Steelix #38
📉 Dip AlertSteelix #38 sits in the Diamond & Pearl series and carries a live market value of $14.45, backed by real TCGplayer and Cardmarket data.
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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.
Steelix #38 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Steelix at a glance
- Live market value $14.45 for the Reverse Holofoil print.
- Short-term trend -10.8% (7d vs 30d).
- Diamond & Pearl, Diamond & Pearl series, 2007.
- Rarity: Rare.
- Trend price on Cardmarket: €1.08.
Steelix price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Steelix #38.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $6.66
- Mid
- $12.39
- High
- —
- Low
- $1.00
- Mid
- $2.48
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
Verify the card image and live listings on TCGplayer, Cardmarket or eBay.
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About Steelix #38
Card #38 of Diamond & Pearl is Steelix, a classic-era Pokémon card from the Diamond & Pearl series (2007). A Metal-type (110 HP), this stage 1 copy appeals to both collectors and players.
The card is illustrated by Kouki Saitou and currently trades at $14.45 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $6.66 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Diamond & Pearl
- Series
- Diamond & Pearl
- Number
- #38 / 130
- Rarity
- Rare
- Illustrator
- Kouki Saitou
- HP
- 110
- Type
- Metal
- Subtype
- Stage 1
- Evolves from
- Onix
- Released
- 2007/05/01
Steelix attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Steelix #38 — the playability layer behind the price.
Slam
Flip 2 coins. This attack does 30 damage times the number of heads.
Metal Slash
Steelix can't attack during your next turn.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fire +20
- Resistance
- Psychic -20
- Retreat cost
- Colorless · Colorless · Colorless · Colorless
- Attacks
- 2
Steelix price analysis
What drives the current market value of Steelix #38.
There are 2 tracked printings here — Reverse Holofoil at $14.45, Normal at $4.47.
In the $14.45 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.
At $14.45 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.
Cardmarket values Steelix at a trend of €1.08, an average sold price of €0.99 and a near-mint floor of €0.06.
Steelix price history & movement
Recent sales average €0.74 over 7 days versus €0.83 over 30 days, so the card is cooling off (-10.8%).
Single-day average: €0.47; Cardmarket trend price €1.08.
Across 5 recorded days the price spanned $14.45–$14.45. The most recent snapshot of $14.45 sits 100% up that range.
Daily moves average a volatility of 0%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 0%.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 5 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 $14.45 market translates to a net of about $12.24 (eBay), $12.31 (TCGplayer), $13.38 (Cardmarket), $12.57 (Whatnot) or $14.45 (direct). That $2.21 gap is the value at stake in choosing where to sell.
As a rare card, Steelix sells differently by venue: marketplaces maximise reach, personal channels maximise margin. Use the calculator to weigh reach against take-home.
Your sale
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Steelix #38.
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 #38 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Steelix #38.
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 $14.45 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets — versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $60.43 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-41.0% 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 Diamond & Pearl
By market value Steelix sits at #35 of 71 in Diamond & Pearl (set median $13.99).
Relative to the set median it is a premium pick, placing it in the top 52%.
The set's top card is Gengar (#27), valued at $364.49.
What makes Steelix valuable
- Steelix is a Rare, so condition and the specific print variant matter more than raw rarity.
- Classic-era cards like Steelix (2007) are out of print, so condition drives differentiation.
- With steady supply, Steelix is inexpensive to enter and easy to move in bulk.
- Artwork by Kouki Saitou is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
- Its Metal typing means Steelix has a dual collector-and-player audience.
Buying & selling Steelix
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Rare cards; a clean copy of Steelix can realise well above the $6.66 low end.
- Diamond & Pearl was released in 2007; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $14.45 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€0.74 and €0.83) to time entries and exits.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Steelix has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
Steelix value questions
What is the value of Steelix?
Steelix trades near $14.45 on TCGplayer (Reverse Holofoil), ranging $6.66–—; Cardmarket shows €1.08.
Should I buy Steelix?
The card is softening on recent averages. Rare rarity and the classic-era Diamond & Pearl set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.
Is Steelix rare?
Steelix is a Rare card from Diamond & Pearl (Diamond & Pearl series, 2007). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Does Steelix have multiple printings?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($14.45), Normal ($4.47). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Which marketplace sells Steelix?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $14.45. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
Why does Steelix cost what it does?
Four factors dominate: the Rare rarity tier, the classic-era Diamond & Pearl set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Metal), and condition. Artwork by Kouki Saitou also matters to collector demand.
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