Talonflame – Steam Siege (#96)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Talonflame (#96) is a Rare card from XY - Steam Siege released in 2016. It showcases artwork by Kouki Saitou and the Aero Blitz attack (40 damage), Search your deck for up to 2 cards and put them into your hand. Shuffle your deck afterward.. TCGplayer market price sits around $0.40, Cardmarket average sale is €0.27, Floor listings start near €0.08.
- TCGplayer market price: $0.40
- Cardmarket trend price: €0.28
- Recent low listing: €0.08
Card Details
- Set
- Steam Siege
- Card Number
- 96
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Kouki Saitou
- HP
- 130
- Type
- ⭐ Colorless
- Weaknesses
- Lightning ×2
- Resistances
- Fighting -20
Abilities
-
Gale Wings
If this Pokémon is in your hand when you are setting up to play, you may put it face down as your Active Pokémon.
Attacks & Strategy
-
Aero Blitz
[Colorless]
— 40
Search your deck for up to 2 cards and put them into your hand. Shuffle your deck afterward.
💡 Excellent damage-to-energy ratio (40.0 per energy).
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Talonflame from Steam Siege (Rare) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2016, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Kouki Saitou.
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 Talonflame 96 is legal for tournament play in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
Key Attack: Talonflame's Aero Blitz deals 40 damage for Colorless energy. Special effect: Search your deck for up to 2 cards and put them into your hand. Shuffle your deck afterward.
Stats Overview: 130 HP • Colorless Type • Weak to Lightning ×2 • Resistant to Fighting -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 #96 ← Current | 130 | 1 attack | Rare | $0.40 |
�📦 Steam Siege Set Context
This Talonflame is part of the Steam Siege expansion , released as part of the XY series in 2016.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Kouki Saitou, 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 Talonflame 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 Kouki Saitou resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Colorless typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Talonflame 96 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 Kouki Saitou. This artist is known for creating premium illustration rare and special rare artwork that collectors highly value. 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: Colorless type Pokémon like Talonflame 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 Talonflame 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 Colorless energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Talonflame works best in Colorless type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.