Steelix 79/116

Name: Steelix #79 - Plasma Freeze | Price Guide & Historical Value (Ungraded, PSA10/9/8)
Brand: Pokémon
SKU: bw9-79
Price: 3.81 USD
Availability: InStock

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Set: Plasma Freeze Released: May 8, 2013

Pokémon

Metal Type Rare Pull Rate: 1 in 33 packs (3.0%) Evolves From: Onix

Raw Prices

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3.81 $0.16 (4.38%)

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15.47 $0.56 (3.49%)

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PSA Graded Prices

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Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw	Add To Collection	eBay
PSA9	30.00	—	x7.9

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw	Add To Collection	eBay
PSA8	39.99	—	x2.6

PSA Graded Prices

PSA 10 Gem Mint
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0.00%
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PSA 9 Mint
4
66.67%
$30.00
PSA 8 Near Mint-Mint
1
16.67%
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PSA 7 Near Mint
1
16.67%
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PSA 6 Excellent-Mint
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0.00%
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PSA 5 Excellent
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0.00%
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PSA 4 Very Good-Excellent
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0.00%
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PSA 3 Very Good
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PSA 2 Good
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0.00%
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PSA 1 Poor
0
0.00%
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Is Steelix 79/116 worth grading?

Net profit at each grade — after grading, fees & tax on a $3.81 raw copy.

Grading + shipping $ Sale fees & tax %

Break-even $36.56

$3.81

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$30

PSA 9 −$5.71

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PSA 10 —

Based on $28 grading + shipping and 13% marketplace fees & tax on a $3.81 raw cost.

Keep in mind: Don't forget about PSA upcharges! High-value cards that get top grades are often bumped to higher pricing tiers by PSA, which can alter your final profit margins.

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About Steelix

The iron it ingested with the soil it swallowed transformed its body and made it harder than diamonds.

Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Steelix
National Pokédex #[208]
Card Number 79/116
Card RarityRare
Illustrator5ban Graphics
Release Date08/05/2013
SeriesBlack & White
Expansion Plasma Freeze
Evolves From
Onix
Standard FormatNot Legal
Expanded FormatLegal
Unlimited FormatLegal
EraModern
Production StatusOut of Print
RegionJohto
Generation Generation 2

Card Attributes

Energy Type Metal
Health Points150 HP
Weakness Fire ×2
Resistance Psychic -20
Retreat Cost Colorless ×4

Attacks

Metal Defender50
During your opponent's next turn, this Pokémon has no Weakness.
Heavy Impact100

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts Steelix emerging menacingly between towering stone structures, its metallic body gleaming under the blue sky as a hovering machine observes from above, emphasizing its powerful and indomitable presence.

Playability Overview

Steelix offers strategic defense with Metal Defender's weakness-negating effect, but its high retreat cost and energy demands may limit flexible play and require careful energy management.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Urban SteelThis Steelix card has a striking, almost futuristic vibe with that bold blue backdrop and the sleek metallic tones. It feels right at home in an "Urban" setup, especially with the architectural elements in the background. Pair it with other Steel-types or even some Electric-types for a dynamic edge.Additional Binder Suggestions: City / Powerful / Metallic / Industrial / Tech Vibes

Steelix 79/116

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PSA Graded Prices

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About Steelix

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Attacks

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