Gardevoir-EX Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Gardevoir-EX from the Steam Siege set is a Rare Holo EX card numbered 78. With 170 HP and the Luminous Blade attack, it delivers both durability and decisive damage. The vivid artwork highlights Gardevoir’s elegant power in battle.

Quick Facts

• HP: 170
• Type: Fairy
• Stage: Basic, EX
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Metal ×2
• Resistance: Darkness -20
• Rarity: Rare Holo EX
• Illustrator: Eske Yoshinob
• Set: Steam Siege (xy11)
• Card Number: 78

Key Printings

This exact printing of Gardevoir-EX is from the Steam Siege expansion, identified by set code xy11-78.

Attacks

• Link Blast: 30+ damage; does 70 more if energy conditions are met.
• Luminous Blade: 120 damage; requires discarding an energy.

The card does not have any abilities.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It is identified by its card number 78 in the Steam Siege set and the illustrator Eske Yoshinob. The card’s subtype is Basic, EX, and it carries the Pokémon-EX rule where knocking it out awards the opponent 2 Prize cards.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Players should note the Pokémon-EX rule applies, making it a high-risk, high-reward card in gameplay.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s Rare Holo EX finish and artwork, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching to maintain collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Steam Siege (xy11): Includes Gardevoir-EX as a powerful Fairy-type Basic EX with strong attacks and a notable illustrator credit. The set’s focus on Fairy types is exemplified by this card’s design and mechanics.