Background cameos let illustrators wink at the wider Pokédex. Mega Steelix earns 1 of those moments across 2016, distributed among 5ban Graphics and other contributors.
These cameos cluster in Steam Siege most heavily; 5ban Graphics accounts for 1 of the appearances.
These cards feature abstract, metal, glow and energy_ring in their background art, illustrated by artists like 5ban Graphics.
Mega Steelix appears as a background cameo across 1 Pokémon card.
These appearances range from clear sightings to barely-visible silhouettes, scattered across 2016 of the TCG.
Each cameo rewards collectors who pause to look closely at the card art.