Volcarona (Steam Siege 15) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Volcarona from the Steam Siege set is a rare card numbered 15. It boasts 110 HP and features the striking attack Power Hurricane. This fiery Pokémon stands out with its vibrant design and solid stats.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fire, Grass
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Larvesta)
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Resistances: None
• Attacks:
• Shimmering Scales: Flip a coin; heads confuses opponent’s Active Pokémon, tails paralyzes it. Deals 20 damage.
• Power Hurricane: Discards all Energy attached to Volcarona to deal 120 damage.
• Flavor Text: When volcanic ash darkened the atmosphere, it is said that Volcarona’s fire provided a replacement for the sun.
• Illustrator: Kouki Saitou

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the Steam Siege set, card number 15. It is classified as a Rare card and features no additional abilities beyond its attacks. The card’s dual Fire and Grass typing is unusual and notable for collectors.

Variants & Identifiers

• There are no known print variants for this card.
• Identified by set code “xy11” and card number 15.
• Illustration by Kouki Saitou.
• Dual-type classification is a key visual identifier.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its unique combination of effects—status condition infliction and a high-damage attack that requires discarding Energy—makes it an interesting choice for casual play.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the vibrant illustration and maintain card condition, store this card in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its rarity and unique dual typing, keeping it in a top-loader or in a binder with similar rare cards is recommended.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Steam Siege (xy11): This set includes Volcarona as a Rare Stage 1 card with a distinctive Fire and Grass typing. The set is known for its diverse Pokémon types and strategic gameplay elements. The release date for this set is unknown.