Pokemon Steam Siege Set
A 116-card expansion combining Steam and Gear themes with Mega Steelix EX, Mega Gardevoir EX, and the debut of dual-type Pokemon cards.
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Steam Siege is a 116-card expansion released in August 2016 with a steampunk-inspired gear theme. The set introduced dual-type Pokemon to the TCG, with cards featuring two types simultaneously. Volcanion EX headlined competitively with its Steam Up ability, while Mega Steelix EX and Mega Gardevoir EX served as the collector chase cards.
Cartes les Plus Précieuses
Mega Gardevoir EX Full Art (#112) is the top collector card at $15-30 near-mint, popular among Gardevoir fans. Mega Steelix EX Full Art (#109) commands $12-25. Volcanion EX Full Art held strong competitive value at $10-15. The secret rare Gardevoir EX (#116) adds a premium chase card to the set.
Conseils de Complétion
Steam Siege is often considered one of the less exciting XY sets, making sealed product and singles relatively affordable. This makes it an excellent set to complete on a budget. The dual-type cards are visually distinctive and add uniqueness to the collection.
Scan with Pokex
Dual-type cards from Steam Siege have a unique split-color border design that requires proper identification. The scanner recognizes both types on dual-type cards and correctly catalogues them. It also differentiates the Steam Siege Gardevoir EX from its multiple printings in other XY sets.
Questions Fréquentes
Q1 What are dual-type Pokemon cards in Steam Siege?
Dual-type cards display two Pokemon types simultaneously, shown by a split-colored card border. For example, a Pokemon might be both Fire and Water type, affecting weakness and resistance calculations in gameplay.
Q2 Why was Volcanion EX competitively strong?
Volcanion EX's Steam Up ability discarded a Fire Energy from hand to add 30 damage to each of your basic Fire Pokemon's attacks that turn. Combined with baby Volcanion, it created a fast, consistent Fire deck that dominated tournaments.
Q3 Is Steam Siege an expensive set to collect?
Steam Siege is one of the most affordable XY-era sets. Sealed booster boxes can be found at reasonable prices, and individual singles are generally cheaper than comparable cards from other XY expansions.
Q4 How many dual-type Pokemon are in Steam Siege?
Steam Siege introduced 12 dual-type Pokemon cards, spanning various type combinations. These were the first official dual-type cards in the modern Pokemon TCG and remain unique to this set.
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