Overview
Steelix is a Steel/Ground-type Pokemon in Pokemon Pokopia, classified as the Iron Snake Pokemon (Dex #031). Steelix is one of the few Pokemon in the game that has two specialties: Bulldoze and Crush. This dual-specialty role makes Steelix extremely valuable for construction projects, as it can both demolish structures and process materials like berries into paint or cement.
In the Pokopia Pokedex, Steelix sits between Onix (#030) and Cubone (#032). While Onix and Steelix share similar habitat preferences as Ground/Rock and Steel/Ground types, they appear in different habitats and must be befriended separately, since Pokemon do not evolve in Pokopia.
Habitat
Steelix appears in the Clink-Clang Iron Construction habitat (#117). This construction site-themed habitat requires several building materials to set up:
Item | Quantity | Notes |
|---|---|---|
Iron Beam or Column | 3 | Crafted at a Workbench using Iron Ingots |
Wheelbarrow | 1 | Recipe unlocks after registering 200 Pokemon at a Workbench |
Excavation Tools | 1 | Available from the PC Shop or crafted |
Sandbags | 1 | Crafted at a Workbench |
The habitat description reads: "It looks like construction is underway. Some strong Pokemon might show up to help." Machamp also appears in this habitat as a Rare spawn, while Steelix spawns at Common rarity.
Location
Steelix can be found across all six regions in Pokopia: Withered Wasteland, Bleak Beach, Rocky Ridges, Sparkling Skylands, Palette Town, and Cloud Island. It spawns at any time of day and in any weather condition.
Specialties
Bulldoze
Pokemon with the Bulldoze specialty serve as the leader when you need to demolish or relocate buildings. To use this specialty, purchase a Demolition Kit or Relocation Kit from the Pokemon Center computer for 10 coins each, then assign Steelix to lead the project. This specialty is essential for reorganizing your island layout or clearing outdated structures to make room for new builds.
Crush
The Crush specialty lets Steelix process raw materials into useful products. Give Steelix a berry and ask it to make paint; the color produced depends on the type of berry used. Later in the game, once you have access to a Concrete Mixer, Steelix can also produce cement. Both paint and cement are critical for customizing buildings and crafting advanced structures.
Preferences
Category | Detail |
|---|---|
Ideal Environment | Dry |
Favorite Flavor | Sour |
Likes | Metal stuff, lots of dirt, stone stuff, slender objects, hard stuff |
Rarity | Common |
Time of Day | All (Dawn, Day, Dusk, Night) |
Weather | All (Sunny, Cloudy, Rainy) |
Pokedex Information
Field | Value |
|---|---|
Dex Number | #031 |
Type | Steel / Ground |
Species | Iron Snake Pokemon |
Height | 30'02" (9.2 m) |
Weight | 881.8 lbs (400.0 kg) |
Generation | 2 |
Tips
Steelix is one of the best Pokemon to have for mid-to-late game construction. Its Bulldoze specialty lets you tear down old buildings, and its Crush specialty produces paint and cement for customization.
Decorate Steelix's habitat with metal objects, stone items, and dirt-themed decorations to boost its Comfort Level.
Feed Steelix sour foods to keep it happy. Sour dishes and sour berries are its preferred flavors.
The Wheelbarrow needed for the Clink-Clang Iron Construction habitat unlocks after registering 200 Pokemon, so you may need to progress through the Pokedex before building this habitat.
If you need a Build specialty Pokemon instead, consider befriending Cubone or Marowak, which share the Dry ideal environment.