Onix
Onix is a Rock/Ground type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0095 | 
|---|---|
| Type | Rock Ground | 
| Species | Rock Snake Pokémon | 
| Height | 8.8 m (28′10″) | 
| Weight | 210.0 kg (463.0 lbs) | 
| Abilities | 1. Rock Head 2. Sturdy Weak Armor (hidden ability) | 
| Local № | 0095 (Red/Blue/Yellow) 0062 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 0095 (FireRed/LeafGreen) 0034 (Diamond/Pearl) 0034 (Platinum) 0062 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) 0071 (Black 2/White 2) 0053 (X/Y — Coastal Kalos) 0095 (Let's Go Pikachu/Let's Go Eevee) 0178 (Sword/Shield) 0034 (Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl) 0118 (Legends: Arceus) | 
Training
| EV yield | 1 Defense | 
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP) | 
| Base Friendship | 50 (normal) | 
| Base Exp. | 77 | 
| Growth Rate | Medium Fast | 
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Mineral | 
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male, 50% female | 
| Egg cycles | 25 (6,169–6,425 steps) | 
Base stats
| HP | 35 | 180 | 274 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attack | 45 | 85 | 207 | |
| Defense | 160 | 292 | 460 | |
| Sp. Atk | 30 | 58 | 174 | |
| Sp. Def | 45 | 85 | 207 | |
| Speed | 70 | 130 | 262 | |
| Total | 385 | Min | Max | 
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Evolution chart
Onix changes
- In Generation 1, Onix has a base Special stat of 30.
- In Generations 1-4, Onix has a base experience yield of 108.
- In Generations 2-7, Onix has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
| Red Blue | As it grows, the stone portions of its body harden to become similar to a diamond, but colored black. | 
|---|---|
| Yellow | Burrows at high speed in search of food. The tunnels it leaves are used as homes by DIGLETTs. | 
| Gold | It twists and squirms through the ground. The thunderous roar of its tunneling echoes a long way. | 
| Silver | It rapidly bores through the ground at 50 mph by squirming and twisting its massive, rugged body. | 
| Crystal | As it digs through the ground, it absorbs many hard objects. This is what makes its body so solid. | 
| Ruby Sapphire | ONIX has a magnet in its brain. It acts as a compass so that this POKéMON does not lose direction while it is tunneling. As it grows older, its body becomes increasingly rounder and smoother. | 
| FireRed | It usually lives underground. It searches for food while boring its way through the ground at 50 miles per hour. | 
| LeafGreen | As it grows, the stone portions of its body harden to become similar to black-colored diamonds. | 
| Emerald | There is a magnet in its brain that prevents an ONIX from losing direction while tunneling. As it grows older, its body becomes steadily rounder and smoother. | 
| Diamond | When it travels underground, it causes rumbling and tremors. It can move at 50 mph. | 
| Pearl | It squirms through the ground using its long and rugged body. It always eats while burrowing. | 
| Platinum | It burrows through the ground at a speed of 50 mph while feeding on large boulders. | 
| HeartGold | It twists and squirms through the ground. The thunderous roar of its tunneling echoes a long way. | 
| SoulSilver | It rapidly bores through the ground at 50 mph by squirming and twisting its massive, rugged body. | 
| Black White | It burrows through the ground at a speed of 50 mph while feeding on large boulders. | 
| Black 2 White 2 | Opening its large mouth, it ingests massive amounts of soil and creates long tunnels. | 
| X | Burrows at high speed in search of food. The tunnels it leaves are used as homes by Diglett. | 
| Y | It usually lives underground. It searches for food while boring its way through the ground at 50 miles per hour. | 
| Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire | Onix has a magnet in its brain. It acts as a compass so that this Pokémon does not lose direction while it is tunneling. As it grows older, its body becomes increasingly rounder and smoother. | 
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee | Burrows at high speed in search of food. The tunnels it leaves are used as homes by Diglett. | 
| Sword | As it digs through the ground, it absorbs many hard objects. This is what makes its body so solid. | 
| Shield | It rapidly bores through the ground at 50 mph by squirming and twisting its massive, rugged body. | 
| Brilliant Diamond | When it travels underground, it causes rumbling and tremors. It can move at 50 mph. | 
| Shining Pearl | It squirms through the ground using its long and rugged body. It always eats while burrowing. | 
| Legends: Arceus | This chain of immense stones resembles a giant serpent. Tremors shake the earth above as it burrows deep beneath the ground, feeding on boulders as it goes. | 
Moves learned by Onix
- In other generations
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
Moves learnt by level up
Onix learns the following moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl at the levels specified.
| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bind | Normal |  | 15 | 85 | 
| 1 | Harden | Normal |  | — | — | 
| 1 | Rock Throw | Rock |  | 50 | 90 | 
| 1 | Tackle | Normal |  | 40 | 100 | 
| 4 | Smack Down | Rock |  | 50 | 100 | 
| 8 | Rock Polish | Rock |  | — | — | 
| 12 | Dragon Breath | Dragon |  | 60 | 100 | 
| 16 | Curse | Ghost |  | — | — | 
| 20 | Rock Slide | Rock |  | 75 | 90 | 
| 24 | Screech | Normal |  | — | 85 | 
| 28 | Sand Tomb | Ground |  | 35 | 85 | 
| 32 | Stealth Rock | Rock |  | — | — | 
| 36 | Slam | Normal |  | 80 | 75 | 
| 40 | Sandstorm | Rock |  | — | — | 
| 44 | Dig | Ground |  | 80 | 100 | 
| 48 | Iron Tail | Steel |  | 100 | 75 | 
| 52 | Stone Edge | Rock |  | 100 | 80 | 
| 56 | Double-Edge | Normal |  | 120 | 100 | 
Egg moves
Onix learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Onix gen 8 learnset page.
Moves learnt by TM
Onix is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl:
| TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 | Roar | Normal |  | — | — | 
| 11 | Sunny Day | Fire |  | — | — | 
| 12 | Taunt | Dark |  | — | 100 | 
| 17 | Protect | Normal |  | — | — | 
| 23 | Iron Tail | Steel |  | 100 | 75 | 
| 26 | Earthquake | Ground |  | 100 | 100 | 
| 28 | Dig | Ground |  | 80 | 100 | 
| 32 | Double Team | Normal |  | — | — | 
| 37 | Sandstorm | Rock |  | — | — | 
| 39 | Rock Tomb | Rock |  | 60 | 95 | 
| 41 | Torment | Dark |  | — | 100 | 
| 42 | Facade | Normal |  | 70 | 100 | 
| 44 | Rest | Psychic |  | — | — | 
| 45 | Attract | Normal |  | — | 100 | 
| 58 | Endure | Normal |  | — | — | 
| 59 | Dragon Pulse | Dragon |  | 85 | 100 | 
| 64 | Explosion | Normal |  | 250 | 100 | 
| 66 | Payback | Dark |  | 50 | 100 | 
| 69 | Rock Polish | Rock |  | — | — | 
| 71 | Stone Edge | Rock |  | 100 | 80 | 
| 74 | Gyro Ball | Steel |  | — | 100 | 
| 76 | Stealth Rock | Rock |  | — | — | 
| 77 | Psych Up | Normal |  | — | — | 
| 80 | Rock Slide | Rock |  | 75 | 90 | 
| 82 | Sleep Talk | Normal |  | — | — | 
| 83 | Bulldoze | Ground |  | 60 | 100 | 
| 87 | Swagger | Normal |  | — | 85 | 
| 90 | Substitute | Normal |  | — | — | 
| 91 | Flash Cannon | Steel |  | 80 | 100 | 
| 96 | Strength | Normal |  | 80 | 100 | 
| 98 | Rock Smash | Fighting |  | 40 | 100 | 
| 100 | Rock Climb | Normal |  | 90 | 85 | 
Moves learnt by level up
Onix learns the following moves in Pokémon Legends: Arceus at the levels specified.
Move Tutor moves
Onix can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Legends: Arceus from move tutors:
- In other generations
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
Onix sprites
| Type | Generation 1 | Generation 2 | Generation 3 | Generation 4 | Generation 5 | Generation 6 | Generation 7 | Generation 8 | Generation 9 | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normal |   |   |   |   |   |   | — |   | — | 
| Shiny | — |   |   |   |   |   | — | — | — | 
- See all Onix sprites
Where to find Onix
| Red Blue Yellow | Rock Tunnel, Victory Road | 
|---|---|
| Gold Silver Crystal | Mt. Silver, Rock Tunnel, Union Cave, Violet City, Victory Road | 
| Ruby Sapphire | Trade/migrate from another game | 
| FireRed LeafGreen | Rock Tunnel, Sevault Canyon, Victory Road | 
| Emerald | Trade/migrate from another game | 
| Diamond Pearl | Iron Island, Oreburgh Mine, Snowpoint Temple, Stark Mountain, Victory Road | 
| Platinum | Iron Island, Oreburgh Mine, Victory Road, Wayward Cave | 
| HeartGold SoulSilver | Cliff Cave, Mt. Silver, Rock Tunnel, Union Cave, Violet City, Victory Road | 
| Black White | Relic Castle | 
| Black 2 White 2 | Twist Mountain, Victory Road, Clay Tunnel, Relic Passage, Underground Ruins | 
| X | Cyllage City, Glittering Cave | 
| Y | Glittering Cave | 
| Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire | Granite Cave, Mirage Spots | 
| Sun Moon | Trade/migrate from another game | 
| Ultra Sun Ultra Moon | Ten Carat Hill | 
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee | Mt. Moon, Rock Tunnel, Victory Road | 
| Sword Shield | East Lake Axewell, Giant's Seat, Motostoke Riverbank | 
| Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl | Iron Island, Oreburgh Mine, Snowpoint Temple, Stark Mountain, Victory Road, Rocky Cave, Volcanic Cave, Sandsear Cave, Big Bluff Cavern, Typhlo Cavern | 
| Legends: Arceus | Bolderoll Slope, Celestica Trail, Lake Valor, Scarlet Bog | 
| Scarlet Violet | Location data not yet available | 
Answers to Onix questions
Other languages
| English | Onix | 
|---|---|
| Japanese | イワーク (Iwark) | 
| German | Onix | 
| French | Onix | 
| Italian | Onix | 
| Spanish | Onix | 
| Korean | 롱스톤 (rongseuton) | 
| Chinese (Simplified) | 大岩蛇 | 
| Chinese (Traditional) | 大岩蛇 | 
| English | Rock Snake Pokémon | 
|---|---|
| Japanese | いわへびポケモン | 
| German | Felsnatter-Pokémon | 
| French | Pokémon Serpenroc | 
| Italian | Pokémon Serpesasso | 
| Spanish | Pokémon Serpiente Roca | 
| Korean | 돌뱀포켓몬 | 
| Chinese (Simplified) | 岩蛇宝可梦 | 
| Chinese (Traditional) | 岩蛇寶可夢 | 
Name origin
- onyx
- a type of rock

 

