Steelix V (Full Art)
SWSH04: Vivid · 176/185 · Ultra Rare
Current Prices
Set
SWSH04: VividNumber
176/185
Rarity
Ultra Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Steelix V (Full Art) Worth?
Steelix V (Full Art) (Holofoil variant) is an ultra-rare chase card from SWSH04: Vivid, card number 176/185. 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 V (Full Art) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Steelix V (Full Art) (SWSH04: Vivid, 176/185) is worth around $4.39 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $4.39, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $1.41. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $4.39, Lightly Played $3.44, Moderately Played $3.04, Heavily Played $1.89, Damaged $1.41 — 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 $54.98 — about 13x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $19.99.
Is It Worth Grading Steelix V (Full Art)?
Grading Steelix V (Full Art) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($4.39) and a PSA 10 ($54.98) is about $50.59 — a 13x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $19.99, CGC 10 $33.77, CGC 9.5 $7.00. 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 | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $3.50 | $3.50 | $3.50 | 1 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $4.98 | $4.98 | $4.98 | 54 |
| ebay | BGS 10 | $11.50 | $11.50 | $11.50 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 9 | $10.50 | $10.50 | $10.50 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $19.00 | $19.00 | $19.00 | 5 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $33.77 | $33.77 | $33.77 | 7 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $8.95 | $8.95 | $8.95 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $7.25 | $7.25 | $7.25 | 4 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $7.00 | $7.00 | $7.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $54.98 | $54.98 | $54.98 | 35 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $10.50 | $10.50 | $10.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $5.50 | $5.50 | $5.50 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $0.99 | $0.99 | $0.99 | 8 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $19.99 | $19.99 | $19.99 | 26 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $1.41 | $1.41 | $1.41 | 4 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $1.89 | $1.89 | $1.89 | 4 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $3.44 | $2.89 | $3.99 | 71 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $3.04 | $3.04 | $3.04 | 8 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $4.39 | $4.48 | $5.45 | 763 |
Is Steelix V (Full Art) a Good Buy?
As an ultra-rare, Steelix V (Full Art) is exactly the kind of card that appreciates when a set stays popular. Upside is modest; the main reason to hold is enjoyment and set-building. Whatever you decide, recheck Steelix V (Full Art)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
