Steelix (Japanese)
SM11b: Dream League · 060/049 · Character Rare
Current Prices
Number
060/049
Rarity
Character Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Steelix (Japanese) Worth?
Steelix (Japanese) (Holofoil variant) is a Rare card in the SM11b: Dream League set, card number 060/049. 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) (SM11b: Dream League, 060/049) is worth around $24.57 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $24.57, while a Moderately Played one drops to roughly $18.98. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $24.57, Lightly Played $19.66, Moderately Played $18.98 — 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 $50.00 — about 2.0x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $22.50.
Is It Worth Grading Steelix (Japanese)?
Grading Steelix (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($24.57) and a PSA 10 ($50.00) is about $25.43 — a 2.0x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $22.50, CGC 10 $74.99, CGC 9.5 $25.00. 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 | $15.00 | $15.00 | $15.00 | 25 |
| ebay | BGS 10 | $700.00 | $700.00 | $700.00 | 6 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $74.99 | $74.99 | $74.99 | 18 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $7.25 | $6.50 | $8.00 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $13.50 | $13.50 | $13.50 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $50.00 | $49.00 | $51.00 | 32 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $15.00 | $15.00 | $15.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $12.50 | $12.50 | $12.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $22.50 | $22.50 | $22.50 | 11 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $19.66 | $19.66 | $19.66 | 7 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $18.98 | $18.98 | $18.98 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $24.57 | $22.00 | $22.00 | 81 |
Is Steelix (Japanese) a Good Buy?
Steelix (Japanese) is a Rare that collectors actively chase for set completion. 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.
