Steelix (Japanese)
Wind from the Sea · 073/087 · Holo Rare
Current Prices
Number
073/087
Rarity
Holo Rare
Variant
Unlimited_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Steelix (Japanese) Worth?
Steelix (Japanese) (Unlimited_Holofoil variant) is a holographic rare from Wind from the Sea, card number 073/087. 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, 073/087) is worth around $65.00 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $65.00, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $5.00. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $65.00, Lightly Played $84.00, Moderately Played $70.00, Heavily Played $25.00, Damaged $5.00 — 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 $550.00 — about 8.5x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $178.50.
Is It Worth Grading Steelix (Japanese)?
Grading Steelix (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($65.00) and a PSA 10 ($550.00) is about $485.00 — a 8.5x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $178.50, PSA 8 $230.00. 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 | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $34.95 | $34.95 | $34.95 | 1 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $58.06 | $58.06 | $58.06 | 14 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $550.00 | $550.00 | $550.00 | 24 |
| ebay | PSA 4 | $42.00 | $42.00 | $42.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $10.50 | $10.50 | $10.50 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $230.00 | $230.00 | $230.00 | 13 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $178.50 | $178.50 | $178.50 | 14 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $5.00 | $5.00 | $5.00 | 0 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | 0 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $84.00 | $84.00 | $84.00 | 4 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $70.00 | $70.00 | $70.00 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $65.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 | 14 |
Is Steelix (Japanese) a Good Buy?
Holos like Steelix (Japanese) are among the most collected cards and tend to hold value well. 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.
