Heatran – Arceus (#3)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Heatran (#3) is a Rare Holo card from Platinum - Arceus released in 2009. It showcases artwork by Keiko Moritsugu and the Fire Fang attack (20 damage), The Defending Pokémon is now Burned.. TCGplayer market price sits around $2.34, Cardmarket average sale is €1.26, Floor listings start near €0.30.
- TCGplayer market price: $2.34
- Cardmarket trend price: €1.79
- Recent low listing: €0.30
Card Details
- Set
- Arceus
- Card Number
- 3
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare Holo
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Keiko Moritsugu
- HP
- 100
- Type
- 🔥 Fire
- Weaknesses
- Water ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 3 (Colorless, Colorless, Colorless)
Attacks & Strategy
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Fire Fang
[Fire, Colorless]
— 20
The Defending Pokémon is now Burned. -
Magma Mantle
[Fire, Fire, Colorless, Colorless]
— 60+
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.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Heatran from Arceus (Rare Holo) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2009, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Keiko Moritsugu.
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 Heatran 3 is legal for tournament play in Unlimited format.
Key Attack: Heatran's Fire Fang deals 20 damage for Fire + Colorless energy. Special effect: The Defending Pokémon is now Burned.
Stats Overview: 100 HP • Fire Type • Weak to Water ×2
Players should check the official Pokémon TCG tournament rules for the most current format regulations and card legality status.
� Compare Heatran Cards
Looking for other Heatran cards to compare? View different versions with varying HP, attacks, and rarity levels.
| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arceus #3 ← Current | 100 | 2 attacks | Rare Holo | $2.34 |
�📦 Arceus Set Context
This Heatran is part of the Arceus expansion , released as part of the Platinum series in 2009.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Keiko Moritsugu, 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 Heatran 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 Holo cards from Arceus are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Keiko Moritsugu resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Fire typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
More from Arceus
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Heatran 3 was released in 2009 in the Arceus 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 Keiko Moritsugu. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Arceus is a vintage set that has gained significant collector interest over time, with sealed product and individual cards showing strong appreciation.
Competitive History: Fire type Pokémon like Heatran 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 Heatran 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 Fire energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Heatran works best in Fire type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.