Steelix
Mega Brave · 073 · Illustration Rare
Current Prices
Set
Mega BraveNumber
073
Rarity
Illustration Rare
Variant
Normal
Market
Europe (CardMarket)
Sales Recorded
675
Last Updated
Mar 3, 2026
About Steelix
Steelix is an ultra-rare chase card and one of the most desirable pulls from Mega Brave, numbered 073 in the expansion. This is the Normal variant. Pricing for this card is based on the European CardMarket marketplace. At its current price point, this card is an affordable pickup for set completionists and casual collectors.
Steelix Price Analysis
The current market price for Steelix from Mega Brave is $1.97 as of 2026. Recent sales range from a low of $1.20 to a high of $9.99. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) graded copy is valued at $67.47 — approximately 34.2x the ungraded market price. The price has remained relatively stable over the last 30 days with a -1.0% change. With a high volume of recorded sales (675+), 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: BGS 9 5, PSA 10, SFG 9 5. Ungraded pricing is tracked across conditions: MINT, NEAR MINT. At this price point, grading is generally not cost-effective as the grading fee may exceed the card's ungraded value. Consider grading only for sentimental or personal collection purposes.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| cardmarket | AGGREGATED | $1.97 | N/A | N/A | — |
| cardmarket unsold | MINT | $27.25 | $1.66 | $49.00 | 27 |
| cardmarket unsold | NEAR MINT | $2.84 | $1.20 | $9.99 | 625 |
| cardmarket unsold | BGS 9 5 | $27.50 | $25.00 | $29.99 | 6 |
| cardmarket unsold | PSA 10 | $67.47 | $64.95 | $69.99 | 6 |
| cardmarket unsold | SFG 9 5 | $35.00 | $35.00 | $35.00 | 1 |
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. Price stability indicates consistent demand without speculative spikes — often a healthy sign for a collectible. 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.
