Yanmega (Steam Siege 7) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Yanmega from the Steam Siege set is a Rare card with 110 HP. Its ability, Sonic Vision, offers strategic depth, while the attack Assault Boom adds dynamic offense. This card is numbered 7 in the set.

Quick Facts

• Type: Grass
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Yanma)
• Retreat Cost: 0
• Weakness: Lightning (×2)
• Resistance: Fighting (-20)
• Ability: Sonic Vision — Allows ignoring Energy costs of attacks if you have exactly 4 cards in hand
• Attack: Assault Boom — Deals 50+ damage, with an additional 70 damage if the opponent’s Active Pokémon has a Pokémon Tool attached

Key Printings

This exact printing of Yanmega is from the Steam Siege set, card number 7. It is classified as a Rare card and features artwork by Midori Harada. The card’s flavor text highlights Yanmega’s unique flight capabilities and balance.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this Yanmega card. It can be identified by its set code “xy11” and card number “7.” The card’s type is Grass, and it carries the Stage 1 subtype. The image for this printing is available at /images/xy11/xy11-7.jpg.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This Yanmega card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.
  Its unique ability, Sonic Vision, can be strategically powerful when managing hand size, and its Assault Boom attack gains significant damage against opponents using Pokémon Tools.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the vibrant artwork and maintain card condition, store this Yanmega card in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its rarity and unique ability, keeping it in a top-loader or binder with acid-free pages is recommended for long-term collection.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Steam Siege (xy11): This set features Yanmega as a Rare Grass-type Stage 1 Pokémon with a notable ability and a strong attack that synergizes with opponent’s Pokémon Tool cards. The set’s focus on strategic abilities is well represented by this card’s Sonic Vision ability.