Steelix
SV04: Paradox Rift · 208/182 · Illustration Rare
Current Prices
Number
208/182
Rarity
Illustration Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Steelix Worth?
Steelix (Holofoil variant) is an ultra-rare chase card from SV04: Paradox Rift, card number 208/182. 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 Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Steelix (SV04: Paradox Rift, 208/182) is worth around $27.69 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $27.69, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $18.12. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $27.69, Lightly Played $26.16, Moderately Played $22.49, Heavily Played $16.20, Damaged $18.12 — 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 $135.00 — about 4.9x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $30.00.
Is It Worth Grading Steelix?
Grading Steelix can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($27.69) and a PSA 10 ($135.00) is about $107.31 — a 4.9x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $30.00, CGC 10 $65.00, CGC 9.5 $26.74. 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 | $19.00 | $19.00 | $19.00 | 31 |
| ebay | ACE 10 | $108.87 | $108.87 | $108.87 | 4 |
| ebay | BGS 8 5 | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 9 | $23.50 | $23.50 | $23.50 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $57.00 | $57.00 | $57.00 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $65.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 | 37 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $26.74 | $26.74 | $26.74 | 9 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $135.00 | $135.00 | $135.00 | 54 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $13.50 | $13.50 | $13.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $10.50 | $10.50 | $10.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $9.50 | $9.50 | $9.50 | 8 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $19.50 | $19.50 | $19.50 | 37 |
| ebay | PSA 8 5 | $32.99 | $32.99 | $32.99 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 | 44 |
| ebay | SGC 10 | $42.50 | $42.50 | $42.50 | 3 |
| ebay | SGC 9 5 | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | 1 |
| ebay | TAG 10 | $88.33 | $88.33 | $88.33 | 5 |
| ebay | TAG 9 | $60.00 | $60.00 | $60.00 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $18.12 | $18.12 | $18.12 | 9 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $16.20 | $16.20 | $16.20 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $26.16 | $23.00 | $26.88 | 185 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $22.49 | $22.40 | $22.40 | 24 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $27.69 | $25.50 | $32.31 | 1,530 |
Is Steelix a Good Buy?
As an ultra-rare, Steelix is exactly the kind of card that appreciates when a set stays popular. Mid-value cards from popular sets tend to hold up well over time. Whatever you decide, recheck Steelix's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
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