
- 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
| HP | 86 | |
|---|---|---|
| Attack | 50 | |
| Defense | 126 | |
| Sp. Atk | 130 | |
| Sp. Def | 86 | |
| Speed | 102 | |
| Total | 580 | Official 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.
| Level | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP | Effect and notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tackle | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 | A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the foe with its whole body. |
| 1 | Harden | Normal | Status | — | — | 30 | The user stiffens all the muscles in its body. Raises its Defense by 1 stage. |
| 1 | Bind | Normal | Physical | 15 | 85 | 20 | The foe is attacked 2 to 5 times by a long body or vines. |
| 1 | Rock Throw | Rock | Physical | 50 | 90 | 15 | The user picks up and throws a small rock at the foe to attack. |
| 4 | Smack Down | Rock | Physical | 50 | 100 | 15 | The user throws a stone or shell at a flying foe, knocking it down to the ground. |
| 8 | Rock Polish | Rock | Status | — | — | 20 | The user polishes its body to reduce drag. Raises its Speed by 2 stages. |
| 10 | Powder Snow | Ice | Special | 40 | 100 | 25 | The user attacks with a chilling gust of powdery snow. 10% chance to freeze the target. |
| 12 | Dragon Breath | Dragon | Special | 75 | 100 | 20 | Blows a powerful breath at the target. May paralyze the target. |
| 16 | Curse | Ghost | Status | — | — | 10 | Curses the foe. Non- Ghost types raise Attack and Defense by 1 stage and lower Speed by 1 stage. |
| 20 | Rock Slide | Rock | Physical | 75 | 90 | 10 | Large boulders are hurled at the foe. It has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. |
| 24 | Screech | Normal | Status | — | 85 | 40 | An earsplitting screech is emitted to lower the foe’s Defense by 2 stages. |
| 28 | Sand Tomb | Ground | Physical | 35 | 85 | 15 | The user whips up a harsh sandstorm. The foe takes damage for 2 to 5 turns and can’t escape. |
| 30 | Icy Wind | Ice | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 | The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. Lowers the target’s Speed by 1 stage. |
| 32 | Stealth Rock | Rock | Status | — | — | 20 | The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the foe. The trap hurts foes that switch into battle. |
| 36 | Slam | Grass | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | Attacks by slamming the target with a long tail, vines, or similar appendage. |
| 40 | Sandstorm | Rock | Status | — | — | 10 | A 5-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all Pokémon except Rock, Ground, and Steel types. |
| 42 | Aurora Veil | Ice | Status | — | — | 20 | Reduces physical and special damage for five turns. Can only be used while it is snowing. |
| 44 | Dig | Ground | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 | The user burrows on turn 1, then attacks on turn 2. It can also be used to exit caves. |
| 48 | Blizzard | Ice | Special | 110 | 70 | 5 | A howling blizzard is summoned to strike the foe. It has a 10% chance to freeze the target. |
| 52 | Stone Edge | Rock | Physical | 100 | 80 | 5 | The user stabs the foe with a sharpened stone. It has a high critical-hit ratio. |
| 56 | Double-Edge | Normal | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 | A reckless, life-risking tackle. It also damages the user by a fairly large amount, however. |
| 60 | Freeze-Dry | Ice | Special | 70 | 100 | 20 | The user rapidly chills the foe. It may freeze the foe, and it is super effective on Water types. |
| 70 | Rock Storm | Rock | Special | 110 | 70 | 5 | The 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
| Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP | Effect and notes | Tutor location, cost and requirements |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Slam | Normal | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 | The user drops onto the foe with its full body weight. It has a 30% chance to paralyze the foe. | |
| Curse | Ghost | Status | — | — | 10 | Curses 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 Dance | Dragon | Status | — | — | 20 | The user performs a mystic dance. Raises its Attack and Speed by 1 stage. | Blackthorn Gym · Cost: Free Requirements: Blackthorn Gym: Clair's dragons-only rule (story; the Rising Badge) Blackthorn Gym |
| Earth Power | Ground | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | The 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 Head | Steel | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user slams the foe with its steel-hard head. 30% chance to make the target flinch. | Route 21 · Cost: Nest Ball ×1 Requirements: Route 21: break the wild Mr. Mime's barrier (unlocks Iron Head) Route 21 |
Egg moves
| Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP | Effect and notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Block | Normal | Status | — | — | 5 | The user blocks the foe’s way with arms spread wide to prevent escape. |
| Defense Curl | Normal | Status | — | — | 40 | The user curls up to conceal weak spots. Raises its Defense by 1 stage. |
| Dragon Tail | Dragon | Physical | 60 | 90 | 10 | The foe is knocked away, forcing out another party Pokémon. In the wild, the battle ends. |
| Flail | Normal | Physical | var. | 100 | 15 | The user flails about aimlessly to attack. It becomes more powerful the less HP the user has. |
| Head Smash | Rock | Physical | 120 | 95 | 10 | Strikes the target with a full-power headbutt. The user also takes damage. |
| Heavy Slam | Steel | Physical | var. | 100 | 10 | Slams the target with its heavy body. The heavier the user is compared with the target, the greater the power. |
| Rock Blast | Rock | Physical | 25 | 90 | 10 | The user hurls hard rocks at the foe 2 to 5 times in quick succession. |
| Rollout | Rock | Physical | 30 | 90 | 20 | The user rolls into the foe for 5 turns. Its power doubles with each hit. |
| Wide Guard | Rock | Status | — | — | 10 | For 1 turn, the user blocks attacks that would hit its whole team. |
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