Pokemon card values › Plasma Freeze › Steelix #79

Set	Plasma Freeze
Card number	79
Rarity	Rare
Type	Pokémon
HP	150
Artist	5ban Graphics
Released	May 2013

Steelix #79 Value (Plasma Freeze)

$11.83 raw near mint

Pokemon card price guide: raw and graded values, eBay sold prices and price history. Updated Nov 2, 2026.

How much is Steelix #79 worth? As of Nov 2, 2026, a raw near mint copy is worth about $11.83, the Cardmarket low is €3.80. Prices update hourly from Cardmarket, TCGplayer and eBay sold listings.

Steelix is portrayed as a rare Pokémon card from the Plasma Freeze series under the Black & White era. The artwork by 5ban Graphics captures Steelix’s imposing metallic form reasonably well within the mid-range card hierarchy for this set.

Current prices

Source	Price
TCGplayer market price (USD)	$11.83
Cardmarket lowest near mint (EUR)	€3.80
Cardmarket 7-day average (EUR)	€1.90
Cardmarket 30-day average (EUR)	€1.75
Cardmarket listings available	121

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What sets the price of Steelix #79

Steelix #79 is a Rare Pokémon card from Plasma Freeze, the Black & White era (2013). It ranks as number 41 by price out of 122 cards in the set. Its price has held almost flat over the last 30 days ($11.83 to $11.83). The illustration is by 5ban Graphics.

Graded card values (PSA, CGC, BGS)

Grading	Grade	Median sold	Sales
PSA	9	$54.68	-
PSA	8	$31.25	-

Graded values are medians of real eBay sold listings.

Is it worth grading? Condition focus should be on edges and corners, which face common wear from handling. Grading can add value if centering and surface hold up, especially if the holo areas are intact despite being a non-holo rare variant.

Steelix price history

May 7, 2026Low $1.85 · High $13.22Nov 2, 2026

Month	Avg Cardmarket low	Avg TCGplayer market
Nov 2026	€3.90	$11.83
Oct 2026	€4.00	$11.83
Sep 2026	€4.00	$12.60
Aug 2026	€4.00	$10.08
Jul 2026	€4.00	$1.85
Jun 2026	€2.60	$1.85
May 2026	€2.50	$1.85

With Steelix’s strong presence in competitive decks historically, collections emphasizing tactical play or Steel-type Pokémon appreciate this card. The 5ban Graphics style offers a rugged take on this classic evolution.

Frequently asked questions

What is Steelix #79 worth on Nov 2, 2026?

As of Nov 2, 2026, a raw near mint copy is worth about $11.83, the Cardmarket low is €3.80. Prices update hourly from Cardmarket, TCGplayer and eBay sold listings.

Is Steelix #79 rare?

Steelix #79 is printed at Rare rarity and ranks number 41 by price among the 122 cards in Plasma Freeze. Demand for the character and condition matter more than the rarity symbol.

Is Steelix #79 going up in value?

Not much right now. Its price has stayed within a few percent over the last 30 days, at about $11.83.

How do I check which printing of Steelix I have?

Look at the set symbol and the card number (79) at the bottom of the card, then match both to this page. A phone scanner such as Card Value Scanner on iPhone reads them from one photo; on Android, search the number in the price guide.