Steelix #23
🔥 Hot MoveFrom Sandstorm, Steelix (#23) is a Rare Pokémon card valued at $48.14 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.
Demand for Steelix #23 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.
Steelix at a glance
- Short-term trend 33.8% (7d vs 30d).
- Rarity tier — Rare.
- Trend price on Cardmarket: €2.80.
- From Sandstorm (EX), released 2003.
- Current TCGplayer market value $48.14 (Reverse Holofoil).
Steelix price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Steelix #23.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $11.50
- Mid
- $18.90
- High
- —
- Low
- $2.37
- Mid
- $6.10
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Steelix #23
Printed as #23 in Sandstorm, Steelix belongs to the EX series and dates to 2003. A Metal-type (100 HP), this stage 1 copy appeals to both collectors and players.
Midori Harada illustrated this card. Its Reverse Holofoil printing is priced near $48.14, with listings from $11.50 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Sandstorm
- Series
- EX
- Number
- #23 / 100
- Rarity
- Rare
- Illustrator
- Midori Harada
- HP
- 100
- Type
- Metal
- Subtype
- Stage 1
- Evolves from
- Onix
- Released
- 2003/09/18
Steelix attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Steelix #23 — the playability layer behind the price.
Rage
Does 10 damage plus 10 more damage for each damage counter on Steelix.
Spinning Tail
Does 20 damage to each of your opponent's Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fire ×2
- Resistance
- Grass -30
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 2
Steelix price analysis
What drives the current market value of Steelix #23.
TCGplayer tracks 2 print variants for this card: Reverse Holofoil ($48.14), Normal ($3.84).
This $48.14 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.
A $48.14 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
On Cardmarket (EUR) the card trends at €2.80, with an average sold price of €2.22 and a lowest near-mint ask of €0.10.
Steelix price history & movement
Momentum reads heating up — a 7-day average of €3.05 against a 30-day average of €2.28 (+33.8%).
The most recent 24-hour average is €6.00, and Cardmarket's trend price sits at €2.80.
Our own daily snapshots now cover 5 days for Steelix, with a recorded low of $35.90 and high of $48.14; current value is at 100% of that band.
Daily moves average a volatility of 7.9%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded 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?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
The $48.14 market translates to a net of about $41.46 (eBay), $41.70 (TCGplayer), $45.38 (Cardmarket), $42.59 (Whatnot) or $48.14 (direct). That $6.68 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
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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 #23 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
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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 $48.14 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $64.71 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $94.11 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $15.84 (18.0% 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 Sandstorm
Steelix ranks #22 of 96 tracked Sandstorm cards by market value, against a set median of $26.38.
That is 82% above the middle of the set — a top-78% position.
The set's top card is Psyduck (#73), valued at $436.20.
What makes Steelix valuable
- Its Metal typing means Steelix has a dual collector-and-player audience.
- Rare is a common-to-mid rarity, so value depends more on condition, variant and playability than on scarcity alone.
- Artwork by Midori Harada is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
- Steelix comes from the classic era (2003), giving it a stable collector base with no new printings.
- A $48.14 card with steady 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.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $48.14 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- For Steelix, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€3.05 and €2.28) to time entries and exits.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Rare cards; a clean copy of Steelix can realise well above the $11.50 low end.
Steelix value questions
What is the value of Steelix?
The current TCGplayer market value is $48.14 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low of $11.50 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at €2.80.
Will Steelix hold its value?
As a classic-era Rare card it is trending up in the short term (33.8% on the 7-day vs 30-day average). Finite supply supports long-term value.
What rarity is Steelix?
Steelix is a Rare card from Sandstorm (EX 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 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($48.14), Normal ($3.84). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Which marketplace sells Steelix?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $48.14. 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 EX set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Metal), and condition. Artwork by Midori Harada also matters to collector demand.
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