Jasmine's Steelix

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Jasmine's Steelix ミカンのハガネール Mikan's Haganeil

Jasmine's Steelix

Debuts in Nerves of Steelix! Caught at Unknown Gender Unknown Ability Unknown Current location With Jasmine

This Pokémon is fully evolved.

Voice actor Japanese English As Steelix Unshō Ishizuka

Jasmine's Steelix (Japanese: ミカンのハガネール Mikan's Haganeil) is a Pokémon owned by Jasmine in the anime, games, and manga.

In the anime

This section is incomplete. Please feel free to edit this section to add missing information and complete it. Reason: Personality and characteristics section

Main series

History

Original series

Steelix and Jasmine

Jasmine was first seen with a Steelix in Nerves of Steelix!, where it rescued Ash's Pikachu after he had been kidnapped by Team Rocket. It easily managed to knock over their mecha after Brock and Janina's Onix had failed to do so. It then disabled the mecha with its powerful jaws, and once Pikachu was safely back in Ash's possession, sent Team Rocket flying with a powerful Iron Tail. This Steelix was used again later during the second round in her Gym battle against Ash. It was put up against Ash's Pikachu, however the Mouse Pokémon was fatigued from his previous battle against Jasmine's Magnemite. Additionally his Electric-type moves had no effect on Steelix, a Ground-type, neither did his Quick Attack do much damage to Steelix's hard body. After a valiant effort, Pikachu was easily defeated by Steelix's Iron Tail.

Steelix battling against Ash's Pikachu

Ash then sent out his Cyndaquil to battle against Steelix. Despite being at a type-disadvantage, Steelix managed to defend itself against Cyndaquil's Flamethrower through use of its Sandstorm and then disappeared from the field by burrowing underground. After resurfacing, its attempts to attack the Fire Mouse Pokémon failed as Cyndaquil easily managed to dodge them all. It then reused its Sandstorm and Dig combination to defend against another Flamethrower. After continuously failing to hit one another, Ash had Cyndaquil use Smokescreen and use Steelix's holes to hide in. Once the smoke had been cleared, Cyndaquil managed to land a direct hit with Flamethrower from its hiding place. Jasmine then had her Steelix use Iron Tail on the ground, causing the tunnels below to cave in, forcing Cyndaquil out of the hole. After hitting Cyndaquil with Iron Tail, it looked like Steelix had won. However, Cyndaquil managed to recover and avoid being knocked out through use of Smokescreen. Steelix then used Sandstorm to defend against Flamethrower, however this tactic inevitably failed in the end as Steelix's Sandstorm was ignited, surrounding Steelix in a tornado of flames, knocking out the Iron Snake Pokémon, earning Ash the Mineral Badge.

It reappeared in a flashback in Why? Wynaut!.

Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl

Steelix reappeared in Four Roads Diverged in a Pokémon Port!, when Jasmine challenged Flint to a Pokémon battle. However, Steelix was unable to land a single hit on Flint's Infernape and was knocked out by a Flare Blitz.

Moves used

Using Crunch	Move First Used In Crunch Nerves of Steelix! Iron Tail Nerves of Steelix! Sandstorm Nerves of Steelix! Dig Nerves of Steelix!
A † shows that the move was used recently, unless all moves fit this case or there are fewer than five known moves.

GOTCHA!

Jasmine's Steelix briefly appeared in GOTCHA!.

In the games

Steelix have been used by the Gym Leader Jasmine since her debut in Pokémon Gold and Silver and has appeared in every game she has appeared in some capacity.

Another Steelix, nicknamed Rusty (Japanese: ネール Neil) appears in Master Rank Super Contests in Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum. He is traded to the player in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, after obtaining all 16 Badges, in exchange for any Pokémon. Rusty appears to be a different Steelix than the one used in Gym battles, as he is consistently shown to be a male, while the battling Pokémon is female in Generation IV games. The trade also does not affect Jasmine's team in subsequent battles.

In the core series

Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal	Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum
	Super Contest
Types: Steel Ground Held item: None Steelix♂ Lv.35 Iron Tail Steel   --       Rock Throw Rock   --       Sunny Day Fire   --       Screech Normal   --	Types: Steel Ground Rusty♂ Screech Smart Appeal: 2 ♥♥   --               Stone Edge Tough Appeal: 2 ♥♥   --               Mud Sport Cute Appeal: 2 ♥♥   --               Fire Fang Beauty Appeal: 3 ♥♥♥   --
Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver
Gym battle	Fighting Dojo rematch	Pokéathlon
Types: Steel Ground Ability: Sturdy Held item: Sitrus Berry Steelix♀ Lv.35 Screech Normal Status   --       Sandstorm Rock Status   --       Rock Throw Rock Physical   --       Iron Tail Steel Physical   --	Types: Steel Ground Ability: Sturdy Held item: None Steelix♀ Lv.62 Iron Tail Steel Physical   --       Stone Edge Rock Physical   --       Stealth Rock Rock Status   --       Roar Normal Status   --	Steelix  Stamina
Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 Pokémon World Tournament			Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl
Johto Leaders Tournament	Type Expert/World Leaders Tournament	Gathered! Gym Leader!	Super Contest Show
Types: Steel Ground Ability: Rock Head or Sturdy Held item: Steel Gem Steelix♂/♀ Lv.50 Curse Ghost Status   --       Stone Edge Rock Physical   --       Earthquake Ground Physical   --       Gyro Ball Steel Physical   --	Types: Steel Ground Ability: Rock Head or Sturdy Held item: Rocky Helmet Steelix♂/♀ Lv.50 Curse Ghost Status   --       Stealth Rock Rock Status   --       Earthquake Ground Physical   --       Gyro Ball Steel Physical   --	Types: Steel Ground Ability: Sturdy Held item: Passho Berry Steelix♂ Lv.50 Stone Edge Rock Physical   --       Bulldoze Ground Physical   --       Gyro Ball Steel Physical   --       Explosion Normal Physical   --	Types: Steel Ground Rusty♂ Screech Normal Appeal: 1 ♥   --               Fire Fang Fire Appeal: 2 ♥♥   --               Stone Edge Rock Appeal: 3 ♥♥♥   --               Autotomize Steel Appeal: 2 ♥♥   --

Traded to the player

HeartGold and SoulSilver
Location Player's Pokémon Traded Pokémon English nickname Japanese nickname Item Ability Nature English OT Japanese OT ID IVs Olivine Gym Any Pokémon Steelix ♂ Rusty ネール Soothe Bell Rock Head Brave Jasmine ♀ ミカン 26491 8/30/28/18/20/6

Pokémon Stadium series

Pokémon Stadium 2
Round 1	Round 2
Types: Steel Ground Held item: Scope Lens Steelix♂ Lv.50-100 Iron Tail Steel   --       Rock Throw Rock   --       Earthquake Ground   --       Strength Normal   --	Types: Steel Ground Held item: Quick Claw Steelix♂ Lv.50-100 Return Normal   --       Iron Tail Steel   --       Earthquake Ground   --       Rock Slide Rock   --

In the spin-off games

Pokémon Puzzle Challenge

Jasmine uses Steelix in the Challenge Mode scenario of Pokémon Puzzle Challenge.

Pokémon Masters EX

Main article: Jasmine (Masters) → Steelix

Steelix appears alongside Jasmine as a sync pair.

Dex	Trainer		NDex	Pokémon		Type	Weakness	Role	EX role	Base potential	Availability
#093		Jasmine	#0208		Steelix♀ Mega Steelix	Steel	Water			★★★★★☆EX	Sync Pair Scout

In the manga

Pokémon Adventures

Steelix in Pokémon Adventures

Jasmine's Steelix, nicknamed (ハガネちゃん Hagane-chan) in the original Japanese version, debuted in Capital Kabutops. It was wearing a layer of rock over its steel body, causing everyone to believe it was an Onix. It battled Brock's Onix, and as the two constricted each other, Onix took damage due to Steelix's much harder body and Steelix's outer coating began to chip and fall off. Exposed as being a fraud, Steelix broke out of its disguise and revealed itself to be Steelix. It then easily took down Brock's Onix, and Jasmine explained that her Steelix also used to be an Onix until it evolved. After Professor Oak explained that Steelix has yet to be officially classified, Jasmine explained that because of its rarity, she hid Steelix's identity so it wouldn't be exploited.

Moves used

Using Crunch	Move First Used In Crunch Capital Kabutops
A † shows that the move was used recently, unless all moves fit this case or there are fewer than five known moves.

Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys

Steelix in Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys

Jasmine's Steelix appeared in A Spectacular Battle To Save Ampharos. During the battle between Gold's Pikachu and Black's Gyarados, Jasmine had it take Gold's place as she couldn't take waiting for Black to get defeated. However, since Gyarados was taken out by Steelix, they could not get to Cianwood City.

In this manga, Steelix is contained in a Heavy Ball.

Moves used

Using Iron Tail	Move First Used In Iron Tail A Spectacular Battle To Save Ampharos
A † shows that the move was used recently, unless all moves fit this case or there are fewer than five known moves.

Pokémon Pocket Monsters

Steelix in Pokémon Pocket Monsters

Steelix appeared in Tyrogue's in Love?!. After Tyrogue confessed his feelings to Jasmine by giving her flowers, Steelix rose out of the ground as soon as Jasmine was about to accept the gift. As Steelix was after the same thing, both he and Tyrogue fought for her. As a result, Clefairy gave them some challenges in which they drank some milk, ate some snack balls and gag battled in the end.

However, Jasmine stopped the fighting between Steelix and Tyrogue. She took out a machine to determine who was compatible. As the machine pointed to Tyrogue and then to Pikachu, Steelix slammed his head onto the machine in frustration.

In the TCG

Jasmine's Steelix is featured in the TCG as one of Jasmine's Pokémon. The following is a list of cards named Jasmine's Steelix.

Jasmine's Steelix Cards listed with a blue background are only legal to use in the current Expanded format. Cards listed with a green background are legal to use in both the current Standard and Expanded formats.
Card	Type	English Expansion	Rarity	#	Japanese Expansion	Rarity	#
Jasmine's Steelix					Pokémon VS		32/141
Steelix		Cosmic Eclipse		247/236	Dream League		060/049

Names

This section is incomplete. Please feel free to edit this section to add missing information and complete it. Reason: Chinese, French, German, Spanish and Vietnamese names from Pokémon Adventures (Volume 13)

Rusty Language Name Origin Japanese ネール Neil From ハガネール Haganeil English Rusty From rust German StahliDPPt From Stahlos, Steelix's German name and Stahl, steel. BeißerHGSS French RouilleDPPt MétalloHGSS Italian RuggineDPPtBDSP AcciarockHGSS Spanish PétridoDPPt PétreoHGSS Korean 톤이 Ton'iDPPt From 강철톤 Gangcheolton, Steelix's Korean name. 철톤 CheoltonHGSS From 강철톤 Gangcheolton, Steelix's Korean name.

In Pokémon Adventures Language Name Origin Japanese ハガネちゃん Hagane-chan From 鋼 hagane (steel) and ハガネール Haganeil, Steelix's Japanese name. Brazilian Portuguese Steelinha From Steelix Italian Steel From Steelix and steel

Related articles

For more information on this Pokémon's species, see Onix and Steelix.

Jasmine's Pokémon
On hand:	Magnemite	Steelix
In the lighthouse	Amphy
Adventures only:	Togetic (×2)	Magneton (×2)

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