Gardevoir – Steam Siege (#78)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Gardevoir (#78) is a Rare Holo Ex card from XY - Steam Siege released in 2016. It showcases artwork by Eske Yoshinob and the Link Blast attack (30+ damage), If this Pokémon and your opponent's Active Pokémon have the same amount of Energy attached to them, this attack does 70 more damage.. TCGplayer market price sits around $3.30, Cardmarket average sale is €3.42, Floor listings start near €0.05.
- TCGplayer market price: $3.30
- Cardmarket trend price: €3.22
- Recent low listing: €0.05
Card Details
- Set
- Steam Siege
- Card Number
- 78
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare Holo Ex
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Eske Yoshinob
- HP
- 170
- Type
- ✨ Fairy
- Weaknesses
- Metal ×2
- Resistances
- Darkness -20
- Retreat Cost
- 2 (Colorless, Colorless)
- Evolves To
- M Gardevoir-EX
Attacks & Strategy
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Link Blast
[Fairy, Colorless]
— 30+
If this Pokémon and your opponent's Active Pokémon have the same amount of Energy attached to them, this attack does 70 more damage. -
Luminous Blade
[Fairy, Fairy, Colorless]
— 120
Discard an Energy attached to this Pokémon.
💡 Excellent damage-to-energy ratio (40.0 per energy).
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Gardevoir from Steam Siege (Rare Holo Ex) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2016, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Eske Yoshinob.
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 Gardevoir 78 is legal for tournament play in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
Key Attack: Gardevoir's Link Blast deals 30+ damage for Fairy + Colorless energy. Special effect: If this Pokémon and your opponent's Active Pokémon have the same amount of Energy attached to them, ...
Stats Overview: 170 HP • Fairy Type • Weak to Metal ×2 • Resistant to Darkness -20
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 #78 ← Current | 170 | 2 attacks | Rare Holo Ex | $3.30 |
�📦 Steam Siege Set Context
This Gardevoir is part of the Steam Siege expansion , released as part of the XY series in 2016.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Eske Yoshinob, 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 Gardevoir 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 Holo Ex cards from Steam Siege are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Eske Yoshinob resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Fairy typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Gardevoir 78 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 Eske Yoshinob. 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: Fairy type Pokémon like Gardevoir 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 Gardevoir 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 Fairy energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Gardevoir works best in Fairy type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.