
Galvantula is a Stage 1 Pokémon with a Lightning and Grass typing. It has 90 HP and was illustrated by the artist match. This card is part of the Steam Siege…
Galvantula is a Lightning/Grass-type Pokémon card with 90 HP from the Steam Siege set, part of the XY series. It carries the collector number 42/114 and is classified as Rare. The Steam Siege set was released on August 3, 2016.
The card includes the flavor text: “When attacked, they create an electric barrier by spitting out many electrically charged threads.”.
Card name: Galvantula
Card number: 42/114
Set: Steam Siege
Series: XY
Rarity: Rare
Subtypes: Stage 1
Type: Lightning/Grass
HP: 90
Artist: match
Release date: August 3, 2016
National Pokédex number: 596
Galvantula is a solid addition to the Steam Siege set, and clean, well-centred copies are the most desirable to collectors who grade their cards.
Across the hobby, collectibility generally comes down to rarity, condition, artwork, and overall demand for the set.
Galvantula was illustrated by match.
Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.
The current aggregated market price for Galvantula is about
For context, the Steam Siege set has a median card value near $0.54 and an average near $3.85, so this card sits below the typical card in the set. The aggregated price has moved +38% over the last 7 days and +57% over 30 days.
Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the Steam Siege set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.
Whether Galvantula is worth grading comes down to condition. Before submitting a card, collectors usually check front and back centring, corner sharpness, edge wear, surface defects, and any print lines or factory imperfections.
Across the hobby, top grades such as PSA 10, BGS/Beckett 9.5–10, and CGC Pristine 10 generally command a premium over raw or lower-graded copies.
Rare cards like Galvantula are pulled less often than commons and uncommons, while still appearing more frequently than the set's top-tier rare cards.
Galvantula appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include White Flare 117 (around
These are distinct cards rather than a single listing; compare the set, collector number, and rarity when identifying a specific copy.
The Galvantula pokémon card is a Rare card from the Steam Siege set (XY series). It is a straightforward addition for collectors completing the Steam Siege set. Its current aggregated market price is about
Galvantula is from the Steam Siege set (XY series), numbered 42/114 with the Rare rarity.
Galvantula is classified as Rare.
The current aggregated market price is about
It can be, if the card is well-centred and free of noticeable edge, corner, or surface flaws. Top grades typically command a premium over raw copies.
Rare cards like Galvantula are pulled less often than commons and uncommons, while still appearing more frequently than the set's top-tier rare cards.
The Steam Siege set was released on August 3, 2016.
Yes. Galvantula appears on 16 other cards across the catalog. Compare the set, collector number, and rarity to identify a specific copy.