Heatran – Legends Awakened (#30)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Heatran (#30) is a Rare card from Diamond & Pearl - Legends Awakened released in 2008. It showcases artwork by Kouki Saitou and the Heavy Metal attack (40+ damage), Flip a coin for each Metal Energy attached to Heatran. This attack does 40 damage plus 20 more damage for each heads.. TCGplayer market price sits around $1.49, Cardmarket average sale is €6.00, Floor listings start near €4.00.
- TCGplayer market price: $1.49
- Cardmarket trend price: €5.72
- Recent low listing: €4.00
Card Details
- Set
- Legends Awakened
- Card Number
- 30
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Kouki Saitou
- HP
- 100
- Type
- ⚙️ Metal
- Weaknesses
- Water ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 3 (Colorless, Colorless, Colorless)
Abilities
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Smelt
Once during your turn (before your attack), you may move a Metal Energy attached to 1 of your Pokémon to Heatran. This power can't be used if Heatran is affected by a Special Condition.
Attacks & Strategy
-
Heavy Metal
[Colorless, Colorless, Colorless]
— 40+
Flip a coin for each Metal Energy attached to Heatran. This attack does 40 damage plus 20 more damage for each heads.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Heatran from Legends Awakened (Rare) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2008, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Kouki Saitou.
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 30 is legal for tournament play in Unlimited format.
Key Attack: Heatran's Heavy Metal deals 40+ damage for Colorless + Colorless + Colorless energy. Special effect: Flip a coin for each Metal Energy attached to Heatran. This attack does 40 damage plus 20 more damag...
Stats Overview: 100 HP • Metal Type • Weak to Water ×2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legends Awakened #30 ← Current | 100 | 1 attack | Rare | $1.49 |
�📦 Legends Awakened Set Context
This Heatran is part of the Legends Awakened expansion , released as part of the Diamond & Pearl series in 2008.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Kouki Saitou, 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 cards from Legends Awakened are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Kouki Saitou resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Metal typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Heatran 30 was released in 2008 in the Legends Awakened expansion. This set is part of the Diamond & Pearl series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Kouki Saitou. This artist is known for creating premium illustration rare and special rare artwork that collectors highly value. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Legends Awakened is a vintage set that has gained significant collector interest over time, with sealed product and individual cards showing strong appreciation.
Competitive History: Metal type Pokémon like Heatran have carved out niches in various competitive formats throughout Pokémon TCG history. 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 Metal energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Heatran works best in Metal type decks.