Steelix #208
📉 Dip AlertFrom Paradox Rift, Steelix (#208) is a Illustration Rare Pokémon card valued at $34.25 on TCGplayer today.
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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 #208 is moving little either way. No rush to sell or to hold — decide on your own timeline.
Steelix at a glance
- Live market value $34.25 for the Holofoil print.
- Rarity tier — Illustration Rare.
- Paradox Rift, Scarlet & Violet series, 2023.
- Cardmarket values it at €19.95 (EUR).
- Recent averages: €20.95 (7d), €21.60 (30d).
Steelix price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Steelix #208.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $28.34
- Mid
- $37.67
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Steelix #208
Printed as #208 in Paradox Rift, Steelix belongs to the Scarlet & Violet series and dates to 2023. It is a Metal-type Pokémon with 180 HP, printed as Stage 1.
The card is illustrated by nisimono and currently trades at $34.25 for the Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $28.34 to —.
“It is thought its body transformed as a result of iron accumulating internally from swallowing soil.”
Printed flavour text on the Paradox Rift #208 card.
Card facts
- Set
- Paradox Rift
- Series
- Scarlet & Violet
- Number
- #208 / 182
- Rarity
- Illustration Rare
- Illustrator
- nisimono
- HP
- 180
- Type
- Metal
- Subtype
- Stage 1
- Evolves from
- Onix
- Pokédex
- #208
- Released
- 2023/11/03
Steelix attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Steelix #208 — the playability layer behind the price.
Earthquake
This attack also does 30 damage to each of your Benched Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
Heavy Impact
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fire ×2
- Resistance
- Grass -30
- Retreat cost
- Colorless · Colorless · Colorless · Colorless
- Attacks
- 2
Steelix price analysis
What drives the current market value of Steelix #208.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Holofoil ($34.25) — 1 version in total.
This $34.25 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.
At $34.25, Steelix draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
In EUR, Steelix trends at €19.95 on Cardmarket (avg sold €21.83, lowest NM €13.00).
Steelix price history & movement
The card is holding steady: the 7-day average sold price is €20.95, 3.0% below the 30-day average of €21.60.
The most recent 24-hour average is €21.24, and Cardmarket's trend price sits at €19.95.
Steelix has been tracked here for 5 days, ranging from $34.25 to $36.88; the latest value sits at 0% of that recorded range and 7.1% below the high set October 13, 2026.
Day to day the price swings by roughly 2.1% (standard deviation); the deepest recorded drawdown is 7.1%.
The latest reading marks a new recorded all-time low for this card.
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?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
The $34.25 market translates to a net of about $29.41 (eBay), $29.58 (TCGplayer), $32.19 (Cardmarket), $30.22 (Whatnot) or $34.25 (direct). That $4.84 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 #208.
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 #208 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Steelix #208.
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 $34.25 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $34.50 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $80.23 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $1.46 (2.0% 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 Paradox Rift
Steelix ranks #6 of 53 tracked Paradox Rift cards by market value, against a set median of $13.06.
It sits in the top 91% of the checklist on price.
The set's top card is Groudon (#199), valued at $92.12.
What makes Steelix valuable
- Priced at $34.25 with steady supply, Steelix sells readily and clean copies command a premium.
- Illustration Rare status puts Steelix among the scarcer pulls in Paradox Rift.
- Its Metal typing means Steelix has a dual collector-and-player audience.
- The nisimono artwork gives Steelix appeal beyond pure playability.
- Steelix is a contemporary card (2023), so its value moves with the current meta and pull rates.
Buying & selling Steelix
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Holofoil market of $34.25 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Bulk lots of Steelix can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Paradox Rift was released in 2023; on-going print supply keeps raw prices tethered to playability and pull rates.
- For Steelix, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $34.25 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
Steelix value questions
What is Steelix #208 worth?
Steelix trades near $34.25 on TCGplayer (Holofoil), ranging $28.34–—; Cardmarket shows €19.95.
Is Steelix a good investment?
As a contemporary Illustration Rare card it is holding steady in the short term (-3.0% on the 7-day vs 30-day average). Value will track playability and collector demand.
How rare is Steelix?
Steelix is a Illustration Rare card from Paradox Rift (Scarlet & Violet series, 2023). That is an upper rarity tier, so demand concentrates on relatively few copies.
Which versions of Steelix are there?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($34.25). 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 $34.25. 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 cost what it does?
Four factors dominate: the Illustration Rare rarity tier, the contemporary Scarlet & Violet set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Metal), and condition. Artwork by nisimono also matters to collector demand.
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