Steelix (Japanese)
Wind from the Sea · 072/087 · Rare
Current Prices
Number
072/087
Rarity
Rare
Variant
1st_Edition
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Steelix (Japanese) Worth?
Steelix (Japanese) (1st_Edition variant) is a Rare card in the Wind from the Sea set, card number 072/087. 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) (Wind from the Sea, 072/087) is worth around $37.48 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $37.48, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $7.49. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $37.48, Lightly Played $16.98, Damaged $7.49 — 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 $155.99 — about 4.2x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $59.00.
Is It Worth Grading Steelix (Japanese)?
Grading Steelix (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($37.48) and a PSA 10 ($155.99) is about $118.51 — a 4.2x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $59.00, PSA 8 $24.00. 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 | $7.49 | $7.49 | $7.49 | 1 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $16.98 | $16.98 | $16.98 | 14 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $24.99 | $24.99 | $24.99 | 15 |
| ebay | BGS 9 | $53.92 | $53.92 | $53.92 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $40.00 | $40.00 | $40.00 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $155.99 | $155.99 | $155.99 | 13 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $16.50 | $16.50 | $16.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $21.50 | $21.50 | $21.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $24.00 | $24.00 | $24.00 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $59.00 | $59.00 | $59.00 | 5 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $37.48 | $37.48 | $37.48 | 15 |
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.
