Onix at a glance
Generation
Gen 1
Types
Rock / Ground
Roles
Wall, Coverage
Base stat total
385
Species
Onix
Form
Base form
Availability
Direct version data
Version records
20
Onix brings a Rock/Ground typing and a 385 base stat total to the table. The practical question: which teammates can absorb Water and Grass hits, and which matchups does this typing already cover for the rest of the team?
Onix's weaknesses
What Onix resists
Immune to
Where you can use Onix
- Direct version records exist for Onix, so the broad game mapping is stronger than a generation-only estimate.
- Planning contexts include FireRed & LeafGreen, HeartGold & SoulSilver, Emerald, Platinum, Black & White.
- 20 source version records are attached to this Pokemon entry.
Best teammates for Onix
These suggestions prioritize teammates that cover Onix's defensive weak spots, add useful pressure, and fit at least one shared game context.
Sprigatitoresists water - resists grass - resists ground
Floragatoresists water - resists grass - resists ground
Meowscaradaresists water - resists grass - resists ground
Fuecocoresists grass - resists ice - resists steel
Crocalorresists grass - resists ice - resists steel
Skeledirgeresists grass - resists ice - immune to fightingTeam pitfalls when building around Onix
- Do not stack too many teammates that are also weak to water, grass, and ice.
- Defensive Pokemon still need offensive partners; avoid building a team that cannot pressure key types.
