Unlimited
How to spot it: Standard modern card frame; no edition stamp.
All copies share the same Unlimited print frame.
01Card Stats
Stage 1 (evolves from Onix)
HP
200
TypeMetal
RarityIllustration Rare
IllustratorUnknown
WeaknessFire ×2
Retreat●●●●
SetMega Evolution
Released2025
02Editions and Print Runs
Modern print era — no 1st Edition or Shadowless variants exist for cards printed after the WotC era.
04Variants and Foiling
- Rarity tiers
- Illustration Rare
- Foiling
- Holo version with the holo pattern applied to the artwork.
- Alt art / specials
- Illustration Rare full-art variant from this set.
05Language and Regional Versions
- English
- Standard English release.
- Japanese
- Released in the equivalent Japanese set.
- European
- Localized European prints exist with translated text.
- Other
- No documented language-exclusive errors or major regional variants.
06Current Market Value
Market value
~$8.34 raw
Raw copies run $6.25 to $8.75
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07Why Collectors Want It
- Steelix — Pokemon TCG catalog (Pokedex #208).
- Full-art Illustration Rare artwork — modern collectors actively chase IRs from this set.
- Required for any complete Steelix master set across eras.
- Collectors of the Mega Evolution set need this card to finish it.
08Competitive Playability
Tier: Niche
Stage 1 Steelix with 200 HP; top attack near 140 damage — playable in casual or rogue lists, not a competitive staple.
09Card Moves and Abilities
Welcoming Tail
If you have exactly 6 Prize cards remaining, this attack does 200 more damage.
Skull Bash
- Weakness
- Fire ×2
- Resistance
- Grass -30
- Retreat cost
- 4
10Grading and Population
PSA 10 estimate: Modern Illustration Rare; PSA 10 population is climbing as collectors submit chase cards.
Centering and edge wear are common downgrade reasons; verified PSA 10s carry meaningful premiums.
Other graders: CGC submissions trend up for modern IRs; PSA remains the resale standard.