Partner ideas
for Steelix (mega)
Pairing ideas, not prescriptions — ideas to test, with every reason traceable. Each card sums up what the partner does for Mega Steelix: completing its plan, patching weaknesses, breaking walls — and how often the two already team up in ranked play. Downsides sit under the card, never hidden. Open a card’s Partnership Report for every reason.
Often paired (2)
Sinistcha
GrassGhostSets Trick Room for Mega Steelix
Redirection covers Mega Steelix's setup turnOn 47% of Mega Steelix's ranked teamsResists WaterImmune to FightingResists GroundResists Mega Steelix's Earthquake
Volcarona
BugFireRedirection covers Mega Steelix's setup turn
On 13% of Mega Steelix's ranked teamsResists FightingHits Water super-effectively with Giga DrainHits Ground super-effectively with Giga DrainAdds long-game durability
Plan partners (21)
Gourgeistjumbo variety
GhostGrassSets Trick Room for Mega Steelix
Resists WaterImmune to FightingResists GroundResists Mega Steelix's EarthquakeHits Water super-effectively with Seed BombHits Ground super-effectively with Seed Bombalso: Gourgeist (Small Variety), Gourgeist, Gourgeist (Large Variety)
Chimecho
PsychicSets Trick Room for Mega Steelix
Resists FightingMega Steelix resists its BoomburstMega Steelix resists its Self-DestructHits Water super-effectively with Energy BallHits Fighting super-effectively with Future SightHits Ground super-effectively with Energy Ball
Trevenant
GhostGrassSets Trick Room for Mega Steelix
Resists WaterImmune to FightingResists GroundResists Mega Steelix's EarthquakeHits Water super-effectively with Wood HammerHits Ground super-effectively with Wood Hammer
Slowking
WaterPsychicSets Trick Room for Mega Steelix
Resists FireResists WaterResists FightingHits Fire super-effectively with ScaldHits Fighting super-effectively with PsychicHits Ground super-effectively with Scaldalso: Slowbro
Starmie
WaterPsychicSets Trick Room for Mega Steelix
Resists FireResists WaterResists FightingHits Fire super-effectively with Hydro PumpHits Water super-effectively with ThunderboltHits Fighting super-effectively with Psychic
Simisage
GrassFake Out buys Mega Steelix's setup turn
Resists WaterResists GroundResists Mega Steelix's EarthquakeHits Fire super-effectively with Rock SlideHits Water super-effectively with Leaf StormHits Ground super-effectively with Leaf Storm
Reuniclus
PsychicSets Trick Room for Mega Steelix
Resists FightingHits Water super-effectively with Energy BallHits Fighting super-effectively with PsychicHits Ground super-effectively with Energy BallAdds long-game durability
Espeon
PsychicSets Trick Room for Mega Steelix
Resists FightingHits Fire super-effectively with Power GemHits Water super-effectively with Grass KnotHits Fighting super-effectively with PsychicHits Ground super-effectively with Grass Knot
Simipour
WaterFake Out buys Mega Steelix's setup turn
Resists FireResists WaterHits Fire super-effectively with Hydro PumpHits Ground super-effectively with Hydro Pump
Chandelure
GhostFireSets Trick Room for Mega Steelix
Immune to Fire via Flash FireImmune to FightingHits Water super-effectively with Energy BallHits Ground super-effectively with Energy Ball
Raichualolan
ElectricPsychicFake Out buys Mega Steelix's setup turn
Resists FightingMega Steelix is immune to its DischargeHits Water super-effectively with ThunderboltHits Fighting super-effectively with Psychic
Banette
GhostSets Trick Room for Mega Steelix
Immune to FightingHits Water super-effectively with ThunderHits Fighting super-effectively with Psychic
Gallade
PsychicFightingSets Trick Room for Mega Steelix
Resists FightingHits Water super-effectively with Leaf BladeHits Ground super-effectively with Leaf Blade
Meowstic
PsychicSets Trick Room for Mega Steelix
also: Meowstic (Female)
Slowbrogalarian
PoisonPsychicSets Trick Room for Mega Steelix
Resists FightingHits Fighting super-effectively with PsychicHits Ground super-effectively with Ice BeamAdds long-game durability
Clefable
FairyRedirection covers Mega Steelix's setup turn
Hatterene
PsychicFairySets Trick Room for Mega Steelix
also: Musharna
Aromatisse
FairySets Trick Room for Mega Steelix
Spicy Tech (1)
Heliolisk
ElectricNormalSituational tech: Electrify + Ground immunity
Immune to Water via Dry SkinMega Steelix is immune to its DischargeHits Water super-effectively with ThunderHits Ground super-effectively with Grass Knot