Heat-rotom – Rising Rivals (#RT3)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Heat-rotom (#RT3) is a Rare card from Platinum - Rising Rivals released in 2009. It showcases artwork by Lee HyunJung and the Warm Up attack, Search your deck for a Fire Energy card and attach it to 1 of your Benched Pokémon. Shuffle your deck afterward.. TCGplayer market price sits around $24.45, Floor listings start near €2.00.
- TCGplayer market price: $24.45
- Cardmarket trend price: €7.01
- Recent low listing: €2.00
Card Details
- Set
- Rising Rivals
- Card Number
- RT3
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Lee HyunJung
- HP
- 80
- Type
- ⚡ Lightning
- Weaknesses
- Darkness +20
- Resistances
- Colorless -20
- Retreat Cost
- 1 (Colorless)
Abilities
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Heat Shift
Once during your turn (before your attack), you may use this power. Heat Rotom's type is Fire until the end of your turn.
Attacks & Strategy
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Warm Up
[Colorless]
Search your deck for a Fire Energy card and attach it to 1 of your Benched Pokémon. Shuffle your deck afterward. -
Heat Burn
[Fire, Colorless, Colorless]
— 40
The Defending Pokémon is now Burned.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Heat-rotom from Rising Rivals (Rare) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2009, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Lee HyunJung.
Market Trends: Current market conditions show moderate interest in this card.
Investment Considerations: Vintage cards from this era have shown strong long-term appreciation potential.
⚔️ Competitive Play & Tournament Viability
This Heat-rotom RT3 is legal for tournament play in Unlimited format.
Key Attack: Heat-rotom's Warm Up for Colorless energy. Special effect: Search your deck for a Fire Energy card and attach it to 1 of your Benched Pokémon. Shuffle your dec...
Stats Overview: 80 HP • Lightning Type • Weak to Darkness +20 • Resistant to Colorless -20
Players should check the official Pokémon TCG tournament rules for the most current format regulations and card legality status.
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| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rising Rivals #RT3 ← Current | 80 | 2 attacks | Rare | $24.45 |
�📦 Rising Rivals Set Context
This Heat-rotom is part of the Rising Rivals expansion , released as part of the Platinum series in 2009.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Lee HyunJung, whose distinctive illustration style has made their cards highly collectible. Explore more cards illustrated by this artist to discover similar art styles and collecting themes.
💎 Professional Grading Guide
Professional grading can significantly increase the value of your Heat-rotom card. Here's what you need to know:
Industry standard • Value multiplier: 2-4x
Best for: High-value cards, modern sets
Subgrades available • Value multiplier: 2-3x
Best for: Premium cards, perfect centering
Fast turnaround • Value multiplier: 1.5-3x
Best for: Budget-friendly option, bulk
💡 Should You Grade This Card?
- Yes, consider grading if: Card value exceeds $20 and is in excellent condition
- Grading cost: $20-100+ per card (depending on service level)
- Break-even point: Card should be worth $50+ raw to justify grading costs
- Turnaround time: 2 weeks to 6 months depending on service
Collector Notes
- Rare cards from Rising Rivals are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Lee HyunJung resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Lightning typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Heat-rotom RT3 was released in 2009 in the Rising Rivals expansion. This set is part of the Platinum series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Lee HyunJung. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Rising Rivals is a vintage set that has gained significant collector interest over time, with sealed product and individual cards showing strong appreciation.
Competitive History: Lightning type Pokémon like Heat-rotom with versatile attack options provide flexibility in deck building and can adapt to different matchups. Currently legal in Unlimited format.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Heat-rotom card with these essential products:
- Penny sleeves: Basic protection
- Perfect fit sleeves: Pre-grading
- Top loaders: Display & storage
- Binders with side-loading pages
- Storage boxes (800-count)
- ETB (Elite Trainer Box) storage
- Premium display cases
- Pair with Lightning energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Heat-rotom works best in Lightning type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.