Steelix #74 value & price
Reviewed by Mumbles · Updated 13 Sept 2026Related Steelix & chase cards
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Steelix has always had a soft spot in collectors' hearts, that hulking steel snake from Generation II with an evolution line people still talk about fondly. This particular Steelix, card #74 from the Japanese Future Flash set, sits at a nice accessible tier for anyone curious about Steelix value, with raw copies trading around $9. It is not a card that will change your life, but it is the kind of steady, honest pull that reminds you why this hobby is fun in the first place.
Price history
InteractiveRaw value is $9.46, up 58% over the past year, with an all-time high of $9.50 in August 2026.
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Steelix price at every grade
Market value at each grade, with how many exist (population). 4,714 graded, only 3,460 are PSA 10.
| Grade | Value | Population | PSA / CGC |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 (Gem Mint) | $57 | 3,460 | 1,265 / 2,195 |
| PSA 9 | $21 | 767 | 173 / 594 |
| PSA 8 | $12 | 377 | 29 / 348 |
| PSA 7 | $10 | 77 | 11 / 66 |
| PSA 6 | $8.00 | 20 | 7 / 13 |
| PSA 5 | $8.00 | 11 | 2 / 9 |
| PSA 4 | $7.00 | 2 | 2 / - |
| PSA 3 | $6.00 | - | - / - |
| PSA 2 | $5.00 | - | - / - |
| PSA 1 | - | - | - / - |
| Raw / Ungraded | $8.41 | - | - |
Prices & population from PriceCharting. Value shown is the PSA-grade market price; population is split by grading company (PSA / CGC).
Where to pull Steelix
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The collector's take on Steelix
Is Steelix worth grading?
So is Steelix worth grading? Here is the honest math: a raw copy runs about $9, a Grade 9 climbs to $25, and a true gem mint PSA 10 sits at $57, which works out to roughly 6.6 times the raw price. That is a real jump, but grading isn't free, and you're paying that fee whether the card comes back a 10 or drops to an 8. Centering and edge wear on Future Flash era cards can be unforgiving, so before you send one in, ask yourself if the copy in your hand actually looks gem mint under a loupe, not just to the naked eye. If it does, the upside is there. If you're on the fence, it might be smarter to just enjoy the raw card.
How rare is Steelix?
We don't have hard population numbers to point to for this one, so we'll speak plainly instead: Steelix from Future Flash sits in that mid-tier rarity zone, common enough that it circulates steadily but not so common that it feels disposable. That balance is part of what keeps the price of a raw copy modest while still rewarding a sharp, well-centered PSA 10 with a real premium. Scarcity at the very top end, meaning cards that grade out clean, is usually what separates a $9 card from a $57 one, and that gap tells you gem mint copies simply don't come around all that often.
Where can you pull Steelix?
This is where PackSpy actually earns its keep, because we track real pulls across pack sites rather than guessing. Steelix has been pulled 200 or more times across tilt-rips, courtyard, and collector-crypt, so it is far from a ghost card, you will run into it if you open enough packs. The biggest recorded pull value we've logged for this exact card hit $408, which shows what happens when a sharp copy lands in the right buyer's hands. We've seen it turn up in Rookie Pack, Pokemon Dime Pack, Pokémon Starter Pack, and Pokemon Premium Pack, so if you're chasing one intentionally, those are the openings worth watching. Just remember, opening packs is a gamble, and most rips don't beat what you paid in, Steelix included.
Questions people ask
How much is Steelix worth?+
A raw, ungraded Steelix from the Future Flash set is worth about $9. Graded copies climb from there, with a Grade 9 sitting around $25 and a PSA 10 reaching $57, so condition makes a real difference here.
Is Steelix worth grading?+
It can be, if your copy is genuinely gem mint quality, since a PSA 10 sells for about 6.6 times the raw price. But grading costs money regardless of the outcome, so it only makes sense if the card looks clean enough to realistically hit a 10.
How much is a PSA 10 Steelix worth?+
A PSA 10 Steelix from Future Flash is valued at $57. That is a solid jump from the raw price of $9, reflecting how much harder it is to find a truly gem mint copy.
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