Onix (#095)
Onix (#095) is a Rock/Ground-type Rock snake Pokémon in Pokémon Red. You can catch Onix in Rock Tunnel (1F), Victory Road (1F), Victory Road (2F), and Victory Road (3F) and more; the best odds are in Victory Road (1F) (29.3%, Lv 36–42). It doesn't evolve. Its best stat is Defense (160), and its base stat total of 340 ranks #79 of 151.

As Onix ages, the rocky sections of its body harden further, taking on a texture close to diamond, though colored a deep black.
Where to find Onix in Pokémon Red
- Victory Road (1F): walking, Lv 36–42, 29.3% of encounters.
- Victory Road (2F): walking, Lv 36–42, 29.3% of encounters.
- Victory Road (3F): walking, Lv 42–45, 19.5% of encounters.
- Rock Tunnel (B1F): walking, Lv 13–17, 9.4% of encounters.
- Rock Tunnel (1F): walking, Lv 13–15, 5.5% of encounters.
Base stats
| Stat | Base | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 35 | #134 of 151 | |
| Attack | 45 | #126 of 151 | |
| Defense | 160 | #2 of 151 | |
| Special | 30 | #140 of 151 | |
| Speed | 70 | #66 of 151 | |
| Total | 340 | #79 of 151 |
Generation I uses a single Special stat for both special attack and special defense.
Evolution
Type effectiveness against Onix
| Damage taken | Types |
|---|---|
| 4× (double weakness) | Water Grass |
| 2× (weak to) | Ice Fighting Ground |
| ½× (resists) | Normal Fire Flying Rock |
| ¼× (double resistance) | Poison |
| 0× (immune) | Electric |
Moves learned by level up
| Level | Move | Type | Power | Accuracy | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Tackle | Normal | 35 | 95% | 35 |
| Start | Screech | Normal | — | 85% | 40 |
| 15 | Bind | Normal | 15 | 75% | 20 |
| 19 | Rock Throw | Rock | 50 | 65% | 15 |
| 25 | Rage | Normal | 20 | 100% | 20 |
| 33 | Slam | Normal | 80 | 75% | 20 |
| 43 | Harden | Normal | — | 100% | 30 |
TM and HM moves
| TM/HM | Move | Type | Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| HM04 | Strength | Normal | 80 |
| TM06 | Toxic | Poison | — |
| TM08 | Body Slam | Normal | 85 |
| TM09 | Take Down | Normal | 90 |
| TM10 | Double-Edge | Normal | 100 |
| TM20 | Rage | Normal | 20 |
| TM26 | Earthquake | Ground | 100 |
| TM27 | Fissure | Ground | — |
| TM28 | Dig | Ground | 100 |
| TM31 | Mimic | Normal | — |
| TM32 | Double Team | Normal | — |
| TM34 | Bide | Normal | — |
| TM36 | Self-Destruct | Normal | 130 |
| TM40 | Skull Bash | Normal | 100 |
| TM44 | Rest | Psychic | — |
| TM47 | Explosion | Normal | 170 |
| TM48 | Rock Slide | Rock | 75 |
| TM50 | Substitute | Normal | — |
Frequently asked questions
Where do you find Onix in Pokémon Red?
You can catch Onix in Rock Tunnel (1F), Victory Road (1F), Victory Road (2F), and Victory Road (3F) and more; the best odds are in Victory Road (1F) (29.3%, Lv 36–42).
What type is Onix?
Onix is Rock/Ground type. It takes double damage from Water, Grass, Ice, Fighting, and Ground and is immune to Electric.
Does Onix evolve?
No, Onix doesn't evolve in Pokémon Red.
What moves does Onix learn?
Onix starts with Tackle and Screech and learns Bind (Lv 15), Rock Throw (Lv 19), Rage (Lv 25), Slam (Lv 33), and Harden (Lv 43) by leveling up. It can learn 18 TMs and HMs.
What are Onix's base stats?
HP 35, Attack 45, Defense 160, Special 30, Speed 70, for a total of 340.
What's the catch rate of Onix?
Onix's catch rate is 45 out of 255, so bring plenty of Poké Balls and lower its HP first.