Pokémon TCG, Steelix (Aquapolis #35)

Steelix Aquapolis 35/147 – Vintage Pokémon card from the e-Card series

Steelix Aquapolis 35/147 is an authentic, English Pokémon raw card from the legendary Aquapolis set, released January 15, 2003 by Wizards of the Coast. This card is aimed at collectors who appreciate genuine vintage Pokémon cards and the unique aesthetic of the e-Card era, when cards were designed for use with the Nintendo e-Reader. Steelix 35/147 is sold as a single, loose card – not graded or sealed – and represents the classic non-holo standard variant, which is clearly distinct from both holo and reverse-holo versions.

Specifications for Steelix 35/147

• Name: Steelix
• Set & number: Aquapolis 35/147
• Release date: January 15, 2003
• Type: Metal (Stage 1, evolves from Onix)
• HP: 100
• Attacks: Earth Rift, Iron Smash
• Rarity: Rare
• Artist: Hajime Kusajima
• Language: English
• Format: Raw card (not graded or sealed)
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Resistance: Grass −30
• Retreat cost: 4 Energy

Game mechanics and collector relevance

Steelix 35/147 is known for its two characteristic attacks: Earth Rift, which can hit all of the opponent’s Benched Pokémon via a coin flip, and Iron Smash, where the damage potential depends on two coin flips. The card’s high HP, Metal type, and classic e-Card design make it a sought-after item for collectors, especially those focused on Wizards of the Coast cards and the e-Card series.

The Aquapolis set marks an important chapter in Pokémon TCG history, both as one of the last releases from Wizards of the Coast and as a technological milestone with e-Reader functionality. Steelix's illustration by Hajime Kusajima and the period-typical layout make the card an authentic piece of Pokémon history from the early 2000s.

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