Skiploom

The Skiploom card, numbered 4/114, was released in the Steam Siege expansion of the Pokémon Trading Card Game in August 2016. This set introduced the concept of dual-type Pokémon cards, a mechanic designed to reflect the elemental complexity often found in the video games, where certain creatures possess two distinct types simultaneously. Skiploom, while a single-type Grass Pokémon, serves as a thematic bridge in this expansion, which focused heavily on the conflict between Steam and Lightning, featuring a distinct steampunk-inspired aesthetic throughout its card designs.

The illustration for this card was provided by artist Kyoko Umemoto, whose work frequently appears throughout the XY and Sun & Moon series. Umemoto’s approach for this piece captures Skiploom in a soft, naturalistic style that emphasizes the character's light, balloon-like qualities as it floats through the air. As an uncommon card, it was widely distributed among players and collectors during the set's availability, valued primarily as a functional evolution stage within Grass-type decks of the era rather than for high-end rarity.