Steelix 125 / 182 Pokemon Card from Paradox Rift Set
Steelix is a Stage 1 Pokémon card from the Paradox Rift set in the Scarlet & Violet series. It has 180 HP and is of the Metal type. The card features artwork…
- Set: Paradox Rift
- Number: 125/182
- Rarity: Rare
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About the Steelix Pokémon Card
Steelix is a Metal-type Pokémon card with 180 HP from the Paradox Rift set, part of the Scarlet & Violet series. It carries the collector number 125/182 and is classified as Rare. The Paradox Rift set was released on November 3, 2023.
The card includes the flavor text: “It is thought its body transformed as a result of iron accumulating internally from swallowing soil.”.
Steelix Pokémon Card Details
Card name: Steelix
Card number: 125/182
Set: Paradox Rift
Series: Scarlet & Violet
Rarity: Rare
Subtypes: Stage 1
Type: Metal
HP: 180
Artist: Po-Suzuki
Release date: November 3, 2023
National Pokédex number: 208
Why Collect the Steelix Pokémon Card?
Steelix is a solid addition to the Paradox Rift 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 Po-Suzuki.
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 $0.29. Recent listings range from roughly $0.10 (low) to $65.00 (high), with a mid-point near $0.27. These figures are aggregated from marketplace data and change over time; the live price and full price history are shown above on this page.
For context, the Paradox Rift set has a median card value near $0.27 and an average near $4.82, so this card sits below the typical card in the set. The aggregated price has moved 0% over the last 7 days and -10% 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 Paradox Rift 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.
PSA has graded 11 copies of this card, of which 5 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 45.5%. These population figures were last refreshed on June 15, 2026. Population counts only rise as more copies are submitted, so the gem rate and totals shift over time; nothing here is estimated or back-filled.
How Rare Is the Steelix Pokémon Card?
Rare cards like Steelix are pulled less often than commons and uncommons, while still appearing more frequently than the set's top-tier rare cards.
Population data is one concrete measure of scarcity: PSA has graded 11 copies to date.
Other Printings of Steelix
Steelix appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Aquapolis H23 (around $300), Skyridge H29 (around