Steelix
Sandstorm · 23/100 · Rare
Current Prices
Set
SandstormNumber
23/100
Rarity
Rare
Variant
Reverse_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Steelix Worth?
Steelix (Reverse_Holofoil variant) is a Rare card in the Sandstorm set, card number 23/100. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it sits in the budget range, so it is an accessible addition for most collectors.
Steelix Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Steelix (Sandstorm, 23/100) is worth around $18.73 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $18.73, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $4.24. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $18.73, Lightly Played $17.81, Moderately Played $13.12, Heavily Played $5.02, Damaged $4.24 — 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 $355.00 — about 19x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $41.55.
Is It Worth Grading Steelix?
Grading Steelix can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($18.73) and a PSA 10 ($355.00) is about $336.27 — a 19x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $41.55, CGC 10 $107.50, PSA 8 $46.00. Only grade a budget card like this if it is flawless and you plan to hold long-term.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | DAMAGED | $10.00 | $10.00 | $10.00 | 1 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $15.50 | $15.50 | $15.50 | 6 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $8.50 | $8.50 | $8.50 | 3 |
| ebay | BGS 8 | $27.85 | $27.85 | $27.85 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 9 | $43.00 | $43.00 | $43.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $107.50 | $107.50 | $107.50 | 5 |
| ebay | CGC 7 | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $13.50 | $13.50 | $13.50 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $39.99 | $39.99 | $39.99 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $35.00 | $35.00 | $35.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 1 | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $355.00 | $355.00 | $355.00 | 7 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $20.89 | $20.89 | $20.89 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $24.00 | $24.00 | $24.00 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $46.00 | $46.00 | $46.00 | 8 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $41.55 | $41.55 | $41.55 | 11 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $4.24 | $4.24 | $4.24 | 3 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $5.02 | $5.02 | $5.02 | 6 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $17.81 | $19.79 | $19.79 | 25 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $13.12 | $13.12 | $13.12 | 32 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $18.73 | $18.73 | $18.73 | 43 |
Is Steelix a Good Buy?
Steelix is a Rare that collectors actively chase for set completion. Upside is modest; the main reason to hold is enjoyment and set-building. Whatever you decide, recheck Steelix's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
