Steelix

pop

Special/secret art pull rate in Japanese sets is inherently low, keeping raw copies genuinely scarce on the secondary market.

demand

Steelix has a loyal niche fanbase and nostalgia appeal, but lacks the top-tier competitive or collector hype of chase Pokémon like Charizard or Umbreon.

artist

Future Flash's high-rarity special art treatments tend to feature dynamic, stylized illustrations that elevate desirability above standard rare art.

catalyst

Future Flash is a relatively recent JP set with some residual opening momentum, though hype has begun to normalize as the set ages.