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Heatran
Arceus 3/99 • holo-rare
- Set
- Arceus
- Number
- 3/99
- Rarity
- Rare Holo
- Released
- 2009
- Energy type
- fire energy
- Finish
- Cosmos
- Market price
- $3.50
- Artist
- Keiko Moritsugu
What it does
The Defending Pokémon is now Burned.
Discard the top 3 cards of your deck. This attack does 60 damage plus 20 more damage for each Fire or Metal Energy card you discarded.
Its body is made of rugged steel. However, it is partially melted in spots because of its own heat.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- ExpandedNot legal
- UnlimitedLegal
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Where it came from
Released as part of the Arceus expansion in 2009, this Heatran card features the Lava Dome Pokémon introduced in the fourth generation of the franchise. The set served as a centerpiece for the Sinnoh region's mythology, centering on the Mythical Pokémon Arceus and its influence over the creation of the world. This specific card was produced during the Diamond & Pearl era of the Pokémon Trading Card Game, a period characterized by the introduction of new mechanics and a shift toward more dynamic, textured holographic patterns.
The artwork for this card was illustrated by Kent Kanetsuna, a veteran artist whose work has appeared across numerous sets. Kanetsuna’s design focuses on capturing Heatran's imposing, metallic physiology, emphasizing the molten aesthetic central to its Fire type. Upon its release, the card was well-regarded by players for its synergy within Fire-type decks of the time, while collectors sought it out for its status as a Rare Holo, serving as a distinct piece of the lore-heavy Arceus-focused product line.
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