Pokemon Go Mega Steelix: Best moveset for PvP and Raids

Mega Steelix is a powerful creature in Pokemon Go. So if you’re planning on adding this improved metal snake to your team, here’s everything you need to know, including its best moveset and whether or not it’s worth your time.

Mega Steelix is part of the many Mega beasts available in the game, alongside fan favorites like Mega Garchomp, Mega Gengar, and Mega Charizard.

Pokemon Go players have a chance to get Steelix through the Ultra Unlock event in July 2024. Which, if upgraded to a Mega, can become an even more powerful beast. This dual Steel/Ground-type Pokemon has an attack-based stat spread of 212 (ATK), 327 (DEF), and 181 (STAT), and can reach a max CP value of 3670 in Pokemon Go.

Here’s a look at the best movesets for Mega Steelix in Pokemon Go.

Pokemon Go Mega Steelix best PvP moveset

Unless for a special event, Mega Steelix won’t be eligible for PvP play in Pokemon Go. This is because Mega Pokemon aren’t eligible for Great, Ultra, and Master League formats.

But in special cases where Mega Steelix can be used, use Iron Tail as a Fast Move, coupled with Heavy Slam and Psychic Fangs as Charged Move options.

Pokemon Go Mega Steelix best Raid moveset

The best moveset players can use for Mega Steelix in Pokemon Go consists of Iron Tail as a Fast Move and Heavy Slam as a Charged Move.

Mega Steelix is both Ground and Steel-type, meaning Earthquake and Heavy Slam will both yield damage and get a STAB bonus. Per Pokemon Go DB, the Iron Tail/Earthquake and Iron Tail/Heavy Slam combos have the exact same DPS (13.00) and TDO (604.8). However, Heavy Slam requires less Energy can be used more often than Earthquake.

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Pokemon Go Mega Steelix All Moves

This snake lookalike ‘mon has three Fast Moves and six Charged Moves available in its pool, which has a wide range covering six different types.

Mega Steelix Fast Moves

• Dragon Tail (Dragon)
• Iron Tail (Steel/STAB)
• Thunder Fang (Electric)

Mega Steelix Charged Moves

• Earthquake (Ground/STAB)
• Heavy Slam (Steel/STAB)
• Crunch (Dark)
• Psychic Fangs (Psychic)
• Frustration (Normal/Shadow Pokemon)
• Return (Normal/Purified Pokemon)

Check out what moveset is best for the regular version of Steelix, plus another strong Steel-type in Metagross.