Steenee Collector’s Guide: Darkness Ablaze #15

Character Intro

Steenee from the Darkness Ablaze set is an Uncommon Pokémon card with 80 HP. Numbered 15 in the set, it offers simple, effective gameplay with the straightforward attack Smack.

Quick Facts

• Type: Grass
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Bounsweet)
• Attacks:
• Captivate: Switch one of your opponent’s Benched Pokémon with their Active Pokémon (cost: 1 Colorless).
• Smack: Deals 40 damage (cost: 1 Grass, 1 Colorless).
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Resistance: None
• Flavor Text: “As it twirls like a dancer, a sweet smell spreads out around it. Anyone who inhales the scent will feel a surge of happiness.”
• Regulation Mark: D

Key Printings

The key printing of Steenee is from the Darkness Ablaze expansion, card number 15. This printing is classified as Uncommon and features artwork by sui. The release date is unknown.

Variants & Identifiers

This printing has no known print variants. It is identified by the set code swsh3-15 and the regulation mark D. The card is a Stage 1 Grass-type Pokémon with a single retreat cost and no resistances.

Legality & Play Notes

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

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s condition, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the card surface, especially the illustrated area by sui. Keeping it in a rigid top-loader or binder with acid-free pages is recommended for long-term collection.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Darkness Ablaze: Steenee appears as a graceful Grass-type Stage 1 Pokémon with a unique ability to disrupt opponent’s bench positioning via Captivate. Its moderate HP and straightforward attacks make it a balanced addition to the set’s lineup.