Steelix #23/100
Pokemon card from Sandstorm · released 2003-09-18
Steelix is a Rare Metal-type Stage 1 Pokemon card, number 23/100 of the Sandstorm set (released 2003-09-18), illustrated by Midori Harada. Its highest TCGplayer market price is ~$19.27 for the Reverse Holofoil finish, updated 2026-06-14.
Prices by finish
| Finish | Market price | Low | Mid | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normal | $3.03 | $1.75 | $3.49 | TCGplayer ↗ |
| Reverse Holofoil | $19.27 | $25.00 | $34.99 | TCGplayer ↗ |
TCGplayer market prices per finish, updated 2026-06-14 — not appraisals. Condition and grading change real-world value.
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Card details
| Set | Sandstorm |
| Number | 23/100 |
| Rarity | Rare |
| Type | Metal |
| HP | 100 |
| Stage | Stage 1 — evolves from Onix |
| Artist | Midori Harada |
| Format legality | Not legal in Standard or Expanded |
| Finishes | Normal · Reverse Holofoil |
Attacks & abilities
Rage10+Does 10 damage plus 10 more damage for each damage counter on Steelix.
Spinning TailDoes 20 damage to each of your opponent's Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
Weakness: Fire ×2 · Resistance: Grass -30 · Retreat cost: 4
Other Steelix printings
More Sandstorm cards
All Steelix cards · Sandstorm price list
Card data via TCGdex and pokemontcg.io, updated 2026-06-14; prices via TCGplayer via TCGCSV, updated 2026-06-14. Not official values.