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Heatran-EX card from the Plasma Freeze set
Illustration by Eske Yoshinob. Card image via the Pokémon TCG API.
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Heatran-EX

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A fiery powerhouse that deals heavy damage when hurt or supported by Plasma Energy.

Fire180 HPBasicBeginner to play

What this card does

Heat Boiler deals 60 damage and adds another 60 if Heatran-EX is suffering from a status like paralysis or burn.

Dynamite Press deals 80 damage plus 10 extra for every damage counter on the opponent, but only if Plasma Energy is attached.

Signature attack

Dynamite Press

If this Pokémon has any Plasma Energy attached to it, this attack does 10 more damage for each damage counter on the Defending Pokémon. (80 damage)

This card rewards you for taking risks. It hits harder when it is in trouble or when its specific energy type is used.

Attacks

FCC
Heat Boiler60

If this Pokémon is affected by a Special Condition, this attack does 60 more damage.

FFCC
Dynamite Press80

If this Pokémon has any Plasma Energy attached to it, this attack does 10 more damage for each damage counter on the Defending Pokémon.

Which deck it belongs in

It fits best in decks that use Plasma Energy and aim to overwhelm the opponent with damage counters quickly.

Strengths
  • High damage output
  • Teamwork with Plasma decks
  • Penalises weak opponents
Watch out for
  • Vulnerable to Water attacks
  • Requires specific energy support
  • Low HP for an ex card
Pro tip

Use Dynamite Press against Pokémon that already have damage counters to maximise the extra 10 damage per counter.

From the Pokédex

Heatran is known as a Legendary Pokémon that lives inside volcanoes and generates intense heat.

Note for the parent

Check if your child has enough Fire Energy to power up this card before starting a turn.

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