Steelix (Japanese)
Mysterious Mountains · 074/088 · Holo Rare
Current Prices
Number
074/088
Rarity
Holo Rare
Variant
1st_Edition_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Steelix (Japanese) Worth?
Steelix (Japanese) (1st_Edition_Holofoil variant) is a holographic rare from Mysterious Mountains, card number 074/088. 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) (Mysterious Mountains, 074/088) is worth around $89.00 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $89.00, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $10.00. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $89.00, Lightly Played $136.21, Heavily Played $44.99, Damaged $10.00 — 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 $599.00 — about 6.7x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $179.99.
Is It Worth Grading Steelix (Japanese)?
Grading Steelix (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($89.00) and a PSA 10 ($599.00) is about $510.00 — a 6.7x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $179.99, CGC 10 $268.81, PSA 8 $83.00. 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 | HEAVILY PLAYED | $44.99 | $44.99 | $44.99 | 2 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $136.21 | $136.21 | $136.21 | 10 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $89.00 | $89.00 | $89.00 | 16 |
| ebay | BGS 6 5 | $100.00 | $100.00 | $100.00 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 9 | $125.00 | $125.00 | $125.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $268.81 | $268.81 | $268.81 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $68.00 | $68.00 | $68.00 | 6 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $599.00 | $599.00 | $599.00 | 47 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $57.01 | $57.01 | $57.01 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $72.50 | $72.50 | $72.50 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $83.00 | $83.00 | $83.00 | 6 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $179.99 | $179.99 | $179.99 | 23 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $10.00 | $10.00 | $10.00 | 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.
