Onix - Generation 4 learnset

This page lists all the moves that Onix can learn in Generation 4, which consists of these games:

  • Pokémon Diamond
  • Pokémon Pearl
  • Pokémon Platinum
  • Pokémon HeartGold
  • Pokémon SoulSilver

At the bottom we also list further details for egg moves: which compatible Pokémon can pass down the moves, and how those Pokémon learn said move.

Note: many moves have changed stats over the years. The power, accuracy and other information listed below is as it was in the respective games. Check a move's detail page for stats in the most recent games and when they changed.

Moves learnt by level up

Onix learns the following moves in Pokémon Diamond & Pearl at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1BindNormalPhysical 15 75
1HardenNormalStatus
1Mud SportGroundStatus
1TackleNormalPhysical 35 95
6ScreechNormalStatus 85
9Rock ThrowRockPhysical 50 90
14RageNormalPhysical 20 100
17Rock TombRockPhysical 50 80
22SandstormRockStatus
25SlamNormalPhysical 80 75
30Rock PolishRockStatus
33DragonBreathDragonSpecial 60 100
38Iron TailSteelPhysical 100 75
41Sand TombGroundPhysical 15 70
46Double-EdgeNormalPhysical 120 100
49Stone EdgeRockPhysical 100 80

Egg moves

Onix learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Diamond & Pearl. Details and compatible parents can be found below.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
BlockNormalStatus
Defense CurlNormalStatus
ExplosionNormalPhysical 250 100
FlailNormalPhysical 100
Rock BlastRockPhysical 25 80
Rock SlideRockPhysical 75 90
RolloutRockPhysical 30 90

Moves learnt by HM

Onix is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Diamond & Pearl:

HM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
04StrengthNormalPhysical 80 100
06Rock SmashFightingPhysical 40 100
08Rock ClimbNormalPhysical 90 85

Moves learnt by TM

Onix is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Diamond & Pearl:

Transfer-only moves

Onix can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon Diamond & Pearl.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Method
Body SlamNormalPhysical 85 100 Generation 3 — Move tutor
MimicNormalStatus Generation 3 — Move tutor

Moves learnt by level up

Onix learns the following moves in Pokémon Platinum at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1BindNormalPhysical 15 75
1HardenNormalStatus
1Mud SportGroundStatus
1TackleNormalPhysical 35 95
6ScreechNormalStatus 85
9Rock ThrowRockPhysical 50 90
14RageNormalPhysical 20 100
17Rock TombRockPhysical 50 80
22SandstormRockStatus
25SlamNormalPhysical 80 75
30Rock PolishRockStatus
33DragonBreathDragonSpecial 60 100
38Curse???Status
41Iron TailSteelPhysical 100 75
46Sand TombGroundPhysical 15 70
49Double-EdgeNormalPhysical 120 100
54Stone EdgeRockPhysical 100 80

Egg moves

Onix learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Platinum. Details and compatible parents can be found below.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
BlockNormalStatus
Defense CurlNormalStatus
ExplosionNormalPhysical 250 100
FlailNormalPhysical 100
Rock BlastRockPhysical 25 80
Rock SlideRockPhysical 75 90
RolloutRockPhysical 30 90

Move Tutor moves

Onix can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Platinum from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
AncientPowerRockSpecial 60 100
Earth PowerGroundSpecial 90 100
Iron HeadSteelPhysical 80 100
Mud-SlapGroundSpecial 20 100
RolloutRockPhysical 30 90
SnoreNormalSpecial 40 100
TwisterDragonSpecial 40 100

Moves learnt by HM

Onix is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Platinum:

HM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
04StrengthNormalPhysical 80 100
06Rock SmashFightingPhysical 40 100
08Rock ClimbNormalPhysical 90 85

Moves learnt by TM

Onix is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Platinum:

Transfer-only moves

Onix can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon Platinum.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Method
Body SlamNormalPhysical 85 100 Generation 3 — Move tutor
MimicNormalStatus Generation 3 — Move tutor

Moves learnt by level up

Onix learns the following moves in Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1BindNormalPhysical 15 75
1HardenNormalStatus
1Mud SportGroundStatus
1TackleNormalPhysical 35 95
6ScreechNormalStatus 85
9Rock ThrowRockPhysical 50 90
14RageNormalPhysical 20 100
17Rock TombRockPhysical 50 80
22SandstormRockStatus
25SlamNormalPhysical 80 75
30Rock PolishRockStatus
33DragonBreathDragonSpecial 60 100
38Curse???Status
41Iron TailSteelPhysical 100 75
46Sand TombGroundPhysical 15 70
49Double-EdgeNormalPhysical 120 100
54Stone EdgeRockPhysical 100 80

Egg moves

Onix learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver. Details and compatible parents can be found below.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
BlockNormalStatus
Defense CurlNormalStatus
ExplosionNormalPhysical 250 100
FlailNormalPhysical 100
Rock BlastRockPhysical 25 80
Rock SlideRockPhysical 75 90
RolloutRockPhysical 30 90

Move Tutor moves

Onix can be taught these attacks in Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
AncientPowerRockSpecial 60 100
BlockNormalStatus
Earth PowerGroundSpecial 90 100
HeadbuttNormalPhysical 70 100
Iron HeadSteelPhysical 80 100
Mud-SlapGroundSpecial 20 100
RolloutRockPhysical 30 90
SnoreNormalSpecial 40 100
TwisterDragonSpecial 40 100

Moves learnt by HM

Onix is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver:

HM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
04StrengthNormalPhysical 80 100
06Rock SmashFightingPhysical 40 100
08Rock ClimbNormalPhysical 90 85

Moves learnt by TM

Onix is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver:

Transfer-only moves

Onix can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Method
Body SlamNormalPhysical 85 100 Generation 3 — Move tutor
MimicNormalStatus Generation 3 — Move tutor

Onix egg move parents

Onix's egg groups: Mineral

The egg moves for Onix are listed below, alongside compatible parent Pokémon it can breed with.

You will need to breed a female Onix with a compatible male Pokémon, with the male (for Gen 2-5) knowing the egg move in question. Alternatively, if you already have a Onix with the egg move it can breed with Ditto.

Block

Defense Curl

Learnt by Compatible parents
Level up
Breeding
Generation 3
Move tutor

Explosion

Flail

Learnt by Compatible parents
Level up
Breeding

Rock Blast

Learnt by Compatible parents
Level up
Breeding

Rock Slide

Rollout