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* Steelix is the second longest known Pokémon, surpassed in length only by {{p|Wailord}}. | * Steelix is the second longest known Pokémon, surpassed in length only by {{p|Wailord}}. | ||
* Steelix is the heaviest Generation II Pokémon. | * Steelix is the heaviest Generation II Pokémon. | ||
* Steelix has the highest Defense stat of all {{type2|Steel}} and {{type2|Ground}} Pokémon, the highest single base stat of both types, along with the highest Defense of all Pokémon | * Steelix has the highest Defense stat of all {{type2|Steel}} and {{type2|Ground}} Pokémon, the highest single base stat of both types, along with the highest Defense of all evolved Pokémon. | ||
* Inexplicably, Steelix is shown floating above the ground in all | * Inexplicably, Steelix is shown floating above the ground in all console games, rather than, like its pre-evolved form, resting on the ground. | ||
* Despite being part {{type2|Ground}}, it can't learn any Ground-type moves by [[level]]-up outside of the non-damaging {{m|Mud Sport}}. In fact, most of its moveset is made up of {{type2|Rock}} moves. | * Despite being part {{type2|Ground}}, it can't learn any Ground-type moves by [[level]]-up outside of the non-damaging {{m|Mud Sport}}. In fact, most of its moveset is made up of {{type2|Rock}} moves. | ||
* Despite being part {{type|Steel}}, it can only learn one damaging Steel-type move by [[level]]-up, | * Despite being part {{type|Steel}}, it can only learn one damaging Steel-type move by [[level]]-up, {{m|Iron Tail}}. | ||
* Despite being the "Iron Snake" Pokémon, Steelix and its pre-evolution {{p|Onix}} cannot learn {{m|Coil}}. | * Despite being the "Iron Snake" Pokémon, Steelix and its pre-evolution {{p|Onix}} cannot learn {{m|Coil}}. | ||
* Steelix's stats are 40 points higher than Onix's in HP, Attack, and Defense. The reverse happened with Speed, which ''decreased'' by 40. | * Steelix's stats are 40 points higher than Onix's in HP, Attack, and Defense. The reverse happened with Speed, which ''decreased'' by 40. | ||