Steelix #79
As card #79 in Plasma Freeze, Steelix is a Rare Pokémon card worth about $14.24 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 #79 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.
Steelix at a glance
- Cardmarket trend price €1.85.
- From Plasma Freeze (Black & White), released 2013.
- Trades around $14.24 on TCGplayer.
- Short-term trend 8.6% (7d vs 30d).
- Rarity tier — Rare.
Steelix price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Steelix #79.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $10.53
- Mid
- $15.07
- High
- —
- Low
- $2.29
- Mid
- $3.90
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Steelix #79
Printed as #79 in Plasma Freeze, Steelix belongs to the Black & White series and dates to 2013. A Metal-type (150 HP), this stage 1 copy appeals to both collectors and players.
The card is illustrated by 5ban Graphics and currently trades at $14.24 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $10.53 to —.
“The iron it ingested with the soil it swallowed transformed its body and made it harder than diamonds.”
Printed flavour text on the Plasma Freeze #79 card.
Card facts
- Set
- Plasma Freeze
- Series
- Black & White
- Number
- #79 / 116
- Rarity
- Rare
- Illustrator
- 5ban Graphics
- HP
- 150
- Type
- Metal
- Subtype
- Stage 1
- Evolves from
- Onix
- Pokédex
- #208
- Released
- 2013/05/08
Steelix attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Steelix #79 — the playability layer behind the price.
Metal Defender
During your opponent's next turn, this Pokémon has no Weakness.
Heavy Impact
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fire ×2
- Resistance
- Psychic -20
- Retreat cost
- Colorless · Colorless · Colorless · Colorless
- Attacks
- 2
Steelix price analysis
What drives the current market value of Steelix #79.
There are 2 tracked printings here — Reverse Holofoil at $14.24, Normal at $3.94.
At $14.24 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.
In the $14.24 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.
On Cardmarket (EUR) the card trends at €1.85, with an average sold price of €2.09 and a lowest near-mint ask of €0.14.
Steelix price history & movement
Momentum reads heating up — a 7-day average of €1.90 against a 30-day average of €1.75 (+8.6%).
Latest daily average €1.75 against a trend price of €1.85.
Steelix has been tracked here for 4 days, ranging from $14.24 to $14.24; the latest value sits at 100% of that recorded range — at the high end of the band.
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 · 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 $14.24 market translates to a net of about $12.05 (eBay), $12.12 (TCGplayer), $13.18 (Cardmarket), $12.39 (Whatnot) or $14.24 (direct). That $2.19 gap is the value at stake in choosing where to sell.
As a rare card, Steelix sells differently by venue: marketplaces maximise reach, personal channels maximise margin. Use the calculator to weigh reach against take-home.
Your sale
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Steelix #79.
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 #79 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Steelix #79.
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 $14.24 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 $60.22 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-41.4% 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 Plasma Freeze
Steelix ranks #43 of 62 tracked Plasma Freeze cards by market value, against a set median of $20.64.
That is 31% below the middle of the set — a top-32% position.
The set's top card is Ultra Ball (#122), valued at $1,199.51.
What makes Steelix valuable
- Modern (2013) sets are heavily collected, making Steelix's value sensitive to reprints and condition.
- Steelix is a Metal card with 150 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
- Its steady supply status keeps entry costs low, which supports steady turnover.
- 5ban Graphics illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
- At Rare rarity, Steelix is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
Buying & selling Steelix
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€1.90 and €1.75) to time entries and exits.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Steelix 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 $14.24 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Plasma Freeze was released in 2013; on-going print supply keeps raw prices tethered to playability and pull rates.
- For Steelix, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
Steelix value questions
What is the value of Steelix?
The current TCGplayer market value is $14.24 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low of $10.53 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at €1.85.
Will Steelix hold its value?
Short-term momentum is rising (+8.6%). Modern cards are more sensitive to reprints and meta shifts.
How rare is Steelix?
Steelix is a Rare card from Plasma Freeze (Black & White series, 2013). 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 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($14.24), Normal ($3.94). 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 $14.24. 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 Rare rarity tier, the modern-era Black & White set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Metal), and condition. Artwork by 5ban Graphics also matters to collector demand.
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