Steelix
Neo Genesis · 015/111 · Holo Rare
Current Prices
Set
Neo GenesisNumber
015/111
Rarity
Holo Rare
Variant
Unlimited_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
Steelix: Rarity & Collectibility
Steelix in its sought-after Unlimited_Holofoil variant is a Holo Rare — the shimmering pulls that built the hobby and that set-builders prize most. Cataloged as Holo Rare #015/111 of the Neo Genesis set, it is the kind of card RarePokemonCard tracks for scarcity and collector demand rather than raw price alone. The harder a card is to pull in top condition, the more weight serious collectors place on it.
How Rare & Valuable Is Steelix?
In 2026, a Near Mint Steelix (Holo Rare, Neo Genesis #015/111) changes hands at roughly $39.66, and desirability among set-builders keeps that number firm. Because demand concentrates on clean copies, surface wear is punished hard: a Near Mint example commands about $39.66, whereas a Damaged one slides to around $12.69. Across the wear scale that reads Near Mint $39.66, Lightly Played $29.62, Moderately Played $20.92, Heavily Played $14.81, Damaged $12.69 — proof that for a collectible like this, presentation is inseparable from value. At the very top, a gem-mint PSA 10 Steelix is valued near $599.00 — about 15x the raw copy, the clearest sign of how much collectors pay for flawless scarcity.
Graded Steelix: Gem Mint & Population
Even for a card at this rarity, the top of the market belongs to certified gem-mint copies. A PSA 10 (or CGC 10 / BGS Black Label equivalent) Steelix sits around $599.00 — roughly 15x a raw copy. That gap exists because relatively few examples ever earn a perfect grade, so gem-mint population is the real scarcity collectors chase. Step down a notch and demand spreads across PSA 9 $109.99, PSA 8 $56.00 — each tier a smaller, scarcer pool than the one below it. The rule of thumb for collectors: the rarer the card, the more a certified high grade matters to its standing.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | DAMAGED | $9.99 | $9.99 | $9.99 | 2 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $12.18 | $12.18 | $12.18 | 2 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $40.22 | $40.22 | $40.22 | 5 |
| ebay | CGC 5 5 | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $599.00 | $599.00 | $599.00 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $28.00 | $28.00 | $28.00 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $44.99 | $44.99 | $44.99 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $56.00 | $56.00 | $56.00 | 5 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $109.99 | $109.99 | $109.99 | 5 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $12.69 | $9.99 | $16.99 | 182 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $14.81 | $14.81 | $14.81 | 85 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $29.62 | $29.02 | $30.90 | 133 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $20.92 | $22.00 | $23.77 | 129 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $39.66 | $39.66 | $39.66 | 113 |
Collector Outlook for Steelix
Holo Rares such as Steelix are perennial favorites, and nostalgia keeps demand for clean copies durable. Cards in this band from beloved sets tend to keep a loyal collector base over time. Whether you are chasing it for a set or as a centerpiece, revisit Steelix on RarePokemonCard — rarity demand in 2026 shifts with reprints, set nostalgia, and how few high-grade copies surface.
