Heracross – Dragon Frontiers (#3)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Heracross (#3) is a Rare Holo card from EX - Dragon Frontiers released in 2006. It showcases artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita and the Dig Deep attack, Search your discard pile for an Energy card, show it to your opponent, and put it into your hand.. TCGplayer market price sits around $22.31, Cardmarket average sale is €6.95, Floor listings start near €2.19.
- TCGplayer market price: $22.31
- Cardmarket trend price: €4.16
- Recent low listing: €2.19
Card Details
- Set
- Dragon Frontiers
- Card Number
- 3
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare Holo
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Mitsuhiro Arita
- HP
- 70
- Type
- 🔥 Fire
- Weaknesses
- Fire ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 1 (Colorless)
Abilities
-
Shining Horn
As long as Heracross is the only Pokémon you have in play, your opponent's Basic Pokémon can't attack.
Attacks & Strategy
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Dig Deep
[Colorless]
Search your discard pile for an Energy card, show it to your opponent, and put it into your hand. -
Extra Claws
[Fire, Colorless]
— 30+
If the Defending Pokémon is Pokémon-ex, this attack does 30 damage plus 20 more damage.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Heracross from Dragon Frontiers (Rare Holo) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2006, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Mitsuhiro Arita.
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 Heracross 3 is legal for tournament play in Unlimited format.
Key Attack: Heracross's Dig Deep for Colorless energy. Special effect: Search your discard pile for an Energy card, show it to your opponent, and put it into your hand.
Stats Overview: 70 HP • Fire Type • Weak to Fire ×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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon Frontiers #3 ← Current | 70 | 2 attacks | Rare Holo | $22.31 |
�📦 Dragon Frontiers Set Context
This Heracross is part of the Dragon Frontiers expansion , released as part of the EX series in 2006.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita, 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 Heracross 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 Dragon Frontiers are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Mitsuhiro Arita 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.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Heracross 3 was released in 2006 in the Dragon Frontiers expansion. This set is part of the EX series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Mitsuhiro Arita. This artist is known for creating premium illustration rare and special rare artwork that collectors highly value. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Dragon Frontiers 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 Heracross 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 Heracross 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: Heracross works best in Fire type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.