Infernape – Steam Siege (#20)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Infernape (#20) is a Rare Holo card from XY - Steam Siege released in 2016. It showcases artwork by Naoki Saito and the Flare Blitz attack (120 damage), Discard all Fire Energy attached to this Pokémon.. TCGplayer market price sits around $0.48, Cardmarket average sale is €0.74, Floor listings start near €0.08.
- TCGplayer market price: $0.48
- Cardmarket trend price: €0.71
- Recent low listing: €0.08
Card Details
- Set
- Steam Siege
- Card Number
- 20
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare Holo
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Naoki Saito
- HP
- 130
- Type
- 🔥 Fire
- Weaknesses
- Water ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 1 (Colorless)
Attacks & Strategy
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Flare Blitz
[Fire, Fire]
— 120
Discard all Fire Energy attached to this Pokémon.
💡 Excellent damage-to-energy ratio (60.0 per energy). -
Flare Up
[Fire, Fire]
— 200
If you have fewer than 10 Fire Energy cards in your discard pile, this attack does nothing. Shuffle 10 Fire Energy cards from your discard pile into your deck.
💡 Excellent damage-to-energy ratio (100.0 per energy).
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Infernape from Steam Siege (Rare Holo) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2016, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Naoki Saito.
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 Infernape 20 is legal for tournament play in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
Key Attack: Infernape's Flare Blitz deals 120 damage for Fire + Fire energy. Special effect: Discard all Fire Energy attached to this Pokémon.
Stats Overview: 130 HP • Fire Type • Weak to Water ×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 #20 ← Current | 130 | 2 attacks | Rare Holo | $0.48 |
�📦 Steam Siege Set Context
This Infernape is part of the Steam Siege expansion , released as part of the XY series in 2016.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Naoki Saito, 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 Infernape 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 cards from Steam Siege are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Naoki Saito resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Fire typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Infernape 20 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 Naoki Saito. 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: Fire type Pokémon like Infernape 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 Infernape 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 Fire energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Infernape works best in Fire type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.