Partner ideas
for Steelix
Pairing ideas, not prescriptions — ideas to test, with every reason traceable. Each card sums up what the partner does for 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 (5)
Sinistcha
GrassGhostOn 45% of Steelix's ranked teams
Resists WaterImmune to FightingResists GroundResists Steelix's EarthquakeHits Water super-effectively with Matcha GotchaHits Ground super-effectively with Matcha Gotcha
Dragalge
PoisonDragonOn 38% of Steelix's ranked teams
Resists FireResists WaterResists FightingSteelix is immune to its Sludge WaveHits Fire super-effectively with ScaldHits Ground super-effectively with Scald
Grimmsnarl
DarkFairyOn 41% of Steelix's ranked teams
Hits Fighting super-effectively with Spirit Break
Malamar
DarkPsychicOn 37% of Steelix's ranked teams
Incineroar
FireDarkOn 42% of Steelix's ranked teams
Plan partners (2)
Tyranitar
RockDarkMega Steelix's Sand Force powers High Horsepower in Tyranitar's sand
Hippowdon
GroundMega Steelix's Sand Force powers High Horsepower in Hippowdon's sand
Hits Fire super-effectively with EarthquakeAdds long-game durability
Spicy Tech (1)
Heliolisk
ElectricNormalSituational tech: Electrify + Ground immunity
Immune to Water via Dry SkinSteelix is immune to its DischargeHits Water super-effectively with ThunderHits Ground super-effectively with Grass Knot
Defensive glue (16)
Wash Rotom
ElectricWaterCovers its Fire, Water and Ground weaknesses
Immune to Steelix's EarthquakeSteelix is immune to its DischargeHits Fire super-effectively with Hydro PumpHits Water super-effectively with ThunderboltHits Ground super-effectively with Hydro Pump
Emolga
ElectricFlyingCovers its Fighting and Ground weaknesses
Immune to Steelix's EarthquakeSteelix is immune to its DischargeHits Water super-effectively with ThunderboltHits Fighting super-effectively with Air SlashHits Ground super-effectively with Energy Ball
Fan Rotom
ElectricFlyingCovers its Fighting and Ground weaknesses
Immune to Steelix's EarthquakeSteelix is immune to its DischargeHits Water super-effectively with ThunderHits Fighting super-effectively with Air Slash
Araquanid
WaterBugCovers its Water, Fighting, Ground and Fire weaknesses
Resists Steelix's EarthquakeHits Fire super-effectively with LiquidationHits Ground super-effectively with LiquidationAdds long-game durability
Gyarados
WaterFlyingCovers its Fire, Water, Fighting and Ground weaknesses
Immune to Steelix's EarthquakeHits Fire super-effectively with WaterfallHits Water super-effectively with Power WhipHits Ground super-effectively with Waterfall
Altaria
DragonFlyingCovers its Fire, Water, Fighting and Ground weaknesses
Immune to Steelix's EarthquakeHits Fire super-effectively with EarthquakeHits Fighting super-effectively with Brave BirdAdds long-game durability
Mow Rotom
ElectricGrassCovers its Water and Ground weaknesses
Immune to Steelix's EarthquakeSteelix is immune to its DischargeHits Water super-effectively with Leaf StormHits Ground super-effectively with Leaf Storm
Noivern
FlyingDragonCovers its Fire, Water, Fighting and Ground weaknesses
Immune to Steelix's EarthquakeSteelix resists its BoomburstHits Fighting super-effectively with Hurricane
Appletun
GrassDragonCovers its Water, Ground and Fire weaknesses
Resists Steelix's EarthquakeHits Water super-effectively with Apple AcidHits Ground super-effectively with Apple AcidAdds long-game durability
Eelektross
ElectricSpread-safe together for Earthquake and Discharge
Immune to Ground via LevitateHits Water super-effectively with ThunderHits Ground super-effectively with Giga Drain
Decidueye
GrassGhostCovers its Water, Fighting and Ground weaknesses
Resists Steelix's EarthquakeHits Water super-effectively with Leaf BladeHits Fighting super-effectively with Brave BirdHits Ground super-effectively with Leaf BladeAdds long-game durability
Hydrapple
GrassDragonCovers its Water and Ground weaknesses
Resists Steelix's EarthquakeHits Fire super-effectively with Earth PowerHits Water super-effectively with Leaf StormHits Ground super-effectively with Leaf StormAdds long-game durability
Heat Rotom
ElectricFireCovers its Fire and Ground weaknesses
Immune to Steelix's EarthquakeSteelix is immune to its DischargeHits Water super-effectively with Thunderbolt
Hawlucha
FightingFlyingCovers its Fighting and Ground weaknesses
Immune to Steelix's EarthquakeHits Fire super-effectively with Rock SlideHits Fighting super-effectively with Brave Bird
Meganium
GrassCovers its Water and Ground weaknesses
Resists Steelix's EarthquakeHits Fire super-effectively with EarthquakeHits Water super-effectively with Leaf StormHits Fighting super-effectively with Dazzling GleamHits Ground super-effectively with Leaf StormAdds long-game durability
Gourgeistjumbo variety
GhostGrassCovers its Water, Fighting and Ground weaknesses
Resists Steelix's EarthquakeHits Water super-effectively with Seed BombHits Ground super-effectively with Seed BombAdds long-game durabilityalso: Gourgeist (Small Variety), Gourgeist, Gourgeist (Large Variety)