Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Rock Throw Breaking Swipe
Same-type attack bonus on Rock Throw. Breaking Swipe costs 33 energy for 45 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Onix takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 428
- Buddy distance
- 5.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 75,000 Dust + 75 Candy
- Mega Energy (buddy)
- 25 per km
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 629 CP
Onix moves
2 fast · 6 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Throw Best STAB | Rock | 13 | 8 | 1.0s | 13 | 8 |
| Tackle | Normal | 5 | 5 | 0.5s | 10 | 10 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breaking Swipe Best | Dragon | 45 | 33 | 1.0s | 45 | 1.36 |
| Heavy Slam | Steel | 70 | 50 | 2.0s | 35 | 1.40 |
| Sand Tomb STAB | Ground | 60 | 33 | 4.0s | 15 | 1.82 |
| Stone Edge STAB | Rock | 105 | 100 | 2.5s | 42 | 1.05 |
| Iron Head Elite | Steel | 60 | 50 | 2.0s | 30 | 1.20 |
| Rock Slide STAB Elite | Rock | 75 | 50 | 2.5s | 30 | 1.50 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Throw | Rock | 8 | 5 | 1 | 8.00 | 5.00 |
| Tackle | Normal | 3 | 3 | — | — | — |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breaking Swipe | Dragon | 50 | 50 | 1.00 | Buff / debuff |
| Heavy Slam | Steel | 70 | 50 | 1.40 | — |
| Sand Tomb | Ground | 40 | 40 | 1.00 | Buff / debuff |
| Stone Edge | Rock | 100 | 55 | 1.82 | — |
| Iron Head | Steel | 70 | 50 | 1.40 | — |
| Rock Slide | Rock | 75 | 45 | 1.67 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Rock Throw (13 DPS); Tackle builds energy fastest (10 EPS). Iron Head, Rock Slide are Elite TM moves and cannot be taught with a regular Charged TM.
Evolution
Mega Evolution
Family
Raids
- Raid tier
- 3-Star
- Shiny
- Can be shiny after the raid
- Raid guide
- Full Onix raid guide
Best counters against Onix
How to get Onix
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Raids
- 3-Star raid boss
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Onix knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 5,000 Dust + 5 Candy → Return
- Mega Evolution
- 200 Mega Energy the first time, less afterwards as your Mega Level rises
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 24 | 952 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 24 | 1,031 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 594 | 645 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 739 | 802 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 594 | 645 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 449 | 487 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 594 | 645 |
Is Onix good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Onix has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Bulk-leaning spread (232 Defense / 111 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- A second charged move costs 75,000 Dust and 75 Candy, and with 6 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Shadow Onix deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more: better for raids, riskier in PvP.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Sunny and Partly Cloudy weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 15 |
| Lv 2 | 48 |
| Lv 3 | 82 |
| Lv 4 | 115 |
| Lv 5 | 148 |
| Lv 6 | 181 |
| Lv 7 | 215 |
| Lv 8 | 248 |
| Lv 9 | 281 |
| Lv 10 | 314 |
| Lv 11 | 346 |
| Lv 12 | 377 |
| Lv 13 | 409 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 440 |
| Lv 15 | 472 |
| Lv 16 | 503 |
| Lv 17 | 535 |
| Lv 18 | 566 |
| Lv 19 | 598 |
| Lv 20 | 629 |
| Lv 21 | 661 |
| Lv 22 | 692 |
| Lv 23 | 724 |
| Lv 24 | 755 |
| Lv 25 | 787 |
| Lv 26 | 818 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 850 |
| Lv 28 | 881 |
| Lv 29 | 913 |
| Lv 30 | 944 |
| Lv 31 | 960 |
| Lv 32 | 975 |
| Lv 33 | 991 |
| Lv 34 | 1,007 |
| Lv 35 | 1,023 |
| Lv 36 | 1,038 |
| Lv 37 | 1,054 |
| Lv 38 | 1,070 |
| Lv 39 | 1,086 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 1,101 |
| Lv 41 | 1,115 |
| Lv 42 | 1,129 |
| Lv 43 | 1,144 |
| Lv 44 | 1,158 |
| Lv 45 | 1,172 |
| Lv 46 | 1,187 |
| Lv 47 | 1,201 |
| Lv 48 | 1,216 |
| Lv 49 | 1,230 |
| Lv 50 | 1,245 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0095
- Height
- 8.80 m
- Weight
- 210.00 kg
- Buddy size
- Big
- Family forms
- 5 released forms
- Game ID
- V0095_POKEMON_ONIX
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Onix in Pokemon GO?
Onix's best moveset is Rock Throw (fast) with Breaking Swipe (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Onix's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Onix takes super effective damage from Grass, Water, Fighting, Ground, Ice, Steel-type moves. It is double weak to Grass, Water (2.56× damage), so those attackers cut through it fastest. It resists Electric, Poison, Fire, Flying, Normal, Rock, so avoid those types against it.
What is Onix's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Onix reaches 1,245 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 1,101 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Onix?
A perfect 15/15/15 Onix shows 629 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 787 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
Is Shadow Onix better than regular Onix?
Shadow Onix deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more. For raids the trade is worth it; for PvP the lost bulk often is not. It arrives knowing Frustration, which should be replaced with a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket event before you power it up.
How do you get Onix in Pokemon GO?
Onix spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event. It is currently a 3-Star Raids raid boss. It can be traded between trainers.
Can Onix be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Onix depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.