Is Steelix-Mega viable in Gen 6 Pure Hackmons?

Steelix-Mega is ranked #23 in Gen 6 Pure Hackmons with 8.15% usage according to Smogon Apr 2026 - Jun 2026 data.

What beats Steelix-Mega in Gen 6 Pure Hackmons?

The best counter for Steelix-Mega in Gen 6 Pure Hackmons is Deoxys-Speed with a 53.8% win rate when they meet. Based on Smogon's Apr 2026 - Jun 2026 usage data, the top Pokémon that beat Steelix-Mega include Deoxys-Speed.

What is the best counter for Steelix-Mega in Gen 6 Pure Hackmons?

Deoxys-Speed is the best counter for Steelix-Mega in Gen 6 Pure Hackmons, KOing or forcing it out in 53.8% of their encounters.

Steelix-Mega counters

Gen 6 Pure Hackmons · Sorted by reliability score · Smogon · Apr 2026 - Jun 2026

#0208 Steelix-Mega

SteelGround

USAGE 8.1% #23

ABILITYShadow Tag

BASE STATS

HP 75

ATK 125

DEF 230

SPA 55

SPD 95

SPE 30

BST610

TYPE MATCHUPS

2×

FireWaterFightingGround

½×

NormalFlyingPsychicBugDragonSteelFairy

¼×

Rock

0×

ElectricPoison

Moves

Baton Pass 91.4% Substitute 89.6% Heal Pulse 89.2% Coil 87.4% Whirlwind 8.1% Knock Off 5.1% Defog 4.6% Recover 4.5%

Items

Leftovers 93.5% Shed Shell 5.5% Rocky Helmet 0.6% Focus Sash 0.3% Mental Herb 0.0% Choice Scarf 0.0% Luminous Moss 0.0% Weakness Policy 0.0%

Abilities

Shadow Tag76.7%Arena Trap13.6%Magic Bounce8.4%Prankster0.8%Simple0.3%Wonder Guard0.2%Water Absorb0.0%Fur Coat0.0%

Common Teammates

Checks & Counters

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

# Checker Encounters Reliability KO Rate

Deoxys-Speed

Psychic SOFT CHECK

24.196

53.8% dies 10.14%

Ranked #23 with 8.15% usage. Sorted by reliability score.