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Steelix GL
Rising Rivals 51/111 • uncommon
- Set
- Rising Rivals
- Number
- 51/111
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Released
- 2009
- Energy type
- metal energy
- Market price
- $0.90
- Artist
- Hajime Kusajima
What it does
Search your discard pile for a Metal Energy card and attach it to Steelix GL. If you do, remove 1 damage counter from Steelix GL.
Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 30 damage plus 50 more damage and the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- ExpandedNot legal
- UnlimitedLegal
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Where it came from
The Steelix GL card was released as part of the Rising Rivals expansion, which debuted in the Pokémon Trading Card Game in 2009. This set focused heavily on the Gym Leader (GL) Pokémon concept, introduced through the Platinum series to bridge the gap between the games' elite trainers and their signature partners. As a metal-type Pokémon, Steelix GL was designed to reflect the sturdy, defensive nature associated with Gym Leaders like Jasmine, who famously utilized the Steel-type in the Johto region games.
The card’s artwork follows the aesthetic standards of the late 2000s, featuring the dynamic, slightly stylized illustrations common to the era's Pokémon TCG. While this particular card is an uncommon rarity, it remains a notable piece for collectors focusing on the Gym Leader sub-series. It was received as a functional, tactical addition to deck-building during its competitive lifespan, valued primarily for its role in enabling specific damage-mitigation strategies typical of its type.
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