Heatran

Heatran

Selected Masterpiece • 3/99
Market Price $2.81
Arceus Platinum 2009
The Illustrator

Keiko Moritsugu

Keiko Moritsugu is credited on Pokémon TCG cards in 2009, with a single known illustration appearing in the Platinum-era set Arceus. The dataset records one Fire-type subject: Heatran, rendered in a traditional, colorful, dynamic style.

Curatorial Commentary

“The Heatran card captures a moment where the Lava Dome Pokémon is surrounded by a cosmic backdrop, hinting at its fiery origins. Its rugged, metallic body contrasts with the swirling colors of the universe, suggesting a powerful presence amidst the chaos. The scene evokes a sense of both strength and vulnerability, as Heatran appears to be a creature forged by fire yet shaped by its environment. This snapshot invites the viewer to reflect on the balance between power and the elements that define it.”

Editorial & Data

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Card Type Fire
Era
Platinum
Release
04/11/2009

Fire Fang

20

The Defending Pokémon is now Burned.

Magma Mantle

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.

Weakness
×2
Retreat Cost