10 most expensive cards in Pokémon TCG Heat Wave Arena

Featuring a slew of fan-favorite characters and powerful Pokémon, Heat Wave Arena is the latest Japanese set to join the Pokémon Trading Card Game. It’s a well-designed, colorful set, with plenty of beautiful full art gems to chase.

To help you find the most valuable cards for your binders, we’ve picked out the top 10 most expensive cards in Pokémon TCG Heat Wave Arena right now.

10 most valuable Pokémon cards in Heat Wave Arena

Pokémon TCG Heat Wave Arena features 63 base cards with 29 Secret Rares, making up a total of 92 cards. It’s on the smaller side, but it’s still a set that’s worth paying attention to as a collector due to the popularity of the featured characters and the quality of the artwork.

To find the most expensive Heat Wave Arena Pokémon cards, we’ve used data from eBay, Card Market, and Card Trader.

This set came out on March 14 in Japan, so it’s likely that the prices will continue to fluctuate and change as the cards settle. We’ll keep this guide updated with notable changes to chase card prices for the set, so make sure to check back.

10) MC’s Hype (082/063)

While it may not feature a well-known character like Misty or Cynthia, this card has still made an impact on the collector’s community thanks to its vibrant, energetic artwork. It’s not the most expensive card in the set by any means, but it still holds value and it’s worth sleeving if you come across it.

9) Arven’s Mabosstiff (088/063)

Fans of the Scarlet and Violet story are sure to love this piece. The artwork shows Arven sharing a sandwich with his beloved Mabosstiff, checking out a map while they settle down in their camp for the night.

It’s cozy and comforting, and it’s surprising to see that it’s one of the most affordable Special Art Rares in the set right now. Based on the characters and cozy art style, we predicted initially that it’d be even more valuable, but it’s dipped in value somewhat since launch.

8) Ethan’s Typhlosion (070/063)

With a myriad of jewel tones and a fierce, mid-battle shot of both characters, this card is an art collector’s dream.

It’s surprising that Ethan’s Typhlosion isn’t higher up the list in terms of value right now, especially considering the prices that Ethan’s Ho-Oh ex is popping up for online.

7) Misty’s Psyduck (071/063)

Fans of the Pokémon anime are bound to love this card. Misty and her Psyduck are an iconic duo, and this whimsical card shows them swimming in a fast-moving river. If you manage to pull this, pop it in your binder and take good care of it as it could develop in value over time.

6) Yanmega ex (085/063)

This iteration of Yanmega ex wasn’t in our initial ranking of the most expensive Heat Wave Arena cards, but it’s become increasingly popular since the set dropped. It’s dynamic and lively, with an eye-popping color scheme that makes it a worthwhile piece for collectors.

There’s another Yanmega ex in this set, categorized as a Super Rare, with a vibrant fuchsia background and punchy design. It’s not quite as valuable as this SAR, but if you pull it, make sure to sleeve it and keep it in a safe place, as it’s special in its own right and could grow in value.

5) Ethan’s Ho-Oh ex (090/063)

As a general rule, if you’re opening Heat Wave Arena booster packs and you pull a card with Ethan, you’ve done well. All of the Trainer’s Pokémon cards are valuable to an extent, but Ethan is one to watch in this set—especially alongside his Ho-Oh.

4) Cynthia’s Garchomp ex (091/063)

Ultra Rare cards can be somewhat divisive in the Pokémon community. Some people love them and treasure their rarity, while others dislike the bright, metallic aesthetic—but it should come as no surprise that Cynthia’s Garchomp ex holds plenty of value as an Ultra Rare.

Standing out as one of the most valuable chase cards in Heat Wave Arena, this dazzling card features both the legendary Trainer and the Mach Pokémon amidst a swirling background of golden sparkles.

3) Ethan’s Adventure (089/063)

Full art Supporters can be hit or miss when it comes to value, but this card has caught the eye of the collectors community already thanks to its lively composition and cheerful aesthetic. Beloved critters like Cyndaquil and Pichu feature alongside Ethan, adding extra flair.

2) Ethan’s Ho-Oh ex (086/063)

Out of all the Trainers in Heat Wave Arena, Ethan is the most important one to watch as a collector. Almost every iteration of a Trainer’s Pokémon with Ethan has gone down well with the community online so far, with the Special Art Rare for Ho-Oh ex being a heavy-hitter.

1) Cynthia’s Garchomp ex (087/063)

Currently, the Special Art Rare for Cynthia’s Garchomp ex is listed as the most valuable Heat Wave Arena card and it’s easy to see why collectors are already in love with it.

The dynamic artwork places the viewer right in the middle of a stadium battle, with Garchomp gearing up for a fierce attack and the audience celebrating in the background. Pokémon cards that tell a story are always popular with collectors, especially if they feature fan-favorite characters like this one.

The prices for Heat Wave Arena cards are likely to dip and change dramatically due to the set being new at the time of writing, so shop around if there’s a card you like the look of. Double check you’re buying from verified sellers or stores before investing in high-ticket cards.

We’ll keep this guide updated with the most valuable chase cards, so make sure to check back—and if you’re on the hunt for more collector’s items to add to your collection, check out our round-up of the most expensive Prismatic Evolutions cards.