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Steelix Moveset

Brute Root

I'm a Christian
I found my old Steelix in my PC and I decided to raise her and make her part of my party. She has the Rock Head ability so I'm gunna let her learn Double-Edge since she won't be hit with the recoil. This is the moveset I'm gunna teach her...umm....yeah..so..rate it please. Part of it is still hypothetical b/c she has learned all of the intended moves yet.

;208; Steelix
Ability: Rock Head
Moveset:
Double-Edge (b/c of her Rock head ability)
Earthquake
Screech
Iron Tail
 

StrayedBullet

OMFG................
Steelix

Double Edge
Explosion
Rockslide
Roar

-SB ;001;
 

Tazzler

Well-Known Member
^More like Earthquake over double-edge.

Roar isn't a necessity in-game so rest is an option. Another option is toxic.
 
Ill use

Steelix@ Choice Band
Double Edge
EQ
Iron Tail
R-Slide

OR

Steelix@ Lefties
EQ
Bind
Toxic
Sandstorm

The second 1 is more fun but harder to use
 

Brute Root

I'm a Christian
Why Explosion? Isn't that kinda like throwing away a pokemon?
 

magnemiteZ

Well-Known Member
It is only really for use when the Pokemon is on the end of its tether, or when you feel it has served its purpose.
Basically, when it is about to die, you don't just give up, you EXPLODE in their faves *does evil laugh*

But if you don't like Exploding, you could always use Iron Tail or Screech.
 

9voltdude

Behold! More Corn!
I netbattle and I never really liked roar on steelix and I think protect helps him out a bit more.
 

Brute Root

I'm a Christian
Nine Thou said:
Why do people suggest Double-Edge when STAB Earthquake does more than that? This is Steelix, people.

Huh? I just though of Double-Edge to make use of his Rock Head ability...what's all this stuff about STAB? What does that mean? According to the game, Double-Edge has more power that Earthquake.
 

Zootster

Awesome Guy
STAB is Same Type Attack Bonus. If a move is the same type as its user, it's boosted by 50%. So since Steelix is part Ground, Earthquake has a base power of 150 instead of 100, which is stronger than Double Edge's 120.
 

Tazzler

Well-Known Member
Toxic, Rest, and Iron Tail are options.
 

Brute Root

I'm a Christian
Oh...ok Thank you. I get it now.
 
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