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Steelix - Plasma Freeze (#79)
- Number
- 79
- Illustrator
- 5ban Graphics
- Energy
- Metal
The iron it ingested with the soil it swallowed transformed its body and made it harder than diamonds.
Steelix - Plasma Freeze
Steelix is a Rare Pokémon card from the Plasma Freeze Pokémon TCG set, released 2013, illustrated by 5ban Graphics. It sits at card number 79 in the Plasma Freeze checklist, classified as a Metal-type Pokémon with 150 HP and the Stage 1, Team Plasma subtypes.
In collector terms, this is a standard rare. The stored TCGplayer market reference for reverseHolofoil is $14.63. This is the highest available reference across the 2 listed variants. Available values are listed below; inconsistent ranges are hidden.
Steelix has been printed 9 times across different sets. The variant you're looking at (#79 in Plasma Freeze) is one of them - see every other printing further down to compare art, rarity, and current market price across all versions.
CIV 79Strong
Strong market heat, grading upside. Weak icon status.
30 / 90 / 365-day price momentum.
PSA 10 premium over raw NM.
Cultural recognition + iconic-set bonus.
Release-window weight.
Price references USD
Card record updated 2026-10-31. The source's price refresh time is not available. A history snapshot records stored values and does not confirm a new source update.
Where to buy on eBay 24 active listings · updated 4240m ago
Market price history
Sale History 188 sales · since 2021-03-01
| Date | Grade | Price | Lot |
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| RAW | $2.72 | ||
| RAW | $3.11 | ||
| RAW | $4.60 | ||
| RAW | $3.61 | ||
| RAW | $2.93 | ||
| RAW | $2.00 | ||
| RAW | $2.75 | ||
| RAW | $2.39 | ||
| RAW | $2.00 | ||
| RAW | $2.79 | ||
| RAW | $2.99 | ||
| RAW | $2.99 | ||
| RAW | $2.99 | ||
| RAW | $2.59 | ||
| RAW | $2.62 | ||
| RAW | $1.89 | ||
| RAW | $1.57 | ||
| RAW | $1.71 | ||
| PSA 9 | $19.02 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $21.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $47.62 | ||
| RAW | $1.65 | ||
| RAW | $1.71 | ||
| RAW | $2.23 | ||
| PSA 9 | $19.07 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $21.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $47.65 | ||
| RAW | $2.23 | ||
| RAW | $2.23 | ||
| PSA 9 | $18.97 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $21.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $47.36 | ||
| RAW | $2.23 | ||
| RAW | $2.80 | ||
| PSA 9 | $19.22 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $21.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $47.76 | ||
| RAW | $2.80 | ||
| RAW | $2.15 | ||
| PSA 9 | $18.55 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $20.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $46.40 | ||
| RAW | $2.15 | ||
| RAW | $1.99 | ||
| PSA 9 | $17.86 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $20.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $45.03 | ||
| RAW | $1.99 | ||
| RAW | $1.99 | ||
| PSA 9 | $17.81 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $20.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $44.85 | ||
| RAW | $1.99 | ||
| RAW | $1.99 | ||
| PSA 9 | $17.74 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $20.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $44.66 | ||
| RAW | $1.99 | ||
| RAW | $1.99 | ||
| PSA 9 | $17.68 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $19.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $44.49 | ||
| RAW | $1.99 | ||
| RAW | $2.14 | ||
| PSA 9 | $18.21 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $20.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $45.42 | ||
| RAW | $2.14 | ||
| RAW | $1.59 | ||
| PSA 9 | $16.06 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $18.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $41.33 | ||
| RAW | $1.59 | ||
| RAW | $1.00 | ||
| PSA 9 | $13.78 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $15.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $37.03 | ||
| RAW | $1.00 | ||
| RAW | $1.00 | ||
| PSA 9 | $13.75 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $15.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $36.96 | ||
| RAW | $1.00 | ||
| RAW | $1.00 | ||
| PSA 9 | $13.72 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $15.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $36.87 | ||
| RAW | $1.00 | ||
| RAW | $1.00 | ||
| PSA 9 | $13.69 | ||
| PSA 10 | $36.79 | ||
| RAW | $1.00 | ||
| RAW | $1.02 | ||
| PSA 9 | $13.78 | ||
| PSA 10 | $36.91 | ||
| RAW | $1.02 | ||
| RAW | $1.00 | ||
| PSA 9 | $13.64 | ||
| PSA 10 | $36.63 | ||
| RAW | $1.00 | ||
| RAW | $1.37 | ||
| PSA 9 | $15.38 | ||
| PSA 10 | $39.78 | ||
| RAW | $1.37 | ||
| RAW | $1.49 | ||
| PSA 9 | $15.34 | ||
| PSA 10 | $39.66 | ||
| RAW | $1.49 | ||
| RAW | $1.99 | ||
| PSA 9 | $17.05 | ||
| PSA 10 | $42.62 | ||
| RAW | $1.99 | ||
| RAW | $2.00 | ||
| PSA 9 | $17.10 | ||
| PSA 10 | $42.66 | ||
| RAW | $2.00 | ||
| RAW | $2.39 | ||
| PSA 9 | $19.60 | ||
| PSA 10 | $47.17 | ||
| RAW | $2.39 | ||
| RAW | $2.04 | ||
| PSA 9 | $17.40 | ||
| PSA 10 | $43.19 | ||
| RAW | $2.04 | ||
| RAW | $2.13 | ||
| PSA 9 | $17.34 | ||
| PSA 10 | $43.03 | ||
| RAW | $2.13 | ||
| RAW | $1.53 | ||
| PSA 9 | $15.14 | ||
| PSA 10 | $39.09 | ||
| RAW | $1.53 | ||
| RAW | $2.23 | ||
| PSA 9 | $15.13 | ||
| PSA 10 | $39.04 | ||
| RAW | $2.23 | ||
| RAW | $1.38 | ||
| PSA 9 | $14.65 | ||
| PSA 10 | $38.16 | ||
| RAW | $1.38 | ||
| RAW | $1.38 | ||
| PSA 9 | $15.88 | ||
| PSA 10 | $40.29 | ||
| RAW | $1.38 | ||
| RAW | $1.76 | ||
| PSA 9 | $15.84 | ||
| PSA 10 | $40.19 | ||
| RAW | $1.76 | ||
| RAW | $1.28 | ||
| PSA 9 | $14.18 | ||
| PSA 10 | $37.27 | ||
| RAW | $1.28 | ||
| RAW | $0.99 | ||
| PSA 9 | $13.23 | ||
| PSA 10 | $35.60 | ||
| RAW | $0.99 | ||
| RAW | $0.99 | ||
| PSA 9 | $13.46 | ||
| PSA 10 | $35.97 | ||
| RAW | $0.99 | ||
| RAW | $1.99 | ||
| PSA 9 | $16.37 | ||
| PSA 10 | $40.92 | ||
| RAW | $1.99 | ||
| RAW | $1.99 | ||
| PSA 9 | $16.35 | ||
| PSA 10 | $40.90 | ||
| RAW | $1.99 | ||
| RAW | $0.99 | ||
| RAW | $0.99 | ||
| RAW | $0.99 | ||
| RAW | $0.99 | ||
| RAW | $0.99 | ||
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| RAW | $0.99 | ||
| RAW | $0.99 | ||
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| RAW | $0.99 | ||
| RAW | $0.99 | ||
| RAW | $0.99 | ||
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| RAW | $0.99 |
Other printings of Steelix
Steelix FAQ
Pricing and details from this card's stored record.
How much is Steelix from Plasma Freeze worth?
The stored TCGplayer market reference for reverseHolofoil is $14.63. The headline selects the highest available reference across the listed variants. Card record updated 2026-10-31. The source's price refresh time is not available. Reference prices are not guaranteed sale prices. The variant table shows the available values; inconsistent ranges are hidden. Historical chart values may use different sources or variants.
How rare is Steelix?
This printing is a standard rare (the card is labeled "Rare" on the checklist). Steelix has been printed 9 times across different sets - earlier or limited printings often command premiums even when the rarity tier is identical.
Who illustrated Steelix?
5ban Graphics illustrated this card. See 5ban Graphics's full Catchinary page for every Pokémon card they've drawn, grouped by set with current market prices, career stats, and alt-art highlights.
When was Steelix released?
The Plasma Freeze set released in 2013, so this card (#79 in the set) has been available since then. Its current and historical market price is tracked above.
Where can I buy Steelix?
The "Where to buy on eBay" panel above shows live listings. For long-term holds, consider graded copies (PSA / CGC) which trade separately and usually at a premium over raw.
Is Steelix legal in Standard format?
Check the current Pokémon TCG format rules and this exact printing's eligibility before tournament play. A card's age or set alone does not confirm its legality.