>>22916348its basically the "first boss" of pokemon types; Resists Poison, Flying and Normal which are all moves early route pokemon learn,as well as generally types many pokemon have access to early. Its slso weak to Water and Grass, which is 2 of the starter choices. The fact many Rock mons have ass Sp.Def doesn't help.
You can picture it easily - your Pound or Tackle won't work, nor will Dustox´s Gust or Acid attack, but wait! Your starter learnt Bubble! That Onix fell easily to it. Now you understand pokemon!