Meowth (Steam Siege 88) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Meowth from the Steam Siege set is a Common card numbered 88. This lively Pokémon has 60 HP and two straightforward attacks—Stall and Scratch—making it a familiar, easy-to-play addition to any collection.

Quick Facts

• Type: Colorless
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Fighting ×2
• Attacks:
• Stall: Can only be used if you go second and only on your first turn; discards an Energy attached to one of your opponent’s Pokémon.
• Scratch: Deals 20 damage for two Colorless Energy.
• Flavor Text: “Adores round objects. It wanders the streets on a nightly basis to look for dropped loose change.”
• No abilities or resistances.
• No evolutions from or to this card.

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the Steam Siege expansion, card number 88, classified as Common. It features artwork by Masakazu Fukuda.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It can be identified by its set code “xy11” and card number “88.” The card’s type is Colorless, and it has no special regulation mark.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats based on available data. Its first-turn attack, Stall, requires you to go second and can only be used on your first turn, making it situational.

Care & Storage Tips

Store in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the surface, especially since it is a Common card that may be handled more frequently.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Steam Siege (XY11): This set introduced a variety of Pokémon with unique mechanics and artwork styles. Meowth #88 fits as a straightforward Basic Pokémon with a tactical first-turn attack, complementing the set’s diverse gameplay strategies.