Heatran (Brilliant Stars 100) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Heatran from the Brilliant Stars set is a Rare card numbered 100. With a solid 140 HP, it’s a sturdy choice in battle, and its notable attack, Iron Hammer, adds a powerful edge to its gameplay.

Quick Facts

• HP: 140
• Type: Metal
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 4
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Resistance: Grass -30
• Attacks: Guard Claw (30 damage, reduces damage taken next turn), Iron Hammer (80+ damage, boosted if Fire Energy attached)
• Flavor Text: “Boiling blood, like magma, circulates through its body. It makes its dwelling place in volcanic caves.”
• Illustrator: Yuya Oka
• Rarity: Rare
• Regulation Mark: F
• Set: Brilliant Stars (swsh9)

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the Sword & Shield series set “Brilliant Stars,” card number 100. It is a Basic Metal-type Pokémon card with no evolutions from previous forms.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It can be identified by its set code “swsh9-100,” regulation mark “F,” and the distinctive illustration by Yuya Oka. The card’s image can be referenced at /images/swsh9/swsh9-100.jpg.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. It features two attacks: “Guard Claw,” which reduces damage taken on the opponent’s next turn, and “Iron Hammer,” which deals increased damage if Fire Energy is attached.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s vibrant artwork and condition, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or exposing it to extreme temperatures to maintain its collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Brilliant Stars (swsh9): This set includes Heatran as a Rare Basic Metal-type Pokémon with strong HP and versatile attacks, emphasizing its volcanic nature through flavor text and art. The card is part of the Sword & Shield series and carries the regulation mark F. Release date is unknown.