Steelix

Steelix

Selected Masterpiece • 99/163
Artist NC Empire
Market Price $0.21
Battle Styles Sword & Shield 2021
The Illustrator

NC Empire

NC Empire has been credited on Pokémon TCG cards from 2017 to 2025, with work spanning Sword & Shield and Scarlet & Violet. The art leans dynamic and colorful, pairing action-forward framing with focused, character-led staging and high-contrast, vibrant palettes.

Curatorial Commentary

“The Steelix card captures a moment of dynamic movement, showcasing the Pokémon as it bursts through a rocky landscape. Its metallic body glints in the light, emphasizing its formidable presence and strength. The swirling dust and debris around it suggest a powerful force, as if Steelix is on the move, ready to assert its dominance in its environment. This scene evokes a sense of raw power and determination, highlighting Steelix as a true titan of the earth.”

Editorial & Data

Published by Artchu Editorial. Card facts are based on structured reference data and Artchu enrichment. Visual commentary is AI-assisted and human-reviewed. Visual ranking reflects Artchu’s internal art_score methodology. Market data reflects the latest source shown on the page. Data refreshed: January 19, 2026.

Card Type Metal
Era
Sword & Shield
Release
19/03/2021

Steel Swing

80×

Flip 2 coins. This attack does 80 damage for each heads.

Heavy Impact

200
Weakness
×2
Resistance
-30
Retreat Cost