Volcanion-EX 115/114
Set: Steam Siege
Released: Aug 3, 2016
Pokémon
Fire Type
Water Type
Rare Secret
Fire Type
Water Type
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Card Details
- Card TypePokémon
- Featured Pokémon
- National Pokédex #721
- Card Number 115/114
- Card RarityRare Secret
- IllustratorMitsuhiro Arita
- Release Date03/08/2016
- SeriesXY
- Expansion Steam Siege
- Standard FormatNot Legal
- Expanded FormatLegal
- Unlimited FormatLegal
- EraModern
- Production StatusOut of Print
- RegionKalos
- Generation Generation 6
Card Attributes
- Energy Type
Fire, Water
- Health Points180 HP
- Weakness
Water ×2
- Retreat Cost
Colorless ×3
Fire, 
Water 
Abilities
-
Ability:
Steam Up
Once during your turn (before your attack), you may discard a Fire Energy card from your hand. If you do, during this turn, your Basic Fire Pokémon's attacks do 30 more damage to your opponent's Active Pokémon (before applying Weakness and Resistance).
Attacks
- Volcanic Heat130
This Pokémon can't attack during your next turn.
Rules
- Pokémon-EX rule: When a Pokémon-EX has been Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.
Artwork Description
The artwork on this card depicts Volcanion emerging fiercely with steam and energy swirling around, while Xerneas stands majestically in the background, framed by dynamic smoke and vibrant blue and yellow hues.
Playability Overview
Volcanion EX’s ability to boost basic Fire Pokémon attacks by discarding Fire energy supports aggressive tactics but requires careful energy management and planning for its skip-turn drawback.
Binder Inspiration
Main Binder Theme: Fiery FuryThis Volcanion EX card radiates intense energy with those fiery colors and dynamic action. It should definitely be in a "Heatwave" section, surrounded by other aggressive Fire types. The steam effects make it a great centerpiece, especially alongside cards like Charizard or Blaziken that embody that fiery spirit.Additional Binder Suggestions: Volcanic / Fierce / Bright Red / Heatwave / Steam Power
