Steelix GL #51
As card #51 in Rising Rivals, Steelix GL is a Uncommon Pokémon card worth about $16.08 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.
There isn't enough recent sold history to call direction on Steelix GL #51. Sell on your own schedule.
Steelix GL at a glance
- No published price history.
- Cardmarket does not list a price.
- Set: Rising Rivals (Platinum, 2009).
- Live market value $16.08 for the Reverse Holofoil print.
- Uncommon rarity.
Steelix GL price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Steelix GL #51.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $8.70
- Mid
- $11.99
- High
- —
- Low
- $0.74
- Mid
- $0.93
- High
- —
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About Steelix GL #51
Rising Rivals placed Steelix GL at #51; the Pokémon card entered the market in 2009 within the Platinum series. The card carries 110 HP and Metal typing, with a Basic designation.
The card is illustrated by Hajime Kusajima and currently trades at $16.08 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $8.70 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Rising Rivals
- Series
- Platinum
- Number
- #51 / 111
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Illustrator
- Hajime Kusajima
- HP
- 110
- Type
- Metal
- Subtype
- Basic
- Released
- 2009/05/16
Steelix GL attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Steelix GL #51 — the playability layer behind the price.
Mend
Search your discard pile for a Metal Energy card and attach it to Steelix If you do, remove 1 damage counter from Steelix .
Squeeze
Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 30 damage plus 50 more damage and the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fire ×2
- Resistance
- Psychic -20
- Retreat cost
- Colorless · Colorless · Colorless · Colorless
- Attacks
- 2
Steelix GL price analysis
What drives the current market value of Steelix GL #51.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Reverse Holofoil ($16.08), Normal ($0.93) — 2 versions in total.
At $16.08 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.
In the $16.08 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.
Cardmarket does not list Steelix GL, so TCGplayer and eBay are the reference markets.
Steelix GL price history & movement
Cardmarket does not publish recent price history for this card, so use sold listings on eBay and TCGplayer to gauge short-term movement.
Steelix GL has been tracked here for 4 days, ranging from $14.94 to $16.08; the latest value sits at 100% of that recorded range — at the high end of the band.
Daily moves average a volatility of 2.5%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 0%.
The latest reading is a new recorded all-time high for this card.
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 GL?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
On a $16.08 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $13.65 via eBay's default tier, $13.73 on TCGplayer, $14.93 on Cardmarket, $14.03 on Whatnot and $16.08 selling directly — a $2.43 spread after fees and typical shipping.
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
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Steelix GL #51.
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 GL?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Steelix GL #51 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Steelix GL #51.
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 $16.08 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 $62.06 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-37.4% 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 GL within Rising Rivals
Within Rising Rivals it is the #47 most valuable of 78 tracked cards; the set median is $27.60.
That is 42% below the middle of the set — a top-41% position.
The set's top card is Snorlax (#111), valued at $999.99.
What makes Steelix GL valuable
- Classic-era (2009) cards have a dedicated collector base and no prospect of new supply.
- steady supply at this price keeps the card accessible to new collectors.
- Its Metal typing means Steelix GL has a dual collector-and-player audience.
- The Hajime Kusajima artwork gives Steelix GL appeal beyond pure playability.
- At Uncommon rarity, Steelix GL is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
Buying & selling Steelix GL
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Uncommon cards; a clean copy of Steelix GL can realise well above the $8.70 low end.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Steelix GL has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $16.08 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (when available) to time entries and exits.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $16.08 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
Steelix GL value questions
What is the value of Steelix GL?
Live pricing puts the Reverse Holofoil print at $16.08 (low $8.70, high —); the Cardmarket trend is —.
Should I buy Steelix GL?
The card is steady on recent averages. Uncommon rarity and the classic-era Platinum set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.
What rarity is Steelix GL?
Steelix GL is a Uncommon card from Rising Rivals (Platinum series, 2009). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Does Steelix GL have multiple printings?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($16.08), Normal ($0.93). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Which marketplace sells Steelix GL?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $16.08. 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 GL?
Four factors dominate: the Uncommon rarity tier, the classic-era Platinum set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Metal), and condition. Artwork by Hajime Kusajima also matters to collector demand.
