Steelix (Japanese)
SM6b: Champion Road · 040/066 · Rare
Current Prices
Number
040/066
Rarity
Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
Steelix (Japanese): Rarity & Collectibility
Steelix (Japanese) in its sought-after Holofoil variant is a genuine Rare that print runs hold back, so collectors have to hunt for clean copies. Cataloged as Rare #040/066 of the SM6b: Champion Road 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 (Japanese)?
In 2026, a Near Mint Steelix (Japanese) (Rare, SM6b: Champion Road #040/066) changes hands at roughly $3.25, 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 $3.25, whereas a Lightly Played one slides to around $2.99.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $2.99 | $2.99 | $2.99 | 2 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $3.99 | $3.99 | $3.99 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $3.25 | $3.25 | $3.25 | 14 |
Collector Outlook for Steelix (Japanese)
Steelix (Japanese) holds steady chase appeal: a Rare that completists actively track down in top condition. An accessible pickup whose pull is enjoyment and progress toward a finished set. Whether you are chasing it for a set or as a centerpiece, revisit Steelix (Japanese) on RarePokemonCard — rarity demand in 2026 shifts with reprints, set nostalgia, and how few high-grade copies surface.
