Mareep – Steam Siege (#38)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Mareep (#38) is a Common card from XY - Steam Siege released in 2016. It showcases artwork by Eri Yamaki and the Thunder Wave attack, Flip a coin. If heads, your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Paralyzed.. TCGplayer market price sits around $0.17, Cardmarket average sale is €0.06, Floor listings start near €0.02.
- TCGplayer market price: $0.17
- Cardmarket trend price: €0.07
- Recent low listing: €0.02
Card Details
- Set
- Steam Siege
- Card Number
- 38
- Rarity
- ✨ Common
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Eri Yamaki
- HP
- 60
- Type
- ⚡ Lightning
- Weaknesses
- Fighting ×2
- Resistances
- Metal -20
- Retreat Cost
- 1 (Colorless)
- Evolves To
- Flaaffy
Attacks & Strategy
-
Thunder Wave
[Colorless]
Flip a coin. If heads, your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Paralyzed. - Tackle [Lightning, Colorless] — 20
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Mareep from Steam Siege (Common) represents an interesting addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2016, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Eri Yamaki.
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 Mareep 38 is legal for tournament play in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
Key Attack: Mareep's Thunder Wave for Colorless energy. Special effect: Flip a coin. If heads, your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
Stats Overview: 60 HP • Lightning Type • Weak to Fighting ×2 • Resistant to Metal -20
Players should check the official Pokémon TCG tournament rules for the most current format regulations and card legality status.
� Compare Mareep Cards
Looking for other Mareep cards to compare? View different versions with varying HP, attacks, and rarity levels.
| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steam Siege #38 ← Current | 60 | 2 attacks | Common | $0.17 |
�📦 Steam Siege Set Context
This Mareep is part of the Steam Siege expansion , released as part of the XY series in 2016.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Eri Yamaki, 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 Mareep 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
- Common cards from Steam Siege are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Eri Yamaki resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Lightning typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Mareep 38 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 Eri Yamaki. 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: Lightning type Pokémon like Mareep 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 Mareep 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 Lightning energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Mareep works best in Lightning type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.