Steelix Paradox Rift Illustration rare Pokémon card — value and price

Steelix

Paradox Rift · Illustration rare
Pokémon pkm:sv04-208 TCGPlayer + Cardmarket
Fair market value
$37.24
Consensus of 2 market price guides. Typical $27.67 – $48.84.
▲ 9% · 47d
Sources: TCGPlayer + Cardmarket · Near Mint, raw
Optimal buy
$34.50
Never pay above $36.01
Optimal sell
$40.44
Never sell below $38.20
Buy this card · aim to pay under $36.01
TCGplayer →Find on eBay →Graded (PSA 10) →Amazon: sealed →
When it arrives: a penny sleeve + toploader is all it takes to keep it Near Mint.
Penny sleevesToploaders

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Selling this card
Optimal sell $40.44 · never below $38.20. Value your copy for the live net-after-fees calculator.
Where to sell
eBay~13.25% + $0.30Largest audience; on any listing use “Sell one like this” to prefill yours.TCGplayer~10–11%Best for singles; buyers expect competitive, data-driven pricing.
Shipping & protection supplies
Sleeve + toploader in a team bag, taped inside a bubble mailer, shipped with tracking.
Penny sleevesToploadersTeam bagsBubble mailersPainter’s tape

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Common questions
How much is Steelix worth?

Steelix from Paradox Rift has a fair market value of about $37.24 (Near Mint, raw), based on a consensus of current market price guides.

What is the best price to sell Steelix?

List around $40.44 to clear without leaving money on the table; that nets about $29.78 after fees and shipping.

What should I pay to buy Steelix?

A disciplined buy target is about $34.50 — a discount to fair value that keeps an edge. Aim not to pay above $36.01.

Where can I buy Steelix?

Steelix is sold on eBay, TCGplayer, and Amazon. Compare live listings against the fair value of $37.24 and aim to pay under $36.01 — SplitShot links you straight to current listings at each marketplace.

Is now a good time to buy Steelix?

Steelix is trending stable lately. A disciplined entry is under $36.01; paying near or below $34.50 keeps a margin of safety versus the $37.24 fair value.

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