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#0095 Crystal Onix

Onix standard-form artwork
Artwork shows Onix’s standard form.
Artwork: PokéAPI.
RockIce Official games: Rock / Ground (type changes)
Abilities
Sand RushBoosts Speed in a sandstorm.Slush RushBoosts Speed in hail.
Hidden ability
Weak ArmorPhysical hits cut Defense but sharply up Speed.
Capture
Gender
50.0% female
Egg groups
Mineral
Growth
Medium Fast
EV yield
1 Defense
Crystal Onix’s base stats
HP86
Attack50
Defense126
Sp. Atk130
Sp. Def86
Speed102
Total580Official games: 385 (Onix), +195 in this hack. All base stat changes

Where to find it

  • Scripted encounter (Lv. 40): Four Island, Island Cave — hidden Crystal Onix chamber.

    Crystal Onix (form 1): first speak to the Four Island stone craftsman, then defeat Granny Lisa in the hidden cave. Agree to keep her secret, speak to her again, then talk to Onix. Refusing the secret permanently loses this encounter. One chance even if you lose.

See the quest guide: Island Cave (Four Island): Crystal Onix and Granny Lisa.

Evolution

Does not evolve.

Level-up moves

“On evolution” moves are learned when this Pokémon evolves. Open a move for its full effects and any special behavior in this hack.

Crystal Onix’s level-up moves
LevelMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPEffect and notes
1TackleNormalPhysical4010035A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the foe with its whole body.
1HardenNormalStatus——30The user stiffens all the muscles in its body. Raises its Defense by 1 stage.
1BindNormalPhysical158520The foe is attacked 2 to 5 times by a long body or vines.
1Rock ThrowRockPhysical509015The user picks up and throws a small rock at the foe to attack.
4Smack DownRockPhysical5010015The user throws a stone or shell at a flying foe, knocking it down to the ground.
8Rock PolishRockStatus——20The user polishes its body to reduce drag. Raises its Speed by 2 stages.
10Powder SnowIceSpecial4010025The user attacks with a chilling gust of powdery snow. 10% chance to freeze the target.
12Dragon BreathDragonSpecial7510020Blows a powerful breath at the target. May paralyze the target.
16CurseGhostStatus——10Curses the foe. Non- Ghost types raise Attack and Defense by 1 stage and lower Speed by 1 stage.
20Rock SlideRockPhysical759010Large boulders are hurled at the foe. It has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
24ScreechNormalStatus—8540An earsplitting screech is emitted to lower the foe’s Defense by 2 stages.
28Sand TombGroundPhysical358515The user whips up a harsh sandstorm. The foe takes damage for 2 to 5 turns and can’t escape.
30Icy WindIceSpecial559515The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. Lowers the target’s Speed by 1 stage.
32Stealth RockRockStatus——20The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the foe. The trap hurts foes that switch into battle.
36SlamGrassPhysical7010020Attacks by slamming the target with a long tail, vines, or similar appendage.
40SandstormRockStatus——10A 5-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all Pokémon except Rock, Ground, and Steel types.
42Aurora VeilIceStatus——20Reduces physical and special damage for five turns. Can only be used while it is snowing.
44DigGroundPhysical8010010The user burrows on turn 1, then attacks on turn 2. It can also be used to exit caves.
48BlizzardIceSpecial110705A howling blizzard is summoned to strike the foe. It has a 10% chance to freeze the target.
52Stone EdgeRockPhysical100805The user stabs the foe with a sharpened stone. It has a high critical-hit ratio.
56Double-EdgeNormalPhysical12010015A reckless, life-risking tackle. It also damages the user by a fairly large amount, however.
60Freeze-DryIceSpecial7010020The user rapidly chills the foe. It may freeze the foe, and it is super effective on Water types.
70Rock StormRockSpecial110705The user whips up a torrent of rocks to attack. It is more accurate in a sandstorm.

TMs and HMs

None. The game's TM check rejects this species slot, the one it also uses for Eggs.

Move tutors

Moves Crystal Onix can learn from tutors
MoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPEffect and notesTutor location, cost and requirements
Body SlamNormalPhysical8510015The user drops onto the foe with its full body weight. It has a 30% chance to paralyze the foe.

Route 12 · Cost: Free

Requirements: Route 12: wake the Snorlax (Poké Flute)

the fat man on Route 12

CurseGhostStatus——10Curses the foe. Non- Ghost types raise Attack and Defense by 1 stage and lower Speed by 1 stage.

Pokémon Tower, upper floors · Cost: Free

Requirements: Pokémon Tower: side battles and extras

the little girl in the Pokémon Tower, Lavender Town

Dragon DanceDragonStatus——20The user performs a mystic dance. Raises its Attack and Speed by 1 stage.
Earth PowerGroundSpecial9010010The ground under the foe erupts with power. 10% chance to lower its Sp. Def by 1 stage.

Route 46 · Cost: Cherish Ball ×1

Route 46

Iron HeadSteelPhysical8010015The user slams the foe with its steel-hard head. 30% chance to make the target flinch.

Egg moves

Crystal Onix’s egg moves
MoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPEffect and notes
BlockNormalStatus——5The user blocks the foe’s way with arms spread wide to prevent escape.
Defense CurlNormalStatus——40The user curls up to conceal weak spots. Raises its Defense by 1 stage.
Dragon TailDragonPhysical609010The foe is knocked away, forcing out another party Pokémon. In the wild, the battle ends.
FlailNormalPhysicalvar.10015The user flails about aimlessly to attack. It becomes more powerful the less HP the user has.
Head SmashRockPhysical1209510Strikes the target with a full-power headbutt. The user also takes damage.
Heavy SlamSteelPhysicalvar.10010Slams the target with its heavy body. The heavier the user is compared with the target, the greater the power.
Rock BlastRockPhysical259010The user hurls hard rocks at the foe 2 to 5 times in quick succession.
RolloutRockPhysical309020The user rolls into the foe for 5 turns. Its power doubles with each hit.
Wide GuardRockStatus——10For 1 turn, the user blocks attacks that would hit its whole team.

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