Heatran-GX Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Heatran-GX from Unified Minds is a Rare Holo GX with 190 HP. Its Burning Road ability and the hard-hitting Steaming Stomp attack make it a fiery centerpiece for collections. Numbered 25 in the set, it showcases Heatran’s presence with striking artwork.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fire
• Stage: Basic, GX
• Retreat Cost: 3
• Weakness: Water ×2
• Ability: Burning Road — allows moving Fire Energy from other Pokémon to Heatran-GX when it becomes Active.
• Attacks:
• Steaming Stomp: 130 damage, costs 2 Fire + 1 Colorless Energy.
• Hot Burn-GX: Does 50 damage times the amount of Fire Energy attached; limited to one GX attack per game.
• Rules: When Knocked Out, opponent takes 2 Prize cards.
• Set Code: sm11
• Card ID: sm11-25

Key Printings

This exact printing appears in Unified Minds, identified by set code sm11 and card number 25. As a Rare Holo GX, it’s a standout for collectors focused on the sun_moon series.

Variants & Identifiers

No known print variants. Distinguishing identifiers include card number (25), rarity (Rare Holo GX), and illustrator PLANETA Tsuji. The artwork plus the specific ability-and-attack combination also help confirm this printing.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its GX rule means if it is Knocked Out, the opponent takes two Prize cards, an important gameplay consideration.

Care & Storage Tips

Protect the holofoil and artwork with sleeves, and store away from sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching. Use a top-loader or a binder with rigid pages for added protection.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Unified Minds (sm11): Introduces Heatran-GX as a Fire-type Basic GX with energy manipulation and strong offense. PLANETA Tsuji’s artwork makes it visually distinctive, and the set’s synergy and GX mechanics are exemplified by Burning Road and Hot Burn-GX.