Volcanion-EX - Steam Siege (Ultra Rare Holo) [26/114]

Name: Volcanion-EX - Steam Siege (Ultra Rare Holo) [26/114]
Brand: kingman
Availability: LimitedAvailability

Pokemon Volcanion-EX Ultra Rare holo card from the Steam Siege set, number 26/114. - view 1

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Estimated value

$2 - $8

Rarity

Average(4/10)

VOLCANION-EX - STEAM SIEGE (ULTRA RARE HOLO) [26/114]: IDENTIFICATION

A Dual-Type (Fire/Water) Basic Pokémon-EX card featuring full-card artwork of Volcanion. The card exhibits the 'Steam Up' ability and the 'Volcanic Heat' attack (130 damage). The lower right corner displays the Steam Siege expansion symbol (a stylized gear and steam blast) and the set number 26/114.

Compare with other trading cards in the archive: Dialga GX - Forbidden Light (Hyper Rare) [164/156], Alolan Golem GX - Crimson Invasion (Hyper Rare) [113/111], M Manectric-EX - Mega Manectric-EX (Double Rare) [M1S-032/063].

CROSS-CULTURAL PARALLELS

Where This Object Echoes

Japanese MythologyModern Era

Volcanion's design mirrors the concept of the 'Ryujin' or water-dragon spirits associated with steam vents and geothermal activity.

Ritual & Ceremonial Use

•Used in competitive TCG tournament play during the 2016-2017 Standard format cycle.

Meaning Through Time

2016

Represented a high-tier competitive staple for 'Volcanion-EX' deck archetypes.

2026

Categorized as a nostalgic era piece for XY-series collectors.

SET RELEASE & PRINT RUN

Released in August 2016 as part of the XY—Steam Siege expansion, this card introduced the Dual-Type mechanic to the XY era. Volcanion-EX was a cornerstone of the competitive metagame due to its 'Steam Up' ability, which allowed players to discard Fire Energy to buff the damage of Basic Fire ...

SCARCITY

Average55-70%

CommonLegendary

Typical antique shop fare. Requires some searching but regularly available. This is where most genuine antiques fall.

Rarity 4/10. Curiosa currently catalogues 155 trading cards items at rarity 4 or higher.

Typical Characteristics

Standard antique shop items
Regularly available
Moderate collector interest

Confidence Factors

Holographic pattern depth consistent with 2016 printing standards

How does authenticity detection work?

GRADING EXPERT'S TAKE

Trading Card Market Analyst

Card Specialist

High confidence in identification due to clear set markers and artwork; moderate confidence in condition due to image resolution constraints.

KEY EVIDENCE

1Set symbol identifies XY—Steam Siege (2016)

CONDITION & GRADE

PSA 5-6

Grading breakdown

While the user specified 'Mint', visual evidence shows heavy edge wear and corner whitening, which prevents a Gem Mint or Mint designation in professional grading scales like PSA or BGS.

Condition

Significant white chipping (whitening) is visible along the top and bottom edges, particularly on the front face. The corners show minor blunting consistent with unsleeved handling.