Steelix Collector’s Guide: Cosmic Eclipse #139

Character Intro

Steelix from the Cosmic Eclipse set is a Rare Holo card numbered 139. It boasts a sturdy 170 HP, making it a resilient addition to any deck. Its signature attack, Iron Tail, highlights its powerful steel-type prowess.

Quick Facts

• Type: Metal
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Onix)
• Retreat Cost: 4
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Resistance: Psychic -20
• Flavor Text: Tempered underground under high pressure and heat, its body is harder than any metal.
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Key Printings

This guide focuses on the Steelix card from the Sun & Moon Cosmic Eclipse set, card number 139. It is a Rare Holo variant illustrated by KEIICHIRO ITO. No release date is specified for this printing.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this exact Steelix card. It is identified by its set code “sm12” and card number 139. The card features a Metal type and is classified as a Stage 1 Pokémon with a retreat cost of 4.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• According to available data, this Steelix card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.
• Its attacks, “Thumping Fall” and “Iron Tail,” offer flexible damage options but require specific conditions such as discarding Pokémon with a retreat cost of exactly 4 or coin flips.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s Rare Holo finish and detailed artwork by KEIICHIRO ITO, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the card, especially around edges and corners, to maintain its collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Cosmic Eclipse (sm12): This set includes Steelix as a Rare Holo Stage 1 Metal-type Pokémon. The set is known for its diverse Pokémon and strategic gameplay elements, though specific release date details for this card are unknown.