Aipom (Steam Siege 90) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Aipom from the Steam Siege set is a Common card numbered 90. It has 60 HP and features the attacks Fiddle Around and Tail Jab. This lively Pokémon adds a playful touch to any collection.

Quick Facts

• Type: Colorless
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Fighting ×2
• Attacks:
• Fiddle Around: Look at the top 3 cards of your opponent’s deck and put them back in any order (Cost: 1 Colorless)
• Tail Jab: Deals 20 damage (Cost: 2 Colorless)
• Flavor Text: Its tail is so powerful that it can use it to grab a tree branch and hold itself up in the air.
• Illustrator: Naoki Saito
• Card Number: 90
• Set Code: xy11
• Series: XY
• Rarity: Common
• Evolves From: None

Key Printings

This exact printing of Aipom appears in the Steam Siege expansion (set code xy11) as card number 90. It is a Basic Pokémon with no evolutions printed on this card. The artwork by Naoki Saito highlights Aipom’s distinctive tail, emphasizing its unique ability to hold onto branches.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Identification is straightforward via the set code xy11 and card number 90. The card’s common rarity and Basic subtype make it a standard collectible within the Steam Siege set.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality status: unknown.
• This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.

Its simple attacks and low HP suggest it is more suited for casual play or collection rather than competitive tournament use.

Care & Storage Tips

As a common card with no special print variants, standard protective measures such as sleeves and top loaders are recommended to preserve the card’s condition. Avoid exposure to direct sunlight and moisture to maintain the vibrant illustration by Naoki Saito.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Steam Siege (xy11): This set features Aipom as a Basic Colorless Pokémon with utility in disrupting opponents’ decks through its “Fiddle Around” attack. The card fits well within the set’s theme of strategic play and diverse Pokémon types.