

First Evolution Steelix  Steel  Ground

Game data

Pokédex entries

Game locations

Generation I Red Blue Rock Tunnel,Victory Road Blue (Japan) Rock Tunnel,Victory Road Yellow Rock Tunnel,Victory Road

Generation II Gold Silver Rock Tunnel,Mt. Silver Cave,Victory Road,Union Cave TradeBellsprout inViolet City Crystal Rock Tunnel,Mt. Silver Cave,Victory Road,Union Cave TradeBellsprout inViolet City

Generation III Ruby Sapphire Trade Emerald Trade FireRed LeafGreen Rock Tunnel,Victory Road,Sevault Canyon Colosseum Trade XD Trade

Generation IV Diamond Pearl Iron Island,Snowpoint Temple,Oreburgh Mine,Victory Road,Stark Mountain Platinum Iron Island,Oreburgh Mine,Victory Road,Wayward Cave HeartGold SoulSilver Union Cave,Mt. Silver Cave,Cliff Cave,Victory Road,Rock Tunnel Safari Zone (Wasteland, default) TradeBellsprout inViolet City Pal Park Mountain Pokéwalker Rugged Road,Dim Cave, andNight Sky's Edge

Generation V Black White Relic Castle Black 2 White 2 Relic Passage,Twist Mountain,Clay Tunnel,Underground Ruins,Victory Road Dream World Icy Cave

Generation VI X Cyllage City (Rock Smash) Glittering Cave Friend Safari (Rock) Y Glittering Cave Friend Safari (Rock) Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Granite Cave (hidden Pokémon*) Mirage Caves (north ofFortree City and southeast ofRoute 129)

Generation VII Sun Moon Trade Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Ten Carat Hill (Island Scan)Tu Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee Mt. Moon,Rock Tunnel,Victory Road

Generation VIII Sword Shield East Lake Axewell,Giant's Seat,Motostoke Riverbank Rolling Fields (Wanderer) Bridge Field,Dusty Bowl,Giant's Seat,Hammerlocke Hills,Rolling Fields,Stony Wilderness (Max Raid Battle) Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl Iron Island,Snowpoint Temple,Oreburgh Mine,Victory Road,Stark Mountain Grand Underground -Rocky Cave,Volcanic Cave,Sandsear Cave,Big Bluff Cavern,Typhlo Cavern Legends: Arceus Obsidian Fieldlands:Space-time distortions Crimson Mirelands: nearScarlet Bog, nearDiamond Settlement , nearLake Valor, massivemass outbreaks Cobalt Coastlands: massive mass outbreaks Coronet Highlands:Celestica Trail

Generation IX Scarlet Violet Unobtainable Legends: Z-A Magenta District:Wild Zone 14

In side games

In events

Wild Area News

Held items

Pokémon caught inGeneration I must be traded to aGeneration II game in order for a held item to appear.

Games		Held items
Red	Blue	Bitter Berry (100%)
Yellow
Gold	Silver	Bitter Berry (In-game trade, 100%)
Crystal
FireRed	LeafGreen	Hard Stone (5%)
HeartGold	SoulSilver	Persim Berry (In-game trade, 100%)
Legends: Arceus		Normal Black Tumblestone (35%) Ball of Mud (15%) Grit items by level Alpha Exp. Candy S (100%) Seed of Mastery (10%) Grit items by level

Stats

Base stats

Pokéathlon stats

Type effectiveness

Learnset

Onix is available inLegends Z-A.

Byleveling up

ByTM

Generation IX Other generations: I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   CD  TM012 TM012 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 7 TM017 TM017 Protect Normal Status 0000— 15 TM028 TM028 Dig Ground Physical 08080 12 TM035 TM035 Endure Normal Status 0000— 12 TM036 TM036 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 06060 10 TM037 TM037 Stealth Rock Rock Status 0000— 10 TM048 TM048 Self-Destruct Normal Physical 200200 15 TM056 TM056 Double-Edge Normal Physical 120120 10 TM058 TM058 Iron Head Steel Physical 08080 8 TM065 TM065 Stone Edge Rock Physical 100100 10 TM069 TM069 Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 10 TM075 TM075 Dragon Pulse Dragon Special 08585 8 TM085 TM085 Substitute Normal Status 0000— 10 TM087 TM087 Iron Tail Steel Physical 100100 10 TM091 TM091 Curse Ghost Status 0000— 15 TM095 TM095 Taunt Dark Status 0000— 12 TM109 TM109 Facade Normal Physical 07070 7 TM136 TM136 Scorching Sands Ground Special 07070 7 TM156 TM156 Meteor Beam Rock Special 120120 12

Bold indicates a move that getsSTAB when used by Onix Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution or an alternate form of Onix Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

Animated series-only moves

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball   Acquisition: Catch			Pokémon Trozei! Rarity: Common
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team Body size: 4 Recruit rate: 9.6% Friend Area:Boulder Cave Phrases 51%-100% HP I tell you, I'm better under the ground! 26%-50% HP My health is down to half. Better take it easy. 1%-25% HP It's looking bad... My body's cracking up... Level up Heheheh... Leveled up.
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, andExplorers of Sky Body size: 4 Recruit rate: 1% IQ group: E
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon Body size:Gigantic (9 tiles) How to Recruit: Introduced byLairon Connected to:Sandshrew,Sandslash,Lairon,Rhyperior Connection Orb Set: 3 Phrases Normal I like digging! Let's make tunnels for fun! Low HP (< 50%) I can't summon up power...
Pokémon Rumble Attack ● Defense ●●●● Speed ●●●			Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ● Defense ●●●● Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush Walking Speed: 1.63 seconds Base HP: 43 Base Attack: 72 Base Defense: 60 Base Speed: 60
Pokémon Conquest HP: ★ Move:Rock Tomb Attack: ★ Ability 1:Sturdy Ability 2:Jagged Edge Ability 3:Frighten Defense: ★★★★ Speed: ★★★ Evolves intoSteelix after knocking out aWarrior's Pokémon in a manner that allows recruitment, while its own Warrior is equipped with aMetal Coat Range: 2 Perfect Links:Gen'an andNobufusa
Pokémon Battle Trozei Rock Attack Power: ★★★★★			Pokémon Shuffle Rock Attack Power: 50 - 100 5 #180 Eject Removes one non-Support Pokémon icon without fail. Swappable Skill(s): Power of 5+, Rockify+
Pokémon GO Base HP: 111 Base Attack: 85 Base Defense: 232 Egg Distance: N/A* Buddy Distance: 5 km Evolution Requirement: 50 +1 Fast Attacks:Rock Throw,Tackle Charged Attacks:Sand Tomb*,Stone Edge,Heavy Slam*,Breaking Swipe*,Iron Head†,Rock Slide†,Frustration,Return
New Pokémon Snap Photodex entry #137 Onix can burrow as effortlessly through rock walls as it can through a sea of sand. Other Pokémon make their dens in the tunnels it leaves in its wake.
Pokémon Sleep Sleep type:Slumbering Pokémon type:Rock Points to befriend: 16 Specialty: Berries Berry: Sitrus Berry ×2 Primary ingredient: Snoozy Tomato ×1 Possible ingredients: Snoozy Tomato Bean Sausage Soft Potato Main skill: Ingredient Magnet S Base carry limit: 22 Gets you 6 ingredients chosen at random. Evolution requirements: Onix Candy ×80,Metal Coat ×1,Linking Cord ×1 Onix is thought to be a very deep sleeper since its sturdy body gives it a sense of security. Apparently, it sometimes wears itself out tunneling through the earth and falls asleep mid-dig. Spiral Sleep Lurching Sleep Tunneling Sleep ★★★★★ ★★★★★ ★★★★★

Evolution data

Onixevolves intoSteelix whentraded while holding aMetal Coat. Onix cannot evolve into Steelix inPokémon FireRed and LeafGreen before the player obtains theNational Pokédex, as its Evolution will be interrupted. Onix also cannot evolve into Steelix inPokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!, as Steelix is not present in those games. InPokémon Legends: Arceus, Onix evolves into Steelix when exposed to a Metal Coat.

Unevolved Onix  Rock  Ground

Trade holdingMetal Coat →

First Evolution Steelix  Steel  Ground

Sprites

Generation I Red Green Red Blue Yellow Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation II Gold Silver Crystal Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Front Back Front Back
Generation VI X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Front Back Front Back
Generation VII Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Front Back Front Back Let's Go, Pikachu! Let's Go, Eevee!
Generation VIII Sword Shield Legends: Arceus
This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation IX.
Cross-Generation HOME

For other sprites and images, please seeOnix images on the Bulbagarden Archives.

Other sprites

Flex inPokémon Super Contests	Gem inPokémon Super Contests

In animation

Main series

Major appearances

Brock's Onix

Starting inShowdown in Pewter City,Brock used an Onix in hisjourneys inKanto andJohto before giving it to his little brother,Forrest, for him totrain inA Family That Battles Together Stays Together!. At some point beforeGrating Spaces!, it evolved into aSteelix.

Bruno's Onix

InTo Master the Onixpected,Ash andhis friends encountered agiant Onix. It was on a rampage untilBruno managed to pull aSandslash out from two of its boulders. Bruno captured the Onix afterwards.

Crystal Onix

The Crystal Onix featured a special Onix whose body is made out of glass crystal. Ash and his friends helped a glass sculptor namedMateo search for it because Mateo believed it would help inspire him to be better at his craft.

Other

Onix debuted inPokémon - I Choose You!, where it was used as the next Pokémon that aTrainer chose after his opponent'sGengar put theirNidorino tosleep withHypnosis.

InHello, Pummelo!,Drake used an Onix in the second round in theOrange League championship match againstAsh. It battledSquirtle and was defeated.

InTunnel Vision, multiple Onix were living inOnix Tunnel. They attacked anyone who attempted to pass through it. They were temporarily put to sleep byJigglypuff'ssinging, but were eventually awakened byTeam Rocket.

InFight for the Light,Janina coated her Onix in wax for protection againstWater attacks.

An Onix, dubbed "King Onix", appeared inHooked on Onix. Team Rocket tricked King Onix into thinking Ash andhis friends were going to destroy his kingdom. When Ash managed to convince King Onix that he and his friends weren't bad by defeating it in a battle, Team Rocket tried to steal the royal Rock Snake Pokémon, but their plan was foiled, as usual.

InShapes of Things to Come,Roark used an Onix during hisGymbattle againstPaul. It went up against hisElekid before being defeated byChimchar. InA Gruff Act to Follow!, it battledAsh and defeated hisTurtwig andPikachu. InO'er the Rampardos we Watched!, during Ash'srematch with Roark, Pikachu was able to defeat Onix.

InA Maze-ing Race!, an Onix rampaged around until it was forced to retreat.

InExpedition to Onix Island!, multiple Onix, including aShiny one, lived on adeserted island. Ash and his friends went there to see the Shiny Onix.

InBreaking Titles at the Chateau!,Grant used an Onix at theBattle Chateau in a battle againstViola'sSurskit, which Onix won. InClimbing the Walls!, Onix battledFroakie during a Gym battle against Ash and was defeated.

InCaring for a Mystery!, an Onix battled a wildRiolu after it accidentally climbed up on it. Ash later showed up with hisPikachu and helped save Riolu from Onix. After that, Ash and Riolu battled Onix until it fled. It reappeared in a flashback inAn Adventure of Mega Proportions!.

Minor appearances

An Onix appeared in a fantasy inDig Those Diglett!.

InMewtwo Strikes Back andMewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution, a Trainer's Onix was defeated byMewtwo while it was servingGiovanni at theViridian Gym.

InShowdown at the Po-ké Corral, multiple Onix were living atProfessor Oak's Laboratory.

InThe Joy of Pokémon, a Trainer's Onix was treated by theNurse Joy of anunnamed island.

InMeowth Rules!, theGolden Island villagers had an Onix.

InThe Power of One, multiple Onix sensed the disturbance caused byLawrence III.

An Onix appeared in a fantasy inThe Rivalry Revival.

InThe Fortune Hunters, an Onix was depicted in the Fortune Teller book.

An Onix appeared in a fantasy inType Casting.

InBeauty and the Breeder, aPokémon Breeder's Onix participated in thePokémon Beauty Contest.

Two Onix appeared inCelebi: The Voice of the Forest. One was under the ownership of a Trainer, while the other appeared during the movie's intro, which was reused forPokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias.

In a flashback inThrowing in the Noctowl, an Onix was defeated byWings Alexander's then-Hoothoot.

An Onix appeared in the opening sequence ofDestiny Deoxys.

InLucario and the Mystery of Mew, multiple Onix were part of the feuding armies that were eventually placated bySir Aaron in the past.

InAll That Glitters is Not Golden!, an Onix evolved into aSteelix in a fantasy.

An Onix appeared inPokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky - Beyond Time & Darkness.

InOne Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team!, Brock used an Onix provided by thePokémon Summer Academy for the first leg of thePokémon Triathlon.

An Onix appeared inSteeling Peace of Mind!.

An Onix appeared inPromoting Healthy Tangrowth!.

InA Rivalry to Gible On!, an Onix lived onMt. Shady.

InBucking the Treasure Trend!, an Onix attackedTeam Rocket.

An Onix appeared in the opening sequence ofZoroark: Master of Illusions.

An Onix appeared inA Pokévision of Things to Come!.

An Onix appeared inSummer of Discovery! on aPokévision video icon.

An Onix appeared inVolcanion and the Mechanical Marvel.

An Onix appeared inI Choose You!.

InAlola, Kanto!, an Onix chasedAsh,Brock,Sophocles, andKiawe atProfessor Oak's Laboratory after being disturbed byKiawe's Marowak.

InRaid Battle in The Ruins!, a Shiny Onix was part ofShane Seeker's Shiny Pokémon collection, as shown in his Pokédex.

An Onix appeared in a fantasy inA Chilling Curse!. However, this fantasy was removed in thedub, as it was used as part of an untranslatable Japanese wordplay.

InAdvice to Goh!,Goh attempted to catch an Onix, but failed. The Onix was then quickly driven away byGary's Blastoise, before it could attack Goh.

An Onix appeared inThis Could be the Start of Something Big!.

An Onix appeared inDistant Blue Sky!.

Three Onix appeared inThe Pendant That Starts It All (Part One).

An Onix appeared inAs Long as I'm with My Friends.

Pokédex entries

Pokémon Origins

Brock's Onix

InFile 1: Red,Red challenged Brock's Onix after defeating hisGeodude. It took out most of Red's team but lost to hisCharmander.

Bruno's Onix

InFile 4: Charizard, Red challenged another Onix belonging toBruno at thePokémon League. He battled it withScyther and won.

Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer

Brock's Onix

In thePokémon Masters Animated Trailer,Brock's Onix accompanied him,Scottie, andRosa on ajourney acrossPasio.

GOTCHA!

Brock's Onix

An Onix briefly appeared inGOTCHA!, under the ownership ofBrock.

Pokémon Evolutions

InThe Show, an Onix briefly appeared under the ownership of aTrainer inEcruteak City.

In the manga

Ash & Pikachu

Main article:Brock's Onix

Brock has an Onix inAsh & Pikachu.

The Electric Tale of Pikachu

Main article:Brock's Onix

Brock has an Onix inThe Electric Tale of Pikachu.

Magical Pokémon Journey

An Onix appeared inAdventuring the Stone. It returned inThe Unbearable Suspense of Hide-and-Seek! as the rumored "monster" of the caves.

Pokémon Journeys

An Onix appeared inCaring for a Mystery!.

Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl

An Onix appeared inPDP12.

Pocket Monsters HeartGold & SoulSilver Go! Go! Pokéathlon

Takashi owns an Onix inPocket Monsters HeartGold & SoulSilver Go! Go! Pokéathlon.

Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure

Main article:Brock's Onix

Brock's Onix only appeared as a silhouette inJBA5 along with its Trainer and the other Kanto Gym Leaders.

Pocket Monsters Platinum: Aim to Be Battle King!!

An Onix appeared inPBK1.

An Onix appeared inPBK2.

Pokémon Adventures

Main article:Brock's Onix

Main article:Bruno's Onix

Onix debuted inOnix is On! asBrock's main Pokémon, but a picture of it was shown on a leaflet inWanted: Pikachu!. Onix later continued to make appearances with Brock in various volumes onward.

An Onix appeared as a silhouette whenGreen talks aboutMew inThe Jynx Jinx.

Bruno battled awild Onix inPonyta Tale with his Hitmonlee.

Bruno owns an Onix, which first appeared inPunching Poliwrath. He battledBill,Lt. Surge, andRed with it onCerise Island. Onix later managed to carry Bruno andKoga off the collapsing island.

An Onix appeared inCan You Diglett? in a fantasy whenAgatha andLorelei explained to Red about how Pokémon and people cannot coexist with each other.

Awild Onix was seen on Cerise Island inMake Way for Magikarp.

An Onix appeared inThe Last Battle XIII as one of the Pokémon sent to participate in the fight inIlex Forest.

Roark has an Onix, which he used duringPlatinum'sGymbattle inA Conk on Cranidos's Cranium.

ATrainer's Onix appeared inClobbering Claydol.

An Onix appeared inWeavile Wobbles But It Won't Fall Down, under the ownership of aHiker at theSafari Zone.

A wild Onix appeared in theWild Area inZap!! A Rising Beam of Light.

Pokédex entries

Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!

An Onix appeared inIn Search of the Legendary Pokémon Dialga!!, where it started rampaging and had to be battled byHareta's Piplup andMitsumi'sStarly. Onix reappeared in a flashback inHareta's Very First Pokémon Battle!!.

Haretacaught an Onix onIron Island inSerious Training on Iron Island!!.

Byron has an Onix, which was used as an obstacle in a challenge inChallenge! The Fortress Of Steel!!.

An Onix was one of the PokémonCharon conditioned into a fighting machine inCharon Must Be Stopped!.

Pokémon: Yeah! I Got Pokémon!

An Onix appeared inThe Challenge at Celadon University!.

An Onix appeared inGDZ46, under the ownership ofShu's mother.

An Onix appeared inGDZ51.

Pokémon Pocket Monsters

Main article:Brock's Onix

Main article:Bruno's Onix

Brock owns an Onix, which debuted inBring Down the Powerful Opponent Onix!!.

An Onix appeared inThe Legendary Pokémon Appears!!.

An Onix appeared inAim to be the No. 1 Pokémon!.

An Onix appeared inGood Luck at the Big Pokémon Athletic Meet!.

An Onix appeared inFierce Competition at the Pokémon Baseball Tournament!, where it was one of the Pokémon that took part in a baseball match.

Giovanni sent out his Onix to preventRed from interfering with his plans on creatingMewtwo inBring Down the Strongest Pokémon!!. It reappeared inGood-Bye, Pikachu?!.

An Onix appeared inCurry Showdown! Which is the Most Delicious? as one of the participants of a curry cooking competition.

An Onix appeared inSeize the Dream of One Million Yen!!.

Green's Onix first appeared inRed VS Green?!.

Bruno owns two Onix, both of whom debuted inClefairy's Under Training!!.

An Onix appeared inI Want to Become Popular!!, under the ownership of a boy.

Professor Oak owns an Onix, which debuted inSave the Pokémon Zoo!!.

Pokémon Zensho

Main article:Brock's Onix

An Onix appeared inPZ02, under the ownership ofBrock.

In the TCG

Main article:Onix (TCG)

Other appearances

Super Smash Bros.

Onix can be summoned viaPoké Ball. Once thrown, it flies up into the sky and usesRock Throw on the player's opponents. This will hit everyone on the field exceptKirby if he uses his down special move.

Super Smash Bros. Melee

In thePoké Floats stage, Onix is the second Poké Float to appear. It provides a horizontally flat area all the time it is on-screen, though it becomes diagonal as it leaves the screen.

Trivia

• Onix is thetallestPokémon capable ofEvolution.
• Onix is the only unevolved Pokémon that is used in thePokémon World Tournament byTrainers beyond the right attendant, being used in all ofBrock's teams.
• The Onix line is the only multi-stage evolutionary line which can be completely acquired within-game trades. However, this is only possible inPokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, in which the player can tradeBellsprout for Onix inViolet City, and any Pokémon for Steelix inOlivine City.
• TheLagging Tailheld item resembles the end of Onix's tail.
• Onix is the onlyGigantic Pokémon that can evolve.
• Onix has the highest baseDefense stat of all Pokémon that can still evolve.

Origin

Onix's design may be a visual pun on arock python or anearthworm. Its great size could have been inspired by theMongolian death worm, an earthworm-like creature noted for its colossal length (compared to regular worms) of up to 7 feet (2 meters). Its ability to learnDragon Breath naturally implies its origin as some kind of limbless dragon, like theLindworm. The Onix lifestyle, living underground and ingesting massive amounts of soil while tunneling, is much closer to that of an earthworm than a snake.

Name origin

Onix may be derived fromonyx (a mineral).

Iwark may be a combination of 岩iwa (rock) and either ブルワークbulwark or スネークsnake.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese イワークIwark From岩iwa andsnake French Onix Same as English name Spanish Onix Same as English name German Onix Same as English name Italian Onix Same as English name Korean 롱스톤Rongston Fromlong andstone Mandarin Chinese 大岩蛇Dàyánshé From大dà,岩yán, and蛇shé Cantonese Chinese 大岩蛇Daaihngàahmsèh From大daaih,岩ngàahm, and蛇sèh

More languages Hebrew אוניקסOniks Transcription of English name Hindi ऑनिक्सOnix Transcription of English name Russian ОниксOniks Transcription of English name Thai อิวาร์คIwak Transcription of Japanese name

See also

• Brock's Onix
• Bruno's Onix
• Crystal Onix
• Jasmine's Onix

References

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