
Steam Siege buying guide
XY era
Steam Siege, from 2016, introduced dual-type Pokémon cards, led by Volcanion-EX.
About Steam Siege
At a glance
- Release date
- 3 August 2016
Most valuable cards today
What you can buy
The ways Steam Siege is sold — what each one is, what's inside and who it suits.
Booster BoxSteam Siege Booster BoxA sealed box of booster packs — the most packs you can buy in one go.Inside: 36 packs in a modern English box. Japanese boxes hold 30 smaller packs.Good for: Opening lots of packs at once, or keeping a whole box sealed.Shop booster boxes
Elite Trainer Box(ETB)Steam Siege Elite Trainer BoxA gift-style box with booster packs and the extras a new player needs, in a sturdy box that doubles as card storage.Inside: 9 packs in recent sets (8 in older ones), plus sleeves, energy cards and dice. Pokémon Center versions add a couple of extra packs.Good for: A gift, or a first box for a new player.Shop elite trainer boxes
Booster PackSteam Siege Sleeved Booster PackA single pack of random cards from the set.Inside: 10 cards in a modern English pack. Japanese packs usually have 5.Good for: Trying your luck, or a small gift.Shop booster packs
DeckVolcanion Elite Trainer Deck ShieldA ready-to-play deck of 60 cards, built around one or two Pokémon.Inside: A full 60-card deck, often with a coin, counters and a deck box.Good for: Starting to play without building a deck yourself.Shop decks
Steam Siege sealed products
Open one for what it's worth today and who's selling it.
Singles and graded cards
Skip the packs and pick out the exact Steam Siege card you want.
Questions collectors ask
- What can I buy for Steam Siege?
- Steam Siege comes as Booster Boxes, Elite Trainer Boxes, Booster Packs and Decks. Each one in the Shop shows what it's worth today and who's selling it.
- How do I know if a price is fair?
- Open the card or product on PokeGoTo first. It shows what it's worth today and how the price has moved, so a listing that's far above that stands out straight away.
- Where can I buy Steam Siege?
- Every Steam Siege product and card on PokeGoTo shows its live eBay listings. You compare here, then buy from the seller on eBay.
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