
Doable at trainer level 30 with proper counters
HP | 3,600 | ATK | 73.00 | DEF | 221.19 |
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CP Range | |||
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Lvl 20 | 580 - 629 | Lvl 25 | 725 - 787 |
Notable Weather
Boosts Boss's Moves | Boosts Counters' Moves |
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Snow, Sunny / Clear, Partly Cloudy | Sunny / Clear, Rain |
Fast Move Difficulty
Move | Difficulty |
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Tackle | Easy |
Rock Throw | Intermediate |
Charge Move Difficulty
Move | Difficulty |
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Sand Tomb | Easy |
Heavy Slam | Easy |
Stone Edge | Easy |
Overview
Onix is all bark but no bite. Like, the tree kind of bark, not the canine kind. Onix’s defense stat towers above all of its tier 3 compatriots, but it has 2 exploitable weaknesses to Water and Grass that make it a beatable. Few Pokemon are capable of soloing Onix, but thankfully, few Pokemon are required, as a stiff breeze hits harder than this rock snake.
Approach
Dodging strategy
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Don’t, unless you’re using only Sharpedo; a baby hits harder than Onix
Note: "Good" movesets are not necessarily viable at the level indicated.
Video Guide
Best Raid Boss Counters

Fast Move | Charge Move | Rating |
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Waterfall | Hydro Pump | Best |
Pros:
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The best overall Onix counter; can nearly 1v1 Onix at L25
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Many players have one, as it was a former tier 5 raid boss
Cons:
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Low candy accessibility due to legendary Pokemon status

Fast Move | Charge Move | Rating |
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Waterfall | Hydro Pump | Best |
Pros:
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Many players have one; was common in past metagames
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Highly accessible; is a common species in many locations

Fast Move | Charge Move | Rating |
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Vine Whip | Frenzy Plant | Best |
Razor Leaf | Frenzy Plant | Good |
Vine Whip | Solar Beam | Good |
Pros:
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Many players have one, as it featured on Community Day

Fast Move | Charge Move | Rating |
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Bullet Seed | Solar Beam | Best |
Pros:
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Many players have one; was common in past metagames
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Easily accessible due to being a current tier 2 raid boss

Fast Move | Charge Move | Rating |
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Bullet Seed | Solar Beam | Best |
Pros:
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Many players have one, as it featured in a special release

Fast Move | Charge Move | Rating |
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Mud Shot | Solar Beam | Best |
Pros:
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Massive bulk and Rock resist easily lets it 1v1 Onix at L40
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Many players have one, as it was a former tier 5 raid boss
Cons:
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Low candy accessibility due to legendary Pokemon status

Fast Move | Charge Move | Rating |
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Waterfall | Hydro Pump | Best |
Cons:
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If you use 6 Sharpedo, you may wipe out without dodging

Fast Move | Charge Move | Rating |
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Bullet Seed | Leaf Blade | Best |
Fury Cutter | Leaf Blade | Good |
Cons:
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Poorly accessible in some locations due to rarity in wild

Fast Move | Charge Move | Rating |
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Razor Leaf | Leaf Blade | Best |
Razor Leaf | Solar Beam | Good |
Pros:
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Highly accessible; a common species in many locations