How to get Steelix in Pokemon Platinum

Q: How do you evolve Onix into Steelix in Pokemon Platinum?

In order to evolve your Onix into Steelix, youll need an item called Metal Coat. Once your Onix is holding the Metal Coat, trading it will trigger the evolution into Steelix.

Q: How do I get Onix to Steelix?

Well, a Metal Coat is basically an upgrade item thats can be traded by heading to Trading Outpost. There you will meet Simona, the in-game character who usually trades exclusive items. Once you have obtained the Metal Coat, simply equip it with Onix and trade the Onix with a friend right away evolve it into Steelix.

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What level does onix evolve to steelix?
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Steelix Pokedex Entries
Steelix Base Stats
Steelix Location - How to Get Steelix
Steelix Evolutionary Chain
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How do you evolve Onix into Steelix in Pokemon Platinum?
How do I get Steelix?
How do I get Onix to Steelix?

Pokemon Platinum Version (DS)

What level does onix evolve to steelix?

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Any Level. Just have it hold a Metal Coat and Trade it.
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Steelix Pokedex Entries

Brilliant Diamond: Tempered underground under high pressure and heat, its body is harder than any metal.
Shining Pearl: It chews its way through boulders with its sturdy jaws. Its eyes can see in the darkness underground.

Name	Type	Category	EV Yield
Steelix			Iron Snake Pokemon	2 Defense
Height	Weight	Gender	Egg Group(s)
30'02" 9.2 m	881.8 lbs. 400 kg.	Male: 50% Female: 50%	Mineral
National Pokédex	Sinnoh Pokédex	Abilities	Hidden Ability
#208	#035	Rock Head Sturdy	Sheer Force

Steelix Base Stats

HP	Atk	Def
75	85	200
Sp.Atk	Sp.Def	Speed
55	65	30

Steelix Location - How to Get Steelix

Location	Method
Iron Island	Walking
Snowpoint Temple	Walking
Victory Road	Walking

Steelix Evolutionary Chain

Steelix evolves from Onix.

Onix	➝	Steelixl
	Trade holding Metal Coat

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Johto

HeartGold

SoulSilver

Walking in tall grass or a cave

Mt. Silver

20%

L48

20%

L48

Route 47

inside cave

L23

Sinnoh

Platinum

Diamond

Pearl

Walking in tall grass or a cave

Iron Island

B2F left

10%

L33–35

10%

L33–34

10%

L33–34

Iron Island

B2F right

10%

L33–35

Iron Island

B3F

10%

L33–35

+20%

L32

10%

L33–34

10%

L33–34

Snowpoint Temple

L52

Snowpoint Temple

B1F

15%

L53–54

15%

L53–54

Snowpoint Temple

B2F

15%

L53–54

15%

L53–54

Snowpoint Temple

B3F

15%

L53–54

15%

L53–54

Snowpoint Temple

B4F

20%

L54–56

20%

L54–56

Snowpoint Temple

B5F

20%

L54–56

20%

L54–56

Victory Road

L42

10%

L46

10%

L46

Victory Road

40%

L42–44

10%

L47

10%

L47

Victory Road

B1F

L44

10%

L46

10%

L46

Victory Road

inside

L50

10%

L52

10%

L52

Victory Road

inside B1F

10%

L52

10%

L52

Victory Road

inside exit

L50

10%

L52

10%

L52

Unova

	Black 2	White 2
Walking in dust clouds
Clay Tunnel	5% L57	5% L57
Glacier Room	5% L57	5% L57
Iron Room	5% L57	5% L57
Rocky Mountain Room	5% L57	5% L57
Twist Mountain	5% L57	5% L57
Underground Ruins	5% L57	5% L57

How do you evolve Onix into Steelix in Pokemon Platinum?

In order to evolve your Onix into Steelix, you'll need an item called Metal Coat. Once your Onix is holding the Metal Coat, trading it will trigger the evolution into Steelix.

How do I get Steelix?

Jump into the Union Room with a friend, initiate a trade, and send Onix over to them. As soon as it lands successfully in their party, it will evolve into Steelix. Have them trade it back after the evolution sequence and you now have a Steelix.

How do I get Onix to Steelix?

Well, a Metal Coat is basically an upgrade item that's can be traded by heading to Trading Outpost. There you will meet Simona, the in-game character who usually trades exclusive items. Once you have obtained the Metal Coat, simply equip it with Onix and trade the Onix with a friend right away evolve it into Steelix.