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Steelix Skyridge 2003
Card · Skyridge · 2003

Steelix

$69.99 Latest known market value January 17, 2026
Rare Metal
Curatorial Commentary

The Steelix card from the Skyridge set captures the imposing figure of this Steel-type Pokémon, coiled and ready for action. Set against a backdrop that emphasizes its metallic sheen, Steelix exudes a sense of strength and resilience. The artwork portrays a moment of tension, as if Steelix is preparing to strike or defend its territory. This snapshot invites the viewer into the rugged world of Pokémon, where power and nature intertwine.

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Catalogue plate № 31/144
Identity
PokémonSteelix
TypeMetal
RarityRare
StageStage 1
Authorship
IllustratorHikaru Koike
Year2003
Plate №31/144
Composition
StyleBoldGraphicStylized
MoodDynamicIntense
CompositionCentral FocusSimplistic
PaletteContrastingLimited
Game mechanics
HP 100
Stage Stage 1 · evolves from Onix
Weakness Fire ×2
Resistance Grass -30
Retreat
Squeeze 20+

Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 20 damage plus 10 more damage and the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.

Metal Tail 40

Before doing damage, you may flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 80 damage. If tails, this attack does nothing.