#274 in usage · <0.1% of teams · Reg M-C · 2026-09

Steelix Champions VGC Set & Usage

Q: What is the best Steelix set in Pokémon Champions?

The most common Steelix set in Reg M-C (2026-09) uses Wide Guard, Protect, Heavy Slam and High Horsepower with Life Orb (48.9% of sets) and Sheer Force, a Quiet nature and 32 HP / 1 Def / 32 SpA / 1 SpD.

Q: What are Steelix's best teammates in VGC?

Steelix's most common partners are Indeedee-F (40.8%), Mega Tyranitar (39.3%), Mega Salamence (35.5%), Sneasler (29.8%) and Rillaboom (27.5%) — the share of Steelix teams that also bring each one.

Q: What nature should Steelix use?

Quiet (+SpA −Spe) is the most common nature among Steelix's top spreads (28%), followed by Brave (17.7%). In Champions each Stat Point adds exactly 1 to a stat at level 50, up to 32 per stat and 66 in total.

Q: How fast is Steelix in Pokémon Champions?

Steelix has base 30 Speed: 90 at level 50 with a +Speed nature and 32 Stat Points, 82 neutral, and 45 with a −Speed nature and 0 points for Trick Room.

Q: How common is Steelix in Pokémon Champions?

Steelix is #274 of 294 in Reg M-C usage for 2026-09, on <0.1% of teams (1.63 million battles at 1630+ rating on Pokémon Showdown).

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How Steelix is played in Pokémon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-C: moves, items, abilities, natures, Stat Point spreads and teammates with the share of sets that use them, from 1.63 million Pokémon Showdown battles (2026-09, 1630+ rating).

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Most common set

Top ability, item, nature and spread plus the four most used moves, in Showdown format (Stat Points on the EVs line, as the Champions builder exports them).

Steelix @ Life Orb
Ability: Sheer Force
Level: 50
EVs: 32 HP / 1 Def / 32 SpA / 1 SpD
Quiet Nature
- Wide Guard
- Protect
- Heavy Slam
- High Horsepower

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Steelix moves

Share of Steelix sets running each move (a set has four, so the column adds up to about 400%).

Wide GuardRock83.9%
ProtectNormal44.1%
Heavy SlamSteel43.4%
High HorsepowerGround40.6%
Body PressFighting35.8%
Earth PowerGround35.2%
Flash CannonSteel26.9%
Iron HeadSteel17.7%
Steel RollerSteel13.6%
Ice FangIce11%

Items

Life Orb48.9%
Grassy Seed19.5%
Rocky Helmet7.8%
Psychic Seed5.2%
Leftovers4.8%

Abilities

Stat Point spreads & natures

The most used nature + Stat Point combinations and the level 50 stats they give. Each Stat Point adds 1 to a stat (max 32 per stat, 66 total).

Nature	Stat Points	HP	Atk	Def	SpA	SpD	Spe	Share
Quiet+SpA −Spe	32 HP / 1 Def / 32 SpA / 1 SpD	182	105	221	117	86	45	19.4%
Brave+Atk −Spe	32 HP / 2 Def / 32 SpD	182	115	222	75	117	45	17.7%
Quiet+SpA −Spe	16 HP / 18 Atk / 32 SpA	166	123	220	117	85	45	8.6%

Natures in these spreads: Quiet 28% · Brave 17.7%.

Steelix teammates

Share of Steelix teams that also bring each Pokémon.

Mega Charizard Y11.7%

Mega Gardevoir10.3%

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FAQ

What is the best Steelix set in Pokémon Champions?

The most common Steelix set in Reg M-C (2026-09) uses Wide Guard, Protect, Heavy Slam and High Horsepower with Life Orb (48.9% of sets) and Sheer Force, a Quiet nature and 32 HP / 1 Def / 32 SpA / 1 SpD.

What are Steelix's best teammates in VGC?

Steelix's most common partners are Indeedee-F (40.8%), Mega Tyranitar (39.3%), Mega Salamence (35.5%), Sneasler (29.8%) and Rillaboom (27.5%) — the share of Steelix teams that also bring each one.

What nature should Steelix use?

Quiet (+SpA −Spe) is the most common nature among Steelix's top spreads (28%), followed by Brave (17.7%). In Champions each Stat Point adds exactly 1 to a stat at level 50, up to 32 per stat and 66 in total.

How fast is Steelix in Pokémon Champions?

Steelix has base 30 Speed: 90 at level 50 with a +Speed nature and 32 Stat Points, 82 neutral, and 45 with a −Speed nature and 0 points for Trick Room.

How common is Steelix in Pokémon Champions?

Steelix is #274 of 294 in Reg M-C usage for 2026-09, on <0.1% of teams (1.63 million battles at 1630+ rating on Pokémon Showdown).

Source: Smogon / Pokémon Showdown usage statistics, gen9championsvgc2026regmc, 2026-09, 1630+ rating. Refreshed monthly.