Steelix

Cards Aquapolis #H23

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Steelix - Aquapolis (#H23)

Pokémon Stage 1 Rare Holo HP 100
Market price
$299.95
holofoil
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Number
H23
Illustrator
Hajime Kusajima
Energy
Metal
i About this card

Steelix - Aquapolis

Steelix is a Rare Holo Pokémon card from the Aquapolis Pokémon TCG set, released 2003, illustrated by Hajime Kusajima. It sits at card number H23 in the Aquapolis checklist, classified as a Metal-type Pokémon with 100 HP and the Stage 1 subtype.

In collector terms, this is a holofoil rare. Current TCGplayer market price tops out at $299.95, with every variant's low / mid / high and direct prices listed below.

Steelix has been printed 9 times across different sets. The variant you're looking at (#H23 in Aquapolis) is one of them - see every other printing further down to compare art, rarity, and current market price across all versions.

Catchinary Index Value

CIV 71Strong

Strong market heat, era strength.

Market Heat 100

30 / 90 / 365-day price momentum.

Grading Upside 53

PSA 10 premium over raw NM.

Icon Status 38

Cultural recognition + iconic-set bonus.

Era Strength 85

Release-window weight.

Score blends market heat, grading upside, icon status, era strength. How CIV works →

Prices USD 2 days ago · 2026-06-09 08:06 UTC

holofoil
$299.95
Low $157.49 Mid $176.74 High $200.00

Where to buy on eBay 24 active listings · updated 8208m ago

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Market price history

Latest
$300
Low
$49.99
Dec 2024
High
$300
May 2026
Avg
$139
Days tracked
99
data points
Change
+222.5%
since first tracked
Tracked since Nov 1, 2021 · 99 data points

Sale History 283 sales · since 2021-02-01

PSA 10 high $744.56 PSA 9 high $457.30 Raw high $219.36
Date Grade Price Lot
RAW $150.00
RAW $144.51
RAW $90.80
RAW $81.11
RAW $81.07
RAW $101.48
RAW $94.88
RAW $89.75
RAW $92.98
RAW $92.92
RAW $99.12
RAW $101.47
RAW $87.17
RAW $63.17
RAW $58.75
? Card FAQ

Steelix FAQ

Click any question to expand. Every answer pulls from this card's live Catchinary data.

How much is Steelix from Aquapolis worth?

Recent recorded market price is $299.95 (latest tracked snapshot 2026-06-10). See the variant breakdown above for per-variant low / mid / high / market spread and the market price history chart for the long-term arc. Graded estimates (PSA 10, PSA 9, CGC Perfect) are shown when auction data is available.

How rare is Steelix?

This printing is a holofoil rare (the card is labeled "Rare Holo" 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?

Hajime Kusajima illustrated this card. See Hajime Kusajima'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 Aquapolis set released in 2003, so this card (#H23 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 this card in Standard format?

Legal formats rotate as new sets release - see the Aquapolis set page for current Standard / Expanded / Unlimited status. Catchinary tracks 0 cards across every English-language set, so if this one has rotated out there's almost certainly a current-format reprint you can check.