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=====Kanto=====
=====Kanto=====
[[File:Young Brock Onix.png|220px|thumb|Brock receiving Steelix as an Onix on his 10th birthday in the anime]]
[[File:Young Brock Onix.png|220px|thumb|Brock receiving Steelix as an Onix on his 10th birthday in the anime]]
Brock received Steelix as an {{p|Onix}} from his father, {{ka|Flint}}, on his tenth birthday, as seen in a flashback in ''[[AG034|Having a Wailord of a Time]]''. Onix was Brock's [[Starter Pokémon|first Pokémon]] and has consistently been his strongest.
{{an|Brock}} received Steelix as an {{p|Onix}} from his father, {{ka|Flint}}, on his tenth birthday, as seen in a flashback in ''[[AG034|Having a Wailord of a Time]]''. Onix was Brock's [[Starter Pokémon|first Pokémon]] and has consistently been his strongest.
[[File:Brock Onix.png|thumb|200px|left|As an Onix]]
[[File:Brock Onix.png|thumb|200px|left|As an Onix]]


Onix was first seen during Brock's match with Ash at the [[Pewter Gym]] where it was used against {{AP|Pikachu}} in ''[[EP005|Showdown in Pewter City]]''. Onix wasn't fazed by Pikachu's {{m|Thunder Shock}}s because of its secondary {{t|Ground}} type, and was easily able to subdue Pikachu with a Bind. Ash decided to forfeit the match because he couldn't stand to see Pikachu in pain. Onix was also used in Brock's rematch with Ash where it battled {{AP|Pikachu}} once again. This time Pikachu's newly learned {{m|Thunderbolt}} attack was actually able to cause damage to Onix, though it was still not enough to defeat it. Onix once again had Pikachu in a Bind until Brock told it to stop because Brock didn't want to hurt Pikachu. Eventually Pikachu's Thunderbolt set off the sprinklers, severely damaging Onix because of its severe weakness to water. Pikachu took Onix down with one final Thunderbolt, but Ash chose to forfeit. Brock decided to give Ash the {{Badge|Boulder}} anyway, and then joined him on his journey, bringing Onix with him.
Onix was first seen during Brock's match with [[Ash]] at the [[Pewter Gym]] where it was used against {{AP|Pikachu}} in ''[[EP005|Showdown in Pewter City]]''. Onix wasn't fazed by Pikachu's {{m|Thunder Shock}}s because of its secondary {{t|Ground}} type, and was easily able to subdue Pikachu with a {{m|Bind}}. Ash decided to forfeit the match because he couldn't stand to see Pikachu in pain. Onix was also used in Brock's rematch with Ash where it battled Pikachu once again. This time Pikachu's newly learned {{m|Thunderbolt}} attack was actually able to cause damage to Onix, though it was still not enough to defeat it. Onix once again had Pikachu in a Bind until Brock told it to stop because Brock didn't want to hurt Pikachu. Eventually Pikachu's Thunderbolt set off the sprinklers, severely damaging Onix because of its severe weakness to water. Pikachu took Onix down with one final Thunderbolt, but Ash chose to forfeit. Brock decided to give Ash the {{Badge|Boulder}} anyway, and then joined him on his journey, bringing Onix with him.


[[File:Brock Onix staircase.png|thumb|200px|Forming a staircase to help Ash and Brock escape]]
[[File:Brock Onix staircase.png|thumb|200px|Forming a staircase to help Ash and Brock escape]]


Like most of Brock's Pokémon, Onix received very little screentime in comparison to the Pokémon of the other main characters. This may have been due to its massive size, although this came in handy when the trio were trapped in the upside down, sunken St. Anne in ''[[EP016|Pokémon Shipwreck]]''. Onix was used as a bridge and ladder to allow the group to reach lower levels of the ship.
Like most of Brock's {{cat|Brock's Pokémon|Pokémon}}, Onix received very little screentime in comparison to the Pokémon of the other main characters. This may have been due to its massive size.
 
Onix was sent out in an attempt to prevent {{TRT}} from escaping with a Moon Stone in ''[[EP006|Clefairy and the Moon Stone]]''. It {{m|Dig|tunneled}} through the ground and burst up to disrupt the escaping Team Rocket, and although it fought to a stalemate with {{TP|James|Koffing}}, it held them up long enough for Ash and the others to arrive and save the day. In ''[[EP016|Pokémon Shipwreck]]'',the trio were trapped in the upside down sunken [[St. Anne]]. Onix was used as a bridge and ladder to allow the group to reach lower levels of the ship.
[[File:Brock Onix Rhyhorn race.png|thumb|left|200px|Onix and Brock in the race]]
[[File:Brock Onix Rhyhorn race.png|thumb|left|200px|Onix and Brock in the race]]
Onix was sent out in an attempt to prevent Team Rocket escaping with a Moon Stone in ''[[EP006|Clefairy and the Moon Stone]]''. It tunneled through ground and burst up to disrupt the escaping Team Rocket, and although it fought to a stalemate with {{TP|James|Koffing}}, it held them up long enough for Ash and the others to arrive and save the day.


Onix was used as Brock's steed in ''[[EP033|The Flame Pokémon-athon!]]'', during the big race. It managed to maintain second behind [[Dario]] and just ahead of a farmhand on a {{p|Rhyhorn}}. However, the race involved crossing a body of water, which the two {{type|Rock}} Pokémon were unable to cross, and Onix had to withdraw. Onix was noticeably upset by this, the only time it has been shown to weep.
Onix was used as Brock's steed in ''[[EP033|The Flame Pokémon-athon!]]'', during the big race. It managed to maintain second behind [[Dario]] and just ahead of a farmhand on a {{p|Rhyhorn}}. However, the race involved crossing a body of water, which the two {{type|Rock}} Pokémon were unable to cross, and Onix had to withdraw. Onix was noticeably upset by this, the only time it has been shown to weep.


In ''[[EP050|Who Gets To Keep Togepi?]]'', Brock used Onix in the four-way tournament, where it went up against Meowth. It seemed to outclass the tiny {{type|Normal}} Pokémon with Rock Throw, but Meowth was extremely determined after seeing Togepi, and managed to defeat Onix by splashing it with a watering can and then using {{m|Fury Swipes}}.
In ''[[EP050|Who Gets To Keep Togepi?]]'', Brock used Onix in the four-way tournament, where it went up against {{MTR}}. It seemed to outclass the tiny {{type|Normal}} Pokémon with {{m|Rock Throw}}, but Meowth was extremely determined after seeing {{TP|Misty|Togepi}}, and managed to defeat Onix by splashing it with a watering can and then using {{m|Fury Swipes}}.


In ''[[EP059|Volcanic Panic]]'', it helped stop the erupting volcano by helping Geodude, [[Blaine's Magmar]], and [[Ash's Charizard]] and {{AP|Pikachu}} clog the lava flow with boulders. [[Misty's Staryu]] and [[Ash's Squirtle]] bathed Onix in water to help keep it from overheating.
In ''[[EP059|Volcanic Panic]]'', it helped stop the erupting volcano by helping {{TP|Brock|Geodude}}, [[Blaine's Magmar]], [[Ash's Charizard]] and Ash's Pikachu clog the lava flow with boulders. [[Misty's Staryu]] and [[Ash's Squirtle]] bathed Onix in water to help keep it from overheating.


Brock used it in ''[[EP071|To Master the Onixpected!]]'' in an attempt to restrain a [[Giant Pokémon|giant]] {{TP|Bruno|Onix}}, and in ''[[EP072|The Ancient Puzzle of Pokémopolis]]'', in an attempt to restrain a giant {{p|Gengar}}. It was absorbed into the ancient Pokémon just like Team Rocket, the scientists and {{AP|Pidgeotto}} but reappeared at the end of the episode.
Brock used it in ''[[EP071|To Master the Onixpected!]]'' in an attempt to restrain a [[Giant Pokémon|giant]] {{TP|Bruno|Onix}}, and in ''[[EP072|The Ancient Puzzle of Pokémopolis]]'', in an attempt to restrain a giant {{p|Gengar}}. It was absorbed into the ancient Pokémon just like Team Rocket, the scientists and {{AP|Pidgeotto}} but reappeared at the end of the episode.


=====Orange Islands=====
=====Orange Islands=====
In ''[[EP083|Poké Ball Peril]]'', Brock decided to remain at [[Professor Ivy]]'s lab in the Orange Islands, and kept Onix with him. However, when Brock returned to the group in ''[[EP115|A Tent Situation]]'', he brought Onix with him, as revealed in ''[[EP120|Roll On, Pokémon!]]'', where it lost a battle with a powerful {{p|Donphan}}.
In ''[[EP083|Poké Ball Peril]]'', Brock decided to remain at [[Professor Ivy]]'s lab in the [[Orange Islands]], and kept Onix with him. However, when Brock returned to the group in ''[[EP115|A Tent Situation]]'', he brought Onix with him, as revealed in ''[[EP120|Roll On, Pokémon!]]'', where it lost a battle with a powerful {{p|Donphan}}.


=====Johto=====
=====Johto=====
[[File:Brock Onix afraid of water.png|thumb|left|200px|Onix swatting Ash and Misty aside trying to dodge Totodile]]
[[File:Brock Onix afraid of water.png|thumb|left|200px|Onix swatting Ash and Misty aside trying to dodge Totodile]]
In ''[[EP193|Sick Daze]]'', it was revealed that Brock usually polished his Geodude and Onix as part of his Breeder duties. The dubious task of polishing Brock's Onix fell to Ash, who attempted to shorten his chore through use of his {{AP|Totodile}}'s {{m|Water Gun}}, which caused Onix to panic and earned Ash a reprimand from Misty. It was captured by Team Rocket, but was rescued by the arrival of Brock, {{TP|Brock|Golbat}} and {{TP|Brock|Pineco}}. It then used Rock Throw to send Team Rocket blasting off.
In ''[[EP193|Sick Daze]]'', it was revealed that Brock usually polished his Geodude and Onix as part of his [[Breeder]] duties. The dubious task of polishing Brock's Onix fell to Ash, who attempted to shorten his chore through use of his {{AP|Totodile}}'s {{m|Water Gun}}, which caused Onix to panic and earned Ash a reprimand from {{an|Misty}}. It was captured by Team Rocket, but was rescued by the arrival of Brock, {{TP|Brock|Golbat}} and {{TP|Brock|Pineco}}. It then used Rock Throw to send Team Rocket blasting off.


In ''[[EP196|Control Freak!]]'', Jessie, in possession of an ancient Queen's mask and scepter, took control of Onix, along with Geodude and Pikachu. Team Rocket then beat a hasty retreat by ordering Onix to carry them out of the underground chambers. When Team Rocket fled, Onix was freed from the influence of the scepter. In ''[[EP259|Entei At Your Own Risk]]'', Onix comically buried {{TP|Misty|Psyduck}} in hot sand as it collapsed in the bed to relax. It later used its large, dense body to shield the group from Team Rocket's suction.
In ''[[EP196|Control Freak!]]'', Jessie, in possession of an ancient Queen's mask and scepter, took control of Onix, along with Geodude and Pikachu. Team Rocket then beat a hasty retreat by ordering Onix to carry them out of the underground chambers. When Team Rocket fled, Onix was freed from the influence of the scepter. In ''[[EP259|Entei At Your Own Risk]]'', Onix comically buried {{TP|Misty|Psyduck}} in hot sand as it collapsed in the bed to relax. It later used its large, dense body to shield the group from Team Rocket's suction.
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=====Hoenn=====
=====Hoenn=====
[[File:Brock and Steelix.png|thumb|220px|Steelix and Brock]]
[[File:Brock and Steelix.png|thumb|220px|Steelix and Brock]]
In ''[[SS001|A Family That Battles Together Stays Together!]]'', Onix was used in a battle against [[Lola|Brock's mother]] and her {{p|Mantine}} in order to decide if the [[Pewter City]] Gym will become a {{type|Water}} gym. Onix appears at a disadvantage, perched on a tiny island of rock in the middle of the lake. However, Onix leaps straight up, then dives down into its perch, starting out with Dig. With the rock destroyed, water floods into the new tunnel, which drains all of the water in the lake. Mantine flaps around and is unable to move anywhere, allowing Onix comes up underneath it and strike. While the attack caused damage it allowed Mantine to get up and fly. It then launches a {{m|Bubble Beam}}, which Onix counters with Bind. Lola tries to get Mantine to use {{m|Confuse Ray}}, but it fails. However, another Bubble Beam does work. Onix lets go of Mantine, who goes into a third Bubble Beam, but Onix defeats Mantine with Slam, allowing the Pewter Gym to remain a Rock-only Gym. Afterwards Brock ended up lending Onix, Geodude, and Crobat to his eldest sibling, [[Forrest]], who took on the role of [[Gym Leader]] at [[Pewter City]] while Brock went to Hoenn.
In ''[[SS001|A Family That Battles Together Stays Together!]]'', Onix was used in a battle against [[Lola|Brock's mother]] and her {{p|Mantine}} in order to decide if the [[Pewter City]] Gym will become a {{type|Water}} Gym. Onix appears at a disadvantage, perched on a tiny island of rock in the middle of the lake. However, Onix leaps straight up, then dives down into its perch, starting out with Dig. With the rock destroyed, water floods into the new tunnel, which drains all of the water in the lake. Mantine flaps around and is unable to move anywhere, allowing Onix to come up underneath it and strike. While the attack caused damage it allowed Mantine to get up and fly. It then launches a {{m|Bubble Beam}}, which Onix counters with Bind. Lola tries to get Mantine to use {{m|Confuse Ray}}, but it fails. However, another Bubble Beam does work. Onix lets go of Mantine, who goes into a third Bubble Beam, but Onix defeats Mantine with {{m|Slam}}, allowing the Pewter Gym to remain a Rock-only Gym. Afterwards Brock ended up lending Onix, Geodude, and Crobat to his eldest sibling, [[Forrest]], who took on the role of [[Gym Leader]] at Pewter City while Brock went to [[Hoenn]].


=====Kanto Battle Frontier=====
=====Kanto Battle Frontier=====
When Brock returned to the Gym in ''[[AG177|Grating Spaces]]'', Onix had evolved into a Steelix under Forrest's care. Steelix was shown to have learned Iron Tail and a powerful Dragon Breath attack during its time at the Gym. It was used in a Double Battle with {{Ash}} and his {{AP|Donphan}} against [[Jessie]], [[James]], and their newly obtained {{p|Charizard}} and {{p|Aggron}}. The battle started out rough with Steelix being hit by Charizard's powerful {{m|Flamethrower}}. Donphan saved Steelix by attacking Charizard but was pushed back by Aggron's {{m|Mega Punch}} and {{m|Hyper Beam}}. Donphan continued to attack Charizard but was hit hard with Aggron's {{m|Water Pulse}}. Steelix then countered another Flamethrower with an Iron Tail and launched Donphan into the air over Aggron's Water Pulse. Donphan used the momentum to land a devastating {{m|Take Down}} attack on Aggron. The battle was stopped after Forrest discovered it was Team Rocket they were battling.
When Brock returned to the Gym in ''[[AG177|Grating Spaces]]'', Onix had [[evolution|evolved]] into a Steelix under Forrest's care. Steelix was shown to have learned {{m|Iron Tail}} and a powerful {{m|Dragon Breath}} attack during its time at the Gym. It was used in a [[Double Battle]] with Ash and his {{AP|Donphan}} against [[Jessie]], [[James]], and their newly obtained {{p|Charizard}} and {{p|Aggron}}. The battle started out rough with Steelix being hit by Charizard's powerful {{m|Flamethrower}}. Donphan saved Steelix by attacking Charizard but was pushed back by Aggron's {{m|Mega Punch}} and {{m|Hyper Beam}}. Donphan continued to attack Charizard but was hit hard with Aggron's {{m|Water Pulse}}. Steelix then countered another Flamethrower with an Iron Tail and launched Donphan into the air over Aggron's Water Pulse. Donphan used the momentum to land a devastating {{m|Take Down}} attack on Aggron. The battle was stopped after Forrest discovered it was Team Rocket they were battling.


===={{series|Diamond & Pearl}}====
===={{series|Diamond & Pearl}}====
Steelix made an appearance in [[SS025]], in which it was called out by Forrest to have a Gym battle against [[Nurse Joy]]. However, at the time Nurse Joy refused to battle anyone but {{an|Brock}} or {{ka|Flint}}.
Steelix made an appearance in [[SS025]], in which it was called out by Forrest to have a Gym battle against [[Nurse Joy]]. However, at the time Nurse Joy refused to battle anyone but Brock or Flint.
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===={{series|Sun & Moon}}====
===={{series|Sun & Moon}}====
Steelix reappeared in [[SM043]], in which it battled against [[Kiawe's Turtonator]]. {{p|Turtonator}} starts the battle with {{m|Flamethrower}} and Steelix counters with {{m|Gyro Ball}} to reduce the damage. It then rushes in and squeezes Turtonator with Bind, but is damaged by {{m|Shell Trap}}. Recovering from the attack Turtonator tries to use {{m|Dragon Tail}}. Before it can hit though Steelix burrows underground with Dig and strikes. Deciding that Steelix is too strong {{an|Kiawe}} starts to use his [[Z-Move]], but stops when he sees Brock declare he is going all out as well. Revealing a [[Key Stone]] Brock [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolves]] Steelix into Mega Steelix. Kiawe and Turtonator attack back with Inferno Overdrive and make a direct hit, which Steelix endures. The two then collide with {{m|Stone Edge}} and Dragon Tail, with Turtonator fainting as a result, making Steelix the winner.
Steelix reappeared in [[SM043]], in which it battled against [[Kiawe's Turtonator]]. {{p|Turtonator}} starts the battle with Flamethrower and Steelix counters with {{m|Gyro Ball}} to reduce the damage. It then rushes in and squeezes Turtonator with Bind, but is damaged by {{m|Shell Trap}}. Recovering from the attack Turtonator tries to use {{m|Dragon Tail}}. Before it can hit though Steelix burrows underground with Dig and strikes. Deciding that Steelix is too strong {{an|Kiawe}} starts to use his [[Z-Move]], but stops when he sees Brock declare he is going all out as well. Revealing a [[Key Stone]] Brock [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolves]] Steelix into Mega Steelix. Kiawe and Turtonator attack back with {{m|Inferno Overdrive}} and make a direct hit, which Steelix endures. The two then collide with {{m|Stone Edge}} and Dragon Tail, with Turtonator fainting as a result, making Steelix the winner.


===Personality and characteristics===
===Personality and characteristics===
[[File:Steelixite anime.png|thumb|200px|Steelix's Steelixite]]
[[File:Steelixite anime.png|thumb|200px|Steelix's Steelixite]]
Like all of Brock's Pokémon, Onix received very little personality development while it was on-screen, which was not often, most likely due to its size. However, it is very loyal to Brock as his starter Pokémon and reflects his personality quite closely. Like Brock, Onix was very intimidating and serious in its debut appearance, mercilessly crushing {{AP|Pikachu}} in obedience to its commands. Like Brock, its tough exterior hides a sensitive interior. Just as Brock gets emotional over women, Onix has been shown to be morbidly afraid of water. In the big race in ''[[EP033|The Flame Pokémon-athon!]]'', Onix kept up a top three position until they hit a body of water and were forced to retire, causing it to cry in disappointment. When necessity forced it to expose itself to water when damming the [[Cinnabar Island#Volcano|Cinnabar volcano]], it only permitted the tip of its tail to be soaked.
Like all of {{an|Brock}}'s Pokémon, Steelix received very little personality development while it was on-screen, which was not often, most likely due to its size. However, it is very loyal to Brock as his [[starter Pokémon]] and reflects his personality quite closely. Like Brock, Steelix was very intimidating and serious in its debut appearance, mercilessly crushing {{AP|Pikachu}} in obedience to its commands. Like Brock, its tough exterior hides a sensitive interior. Just as Brock gets emotional over women, Steelix has been shown to be morbidly afraid of water. In the big race in ''[[EP033|The Flame Pokémon-athon!]]'', Steelix kept up a top three position until they hit a body of water and were forced to retire, causing it to cry in disappointment. When necessity forced it to expose itself to water when damming the [[Cinnabar Island#Volcano|Cinnabar volcano]], it only permitted the tip of its tail to be soaked.


As a Steelix, its personality remains much the same. It was very happy to see Brock again and battled loyally alongside him.
As a Steelix, its personality remains much the same. It was very happy to see Brock again and battled loyally alongside him.
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