Steelix #31
Steelix is card #31 from Skyridge, a Rare Pokémon card currently trading near $80.05 for its Normal 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.
Steelix #31 is moving little either way. No rush to sell or to hold — decide on your own timeline.
Steelix at a glance
- Trades around $80.05 on TCGplayer.
- Skyridge, E-Card series, 2003.
- Cardmarket values it at €217.95 (EUR).
- Short-term trend 3.6% (7d vs 30d).
- Rarity: Rare.
Steelix price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Steelix #31.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $96.69
- Mid
- $99.97
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Steelix #31
Steelix is the #31 of 144 card in Skyridge, a classic-era set released in 2003 as part of the E-Card series. The card carries 100 HP and Metal typing, with a Stage 1 designation.
Artwork is by Hikaru Koike; the Normal printing sits around $80.05, spanning $96.69–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
Card facts
- Set
- Skyridge
- Series
- E-Card
- Number
- #31 / 144
- Rarity
- Rare
- Illustrator
- Hikaru Koike
- HP
- 100
- Type
- Metal
- Subtype
- Stage 1
- Evolves from
- Onix
- Pokédex
- #208
- Released
- 2003/05/12
Steelix attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Steelix #31 — the playability layer behind the price.
Rare Metal
All basic Energy cards attached to Steelix provide Metal Energy instead of their usual types.
Squeeze
Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 20 damage plus 10 more damage and the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
Metal Tail
Before doing damage, you may flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 80 damage. If tails, this attack does nothing.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fire ×2
- Resistance
- Grass -30
- Retreat cost
- —
- Ability
- Rare Metal
- Attacks
- 2
Steelix price analysis
What drives the current market value of Steelix #31.
TCGplayer tracks 1 print variant for this card: Normal ($80.05).
A $80.05 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
This $80.05 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.
Cardmarket values Steelix at a trend of €217.95, an average sold price of €164.76 and a near-mint floor of €20.00.
Steelix price history & movement
Recent sales average €159.00 over 7 days versus €153.46 over 30 days, so the card is holding steady (+3.6%).
The most recent 24-hour average is €40.00, and Cardmarket's trend price sits at €217.95.
Steelix has been tracked here for 4 days, ranging from $77.56 to $80.05; the latest value sits at 100% of that recorded range — at the high end of the band.
Recorded volatility runs near 1.8% per day, with a maximum drawdown of 1.2% over the tracked window.
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?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
The $80.05 market translates to a net of about $69.14 (eBay), $69.54 (TCGplayer), $75.70 (Cardmarket), $71.02 (Whatnot) or $80.05 (direct). That $10.91 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
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Steelix #31.
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 #31 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Steelix #31.
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 $80.05 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $168.93 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets $29.65. You need a graded sale of $126.02 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $66.99 (55.8% 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 Skyridge
By market value Steelix sits at #92 of 170 in Skyridge (set median $88.24).
Relative to the set median it is a value pick, placing it in the top 46%.
The set's top card is Charizard (#146), valued at $2,999.99.
What makes Steelix valuable
- Steelix comes from the classic era (2003), giving it a stable collector base with no new printings.
- Its Metal typing means Steelix has a dual collector-and-player audience.
- Artwork by Hikaru Koike is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
- Rare is a common-to-mid rarity, so value depends more on condition, variant and playability than on scarcity alone.
- A $80.05 card with thin supply status keeps buyer competition steady.
Buying & selling Steelix
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Steelix has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Rare cards; a clean copy of Steelix can realise well above the $96.69 low end.
- Skyridge was released in 2003; 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.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $80.05 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
Steelix value questions
What is the value of Steelix?
Steelix trades near $80.05 on TCGplayer (Normal), ranging $96.69–—; Cardmarket shows €217.95.
Is Steelix a good investment?
As a classic-era Rare card it is holding steady in the short term (3.6% on the 7-day vs 30-day average). Finite supply supports long-term value.
How rare is Steelix?
Steelix is a Rare card from Skyridge (E-Card series, 2003). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
What print variants exist for Steelix?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Normal ($80.05). 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 $80.05. 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 Hikaru Koike also matters to collector demand.
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