Steelix

Steelix

Selected Masterpiece • 208/182
Artist nisimono
Market Price $24.44
Paradox Rift Scarlet & Violet 2023
The Illustrator

nisimono

nisimono has been credited on Pokémon TCG cards since 2023, with artwork appearing across Scarlet & Violet releases including 151, Paradox Rift, and Destined Rivals. The work favors whimsical, colorful digital illustration with balanced, dynamic compositions.

Curatorial Commentary

“The card depicts Steelix towering over a bustling construction site, its metallic body gleaming under the sunlight. The contrast between the Pokémon's formidable presence and the busy workers below creates a sense of harmony between nature and human activity. Steelix, with its serious expression, seems to embody strength and resilience, watching over the scene as if guarding the progress of the construction. This moment captures a unique blend of industrial life and the wild, showcasing Steelix as both a protector”

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 20, 2026.

Card Type Metal
Artist nisimono
Era
Scarlet & Violet
Release
03/11/2023

Earthquake

130

This attack also does 30 damage to each of your Benched Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)

Heavy Impact

180
Weakness
×2
Resistance
-30
Retreat Cost