Steelix (Japanese)
Magma VS Aqua: Two Ambitions · 065/080 · Holo Rare
Current Prices
Number
065/080
Rarity
Holo Rare
Variant
Unlimited_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Steelix (Japanese) Worth?
Steelix (Japanese) (Unlimited_Holofoil variant) is a holographic rare from Magma VS Aqua: Two Ambitions, card number 065/080. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it carries real mid-range value and is worth keeping protected in a sleeve and top-loader.
Steelix (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Steelix (Japanese) (Magma VS Aqua: Two Ambitions, 065/080) is worth around $27.86 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $27.86, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $6.00. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $27.86, Lightly Played $12.50, Damaged $6.00 — so grading the condition correctly before you buy or sell matters more than almost anything else. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) example is valued near $300.00 — about 11x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $88.90.
Is It Worth Grading Steelix (Japanese)?
Grading Steelix (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($27.86) and a PSA 10 ($300.00) is about $272.14 — a 11x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $88.90, CGC 10 $500.00. Grading is worth considering if your copy looks clean — the PSA 10 premium can comfortably clear the fee.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $27.86 | $27.86 | $27.86 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $500.00 | $500.00 | $500.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $300.00 | $300.00 | $300.00 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $88.90 | $88.90 | $88.90 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $6.00 | $6.00 | $6.00 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $12.50 | $12.50 | $12.50 | 1 |
Is Steelix (Japanese) a Good Buy?
Holos like Steelix (Japanese) are among the most collected cards and tend to hold value well. Mid-value cards from popular sets tend to hold up well over time. Whatever you decide, recheck Steelix (Japanese)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
