Steelix #35
🔥 Hot MoveSteelix is card #35 from Aquapolis, a Rare Pokémon card currently trading near $93.64 for its Reverse Holofoil printing.
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket
Net estimates use each marketplace's default seller tier and typical shipping — fees vary by category, account status and payment method, so confirm current rates before selling.
Demand for Steelix #35 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.
Steelix at a glance
- Rarity: Rare.
- 7-day average €1,000.39; 30-day average €351.52.
- Cardmarket values it at €991.54 (EUR).
- From Aquapolis (E-Card), released 2003.
- Live market value $93.64 for the Reverse Holofoil print.
Steelix price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Steelix #35.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $53.00
- Mid
- $102.24
- High
- —
- Low
- $46.00
- Mid
- $68.46
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Steelix #35
Steelix is the #35 of 147 card in Aquapolis, a classic-era set released in 2003 as part of the E-Card series. It is a Metal-type Pokémon with 100 HP, printed as Stage 1.
The card is illustrated by Hajime Kusajima and currently trades at $93.64 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $53.00 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Aquapolis
- Series
- E-Card
- Number
- #35 / 147
- Rarity
- Rare
- Illustrator
- Hajime Kusajima
- HP
- 100
- Type
- Metal
- Subtype
- Stage 1
- Evolves from
- Onix
- Pokédex
- #208
- Released
- 2003/01/15
Steelix attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Steelix #35 — the playability layer behind the price.
Earth Rift
This attack does 10 damage to each of your opponent's Benched Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness or Resistance for Benched Pokémon.) Then, flip a coin. If tails, this attack can't be used during your next turn.
Iron Smash
Flip 2 coins. If both are heads, this attack does 50 damage plus 20 more damage. If both are tails, this attack does nothing. If 1 is heads and 1 is tails, this attack just does 50 damage.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fire ×2
- Resistance
- Grass -30
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 2
Steelix price analysis
What drives the current market value of Steelix #35.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Reverse Holofoil ($93.64), Normal ($69.36) — 2 versions in total.
This $93.64 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.
A $93.64 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
On Cardmarket (EUR) the card trends at €991.54, with an average sold price of €995.94 and a lowest near-mint ask of €40.00.
Steelix price history & movement
Momentum reads heating up — a 7-day average of €1,000.39 against a 30-day average of €351.52 (+184.6%).
The most recent 24-hour average is €799.00, and Cardmarket's trend price sits at €991.54.
Our own daily snapshots now cover 4 days for Steelix, with a recorded low of $93.64 and high of $93.64; current value is at 100% of that band.
Recorded volatility runs near 0% per day, with a maximum drawdown of 0% over the tracked window.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 4 days tracked · latest
Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology
How much would you net selling Steelix?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
The $93.64 market translates to a net of about $80.93 (eBay), $81.40 (TCGplayer), $88.61 (Cardmarket), $83.13 (Whatnot) or $93.64 (direct). That $12.71 gap is the value at stake in choosing where to sell.
High-fee marketplaces reach the biggest buyer pool, while direct and low-commission routes keep more margin but move slower — adjust the widget below for your own shipping and price.
Your sale
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Modelled on each marketplace's default seller tier with your shipping input. Net payout = sale price − selling fees − outbound shipping. Fee figures are estimates (last reviewed October 15, 2026) and vary by category, account status and payment method — confirm current rates with the marketplace. Open the full seller fee calculator to model account tiers and buyer-paid shipping.
Should you grade Steelix?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Steelix #35 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
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Both-way postage plus declared-value insurance.
Estimated graded values below are a transparent starting point based on the raw price band — edit them with real graded comps before deciding.
At $93.64 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $204.40 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets $41.46. You need a graded sale of $139.62 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $84.12 (62.9% return on cost basis).
Grading costs, turnaround and grade outcomes vary by service and card. The estimated PSA 9 and PSA 10 values are heuristics, not predictions — always sanity-check against recent graded sold listings before committing. This is a modelling tool, not financial advice.
Steelix within Aquapolis
By market value Steelix sits at #63 of 174 in Aquapolis (set median $63.74).
Relative to the set median it is a premium pick, placing it in the top 64%.
The set's top card is Houndoom (#H11), valued at $1,571.99.
What makes Steelix valuable
- Rare is a common-to-mid rarity, so value depends more on condition, variant and playability than on scarcity alone.
- A $93.64 card with thin supply status keeps buyer competition steady.
- Artwork by Hajime Kusajima is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
- Classic-era cards like Steelix (2003) are out of print, so condition drives differentiation.
- Its Metal typing means Steelix has a dual collector-and-player audience.
Buying & selling Steelix
- Aquapolis was released in 2003; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Rare cards; a clean copy of Steelix can realise well above the $53.00 low end.
- Bulk lots of Steelix can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $93.64 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $93.64 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
Steelix value questions
How much is Steelix worth?
The current TCGplayer market value is $93.64 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low of $53.00 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at €991.54.
Is Steelix a good investment?
The card is rising on recent averages. Rare rarity and the classic-era E-Card set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.
What rarity is Steelix?
Steelix is a Rare card from Aquapolis (E-Card series, 2003). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Which versions of Steelix are there?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($93.64), Normal ($69.36). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where is Steelix sold?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $93.64. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What affects the price of Steelix?
Four factors dominate: the Rare rarity tier, the classic-era E-Card set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Metal), and condition. Artwork by Hajime Kusajima also matters to collector demand.
Other Steelix cards
Steelix appears in multiple sets — compare market values.
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