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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* In [[Generation I]], Onix was the longest Pokémon, but in [[Generation II]], it was dropped to second place by its evolution {{p|Steelix}}. When {{p|Wailord}} was introduced in [[Generation III]], it became the third longest.
* In [[Generation I]], Onix was the [[List of Pokémon by height|longest]] Pokémon.
* Onix is the first Pokémon in the National Pokédex order that gained an evolution when it did not evolve from or into another Pokémon in its debut Generation.
* Onix is the first Pokémon in the National Pokédex order that gained an evolution when it did not evolve from or into another Pokémon in its debut generation.
* Onix is the largest and heaviest Pokémon that evolves once.
* Onix is the largest and heaviest Pokémon that evolves once.
* Despite having a visible horn, Onix cannot learn {{m|Horn Attack}}, {{m|Megahorn}}, or {{m|Horn Drill}}.
* Despite having a visible horn, Onix cannot learn {{m|Horn Attack}}, {{m|Megahorn}}, or {{m|Horn Drill}}.
* Onix, in [[Generation I]], is the highest-level non-legendary wild Pokémon available without the use of a [[glitch]] that the [[Pokédex]] has recorded data on its location. Onix can be found in Kanto's Victory Road at level 49.
** However, Ditto up to level 65 can be found in the [[Cerulean Cave]], but in the [[Generation I]] games, the Pokédex does not inform the {{player}} of the Pokémon available in the cave, as Pokémon only found there would just display as "Area Unknown" in the Area section of the Pokédex.
* By being under the ownership of [[Bruno]] in [[Generation II]], Onix is one of the few unevolved Pokémon that can evolve in the same generation as that of the [[Elite Four]] member to whom it belongs, the others being {{p|Dragonair}}, {{p|Shelgon}}, {{p|Haunter}}, and {{p|Sealeo}}. However, it's the only one where the Elite Four member doesn't own its evolved form.
* By being under the ownership of [[Bruno]] in [[Generation II]], Onix is one of the few unevolved Pokémon that can evolve in the same generation as that of the [[Elite Four]] member to whom it belongs, the others being {{p|Dragonair}}, {{p|Shelgon}}, {{p|Haunter}}, and {{p|Sealeo}}. However, it's the only one where the Elite Four member doesn't own its evolved form.
* Of all the Pokémon that can [[Evolution|evolve]], Onix has the highest base Defense.
* Of all the Pokémon that can [[Evolution|evolve]], Onix has the highest base Defense.
** When holding the [[Eviolite]], Onix can reach a maximum Defense stat of 690. This is the highest defense stat obtainable without the assistance of stat modifiers, abilities or items with adverse effects and defense higher than [[Shuckle]] with maximum Defense stat of 614.  
** When holding an [[Eviolite]], Onix can reach a maximum Defense stat of 690. This is the highest Defense stat obtainable without the assistance of stat modifiers, Abilities or items with adverse effects.
* Onix is the largest Pokémon that can legally hatch from an Egg that has no pre-evolution.  
* Onix is the largest Pokémon that can legally hatch from an Egg that has no pre-evolution.  
* Onix is one of four Pokémon which changes its ''primary'' type upon evolution (from {{t|Rock}} to {{t|Steel}}). The others are {{p|Azurill}}, {{p|Swablu}} and {{p|Eevee}}.
* Onix is one of four Pokémon which changes its ''primary'' type upon evolution (from {{t|Rock}} to {{t|Steel}}). The others are {{p|Azurill}}, {{p|Swablu}} and {{p|Eevee}}.
** Onix and {{p|Swablu}} are also the only dual-typed Pokémon that have their primary type change during evolution.
** Onix and {{p|Swablu}} are also the only dual-typed Pokémon that have their primary type change during evolution.
*** In addition, Onix is the only Pokémon whose evolved form has a type-advantage against its predecessor, without that type being identical to both Pokémon (such as {{t|Dragon}} or {{t|Ghost}}).
* The Onix family is the only one whose all members can be acquired with [[List of in-game trades|in-game trades]]. However it's only possible in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}} where the player can trade {{p|Bellsprout}} for Onix in [[Violet City]] and any Pokémon for Steelix in [[Olivine City]].
* The Onix family is the only one whose all members can be acquired with [[List of in-game trades|in-game trades]]. However it's only possible in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}} where the player can trade {{p|Bellsprout}} for Onix in [[Violet City]] and any Pokémon for Steelix in [[Olivine City]].
* An item in the [[Pokémon game|games]] called the [[In-battle effect item#Turn order alteration|Lagging Tail]] resembles the end of Onix's tail.
* An item in the [[Pokémon game|games]] called the [[In-battle effect item#Turn order alteration|Lagging Tail]] resembles the end of Onix's tail.
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