Heatran 1/17
Set: POP Series 8
Released: Sep 1, 2008
Pokémon
Fire Type
Rare Pull Rate: 1 in 30.3 packs (3.3%)
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About Heatran
It dwells in volcanic caves. It digs in with its cross-shaped feet to crawl on ceilings and walls.
Card Details
- Card TypePokémon
- Featured Pokémon
- National Pokédex #485
- Card Number 1/17
- Card RarityRare
- IllustratorKen Sugimori
- Release Date01/09/2008
- SeriesPOP
- Expansion POP Series 8
- Standard FormatNot Legal
- Expanded FormatNot Legal
- Unlimited FormatLegal
- EraVintage
- Production StatusOut of Print
- RegionSinnoh
- Generation Generation 4
Card Attributes
- Energy Type
Fire - Health Points100 HP
- Weakness
Water +30 - Retreat Cost


Colorless ×3
Attacks
- Body Slam20


Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
- Fire Spin90




Discard 2 Basic Energy cards attached to Heatran. (If you can't discard cards, this attack does nothing.
Artwork Description
The artwork on this card depicts a sturdy, molten creature emerging from volcanic terrain, its lava-speckled body and armored limbs radiating heat, poised menacingly with glowing eyes against a smoky, fiery backdrop.
Playability Overview
Heatran's decent HP and paralysis potential are offset by its costly retreat and energy discard requirement, limiting its competitive viability despite solid attack damage.
Binder Inspiration
Main Binder Theme: Fiery CavernsThis Heatran card fits great in a volcanic or lava-themed page. It’s a solid anchor piece for fire-type Pokémon with earthy, molten backdrops. Group it with other fire or rock types from caves or underground environments to keep the intense, smoky vibe consistent.Additional Binder Suggestions: Volcanic / Intense / Warm Red / Magma Flow / Underground Realm


























