Steelix (Prime)
Unleashed · 87/95 · Ultra Rare
Current Prices
Set
UnleashedNumber
87/95
Rarity
Ultra Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Steelix (Prime) Worth?
Steelix (Prime) (Holofoil variant) is an ultra-rare chase card from Unleashed, card number 87/95. 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 (Prime) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Steelix (Prime) (Unleashed, 87/95) is worth around $94.41 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $94.41, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $11.35. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $94.41, Lightly Played $38.80, Moderately Played $22.01, Heavily Played $16.09, Damaged $11.35 — 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 $1,775 — about 19x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $210.00.
Is It Worth Grading Steelix (Prime)?
Grading Steelix (Prime) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($94.41) and a PSA 10 ($1,775) is about $1,681 — a 19x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $210.00, PSA 8 $61.00. 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 | DAMAGED | $32.00 | $32.00 | $32.00 | 3 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | 9 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $39.00 | $39.00 | $39.00 | 6 |
| ebay | CGC 4 | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 5 | $15.00 | $15.00 | $15.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 5 5 | $19.99 | $19.99 | $19.99 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 6 5 | $17.50 | $17.50 | $17.50 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $44.99 | $44.99 | $44.99 | 7 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $52.00 | $52.00 | $52.00 | 13 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $59.99 | $59.99 | $59.99 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $1,775 | $1,775 | $1,775 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $19.93 | $19.93 | $19.93 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $39.99 | $39.99 | $39.99 | 7 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $69.99 | $69.99 | $69.99 | 8 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $61.00 | $61.00 | $61.00 | 10 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $210.00 | $210.00 | $210.00 | 27 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $11.35 | $11.35 | $11.35 | 41 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $16.09 | $16.09 | $16.09 | 19 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $38.80 | $38.53 | $40.00 | 53 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $22.01 | $23.00 | $23.00 | 42 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $94.41 | $94.41 | $94.41 | 17 |
Is Steelix (Prime) a Good Buy?
As an ultra-rare, Steelix (Prime) 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 (Prime)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
