Its burrowing adaptations leave it disoriented and weak on the surface. Trainers are often surprised by the might of an Onix that has its tunnel for leverage — a rocky fin bearing down on you like a land shark is a terrifying sight in Onix undercountry.

Steelix are invaluable in the excavation industry. They dig holes for sewer mains, subway lines, and tunnels with an unerring sense of direction, tuned around magnetic north. They even help find aquifers — if they refuse to dig, there’s one.