Gardevoir-EX Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Gardevoir-EX from the Steam Siege set is a Rare Secret card numbered 116. With 170 HP and the hard-hitting Luminous Blade attack, this elegant Basic EX stands out for both aesthetics and power, making it a notable addition to any collection.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fairy
• Stage: Basic, EX
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Metal ×2
• Resistance: Darkness -20
• Rules: Pokémon-EX rule: When a Pokémon-EX has been Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.
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Key Printings

This exact printing is from the XY series, specifically the Steam Siege set, numbered 116. It is a Basic EX Pokémon card with no evolutions from previous forms.

Attacks

• Link Blast: 30 damage plus 70 more if energy conditions are met
• Luminous Blade: 120 damage at the cost of discarding an energy

Variants & Identifiers

This printing has no known print variants. It is identified by the set code “xy11” and card number 116. The rarity is Rare Secret, and it features the illustrator Eske Yoshinob’s distinctive artwork. The card does not have a regulation mark, and no flavor text is present.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. It follows the Pokémon-EX rule, meaning if knocked out, the opponent takes 2 Prize cards.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s Rare Secret rarity and detailed artwork, store it in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Use a rigid top-loader or a binder with individual pockets to prevent bending or surface scratches. Handle the card by its edges to avoid fingerprints.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Steam Siege (xy11): This set features Gardevoir-EX as a powerful Fairy-type Basic EX Pokémon with strategic attacks and a high HP pool. The set is known for its Rare Secret cards, including this standout printing of Gardevoir-EX.