Question 1

What is the current market value of Steelix #87?

Accepted Answer

Current market pricing for Steelix (HS—Unleashed) sits near $0.57. Compared with last week, pricing is 13.6% lower. It is currently 40.0% below the 30-day average of $0.95. The 90-day window shows a floor near $0.18 and a peak around $2.79 (458% total spread), which maps to high-volatility movement. The listed rarity for this print is Rare Prime.

Question 2

Is Steelix #87 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Pricing context for collectors: Recent pricing has softened by 13.6% over 7 days, with the card now 80% below its 90-day high. Observed 90-day bounds of $0.18 and $2.79 create a 458% band, matching a high-volatility profile. Versus the 30-day average ($0.95), the card is trading 40.0% lower. No consistent graded benchmark is available in this snapshot, so condition-adjusted pricing should be reviewed with active listings.

Question 3

What is Steelix #87 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

Steelix appears in HS—Unleashed, released in 2010. Core profile: Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Rare Prime. Printed HP is 140. Energy typing is Metal. As an evolution, Steelix develops from Onix. Printed ability include "Perfect Metal". The printed attacks highlight "Energy Stream" and "Gaia Crush". Weakness: Fire. Resistance: Psychic. 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. This comparison sample includes 6 alternatives across 5 sets. Comparable prices currently cover $1.04-$154.00, a 14708% band. Against the sample mean of $47.17, this card is -99%. Notable alternatives include Steelix #79 (Plasma Freeze) at $1.73, Steelix #38 (Diamond & Pearl) at $1.29, Steelix #28 (Stormfront) at $1.04, and Steelix #35 (Aquapolis) at $154.00.

Question 5

What set is Steelix #87 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Release year for HS—Unleashed is 2010. HS—Unleashed is grouped under the HeartGold & SoulSilver era. The checklist contains 96 cards, placing it in a mid-size expansion range. As of 2026, the set is 16 years old and fits a legacy-era profile. In the HS—Unleashed checklist, Steelix occupies position #87 as a Rare Prime card.

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