Steelix Sandstorm #23
Steelix is a Rare Pokémon card from Sandstorm (#23), illustrated by Midori Harada. It's a Stage 1 Metal-type Pokémon with 100 HP, evolving from Onix, weak to Fire ×2. Its current blended market value is $19.60 ungraded, with a PSA 10 worth around $200 — a gem-mint grading premium of roughly 10× the raw value. Prices are aggregated across marketplaces — raw and graded, updated daily and shown in your local currency.
Prices last updated 2 July 2026.
Price by variant
TCGplayer market price per printing — reverse holo, 1st edition and unlimited often differ sharply.
| Grade | Relative value | Price |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $200$115–$220 | |
| PSA 9 | $60$28–$89 | |
| PSA 8 | $48$48–$48 | |
| PSA 7 | $30$18–$40 | |
| PSA 4 | $16$16–$16 |
Price history · raw near-mint
Recent sold prices
No recent sold listings tracked.
Population across graders
Should you grade it?
after ~$71.99 grading fee → 10.2× the raw value
| Target grade | Est. value | Grading fee | Net vs raw | Multiple |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $200.46 | $71.99 | +$109 | 10.2× |
| PSA 9 | $60.42 | $70.59 | −$30 | 3.1× |
| PSA 8 | $47.91 | $70.47 | −$42 | 2.4× |
⚖️ Risk-adjusted return
Best case isn't the whole story. Weighting every grade by how often it actually happens, across 138 PSA-graded copies:
| Likely outcome | Chance | Value |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 8.7% | $200.00 |
| PSA 9 | 34.1% | $60.00 |
| PSA ≤8 | 57.2% | $20.00 |
Net = graded value − raw value − grading cost (tier fee + ~$20 round-trip shipping), using PSA fees as of 2026-06-28; the paused PSA Value tier is excluded so this isn't overstated. Gem rate is estimated from cumulative PSA population, which skews toward nicer, resubmitted copies — so it overstates the true grade rate. Treat it as a guide, not a guarantee.
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Where to buy
Cross-market prices
5% spreadCurrently 5% cheaper on TCGplayer than PriceCharting. These are independent market prices for the same card — a wide gap can mean a buying opportunity. Informational only, not arbitrage advice.
Market signal
Derived from this card's 90-day price history, recent trend and cross-market price gap. Informational, not advice.
Card text
Evolves from Onix.
About the Pokémon
Its body has been compressed deep under the ground. As a result, it is even harder than a diamond.
Card details
Other Steelix cards
There are 9 different Steelix printings — make sure you're valuing the right one. This is Sandstorm #23 (Rare).
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Frequently asked questions
How much is Steelix (Sandstorm #23) worth?
As of 2 July 2026, Steelix from Sandstorm is worth approximately $19.60 ungraded (near-mint), and around $200 in PSA 10 gem mint. Values are blended from real Cardmarket, eBay sold and TCGplayer prices and update daily.
What is the PSA 10 price for Steelix?
A PSA 10 (gem mint) Steelix from Sandstorm is worth around $200 — roughly 10× the raw ungraded value of $19.60.
Should I grade my Steelix?
A PSA 10 sells for about $200 versus $19.60 raw — roughly a 10× uplift. Grading is worth it when that premium comfortably beats the grading fee and the card is clean enough to have a real shot at a 10. See the "Should you grade it?" estimate above for net profit per grade.
Is Steelix rare?
Steelix is a Rare card from Sandstorm (card #23), illustrated by Midori Harada. Its current blended market value is $19.60 ungraded.