So, today, I was digging into this Gardevoir EX 78/114 card, and let me tell you, it was quite a ride. I started off just browsing through my collection, you know, the usual weekend routine. I stumbled upon this card and thought, “Why not figure out what this thing is really about?”

First things first, I grabbed the card and examined it. It’s from the Steam Siege set, number 78 out of 114. It’s a rare holo EX, which already sounds pretty cool. I noticed the release date was sometime in August, which isn’t super helpful, but it’s a start.
Next, I did what any normal person would do – I tried to see how much this card is going for online. I found a bunch of listings and price guides. Seems like the value is around 2.24 for a near-mint condition one. Not bad, not bad. I also saw some graded prices, but honestly, that’s a whole other world I’m not ready to dive into yet.
Then I got curious about the card’s abilities. Apparently, it’s a Fairy type with 170 HP. It’s a basic stage card, which I guess is good? The interesting bit I found was that it has some special ability when it and the opponent’s active Pokemon have the same amount of Energy attached. I’m not sure how often that happens, but it sounds like it could be a game-changer in the right situation.
- Checked the card type: Fairy
- Looked up the HP: 170
- Confirmed it’s a basic stage Pokemon
After that, I spent some time looking for places to buy or sell it. There are a few online marketplaces where people trade these cards. I even found a listing on eBay for a used one. It’s all pretty interesting, seeing how this whole trading card ecosystem works.
Honestly, I didn’t think I’d spend my whole afternoon looking into a single Pokemon card, but here we are. It’s pretty fascinating how much there is to learn about these things. I might even start tracking the prices of some of my other cards, just for fun. Who knows, maybe I’ll turn this into a new hobby.
A Summary of Today
I realized that these cards aren’t just pieces of cardboard. I learned that they have their own little world with values, abilities, and a whole community around them. It’s kind of like discovering a hidden world right in your own home. I wonder what other cards in my collection have interesting stories or values. I’m excited to find out. It’s a whole world just waiting to be explored.