Steelix ex #109
🔥 Hot MoveAs card #109 in Unseen Forces, Steelix ex is a Rare Pokémon card worth about $181.25 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.
Demand for Steelix ex #109 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.
Steelix ex at a glance
- 7-day average €188.75; 30-day average €104.40.
- From Unseen Forces (EX), released 2005.
- Rarity: Rare.
- Cardmarket values it at €135.65 (EUR).
- Live market value $181.25 for the Holofoil print.
Steelix ex price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Steelix ex #109.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $280.00
- Mid
- $359.99
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Steelix ex #109
Card #109 of Unseen Forces is Steelix ex, a classic-era Pokémon card from the EX series (2005). It is a Metal-type Pokémon with 150 HP, printed as ex.
Ryo Ueda illustrated this card. Its Holofoil printing is priced near $181.25, with listings from $280.00 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Unseen Forces
- Series
- EX
- Number
- #109 / 115
- Rarity
- Rare
- Illustrator
- Ryo Ueda
- HP
- 150
- Type
- Metal
- Subtype
- ex
- Evolves from
- Onix
- Pokédex
- #208
- Released
- 2005/08/22
Steelix ex attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Steelix ex #109 — the playability layer behind the price.
Poison Resistance
Steelix ex can't be Poisoned.
Metal Charge
Put 1 damage counter on Steelix ex.
Mudslide
Discard 2 Fighting Energy attached to Steelix ex and choose 1 of your opponent's Pokémon. This attack does 100 damage to that Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fire ×2, Fighting ×2
- Resistance
- Grass -30, Lightning -30
- Retreat cost
- —
- Ability
- Poison Resistance
- Attacks
- 2
Steelix ex price analysis
What drives the current market value of Steelix ex #109.
TCGplayer tracks 1 print variant for this card: Holofoil ($181.25).
At $181.25 this is a high-end card where auction results and the specific variant — not daily listings — set the value.
As a $181.25 card it trades like a collectible asset, with the exact printing driving most of the value.
On Cardmarket (EUR) the card trends at €135.65, with an average sold price of €172.11 and a lowest near-mint ask of €18.00.
Steelix ex price history & movement
The card is heating up: the 7-day average sold price is €188.75, 80.8% above the 30-day average of €104.40.
The most recent 24-hour average is €35.00, and Cardmarket's trend price sits at €135.65.
Across 5 recorded days the price spanned $181.25–$181.25. The most recent snapshot of $181.25 sits 100% up that range.
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 ex?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
On a $181.25 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $156.93 via eBay's default tier, $157.84 on TCGplayer, $171.84 on Cardmarket, $161.19 on Whatnot and $181.25 selling directly — a $24.32 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 ex #109.
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 ex?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Steelix ex #109 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Steelix ex #109.
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 $181.25 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $511.91 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets $149.22. You need a graded sale of $227.23 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $235.64 (106.5% 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 ex within Unseen Forces
By market value Steelix ex sits at #20 of 138 in Unseen Forces (set median $51.20).
That is 254% above the middle of the set — a top-86% position.
The set's top card is Raikou Star (#114), valued at $1,600.00.
What makes Steelix ex valuable
- Steelix ex is a Rare, so condition and the specific print variant matter more than raw rarity.
- Ryo Ueda illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
- Priced at $181.25 with thin supply, Steelix ex sells readily and clean copies command a premium.
- Classic-era (2005) cards have a dedicated collector base and no prospect of new supply.
- As a Metal-type Pokémon card, Steelix ex is sought by players and collectors alike.
Buying & selling Steelix ex
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Holofoil market of $181.25 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€188.75 and €104.40) to time entries and exits.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Rare cards; a clean copy of Steelix ex can realise well above the $280.00 low end.
- Bulk lots of Steelix ex can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Unseen Forces was released in 2005; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
Steelix ex value questions
What is the value of Steelix ex?
Live pricing puts the Holofoil print at $181.25 (low $280.00, high —); the Cardmarket trend is €135.65.
Is Steelix ex a good investment?
The card is rising on recent averages. Rare rarity and the classic-era EX set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.
How rare is Steelix ex?
Steelix ex is a Rare card from Unseen Forces (EX series, 2005). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
What print variants exist for Steelix ex?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($181.25). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where is Steelix ex sold?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $181.25. 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 ex cost what it does?
Four factors dominate: the Rare rarity tier, the classic-era EX set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Metal), and condition. Artwork by Ryo Ueda also matters to collector demand.
