Weavile – Steam Siege (#61)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Weavile (#61) is a Rare card from XY - Steam Siege released in 2016. It showcases artwork by kawayoo and the Slash attack (40 damage). TCGplayer market price sits around $0.26, Cardmarket average sale is €0.28, Floor listings start near €0.05.
- TCGplayer market price: $0.26
- Cardmarket trend price: €0.31
- Recent low listing: €0.05
Card Details
- Set
- Steam Siege
- Card Number
- 61
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare
- Illustrator
- 🎨 kawayoo
- HP
- 90
- Type
- 🌙 Darkness
- Weaknesses
- Fighting ×2
- Resistances
- Psychic -20
- Retreat Cost
- 1 (Colorless)
Abilities
-
Tear Away
As often as you like during your turn (before your attack), you may put a Pokémon Tool card attached to 1 of your Pokémon into your hand.
Attacks & Strategy
- Slash [Darkness, Colorless] — 40
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Weavile from Steam Siege (Rare) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2016, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator kawayoo.
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 Weavile 61 is legal for tournament play in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
Key Attack: Weavile's Slash deals 40 damage for Darkness + Colorless energy.
Stats Overview: 90 HP • Darkness Type • Weak to Fighting ×2 • Resistant to Psychic -20
Players should check the official Pokémon TCG tournament rules for the most current format regulations and card legality status.
� Compare Weavile Cards
Looking for other Weavile cards to compare? View different versions with varying HP, attacks, and rarity levels.
| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steam Siege #61 ← Current | 90 | 1 attack | Rare | $0.26 |
�📦 Steam Siege Set Context
This Weavile is part of the Steam Siege expansion , released as part of the XY series in 2016.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by kawayoo, 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 Weavile 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 kawayoo resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Darkness typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Weavile 61 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 kawayoo. 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: Darkness type Pokémon like Weavile 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 Weavile 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 Darkness energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Weavile works best in Darkness type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.