#0208 · Generation II
What Animal Is Steelix Based On?
Steelix most closely resembles snake.
Closest animal
snake
Confidence
Strong animal match
Why this comparison?
The official category is "Iron Snake Pokemon", which makes snake the closest animal counterpart for quick comparison.
Official category: Iron Snake Pokemon. This page is an AnimalDex comparison for real-animal resemblance, not an official design-origin claim.
More snake comparisons in Generation II
| No. | Pokemon | Closest animal | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| #0206 | Dunsparce | snake | strong |