Heatran – Stormfront (#97)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Heatran (#97) is a Rare Holo Lv.x card from Diamond & Pearl - Stormfront released in 2008. It showcases artwork by Shizurow. TCGplayer market price sits around $42.00, Cardmarket average sale is €16.29, Floor listings start near €2.00.
- TCGplayer market price: $42.00
- Cardmarket trend price: €15.26
- Recent low listing: €2.00
Card Details
- Set
- Stormfront
- Card Number
- 97
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare Holo Lv.x
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Shizurow
- HP
- 120
- Type
- 🔥 Fire
- Weaknesses
- Water ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 4 (Colorless, Colorless, Colorless, Colorless)
Abilities
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Heat Metal
Your opponent can't remove the Special Condition Burned by evolving or devolving his or her Burned Pokémon. (This also includes putting a Pokémon Level-Up card onto the Burned Pokémon.) Whenever your opponent flips a coin for the Special Condition Burned between turns, treat it as tails. -
Heat Wave
Once at the end of your turn, if Heatran is on your Bench, you may use this power. If you discarded basic Energy cards attached to your Fire or Metal Active Pokémon by using that Pokémon's attack this turn, attach up to 2 of those Energy cards to that Pokémon.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Heatran from Stormfront (Rare Holo Lv.x) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2008, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Shizurow.
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 97 is legal for tournament play in Unlimited format.
Stats Overview: 120 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stormfront #97 ← Current | 120 | 0 attacks | Rare Holo Lv.x | $42.00 |
�📦 Stormfront Set Context
This Heatran is part of the Stormfront expansion , released as part of the Diamond & Pearl series in 2008.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Shizurow, 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 Lv.x cards from Stormfront are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Shizurow 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 Stormfront
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Heatran 97 was released in 2008 in the Stormfront 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 Shizurow. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Stormfront 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 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 Fire energy cards
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Heatran works best in Fire type decks.