Onix PokeRogue Dex: Comprehensive Onix Pokedex Guide

Discover Onix battle strategies in PokeRogue and explore everything you need to know about Onix. From detailed stats, abilities, and evolutions to form variants, defensive and offensive strategies, and more. Your ultimate guide to mastering Onix in PokeRogueDex.

Onix Sprites

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Onix Pokémon Abilities

Rocky PayloadPowers up Rock-type moves.
SturdyIt cannot be knocked out with one hit. One-hit KO moves cannot knock it out, either.
Rock HeadProtects the Pokémon from recoil damage.
Weak ArmorPhysical attacks to the Pokémon lower its Defense stat but sharply raise its Speed stat.

Onix Pokémon Base Stats

Max. HP35
Attack45
Defense160
Sp. Atk30
Sp. Def45
Speed70
Sum385

Onix Pokémon Pokedex Data

weight210Kg
Starter Cost4
TypesRockGround

Onix Evolution Chart

Onix Type Matchups

Onix Type Resistances: Defensive Matchups

Normal0.5
Fire0.5
Water4
Electric0
Grass4
Ice2
Fighting2
Poison0.25
Ground2
Flying0.5
Psychic1
Bug1
Rock0.5
Ghost1
Dragon1
Dark1
Steel2
Fairy1

Onix Type Effectiveness: Offensive Matchups

Normal1
Fire2
Water1
Electric2
Grass1
Ice2
Fighting1
Poison2
Ground1
Flying2
Psychic1
Bug2
Rock2
Ghost1
Dragon1
Dark1
Steel2
Fairy1

Onix Egg Moves

NameTypeSplitPowerAccPPDescription
Shore Up
Ground
pokemon GROUND | pokeroguedex.net--5The user regains up to half of its max HP. It restores more HP in a sandstorm.
Body Press
Fighting
pokemon FIGHTING | pokeroguedex.net8010010The user attacks by slamming its body into the target. The higher the user's Defense, the more damage it can inflict on the target.
Heavy Slam
Steel
pokemon STEEL | pokeroguedex.net-10010The user slams into the target with its heavy body. The more the user outweighs the target, the greater the move's power.
Diamond Storm
Rock
pokemon ROCK | pokeroguedex.net100955The user whips up a storm of diamonds to damage opposing Pokémon. This may also sharply raise the user's Defense stat.

Onix Level Up Moves

LevelNameTypeSplitPowerAccPPDescription
1Bind
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net158520Things such as long bodies or tentacles are used to bind and squeeze the target for four to five turns.
1Tackle
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net4010035A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body.
1Rock Throw
Rock
pokemon ROCK | pokeroguedex.net509015The user picks up and throws a small rock at the target to attack.
1Harden
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net--30The user stiffens all the muscles in its body to raise its Defense stat.
1Mud Sport
Ground
pokemon GROUND | pokeroguedex.net--15The user kicks up mud on the battlefield. This weakens Electric-type moves for five turns.
4Smack Down
Rock
pokemon ROCK | pokeroguedex.net5010015The user throws a stone or similar projectile to attack the target. A flying Pokémon will fall to the ground when it's hit.
8Rock Polish
Rock
pokemon ROCK | pokeroguedex.net--20The user polishes its body to reduce drag. This sharply raises the Speed stat.
12Dragon Breath
Dragon
pokemon DRAGON | pokeroguedex.net6010020The user exhales a mighty gust that inflicts damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
16Curse
Ghost
pokemon GHOST | pokeroguedex.net--10A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all other types.
20Rock Slide
Rock
pokemon ROCK | pokeroguedex.net759010Large boulders are hurled at opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch.
24Screech
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net-8540An earsplitting screech harshly lowers the target's Defense stat.
28Sand Tomb
Ground
pokemon GROUND | pokeroguedex.net358515The user traps the target inside a harshly raging sandstorm for four to five turns.
32Stealth Rock
Rock
pokemon ROCK | pokeroguedex.net--20The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the opposing team. The trap hurts opposing Pokémon that switch into battle.
36Slam
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net807520The target is slammed with a long tail, vines, or the like to inflict damage.
40Sandstorm
Rock
pokemon ROCK | pokeroguedex.net--10A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except Rock, Ground, and Steel types. It raises the Sp Def stat of Rock types.
44Dig
Ground
pokemon GROUND | pokeroguedex.net8010010The user burrows into the ground, then attacks on the next turn.
48Iron Tail
Steel
pokemon STEEL | pokeroguedex.net1007515The target is slammed with a steel-hard tail. This may also lower the target's Defense stat.
52Stone Edge
Rock
pokemon ROCK | pokeroguedex.net100805The user stabs the target from below with sharpened stones. Critical hits land more easily.
56Double-Edge
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net12010015A reckless, life-risking tackle in which the user rushes the target. This also damages the user quite a lot.

Onix Technical & Hidden Machine Moves

NameTypeSplitPowerAccPPDescription
Body Slam
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net8510015The user drops onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Take Down
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net908520A reckless, full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little.
Double-Edge
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net12010015A reckless, life-risking tackle in which the user rushes the target. This also damages the user quite a lot.
Roar
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net--20The target is scared off, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon.
Strength
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net8010015The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power.
Earthquake
Ground
pokemon GROUND | pokeroguedex.net10010010The user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokémon around it.
Dig
Ground
pokemon GROUND | pokeroguedex.net8010010The user burrows into the ground, then attacks on the next turn.
Toxic
Poison
pokemon POISON | pokeroguedex.net-9010A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
Screech
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net-8540An earsplitting screech harshly lowers the target's Defense stat.
Double Team
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net--15By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.
Self-Destruct
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net2001005The user attacks everything around it by causing an explosion. The user faints upon using this move.
Explosion
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net2501005The user attacks everything around it by causing a tremendous explosion. The user faints upon using this move.
Rest
Psychic
pokemon PSYCHIC | pokeroguedex.net--5The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and heals any status conditions.
Rock Slide
Rock
pokemon ROCK | pokeroguedex.net759010Large boulders are hurled at opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch.
Substitute (N)
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net--10The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its HP. The substitute serves as the user's decoy.
Snore
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net5010015This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.
Curse
Ghost
pokemon GHOST | pokeroguedex.net--10A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all other types.
Protect
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net--10This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Scary Face
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net-10010The user frightens the target with a scary face to harshly lower its Speed stat.
Mud-Slap
Ground
pokemon GROUND | pokeroguedex.net2010010The user hurls mud in the target's face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.
Sandstorm
Rock
pokemon ROCK | pokeroguedex.net--10A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except Rock, Ground, and Steel types. It raises the Sp Def stat of Rock types.
Endure
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net--10The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Swagger
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net-8515The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target's Attack stat.
Attract
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net-10015If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.
Sleep Talk
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net--10While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
Return
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net-10020This full-power attack grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
Frustration
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net-10020This full-power attack grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.
Iron Tail
Steel
pokemon STEEL | pokeroguedex.net1007515The target is slammed with a steel-hard tail. This may also lower the target's Defense stat.
Hidden Power
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net6010015A unique attack that varies in type depending on the Pokémon using it.
Sunny Day
Fire
pokemon FIRE | pokeroguedex.net--5The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of Water-type moves.
Psych Up
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net--10The user hypnotizes itself into copying any stat change made by the target.
Rock Smash
Fighting
pokemon FIGHTING | pokeroguedex.net4010015The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target's Defense stat.
Torment (N)
Dark
pokemon DARK | pokeroguedex.net-10015The user torments and enrages the target, making it incapable of using the same move twice in a row.
Facade
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net7010020This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
Nature Power
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net--20This attack makes use of nature's power. Its effects vary depending on the user's environment.
Taunt (N)
Dark
pokemon DARK | pokeroguedex.net-10020The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns.
Rock Tomb
Rock
pokemon ROCK | pokeroguedex.net609515Boulders are hurled at the target. This also lowers the target's Speed stat by preventing its movement.
Sand Tomb
Ground
pokemon GROUND | pokeroguedex.net358515The user traps the target inside a harshly raging sandstorm for four to five turns.
Dragon Dance
Dragon
pokemon DRAGON | pokeroguedex.net--20The user vigorously performs a mystic, powerful dance that raises its Attack and Speed stats.
Rock Blast
Rock
pokemon ROCK | pokeroguedex.net259010The user hurls hard rocks at the target. Two to five rocks are launched in a row.
Gyro Ball
Steel
pokemon STEEL | pokeroguedex.net-1005The user tackles the target with a high-speed spin. The slower the user compared to the target, the greater the move's power.
Payback
Dark
pokemon DARK | pokeroguedex.net5010010The user stores power, then attacks. If the user moves after the target, this attack's power will be doubled.
Rock Polish
Rock
pokemon ROCK | pokeroguedex.net--20The user polishes its body to reduce drag. This sharply raises the Speed stat.
Dragon Pulse
Dragon
pokemon DRAGON | pokeroguedex.net8510010The target is attacked with a shock wave generated by the user's gaping mouth.
Earth Power
Ground
pokemon GROUND | pokeroguedex.net9010010The user makes the ground under the target erupt with power. This may also lower the target's Sp Def stat.
Flash Cannon
Steel
pokemon STEEL | pokeroguedex.net8010010The user gathers all its light energy and releases it all at once. This may also lower the target's Sp Def stat.
Rock Climb
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net908520The user attacks the target by smashing into it with incredible force. This may also confuse the target.
Iron Head
Steel
pokemon STEEL | pokeroguedex.net8010015The user slams the target with its steel-hard head. This may also make the target flinch.
Stone Edge
Rock
pokemon ROCK | pokeroguedex.net100805The user stabs the target from below with sharpened stones. Critical hits land more easily.
Stealth Rock
Rock
pokemon ROCK | pokeroguedex.net--20The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the opposing team. The trap hurts opposing Pokémon that switch into battle.
Smack Down
Rock
pokemon ROCK | pokeroguedex.net5010015The user throws a stone or similar projectile to attack the target. A flying Pokémon will fall to the ground when it's hit.
Heavy Slam
Steel
pokemon STEEL | pokeroguedex.net-10010The user slams into the target with its heavy body. The more the user outweighs the target, the greater the move's power.
Round (P)
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net6010015The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack.
Bulldoze
Ground
pokemon GROUND | pokeroguedex.net6010020The user strikes everything around it by stomping down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stats of those hit.
Dragon Tail
Dragon
pokemon DRAGON | pokeroguedex.net609010The target is knocked away, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon.
Drill Run
Ground
pokemon GROUND | pokeroguedex.net809510The user crashes into its target while rotating its body like a drill. Critical hits land more easily.
Confide
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net--20The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target's Sp Atk stat.
High Horsepower
Ground
pokemon GROUND | pokeroguedex.net959510The user fiercely attacks the target using its entire body.
Brutal Swing
Dark
pokemon DARK | pokeroguedex.net6010020The user swings its body around violently to inflict damage on everything in its vicinity.
Stomping Tantrum
Ground
pokemon GROUND | pokeroguedex.net7510010Driven by frustration, the user attacks the target. If the user's previous move has failed, the power of this move doubles.
Body Press
Fighting
pokemon FIGHTING | pokeroguedex.net8010010The user attacks by slamming its body into the target. The higher the user's Defense, the more damage it can inflict on the target.
Breaking Swipe
Dragon
pokemon DRAGON | pokeroguedex.net6010015The user swings its tough tail wildly and attacks opposing Pokémon. This also lowers their Attack stats.
Meteor Beam
Rock
pokemon ROCK | pokeroguedex.net1209010In this two-turn attack, the user gathers space power and boosts its Sp Atk stat, then attacks the target on the next turn.
Scorching Sands
Ground
pokemon GROUND | pokeroguedex.net7010010The user throws scorching sand at the target to attack. This may also leave the target with a burn.
Tera Blast (N)
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net8010010If the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp Atk stat-whichever is higher for the user.