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Steelix 28/100

Name: Steelix #28 - Stormfront | Price Guide & Historical Value (Ungraded, PSA10/9/8)
Brand: Pokémon
SKU: dp7-28
Price: 3.54 USD
Availability: InStock

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Set: Stormfront Released: Nov 1, 2008

Pokémon

Metal Type Rare Pull Rate: 1 in 30 packs (3.3%) Evolves From: Onix

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3.54 $0.48 (15.69%)

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reverse Holofoil

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12.32 $0.01 (0.08%)

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Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw	Add To Collection	eBay
PSA9	30.00	—	x8.5

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw	Add To Collection	eBay
PSA9	125.00	—	x10
PSA8	16.00	—	x1.3

About Steelix

Tempered underground under high pressure and heat, its body is harder than any metal.

Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Steelix
National Pokédex #208
Card Number 28/100
Card RarityRare
IllustratorNaoyo Kimura
Release Date01/11/2008
SeriesDiamond & Pearl
Expansion Stormfront
Evolves From
Onix
Standard FormatNot Legal
Expanded FormatNot Legal
Unlimited FormatLegal
EraVintage
Production StatusOut of Print
RegionJohto
Generation Generation 2

Card Attributes

Energy Type Metal
Health Points130 HP
Weakness Fire +30
Resistance Psychic -20
Retreat Cost Colorless ×4

Attacks

Outbreak Power
Choose a number of your opponent's Pokémon up to the amount of Energy attached to Steelix. This attack does 20 damage to each of them. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
Iron Tail100×
Flip a coin until you get tails. This attack does 100 damage times the number of heads.

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts Steelix emerging mightily from rocky terrain, its serpentine, metallic body coiling powerfully amidst floating boulders under a stormy sky, exuding strength and resilience as it dominates its harsh environment.

Playability Overview

Steelix offers strategic versatility with its Outbreak Power for spread damage based on Energy count and Iron Tail for high-risk, high-reward burst potential, though managing its high retreat cost is crucial.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Underground TitanThis Steelix card gives off such a powerful presence with its rocky texture and fierce expression. I’d suggest placing it on a "Cave Dwellers" page, ideally next to other robust Pokémon like Golem or Onix. The earthy tones and hidden depth emphasize its underground vibe, creating a striking visual story.Additional Binder Suggestions: Cave / Fierce / Metallic / Steel Behemoth / Hidden Depths