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Steelix
- Set
- Paradox Rift
- Number
- 208
- Illustrator
- nisimono
- Energy
- Metal
It is thought its body transformed as a result of iron accumulating internally from swallowing soil.
Steelix - Paradox Rift
Steelix is a Illustration Rare Pokémon card from the Paradox Rift Pokémon TCG set, released 2024, illustrated by nisimono. It sits at card number 208 in the Paradox Rift checklist, classified as a Metal-type Pokémon with 180 HP and the Stage 1 subtype.
In collector terms, this is a high-value alt-art tier introduced in Scarlet & Violet, pulled roughly 1 in 60-90 packs depending on set. Current TCGplayer market price tops out at $29.92, 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 (#208 in Paradox Rift) is one of them - see every other printing further down to compare art, rarity, and current market price across all versions.
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Market Price History
Other printings of Steelix
Steelix FAQ
Click any question to expand. Every answer pulls from this card's live Catchinary data.
How much is Steelix from Paradox Rift worth?
Current TCGplayer market price is $29.92. See the full variant breakdown above for low / mid / high / market / direct prices. Graded estimates (PSA 10, PSA 9, CGC Perfect) are shown when available.
How rare is Steelix?
This printing is a high-value alt-art tier introduced in Scarlet & Violet, pulled roughly 1 in 60-90 packs depending on set (the card is labeled "Illustration 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?
nisimono illustrated this card. See nisimono'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 Paradox Rift set released in 2024. This specific card (#208 in the set) has been tradeable on TCGplayer and Cardmarket since launch.
Where can I buy Steelix?
Click Buy on TCGplayer above for US listings, or the Cardmarket link for European listings. Both feeds update multiple times per day. 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 Paradox Rift 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.