Steelix vs Aggron: Stats, Type Matchups & Which Is Better
Base Stats
| Steelix | Stat | Aggron |
|---|---|---|
| 75 | HP | 70 |
| 85 | Attack | 110 |
| 200 | Defense | 180 |
| 55 | Sp. Atk | 60 |
| 65 | Sp. Def | 60 |
| 30 | Speed | 50 |
| 510 | Total | 530 |
Stat Spread
- Steelix
- Aggron
Quick Verdict
Steelix owns the type matchup, landing 4× on Aggron with STAB. Aggron hits harder, its Attack of 110 topping the other's 85 by 25. Aggron outspeeds by 20 points (50 vs 30) and moves first. Steelix is the bulkier wall, 30 points ahead on combined HP/Def/Sp.Def (340 vs 310).
Type Matchup
Steelix → Aggron: 4×
Aggron → Steelix: 0.5×
Steelix
Weak toFire 2×Water 2×Fighting 2×Ground 2×
ResistsRock 0.25×Normal 0.5×Psychic 0.5×Bug 0.5×Dragon 0.5×Steel 0.5×Fairy 0.5×
Immune toElectric 0×Poison 0×
Aggron
Weak toFighting 4×Ground 4×Water 2×
ResistsNormal 0.25×Ice 0.5×Psychic 0.5×Bug 0.5×Rock 0.5×Dragon 0.5×Fairy 0.5×
Immune toPoison 0×
Steelix vs common attackers: takes super-effective hits from Water (2×), Ground (2×), Fighting (2×), Fire (2×), but resists Rock (0.25×). It is immune to Electric (0×). Aggron vs common attackers: takes super-effective hits from Ground (4×), Fighting (4×), Water (2×), but resists Ice (0.5×), Rock (0.5×).
Which Should You Pick?
Choose Steelix if…
- you want to eat hits — 30 more combined bulk
- you value raw HP (75)
- you want the type edge (4× STAB into Aggron)
Choose Aggron if…
- you want the bigger hitter — Attack 110 vs 85
- you want to move first — 20 more Speed
- you prefer fewer weaknesses (3 vs 4)