Steelix
Future Flash · 074 · Illustration Rare
Current Prices
Set
Future FlashNumber
074
Rarity
Illustration Rare
Variant
Normal
Market
Europe (CardMarket)
Sales Recorded
525
Last Updated
Mar 10, 2026
About Steelix
Steelix is an ultra-rare chase card and one of the most desirable pulls from Future Flash, numbered 074 in the expansion. This is the Normal variant. Pricing for this card is based on the European CardMarket marketplace. This card sits in the budget-friendly range, making it accessible for most collectors looking to add it to their binder.
Steelix Price Analysis
The current market price for Steelix from Future Flash is $5.50 as of 2026. Recent sales range from a low of $3.49 to a high of $25.00. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) graded copy is valued at $59.90 — approximately 10.9x the ungraded market price. Over the past 30 days, Steelix has increased in value by +10.4%, indicating growing demand among collectors. With a high volume of recorded sales (525+), this card has an active and liquid secondary market.
Grading Steelix
Professional grading is available for Steelix and can significantly impact its market value. Graded versions tracked include: CGC 10, CGC 9, PCA 9 5, PGS 10, PSA 10. Ungraded pricing is tracked across conditions: MINT, NEAR MINT. For cards in this price range, grading makes sense primarily if the card is in near-mint condition and you plan to hold it long-term.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| cardmarket unsold | NEAR MINT | $4.89 | $3.49 | $25.00 | 470 |
| cardmarket | AGGREGATED | $5.50 | N/A | N/A | — |
| cardmarket unsold | TAG 10 | $40.00 | N/A | N/A | — |
| cardmarket unsold | CGC 10 | $35.00 | $35.00 | $72.49 | 9 |
| cardmarket unsold | CGC 9 | $24.00 | $24.00 | $24.00 | 6 |
| cardmarket unsold | PCA 9 5 | $35.00 | $4.00 | $4.00 | 3 |
| cardmarket unsold | PGS 10 | $29.80 | $29.80 | $29.80 | 4 |
| cardmarket unsold | PSA 10 | $59.90 | $50.00 | $64.90 | 18 |
| cardmarket unsold | MINT | $4.00 | $4.00 | $45.00 | 22 |
Is Steelix a Good Investment?
As an ultra-rare card, Steelix is in the category most targeted by both collectors and investors. Cards at this rarity tier have historically shown strong long-term appreciation. The upward price trend suggests increasing demand. However, short-term price movements do not always indicate long-term direction. High trading volume makes this card relatively liquid, meaning it can be bought or sold quickly at market price. As with any collectible, values can fluctuate based on market conditions, format legality, nostalgia cycles, and overall demand in the Pokemon TCG market in 2026.
