Shining Steelix 112/105
Set: Neo Destiny
Released: Feb 28, 2002
Pokémon
Metal Type
Rare Shining
Metal Type
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About Shining Steelix
If an Onix lives 100 years or more, its skin hardens, eventually becoming even harder than a diamond.
Card Details
- Card TypePokémon
- Featured Pokémon
- National Pokédex #208
- Card Number 112/105
- Card RarityRare Shining
- IllustratorKen Sugimori
- Release Date28/02/2002
- SeriesNeo
- Expansion Neo Destiny
- Standard FormatNot Legal
- Expanded FormatNot Legal
- Unlimited FormatLegal
- EraVintage
- Production StatusOut of Print
- RegionJohto
- Generation Generation 2
Card Attributes
- Energy Type
Metal
- Health Points90 HP
- Weakness
Fire ×2
- Resistance
Grass -30
- Retreat Cost
Colorless ×4
Metal 
Fire ×2 
Grass -30 
Attacks
- Crushing Earth80
Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 10 damage to each Benched Pokémon (yours and your opponent's). (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.) If tails, this attack does nothing. Either way, Shining Steelix can't attack during your next turn.
Rules
- You can't have more than 1 Shining Steelix in your deck.
Artwork Description
The artwork on this card depicts Shining Steelix emerging fiercely from a glowing, rocky background, its metallic body gleaming with an intense blue shine, exuding immense power and an unyielding, armored presence in a dynamic, eruptive scene.
Playability Overview
Shining Steelix offers risky but potential multi-target damage with Crushing Earth, requiring strategic timing and energy management to avoid self-lockout while disrupting both players' benches.
Binder Inspiration
Main Binder Theme: Shining ShadowsThis Steelix card has such a striking presence with its eerie grin and dark ambiance. It deserves a spot on a "Mystic Metal" page, ideally alongside other shiny Pokémon that have a slightly sinister vibe. The metallic textures really pop against the darker background, making it a great centerpiece for showcasing unique Steel types.Additional Binder Suggestions: Cave / Mysterious / Metallic / Shiny Collection / Sinister Strength
