Partner ideasfor Steelix

SteelGround

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.

What holds up

Every reason is derived from the pinned dataset, never written by hand
Coverage, resistances, and role gaps are calculated per pair
“On X% of teams” is counted from ranked play, not estimated

Still growing

Not exhaustive — partners that work exist beyond what these rules reach
Some pairings are theory or niche rather than something you meet on ladder
The order is a ranking heuristic; the reasons are the evidence, not the rank

Often paired (2)

Sinistcha
GrassGhost
On 12% of Steelix's ranked teams
Resists Water Immune to Fighting Resists GroundResists Steelix's EarthquakeHits Water super-effectively with Matcha GotchaHits Ground super-effectively with Matcha Gotcha
Both weak to Fire
Basculegion
WaterGhost
On 18% of Steelix's ranked teams
Resists Fire Resists Water Immune to FightingHits Fire super-effectively with Wave CrashHits Ground super-effectively with Wave Crash

Plan partners (2)

Tyranitar
RockDark
Mega Steelix's Sand Force powers Heavy Slam in Tyranitar's sand
Resists FireHits Fire super-effectively with Rock SlideHits Ground super-effectively with Ice PunchAdds weather control
Both weak to Water Both weak to Fighting Both weak to Ground
Hippowdon
Ground
Mega Steelix's Sand Force powers Heavy Slam in Hippowdon's sand
Hits Fire super-effectively with EarthquakeAdds weather control Adds long-game durability
Both weak to Water

Spicy Tech (3)

Emolga
ElectricFlying
Speed Swap hands over its Speed
Resists Fighting Immune to GroundImmune to Steelix's EarthquakeSteelix is immune to its DischargeHits Water super-effectively with DischargeHits Fighting super-effectively with Air Slash
Oranguru
NormalPsychic
Instruct repeats the spread move
Hits Fighting super-effectively with Psychic
Heliolisk
ElectricNormal
Situational tech: Electrify + Ground immunity
Immune to Water via Dry SkinSteelix is immune to its DischargeHits Water super-effectively with ThunderboltHits Ground super-effectively with Grass Knot
Both weak to Fighting Both weak to Ground

Defensive glue (17)

Wash Rotom
ElectricWater
Covers 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
Fan Rotom
ElectricFlying
Covers 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
WaterBug
Covers 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
WaterFlying
Covers 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
Mow Rotom
ElectricGrass
Covers 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
Both weak to Fire
Noivern
FlyingDragon
Covers its Fire, Water, Fighting and Ground weaknesses
Immune to Steelix's EarthquakeSteelix resists its BoomburstHits Fighting super-effectively with Hurricane
Eelektross
Electric
Spread-safe together for Earthquake and Discharge
Immune to Ground via LevitateHits Water super-effectively with Supercell SlamHits Ground super-effectively with Giga Drain
jumbo Gourgeist
GhostGrass
Covers its Water, Fighting and Ground weaknesses
Resists Steelix's EarthquakeHits Fire super-effectively with Rock SlideHits Water super-effectively with Power WhipHits Ground super-effectively with Power WhipAdds long-game durability
Both weak to Fire
also: Gourgeist (Large Variety), Gourgeist, Gourgeist (Small Variety)
Pelipper
WaterFlying
Covers its Fire, Water, Fighting and Ground weaknesses
Immune to Steelix's EarthquakeHits Fighting super-effectively with HurricaneAdds weather control
Altaria
DragonFlying
Covers its Fire, Water, Fighting and Ground weaknesses
Immune to Steelix's EarthquakeHits Fighting super-effectively with Brave BirdAdds weather control
Hydrapple
GrassDragon
Covers 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
ElectricFire
Covers its Fire and Ground weaknesses
Immune to Steelix's EarthquakeSteelix is immune to its DischargeHits Water super-effectively with Thunderbolt
Both weak to Water
Appletun
GrassDragon
Covers its Water, Ground and Fire weaknesses
Resists Steelix's EarthquakeHits Water super-effectively with Apple AcidHits Ground super-effectively with Apple Acid
Hawlucha
FightingFlying
Covers its Fighting and Ground weaknesses
Immune to Steelix's EarthquakeHits Fire super-effectively with Stone EdgeHits Fighting super-effectively with Brave Bird
Garbodor
Poison
Spread-safe together for 3 spread moves
Resists FightingHits Fire super-effectively with Stomping TantrumHits Water super-effectively with ThunderboltHits Fighting super-effectively with PsychicHits Ground super-effectively with Seed Bomb
Both weak to Ground
Meganium
Grass
Covers 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
Both weak to Fire
Decidueye
GrassGhost
Covers 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 Blade
Both weak to Fire