Question 1

What is the current market value of Steelix #208?

Accepted Answer

Latest market snapshots place Steelix in Paradox Rift at roughly $40.69. Over the last 7 days it gained 3.6%. Current value is elevated versus the 30-day mean ($34.34), by 18.5%. Its 90-day trading band runs between $26.22 and $40.69, producing a 36% range and moderate-volatility behavior. This version is categorized as Illustration Rare.

Question 2

Is Steelix #208 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Market structure summary: Recent direction is upward at 3.6%; current pricing is 55% above the 90-day floor. Observed 90-day bounds of $26.22 and $40.69 create a 36% band, matching a moderate-volatility profile. Current value is 18.5% above its 30-day reference ($34.34). Top-grade copies show substantial separation from raw: PSA 10 is pricing +348% above the current raw benchmark. PSA 9 is currently around $39.80, while PSA 10 is $182.41.

Question 3

What is Steelix #208 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

Steelix appears in Paradox Rift, released in 2023. Card flavor text reads: "It is thought its body transformed as a result of iron accumulating internally from swallowing soil." Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Illustration Rare. Printed HP is 180. Energy typing is Metal. As an evolution, Steelix develops from Onix. Attack line includes "Earthquake" and "Heavy Impact". It has a weakness to Fire and resistance to Grass. The retreat cost for this card is 4. This rarity tier generally sits in premium chase segments relative to base rarities.

Question 4

What are the alternative Steelix cards available?

Accepted Answer

Collectors tracking Steelix often benchmark it against other Steelix cards. Comparable entries in this snapshot: 6 cards, 5 distinct sets. Observed alternatives run from $0.09 to $7.11 (7800% spread). The current card sits +2379% versus the sampled alternative average of $1.64. Notable alternatives include Steelix #89 (Celestial Storm) at $2.03, Steelix #139 (Fusion Strike) at $0.27, Steelix #93 (Mega Evolution) at $0.09, and Steelix #150 (Mega Evolution) at $7.11.

Question 5

What set is Steelix #208 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Release year for Paradox Rift is 2023. Paradox Rift is grouped under the Scarlet & Violet era. With 266 listed cards, this is a very large set by modern TCG standards. As of 2026, the set is 3 years old and sits in a modern-era collecting window. Within this set, Steelix is card number 208 with a Illustration Rare designation.

Steelix #208

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