Question 1

What is the current market value of Steelix #38?

Accepted Answer

Latest market snapshots place Steelix in Diamond & Pearl at roughly $1.99. Week-over-week change is limited (0.0%), indicating short-term stability. Current value is elevated versus the 30-day mean ($1.89), by 5.5%. Its 90-day trading band runs between $1.65 and $1.99, producing a 17% range and low-volatility behavior. Rarity classification for this copy is Rare.

Question 2

Is Steelix #38 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Pricing context for collectors: We observe a 0.0% shift this week, which points toward price consolidation rather than immediate volatility. With a 17% 90-day spread ($1.65-$1.99), this card currently tracks as low-volatility. Current value is 5.5% above its 30-day reference ($1.89). Without a consistent graded comp in the current snapshot, live listings are still required for reliable condition-based valuation.

Question 3

What is Steelix #38 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

Steelix is a Diamond & Pearl card from the 2007 release window. The printed flavor text states: "Tempered underground under high pressure and heat, its body is harder than any metal." Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Rare. Printed HP is 110. Energy typing is Metal. This gives collectors a clear identity footprint for the print. As an evolution, Steelix develops from Onix. Attack line includes "Slam" and "Metal Slash". This card is weak to Fire energy and resists Psychic. It requires 4 energy to retreat. Within set composition, this rarity normally lands above common and uncommon print tiers.

Question 4

What are the alternative Steelix cards available?

Accepted Answer

A wider Steelix checklist helps contextualize this specific Steelix print. The current sample spans 6 comparable cards from 4 sets. In this sample, pricing ranges between $0.09 and $43.22 (47922% total span). Relative to the alternative average ($8.87), this card is -78%. Notable alternatives include Steelix #89 (Celestial Storm) at $2.03, Steelix #139 (Fusion Strike) at $0.26, Steelix #93 (Mega Evolution) at $0.09, and Steelix #150 (Mega Evolution) at $7.46.

Question 5

What set is Steelix #38 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Release year for Diamond & Pearl is 2007. Diamond & Pearl is grouped under the Diamond & Pearl era. The checklist contains 130 cards, placing it in a mid-size expansion range. As of 2026, the set is 19 years old and fits a legacy-era profile. In the Diamond & Pearl checklist, Steelix occupies position #38 as a Rare card.

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