Is Steelix viable in Gen 2 OU?

Steelix is ranked #10 in Gen 2 OU with 22.14% usage according to Smogon Feb 2026 - Apr 2026 data.

What beats Steelix in Gen 2 OU?

The best counter for Steelix in Gen 2 OU is Snorlax with a 15.3% win rate when they meet. Based on Smogon's Feb 2026 - Apr 2026 usage data, the top Pokémon that beat Steelix include Snorlax, Raikou.

What is the best counter for Steelix in Gen 2 OU?

Snorlax is the best counter for Steelix in Gen 2 OU, KOing or forcing it out in 15.3% of their encounters.

Steelix counters

Gen 2 OU · Sorted by reliability score · Smogon · Feb 2026 - Apr 2026

#0208 Steelix

SteelGround

USAGE 22.1% #10

BASE STATS

HP 75

ATK 85

DEF 200

SPA 55

SPD 65

SPE 30

BST510

TYPE MATCHUPS

2×

FireWaterFightingGround

½×

NormalFlyingPsychicBugDragonSteelFairy

¼×

Rock

0×

ElectricPoison

Moves

Roar 99.7% Earthquake 99.2% Curse 84.0% Explosion 80.9% Rock Slide 18.4% Body Slam 12.4% Dragon Breath 3.4% Iron Tail 0.7%

Items

Leftovers 100.0% nothing 0.0% Mint Berry 0.0% Hard Stone 0.0% Metal Coat 0.0% Pink Bow 0.0% Miracle Berry 0.0% Scope Lens 0.0%

Common Teammates

Checks & Counters

Ranked by reliability — blends KO rate with how often each Pokémon is matched up.

# Checker Encounters Reliability KO Rate

Snorlax

Normal SOFT CHECK

35.076

15.3% dies 6.08%

Raikou

Electric SOFT CHECK

28.212

2.5% dies 2.92%

Ranked #10 with 22.14% usage. Sorted by reliability score.