Steelix 15 / 111 Pokemon Card from Neo Genesis Set
Steelix is a Stage 1 Metal-type Pokémon with 110 HP. It features artwork by Ken Sugimori and is part of the Neo Genesis set, which is from the vintage era…
- Set: Neo Genesis
- Number: 15/111
- Rarity: Rare Holo
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About the Steelix Pokémon Card
Steelix is a Metal-type Pokémon card with 110 HP from the Neo Genesis set, part of the Neo series. It carries the collector number 15/111 and is classified as Rare Holo. The Neo Genesis set was released on December 16, 2000.
The card includes the flavor text: “Its body has been compressed deep under the ground. As a result, it is even harder than a diamond.”.
Steelix Pokémon Card Details
Card name: Steelix
Card number: 15/111
Set: Neo Genesis
Series: Neo
Rarity: Rare Holo
Subtypes: Stage 1
Type: Metal
HP: 110
Artist: Ken Sugimori
Release date: December 16, 2000
National Pokédex number: 208
Why Collect the Steelix Pokémon Card?
Steelix is a solid addition to the Neo Genesis set, and clean, well-centred copies are the most desirable to collectors who grade their cards.
Across the hobby, collectibility generally comes down to rarity, condition, artwork, and overall demand for the set.
Artwork and Illustration of the Steelix Pokémon Card
Steelix was illustrated by Ken Sugimori.
Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.
Market Price and Value of the Steelix Pokémon Card
The current aggregated market price for Steelix is about
For context, the Neo Genesis set has a median card value near $4.51 and an average near $43.40, so this card sits above the typical card in the set. The aggregated price has moved -25% over the last 7 days and -67% over 30 days.
Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the Neo Genesis set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.
Grading the Steelix Pokémon Card
Whether Steelix is worth grading comes down to condition. Before submitting a card, collectors usually check front and back centring, corner sharpness, edge wear, surface defects, and any print lines or factory imperfections.
Across the hobby, top grades such as PSA 10, BGS/Beckett 9.5–10, and CGC Pristine 10 generally command a premium over raw or lower-graded copies.
How Rare Is the Steelix Pokémon Card?
Rare Holo cards like Steelix are pulled less often than commons and uncommons, while still appearing more frequently than the set's top-tier rare cards.
Other Printings of Steelix
Steelix appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Aquapolis H23 (around $300), Skyridge H29 (around