Armaldo – Steam Siege (#57)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Armaldo (#57) is a Rare card from XY - Steam Siege released in 2016. It showcases artwork by Satoshi Shirai and the Rushing Water attack (40 damage), Move an Energy from your opponent's Active Pokémon to 1 of his or her Benched Pokémon.. TCGplayer market price sits around $0.30, Cardmarket average sale is €0.51, Floor listings start near €0.02.
- TCGplayer market price: $0.30
- Cardmarket trend price: €0.54
- Recent low listing: €0.02
Card Details
- Set
- Steam Siege
- Card Number
- 57
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Satoshi Shirai
- HP
- 150
- Type
- ✊ Fighting
- Weaknesses
- Grass ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 2 (Colorless, Colorless)
Attacks & Strategy
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Rushing Water
[Colorless]
— 40
Move an Energy from your opponent's Active Pokémon to 1 of his or her Benched Pokémon.
💡 Excellent damage-to-energy ratio (40.0 per energy). -
Guard Claw
[Fighting, Colorless, Colorless]
— 100
During your opponent's next turn, any damage done to this Pokémon by attacks is reduced by 30 (after applying Weakness and Resistance).
💡 Excellent damage-to-energy ratio (33.3 per energy).
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Armaldo from Steam Siege (Rare) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2016, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Satoshi Shirai.
Market Trends: Current market conditions show moderate interest in this card.
Investment Considerations: Vintage cards from this era have shown strong long-term appreciation potential.
⚔️ Competitive Play & Tournament Viability
This Armaldo 57 is legal for tournament play in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
Key Attack: Armaldo's Rushing Water deals 40 damage for Colorless energy. Special effect: Move an Energy from your opponent's Active Pokémon to 1 of his or her Benched Pokémon.
Stats Overview: 150 HP • Fighting Type • Weak to Grass ×2
Players should check the official Pokémon TCG tournament rules for the most current format regulations and card legality status.
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| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steam Siege #57 ← Current | 150 | 2 attacks | Rare | $0.30 |
�📦 Steam Siege Set Context
This Armaldo is part of the Steam Siege expansion , released as part of the XY series in 2016.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Satoshi Shirai, whose distinctive illustration style has made their cards highly collectible. Explore more cards illustrated by this artist to discover similar art styles and collecting themes.
💎 Professional Grading Guide
Professional grading can significantly increase the value of your Armaldo card. Here's what you need to know:
Industry standard • Value multiplier: 2-4x
Best for: High-value cards, modern sets
Subgrades available • Value multiplier: 2-3x
Best for: Premium cards, perfect centering
Fast turnaround • Value multiplier: 1.5-3x
Best for: Budget-friendly option, bulk
💡 Should You Grade This Card?
- Yes, consider grading if: Card value exceeds $20 and is in excellent condition
- Grading cost: $20-100+ per card (depending on service level)
- Break-even point: Card should be worth $50+ raw to justify grading costs
- Turnaround time: 2 weeks to 6 months depending on service
Collector Notes
- Rare cards from Steam Siege are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Satoshi Shirai resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Fighting typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Armaldo 57 was released in 2016 in the Steam Siege expansion. This set is part of the XY series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Satoshi Shirai. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Steam Siege is a vintage set that has gained significant collector interest over time, with sealed product and individual cards showing strong appreciation.
Competitive History: Fighting type Pokémon like Armaldo with versatile attack options provide flexibility in deck building and can adapt to different matchups. Currently legal in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Armaldo card with these essential products:
- Penny sleeves: Basic protection
- Perfect fit sleeves: Pre-grading
- Top loaders: Display & storage
- Binders with side-loading pages
- Storage boxes (800-count)
- ETB (Elite Trainer Box) storage
- Premium display cases
- Pair with Fighting energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Armaldo works best in Fighting type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.