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Steelix
Diamond & Pearl 38/130 • rare
- Set
- Diamond & Pearl
- Number
- 38/130
- Rarity
- Rare
- Released
- 2007
- Energy type
- metal energy
- Market price
- $3.82
- Artist
- Kouki Saitou
What it does
Flip 2 coins. This attack does 30 damage times the number of heads.
Steelix can't attack during your next turn.
Tempered underground under high pressure and heat, its body is harder than any metal.
Where you can play it
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Where it came from
The Steelix card from the Diamond & Pearl expansion was released in 2007, marking the beginning of the fourth generation of the Pokémon Trading Card Game. This set introduced new mechanics and updated the card layout to feature larger character artwork, reflecting the transition of the video games to the Nintendo DS console. The Steelix card, numbered 38/130, serves as a representation of the Steel-type introduced in the Johto region and popularized as a formidable defensive entity in the Sinnoh-based games.
The artwork for this specific card was illustrated by Atsuko Nishida, a prominent artist long associated with the franchise's visual identity. Her design emphasizes the serpentine, metallic form of Steelix, capturing the imposing nature of the creature within a stylized, rugged environment. Like much of the Diamond & Pearl collection, this card was well-received by players for its role in the shifting competitive meta, providing a sturdy, heavy-hitting option for metal-type deck strategies during that era of the game.
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