Steelix #15
📉 Dip AlertAs card #15 in Neo Genesis, Steelix is a Rare Pokémon card worth about $149.75 ungraded.
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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 #15 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Steelix at a glance
- Current TCGplayer market value $149.75 (1st Edition Holofoil).
- 7-day average €58.21; 30-day average €97.01.
- From Neo Genesis (Neo), released 2000.
- Cardmarket trend price €42.47.
- Rarity tier — Rare.
Steelix price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Steelix #15.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $139.90
- Mid
- $199.99
- High
- —
- Low
- $34.64
- Mid
- $53.09
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Steelix #15
Neo Genesis placed Steelix at #15; the Pokémon card entered the market in 2000 within the Neo series. A Metal-type (110 HP), this stage 1 copy appeals to both collectors and players.
Ken Sugimori illustrated this card. Its 1st Edition Holofoil printing is priced near $149.75, with listings from $139.90 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Neo Genesis
- Series
- Neo
- Number
- #15 / 111
- Rarity
- Rare
- Illustrator
- Ken Sugimori
- HP
- 110
- Type
- Metal
- Subtype
- Stage 1
- Evolves from
- Onix
- Released
- 2000/12/16
Steelix attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Steelix #15 — the playability layer behind the price.
Tackle
Tail Crush
Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 30 damage plus 20 more damage; if tails, this attack does 30 damage.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fire ×2
- Resistance
- Grass -30
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 2
Steelix price analysis
What drives the current market value of Steelix #15.
There are 2 tracked printings here — 1st Edition Holofoil at $149.75, Unlimited Holofoil at $53.14.
As a $149.75 card it trades like a collectible asset, with the exact printing driving most of the value.
$149.75 places Steelix in investment territory; watch auction records and variant rarity rather than day-to-day asks.
Cardmarket values Steelix at a trend of €42.47, an average sold price of €109.16 and a near-mint floor of €2.49.
Steelix price history & movement
Recent sales average €58.21 over 7 days versus €97.01 over 30 days, so the card is cooling off (-40%).
Single-day average: €28.67; Cardmarket trend price €42.47.
Our own daily snapshots now cover 5 days for Steelix, with a recorded low of $149.75 and high of $149.75; current value is at 100% of that band.
Day to day the price swings by roughly 0% (standard deviation); the deepest recorded drawdown 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?
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Selling Steelix at $149.75 nets roughly $129.61 on eBay, $130.36 on TCGplayer, $141.91 via Cardmarket, $133.13 on Whatnot or $149.75 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $20.14.
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 #15 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 $149.75 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $416.00 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets $116.34. You need a graded sale of $195.72 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $188.79 (99.5% 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 Neo Genesis
By market value Steelix sits at #11 of 30 in Neo Genesis (set median $105.89).
Relative to the set median it is a premium pick, placing it in the top 67%.
The set's top card is Lugia (#9), valued at $1,300.00.
What makes Steelix valuable
- At Rare rarity, Steelix is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
- Vintage (2000) print runs are fixed and finite, and sealed product for this era is scarce — a structural support for long-term value.
- At $149.75 it is liquid enough to sell on major marketplaces, and its thin supply status means buyers compete for clean copies.
- Steelix is a Metal card with 110 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
- Artwork by Ken Sugimori is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
Buying & selling Steelix
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $149.75 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Rare cards; a clean copy of Steelix can realise well above the $139.90 low end.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€58.21 and €97.01) to time entries and exits.
- Neo Genesis was released in 2000; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
- Bulk lots of Steelix can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
Steelix value questions
What is Steelix #15 worth?
Live pricing puts the 1st Edition Holofoil print at $149.75 (low $139.90, high —); the Cardmarket trend is €42.47.
Should I buy Steelix?
The card is softening on recent averages. Rare rarity and the vintage-era Neo set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.
What rarity is Steelix?
Steelix is a Rare card from Neo Genesis (Neo series, 2000). 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: 1st Edition Holofoil ($149.75), Unlimited Holofoil ($53.14). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where can I buy or sell Steelix?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $149.75. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What drives Steelix's value?
Four factors dominate: the Rare rarity tier, the vintage-era Neo set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Metal), and condition. Artwork by Ken Sugimori also matters to collector demand.
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