Toxicroak (Steam Siege 59) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Toxicroak from the Steam Siege set is a Rare card with 90 HP. It features the ability Poison Enzyme and the attack Poison Jab. This card is numbered 59 in the set.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fighting
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Croagunk)
• Ability: Poison Enzyme — Prevents all damage from attacks by opponent’s Poisoned Pokémon.
• Attack: Poison Jab (50 damage) — Flip a coin; heads poisons opponent’s Active Pokémon.
• Weakness: Psychic ×2
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Flavor Text: Its knuckle claws secrete a toxin so vile that even a scratch could prove fatal.
• Illustrator: Hajime Kusajima
• Image:

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the Steam Siege set, card number 59, classified as Rare. It features the Fighting type and a Stage 1 evolution line from Croagunk. The card’s unique Poison Enzyme ability and Poison Jab attack highlight its toxic theme.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Identification is straightforward by set code “xy11,” card number 59, and the illustrator Hajime Kusajima’s signature style.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its ability to prevent damage from Poisoned Pokémon and the chance to poison opponents with Poison Jab make it tactically interesting, though its tournament viability is unclear.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve this rare card’s condition, store it in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the surface, especially the illustrated front by Hajime Kusajima, to maintain its collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Steam Siege (xy11): Introduced Toxicroak with a focus on poison-themed abilities and attacks, fitting the set’s strategic diversity. This card stands out for its synergy between ability and attack, emphasizing toxic control in battles.

This Toxicroak printing is a vivid example of the Steam Siege set’s design philosophy, combining thematic depth with solid gameplay mechanics.