Volcarona – Steam Siege (#15)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Volcarona (#15) is a Rare card from XY - Steam Siege released in 2016. It showcases artwork by Kouki Saitou and the Shimmering Scales attack (20 damage), Flip a coin. If heads, your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Confused. If tails, your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Paralyzed.. TCGplayer market price sits around $0.56, Cardmarket average sale is €7.50, Floor listings start near €8.99.
- TCGplayer market price: $0.56
- Cardmarket trend price: €8.33
- Recent low listing: €8.99
Card Details
- Set
- Steam Siege
- Card Number
- 15
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Kouki Saitou
- HP
- 110
- Weaknesses
- Fire ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 1 (Colorless)
Attacks & Strategy
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Shimmering Scales
[Grass]
— 20
Flip a coin. If heads, your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Confused. If tails, your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Paralyzed. -
Power Hurricane
[Colorless, Colorless, Colorless]
— 120
Discard all Energy attached to this Pokémon.
💡 Excellent damage-to-energy ratio (40.0 per energy).
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Volcarona 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 Volcarona 15 is legal for tournament play in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
Key Attack: Volcarona's Shimmering Scales deals 20 damage for Grass energy. Special effect: Flip a coin. If heads, your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Confused. If tails, your opponent's Act...
Stats Overview: 110 HP • Fire/Grass Type • Weak to Fire ×2
Players should check the official Pokémon TCG tournament rules for the most current format regulations and card legality status.
� Compare Volcarona Cards
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| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steam Siege #15 ← Current | 110 | 2 attacks | Rare | $0.56 |
�📦 Steam Siege Set Context
This Volcarona 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 Volcarona 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.
- Fire, Grass typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Volcarona 15 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: Fire type Pokémon like Volcarona 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 Volcarona 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: Volcarona works best in Fire type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.