Deino (Steam Siege 84) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Deino is a Common Pokémon card from the Steam Siege set, numbered 84. It has 60 HP and features the attack Headbutt Bounce. This straightforward card offers a simple yet engaging addition to any collection.

Quick Facts

Stats & Attacks

• Type: Dragon
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Fairy ×2
• Attacks:
• Roar: Forces opponent to switch their Active Pokémon with one on their Bench (cost: 1 Colorless).
• Headbutt Bounce: Deals 20 damage (cost: 1 Psychic, 1 Darkness).
• Flavor Text: “Lacking sight, it’s unaware of its surroundings, so it bumps into things and eats anything that moves.”
• Regulation Mark: Unknown
• Print Variants: None reported

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the XY series, specifically the Steam Siege set, card number 84. It is a common rarity card illustrated by Suwama Chiaki. No alternate printings or special editions are noted.

Variants & Identifiers

No print variants or alternate versions of this Deino card are documented. Identification relies on the set code “xy11,” card number 84, and the illustrator credit to Suwama Chiaki. The card’s image can be referenced at /images/xy11/xy11-84.jpg.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not currently listed as legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its playability in tournaments is therefore uncertain.

Care & Storage Tips

As a common card without special variants, standard protective measures are recommended. Use sleeves and store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to preserve the card’s condition and vibrant illustration.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Steam Siege (XY11): This set introduced Deino as a basic Dragon-type Pokémon with simple but strategic attacks. The card fits well into collections focusing on Dragon-type Pokémon or the XY series but lacks tournament legality as of now.