Weavile (Steam Siege 61) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Weavile from the Steam Siege set is a Rare, Darkness-type Stage 1 Pokémon with 90 HP. It showcases the Tear Away ability for Tool control and the reliable Slash attack. This sleek card is numbered 61 in the set.

Quick Facts

• Type: Darkness
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Sneasel)
• Ability: Tear Away — Allows returning a Pokémon Tool card from one of your Pokémon to your hand as often as you like during your turn.
• Attack: Slash — Deals 40 damage with a cost of Darkness and Colorless energy.
• Weakness: Fighting (×2)
• Resistance: Psychic (-20)
• Retreat Cost: 1

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the XY series, set code xy11, titled Steam Siege. It is identified as card number 61 and classified as Rare. The card features the illustrator kawayoo and includes the flavor text emphasizing Weavile’s group hunting behavior.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It can be identified by its set code “xy11,” card number 61, and the unique artwork by kawayoo. The card’s Darkness type and Stage 1 subtype also help distinguish it.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its ability, Tear Away, provides strategic flexibility by recycling Pokémon Tool cards, while the Slash attack offers consistent damage output.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve condition, store the card in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its rarity and detailed artwork, handle with clean hands and keep it in a rigid top-loader or binder to maintain its value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Steam Siege (xy11): Introduced Weavile as a rare Darkness-type Stage 1 Pokémon with a useful ability and solid attack, complementing the set’s theme of strategic tool manipulation and balanced gameplay.