Steelix #H23
💎 Grail Card🔥 Hot MoveSteelix #H23 sits in the E-Card series and carries a live market value of $339.95, 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.
Demand for Steelix #H23 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.
Steelix at a glance
- Rarity tier — Rare.
- Live market value $339.95 for the Holofoil print.
- Short-term trend 35.9% (7d vs 30d).
- Aquapolis, E-Card series, 2003.
- Cardmarket trend price €16.07.
Steelix price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Steelix #H23.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $120.00
- Mid
- $124.99
- 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 #H23
Aquapolis placed Steelix at #H23; the Pokémon card entered the market in 2003 within the E-Card series. The card carries 100 HP and Metal typing, with a Stage 1 designation.
Artwork is by Hajime Kusajima; the Holofoil printing sits around $339.95, spanning $120.00–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
Card facts
- Set
- Aquapolis
- Series
- E-Card
- Number
- #H23 / 147
- Rarity
- Rare
- Illustrator
- Hajime Kusajima
- HP
- 100
- Type
- Metal
- Subtype
- Stage 1
- Evolves from
- Onix
- Pokédex
- #208
- Released
- 2003/01/15
Steelix attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Steelix #H23 — the playability layer behind the price.
Earth Rift
This attack does 10 damage to each of your opponent's Benched Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness or Resistance for Benched Pokémon.) Then, flip a coin. If tails, this attack can't be used during your next turn.
Iron Smash
Flip 2 coins. If both are heads, this attack does 50 damage plus 20 more damage. If both are tails, this attack does nothing. If 1 is heads and 1 is tails, this attack just does 50 damage.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fire ×2
- Resistance
- Grass -30
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 2
Steelix price analysis
What drives the current market value of Steelix #H23.
TCGplayer tracks 1 print variant for this card: Holofoil ($339.95).
$339.95 places Steelix in investment territory; watch auction records and variant rarity rather than day-to-day asks.
At $339.95 this is a high-end card where auction results and the specific variant — not daily listings — set the value.
In EUR, Steelix trends at €16.07 on Cardmarket (avg sold €13.96, lowest NM €3.00).
Steelix price history & movement
Momentum reads heating up — a 7-day average of €14.69 against a 30-day average of €10.81 (+35.9%).
Latest daily average €30.00 against a trend price of €16.07.
Across 4 recorded days the price spanned $339.95–$339.95. The most recent snapshot of $339.95 sits 100% up that range.
Recorded volatility runs near 0% per day, with a maximum drawdown of 0% over the tracked window.
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 $339.95 market translates to a net of about $294.61 (eBay), $296.31 (TCGplayer), $322.60 (Cardmarket), $302.60 (Whatnot) or $339.95 (direct). That $45.34 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 #H23.
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 #H23 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Steelix #H23.
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 $339.95 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $1,143.02 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets $374.06. You need a graded sale of $385.93 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $548.64 (144.4% 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 within Aquapolis
Within Aquapolis it is the #13 most valuable of 174 tracked cards; the set median is $63.74.
It sits in the top 93% of the checklist on price.
The set's top card is Houndoom (#H11), valued at $1,571.99.
What makes Steelix valuable
- Classic-era cards like Steelix (2003) are out of print, so condition drives differentiation.
- Rare is a common-to-mid rarity, so value depends more on condition, variant and playability than on scarcity alone.
- The Hajime Kusajima artwork gives Steelix appeal beyond pure playability.
- As a Metal-type Pokémon card, Steelix is sought by players and collectors alike.
- Priced at $339.95 with rarely listed, Steelix sells readily and clean copies command a premium.
Buying & selling Steelix
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€14.69 and €10.81) to time entries and exits.
- For Steelix, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Holofoil market of $339.95 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Bulk lots of Steelix can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Rare cards; a clean copy of Steelix can realise well above the $120.00 low end.
Steelix value questions
What is the value of Steelix?
Live pricing puts the Holofoil print at $339.95 (low $120.00, high —); the Cardmarket trend is €16.07.
Should I buy Steelix?
As a classic-era Rare card it is trending up in the short term (35.9% on the 7-day vs 30-day average). Finite supply supports long-term value.
How rare is Steelix?
Steelix is a Rare card from Aquapolis (E-Card series, 2003). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Which versions of Steelix are there?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($339.95). 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 $339.95. 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 Hajime Kusajima also matters to collector demand.
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