Heatran VMAX, Astral Radiance 026/189, ultra-rare

N-DESIGN Inc. · pokemontcg.io

Pokémon Cards

Heatran VMAX

Astral Radiance 026/189 • ultra-rare

Set: Astral Radiance
Number: 026/189
Rarity: Rare Holo VMAX
Released: 2022
Energy type: Fire
Finish: Full art
Market price: $1.81

Add this to your collection →Buy this card on eBay

0collectors have this

0cards catalogued

$1.81est. via TCGplayer

Market

What it's worth

$1.81market price via TCGplayer · Aug 6, 2026$1.63 – $1.92 over the tracked period

$1.81Aug 6, 2026

Estimate for a typical copy of Heatran VMAX; condition, printing, and grading move the real number.

Lore

Why it matters

Heatran VMAX features a powerful Legendary Pokémon introduced in the Sinnoh region, rendered here as a dynamic VMAX card. Its status as an ultra-rare holographic card makes it a sought-after piece for those focused on high-tier fire-type attackers or comprehensive completion of the Astral Radiance set.

Generated by Pi, the collecto.rs collecting companion

Card face

What it does

330 HPVMAX

AbilityMagma Gain

Once during your turn, if you have a Stadium in play, you may heal 50 damage from this Pokémon.

Cost: fire energy fire energy colorless energyMax Heat Burst180

Your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Burned.

Weaknesswater energy×2Retreatcolorless energy colorless energy colorless energy colorless energy

VMAX rule: When your Pokémon VMAX is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 3 Prize cards.

Card text © Pokémon / Nintendo / Creatures / GAME FREAK, via pokemontcg.io. Not produced by or endorsed by The Pokémon Company.

Formats

Where you can play it

Tournament legality for Heatran VMAX across the formats players actually play.

StandardLegal
ExpandedLegal
UnlimitedLegal

Card text © Pokémon / Nintendo / Creatures / GAME FREAK, via pokemontcg.io. Not produced by or endorsed by The Pokémon Company.

Reflects the last catalogue refresh, not a live ruling.

Buy

Where to find one

Search for Heatran VMAX on the marketplaces collectors actually use.

Listings from external marketplaces. We may earn a commission on qualifying purchases.

Provenance

Where it came from

Heatran VMAX, indexed as 026/189 in the Pokémon Trading Card Game's Astral Radiance expansion, was released in May 2022. The card features the Legendary Pokémon Heatran in its VMAX form, a mechanic introduced in the Sword & Shield Series that represents the Gigantamax phenomenon from the associated video games. This card was designed to highlight Heatran's signature molten aesthetic, utilizing the distinct, vibrant holofoil patterns common to the Ultra Rare tier of the era to emphasize its connection to volcanic themes.

The artwork for this card continues the tradition of dynamic, oversized character depictions typical of the VMAX series. As part of the Astral Radiance set, which drew heavy thematic inspiration from the Nintendo Switch title Pokémon Legends: Arceus, this card serves as a stylized interpretation of the franchise's shift toward the Hisui region's historical setting. Upon release, it was well-received by players for its 'Max Heat Blast' ability, which allowed for aggressive playstyles involving fire energy acceleration, making it a functional staple for competitive decks at the time.

Generated by Pi, the collecto.rs collecting companion

Other printings

Every version of this card

The same card, printed again — different sets, treatments, and prices.

Heatran VMAXAstral Radiance · #191/189 · 2022$7.03

Collectors

Who's collecting this

Real cards collectors on collecto.rs who have this in their public collection.

Nobody public has added this card yet — be the first.

About

About Heatran VMAX

Heatran VMAX is a card in the Pokémon Cards catalog on collecto.rs. Astral Radiance 026/189 • ultra-rare. Catalog data is sourced from pokemontcg.io. No public cards collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.

How many collectors track Heatran VMAX on collecto.rs?

Heatran VMAX doesn't have any public collectors on collecto.rs yet. Sign up to add it and become the first.

Can I track my own copy of Heatran VMAX?

Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your card, upload photos, record condition, edition, and acquisition cost, and connect with other pokémon cards collectors. Your collection stays private by default.

Where does the Heatran VMAX catalog entry come from?

The catalog entry for Heatran VMAX is sourced from pokemontcg.io. Catalog-level facts stay consistent across every collector; your own data (condition, edition, acquisition notes) is yours.