Heat Rotom (Ultra Prism 24) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Heat Rotom from the Ultra Prism set is a Rare Basic Fire-type Pokémon with 90 HP. It features the unique ability Roto Motor and the powerful attack Heat Blast. This vibrant card is numbered 24 in the set.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fire
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Water (×2)
• Ability: Roto Motor — If you have 9 or more Pokémon Tool cards in your discard pile, ignore all Energy in the attack cost of each of this Pokémon’s attacks.
• Attack: Heat Blast — Deals 80 damage; costs Fire + 2 Colorless Energy.
• Flavor Text: Its body is composed of plasma. It is known to infiltrate electronic devices and wreak havoc.
• Regulation Mark: Unknown
• Legality: unknown

Key Printings

This guide focuses on the Ultra Prism printing of Heat Rotom, card number 24. It is a Rare card with no known alternate printings or promotional versions.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Identification is straightforward by set code “sm5” and card number “24.” The artwork by Shin Nagasawa is distinctive for this printing.

Legality & Play Notes

The competitive legality of this card is unknown. It is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Players should verify tournament rules before including this card in decks.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s condition, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its rarity and unique artwork, keeping it in a rigid top-loader or binder is recommended to prevent edge wear and surface scratches.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Ultra Prism (sm5): Introduced Heat Rotom as a Rare Basic Fire-type with a unique ability that synergizes with Pokémon Tool cards. This set is known for its diverse Pokémon Tool interactions and vibrant artwork styles.