Klinklang – Steam Siege (#73)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Klinklang (#73) is a Rare Holo card from XY - Steam Siege released in 2016. It showcases artwork by Midori Harada and the Gear Spinner attack (70 damage), During your next turn, this Pokémon's Gear Spinner attack does 70 more damage (before applying Weakness and Resistance).. TCGplayer market price sits around $0.29, Cardmarket average sale is €0.15, Floor listings start near €0.02.
- TCGplayer market price: $0.29
- Cardmarket trend price: €0.27
- Recent low listing: €0.02
Card Details
- Set
- Steam Siege
- Card Number
- 73
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare Holo
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Midori Harada
- HP
- 140
- Type
- ⚙️ Metal
- Weaknesses
- Fire ×2
- Resistances
- Psychic -20
- Retreat Cost
- 3 (Colorless, Colorless, Colorless)
Abilities
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Heavy Bumper
Any damage done to this Pokémon by an opponent's attack is reduced by 10 for each Colorless in your opponent's Active Pokémon's Retreat Cost (after applying Weakness and Resistance).
Attacks & Strategy
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Gear Spinner
[Metal, Metal, Colorless]
— 70
During your next turn, this Pokémon's Gear Spinner attack does 70 more damage (before applying Weakness and Resistance).
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Klinklang from Steam Siege (Rare Holo) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2016, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Midori Harada.
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 Klinklang 73 is legal for tournament play in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
Key Attack: Klinklang's Gear Spinner deals 70 damage for Metal + Metal + Colorless energy. Special effect: During your next turn, this Pokémon's Gear Spinner attack does 70 more damage (before applying Weakn...
Stats Overview: 140 HP • Metal Type • Weak to Fire ×2 • Resistant to Psychic -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 #73 ← Current | 140 | 1 attack | Rare Holo | $0.29 |
�📦 Steam Siege Set Context
This Klinklang is part of the Steam Siege expansion , released as part of the XY series in 2016.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Midori Harada, 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 Klinklang 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 Midori Harada resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Metal typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Klinklang 73 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 Midori Harada. 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: Metal type Pokémon like Klinklang have carved out niches in various competitive formats throughout Pokémon TCG history. Currently legal in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Klinklang 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 Metal energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Klinklang works best in Metal type decks.