“Heat Wave Arena” All 63 Main Set Cards Revealed!

By: Water Pokémon Master · Posted Posted onMar 6, 2025 at 8:03 PM · 60 Comments

All 63 main set cards from Heat Wave Arena have been revealed by Pokemon! The set will release next Friday, March 14th.

Unfortunately, Misty is the first and only Trainer this year to not get a Pokemon ex. This was suspected because she is not featured on the booster pack artwork. As a fellow Water Pokemon Master, it’s an injustice I say! :p

The cards from this set will become part of our Destined Rivals set in May. That set will also include the The Glory of Team Rocket and the Marnie and Steven decks.

“Heat Wave Arena” Cards

“Heat Wave Arena” Translations

Thanks goes to JustInBasil for the translations!

Ethan’s Pinsir – Grass – HP120
Basic Pokémon

[G] Vise Grip: 20 damage.

[C][C][C] One-Point Return: 70+ damage. If any of your Ethan’s Pokémon were Knocked Out by damage from an attack from your opponent’s Pokémon during their last turn, this attack does 100 more damage.

Weakness: Fire (x2)
Resistance: None
Retreat: 2

Yanma – Grass – HP70
Basic Pokemon

[C] Whirlwind: Switch out your opponent’s Active Pokémon to the Bench. (Your opponent chooses the new Active Pokémon.)

[G][C] Razor Wing: 30 damage.

Weakness: Fire (x2)
Resistance: Fighting (-30)
Retreat: 1

Yanmega ex – Grass – HP280
Stage 1 – Evolves from Yanma

Ability: Buzz Boost
Once during your turn, when this Pokémon moves from your Bench to the Active Spot, you may search your deck for up to 3 Basic [G] Energy and attach them to this Pokémon. Then, shuffle your deck.

[G][G][G][C] Jet Cyclone: 210 damage. Move 3 Energy from this Pokémon to 1 of your Benched Pokémon.

Pokemon ex rule: When your Pokemon ex is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.

Weakness: Fire (x2)
Resistance: Fighting (-30)
Retreat: 1

Cynthia’s Roselia – Grass – HP70
Basic Pokemon

[C] Spike Sting: 20 damage.

Weakness: Fire (x2)
Resistance: none
Retreat: 1

Cynthia’s Roserade – Grass – HP130
Stage 1 – Evolves from Cynthia’s Roselia

Ability: Glory Cheer
Your Cynthia’s Pokémon’s attacks do 30 more damage to your opponent’s Active Pokémon (before applying Weakness and Resistance).

[G][C][C] Leaf Steps: 80 damage.

Weakness: Fire (x2)
Resistance: none
Retreat: 1

Shaymin – Grass – HP80
Basic Pokémon

Ability: Flower Curtain
Prevent all damage done to your Benched Pokémon without a Rule Box by attacks from your opponent’s Pokémon.

[C][C] Smash Kick: 30 damage.

Weakness: Fire (x2)
Resistance: None
Retreat: 1

Dwebble – Grass – HP70
Basic Pokémon

[C] Ascension: Search your deck for a card that evolves from this Pokémon and put it onto this Pokémon to evolve it. Then, shuffle your deck.

Weakness: Fire (x2)
Resistance: None
Retreat: 2

Crustle – Grass – HP150
Stage 1 – Evolves from Dwebble

Ability: Mysterious Stone House
Prevent all damage done to this Pokémon by attacks from your opponent’s Pokémon ex.

[G][C][C] Great Scissors: 120 damage. This attack’s damage isn’t affected by any effects on your opponent’s Active Pokémon.

Weakness: Fire (x2)
Resistance: None
Retreat: 3

Applin – Grass – HP40
Basic Pokémon

[G] Mini Drain: 10 damage. Heal 10 damage from this Pokémon.

Weakness: Fire (x2)
Resistance: None
Retreat: 1

Dipplin – Grass – HP90
Stage 1 – Evolves from Applin

[G] Energy Loop: 50 damage. Put an Energy attached to this Pokémon into your hand.

Weakness: Fire (x2)
Resistance: None
Retreat: 3

Hydrapple – Grass – HP170
Stage 2 – Evolves from Dipplin

[G] Hydra Breath: Discard 6 Basic [G] Energy from your hand in order to Knock Out your opponent’s Active Pokémon. If you can’t discard 6 Basic [G] Energy in this way, this attack does nothing.

[G][C][C] Whip Smash: 140 damage.

Weakness: Fire (x2)
Resistance: None
Retreat: 3

Teal Mask Ogerpon – Grass – HP110
Basic Pokémon

[C] Grass Dance: Search your deck for a Basic [G] Energy card and attach it to 1 of your Pokémon. Then, shuffle your deck.

[G][G][C] Ogre Hammer: 120 damage. During your next turn, this Pokémon can’t use Ogre Hammer.

Weakness: Fire (x2)
Resistance: None
Retreat: 1

Ponyta – Fire – HP70
Basic Pokémon

[C] : 10x damage. Flip 2 coins. This attack does 10 damage for each heads.

Weakness: Water (x2)
Resistance: None
Retreat: 1

Rapidash – Fire – HP110
Stage 1 – Evolves from Ponyta

Ability: Hurried Gait
Once during your turn, you may draw a card.

[R][C] Fire Mane: 60 damage.

Weakness: Water (x2)
Resistance: None
Retreat: 1

Ethan’s Cyndaquil – Fire – HP70
Basic Pokemon

[R] Ember: 30 damage. Discard an Energy from this Pokémon.

Weakness: Water (x2)
Resistance: none
Retreat: 1

Ethan’s Quilava – Fire – HP100
Stage 1 – Evolves from Ethan’s Cyndaquil

Ability: Adventure Bound
Once during your turn, you may search your deck for a Ethan’s Adventure, reveal it, and put it into your hand. Then, shuffle your deck.

[R] Combustion: 40 damage.

Weakness: Water (x2)
Resistance: none
Retreat: 1

Ethan’s Typhlosion – Fire – HP170
Stage 2 – Evolves from Ethan’s Quilava

[R] Buddy Blast: 40+ damage. This attack does 60 more damage for each Ethan’s Adventure card in your discard pile.

[R][R][C] Steam Artillery: 160 damage.

Weakness: Water (x2)
Resistance: none
Retreat: 2

Ethan’s Slugma – Fire – HP80
Basic Pokemon

[R] Steady Firebreathing: 20 damage.

Weakness: Water (x2)
Resistance: none
Retreat: 2

Ethan’s Magcargo – Fire – HP130
Stage 1 – Evolves from Ethan’s Slugma

Ability: Melt and Flow
If this Pokémon has no Energy attached, it has no Retreat Cost.

[R][R][R] Lava Burst: 70x damage. Discard up to 5 Fire Energy from this Pokémon. This attack does 70 damage for each card you discarded in this way.

Weakness: Water (x2)
Resistance: none
Retreat: 3

Ethan’s Ho-Oh ex – Fire – HP230
Basic Pokemon

Ability: Golden Flame
Once during your turn, you may attach up to 2 Basic Fire Energy from your hand to 1 of your Benched Ethan’s Pokémon.

[R][R][R][R] Shining Feather: 160 damage. Heal 50 damage from each of your Pokémon.

Pokemon ex rule: When 1 of your Pokemon ex is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.

Weakness: Water (x2)
Resistance: none
Retreat: 2

Hearthflame Mask Ogerpon – Water – HP110
Basic Pokémon

[C] Flame Dance: Search your deck for a Basic [R] Energy card and attach it to 1 of your Pokémon. Then, shuffle your deck.

[R][R][C] Searing Flame: 80 damage. Your opponent’s Active Pokémon is now Burned.

Weakness: Water (x2)
Resistance: None
Retreat: 1

Misty’s Psyduck – Water – HP70
Basic Pokemon

Ability: Slapstick Jump
Once during your turn, if this Pokémon is on your Bench, you may discard the bottom card of your deck. If you do, discard all cards attached to this Pokémon and put it on top of your deck.

[W] Sprinkle Water: 30 damage.

Weakness: Lightning (x2)
Resistance: none
Retreat: 2

Misty’s Staryu – Water – HP70
Basic Pokémon

[W] Bubble Beam: 20 damage. Flip a coin. If heads, your opponent’s Active Pokémon is now Paralyzed.

Weakness: Lightning (x2)
Resistance: None
Retreat: 1

Misty’s Starmie – Water – HP100
Stage 1 – Evolves from Misty’s Staryu

[W] Sudden Flash: 60+ damage. If this Pokémon evolved from Misty’s Staryu during this turn, this attack does 80 more damage.

Weakness: Lightning (x2)
Resistance: None
Retreat: 1

Misty’s Magikarp – Water – HP30
Basic Pokemon

Ability: Incredible Dive
As long as this Pokémon is on your Bench, prevent all damage from and effects of attacks from your opponent’s Pokémon done to this Pokémon.

[W] Splash: 10 damage.

Weakness: Lightning (x2)
Resistance: none
Retreat: 1

Misty’s Gyarados – Water – HP180
Stage 1 – Evolves from Misty’s Magikarp

[W] Splashing Panic: 70x damage. Discard the top 7 cards of your deck. This attack does 70 damage times the amount of Misty’s Pokémon you find there.

[W][W][C] Waterfall: 120 damage.

Weakness: Lightning (x2)
Resistance: none
Retreat: 4

Misty’s Lapras – Water – HP110
Basic Pokemon

[W] Swim Together: Search your deck for up to 3 Misty’s Pokémon, reveal them, and put them into your hand. Then, shuffle your deck.

[W][C] Surf: 60 damage.

Weakness: Lightning (x2)
Resistance: none
Retreat: 1

Cynthia’s Feebas – Water – HP30
Basic Pokémon

[C] Undulate: 10 damage. Flip a coin. If heads, during your opponent’s next turn, prevent all damage from and effects of attacks done to this Pokémon.

Weakness: Lightning (x2)
Resistance: None
Retreat: 1

Cynthia’s Milotic – Water – HP130
Stage 1 – Evolves from Cynthia’s Feebas

[W][C] Aqua Split: 60 damage. This attack also does 30 damage to 2 of your opponent’s Benched Pokémon. (Don’t apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)

Weakness: Lightning (x2)
Resistance: None
Retreat: 2

Buizel – Water – HP70
Basic Pokemon

[C] Tail Whap: 10 damage.

[W][C][C] Wave Splash: 30 damage.

Weakness: Lightning (x2)
Resistance: None
Retreat: 1

Floatzel – Water – HP120
Stage 1 – Evolves from Buizel

[C][C] Whirlpool: 30 damage. Discard an Energy from your opponent’s Active Pokémon.

[W][C][C] Aqua Splash: 140 damage. During your next turn, this Pokémon can’t attack.

Weakness: Lightning (x2)
Resistance: None
Retreat: 1

Dondozo ex – Water – HP260
Basic Pokemon

[W][C] Tsunami Reversal: 30+ damage. This attack does 10 more damage for each damage counter on this Pokémon.

[W][W][C][C] Dynamic Dive: 120+ damage. You may do 120 more damage. If you do, this Pokémon also does 50 damage to itself.

Pokemon ex rule: When 1 of your Pokemon ex is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.

Weakness: Lightning (x2)
Resistance: None
Retreat: 4

Wellspring Mask Ogerpon – Water – HP110
Basic Pokémon

[C] Water Dance: Search your deck for a Basic [W] Energy card and attach it to 1 of your Pokémon. Then, shuffle your deck.

[W][W][C] Bubble Drain: 100 damage. Heal 30 damage from this Pokémon.

Weakness: Lightning (x2)
Resistance: None
Retreat: 1

Electabuzz – Lightning – HP90
Basic Pokemon

[L][C] Electroslug: 50 damage.

Weakness: Fighting (x2)
Resistance: none
Retreat: 2

Electivire ex – Lightning – HP280
Stage 1 – Evolves from Electabuzz

[L][C] Dual Bolt: This attack does 50 damage to 2 of your opponent’s Pokémon. (Don’t apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)

[L][L][C] High Voltage Press: 180+ damage. If this Pokémon has at least 2 extra Energy attached (in addition to this attack’s cost), this attack does 100 more damage.

Pokemon ex rule: When 1 of your Pokemon ex is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.

Weakness: Fighting (x2)
Resistance: none
Retreat: 4

Ethan’s Pichu – Lightning – HP30
Basic Pokemon

[.] Sparking Draw: 30 damage. Draw a card.

Weakness: Fighting (x2)
Resistance: none
Retreat: 0

Electrike – Lightning – HP60
Basic Pokemon

[C] Rear Kick: 10 damage.

[L][C] Tiny Bolt: 30 damage.

Weakness: Fighting (x2)
Resistance: none
Retreat: 1

Manectric – Lightning – HP120
Stage 1 – Evolves from Electrike

[C} Zap Kick: 30 damage.

[L][C] Flash Impact: 120 damage. This attack also does 40 damage to 1 of your Benched Pokémon. (Don’t apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)

Weakness: Fighting (x2)
Resistance: none
Retreat: 1

Rotom – Lightning – HP60
Basic Pokemon

[L] Astonish: 20 damage. Choose a random card from your opponent’s hand. Your opponent reveals that card and shuffles it into their deck.

[C][C] Gadget Show: 30x damage. This attack does 30 damage for each Pokémon Tool attached to all of your Pokémon.

Weakness: Fighting (x2)
Resistance: none
Retreat: 1

Zeraora – Lightning – HP100
Basic Pokémon

[C] Scratch: 20 damage.

[L][L][L] Thunder Blitz: Discard all Energy from this Pokémon, and this attack does 210 damage to 1 of your opponent’s Benched Pokémon ex. (Don’t apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)

Weakness: Fighting (x2)
Resistance: None
Retreat: 1

Ethan’s Sudowoodo – Fighting – HP110
Basic Pokémon

[F] Impound: 20 damage. During your opponent’s next turn, the Defending Pokémon can’t retreat.

[C][C] Attempt Mimicry: Flip a coin. If heads, choose 1 of your opponent’s Active Pokémon’s attacks and use it as this attack.

Weakness: Grass (x2)
Resistance: None
Retreat: 1

Cynthia’s Gible – Fighting – HP70
Basic Pokemon

[F] Rock Hurl: 20 damage. This attack’s damage isn’t affected by Resistance.

Weakness: Grass (x2)
Resistance: none
Retreat: 1

Cynthia’s Gabite – Fighting – HP100
Stage 1 – Evolves from Cynthia’s Gible

Ability: Champion’s Call
Once during your turn, you may search your deck for a Cynthia’s Pokémon, reveal it, and put it into your hand. Then, shuffle your deck.

[F] Dragon Slice: 40 damage.

Weakness: Grass (x2)
Resistance: none
Retreat: 1

Cynthia’s Garchomp ex – Fighting – HP330
Stage 2 – Evolves from Cynthia’s Gabite

[F] Corkscrew Dive: 100 damage. You may draw cards until you have 6 cards in your hand.

[F][F] Dragon Blaster: 260 damage. Discard all Energy from this Pokémon.

When your Pokemon ex is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.

Weakness: Grass (x2)
Resistance: none
Retreat: 1

Mudbray – Fighting – HP90
Basic Pokemon

[F][C] Running Charge: 40x damage. Flip a coin until you get tails. This attack does 40 damage for each heads.

Weakness: Grass (x2)
Resistance: none
Retreat: 3

Mudsdale – Fighting – HP150
Stage 1 – Evolves from Mudbray

Ability: Mud Coat
This Pokémon takes 30 less damage from attacks (after applying Weakness and Resistance).

[F][F][C] Heavy Impact: 130 damage.

Weakness: Grass (x2)
Resistance: none
Retreat: 3

Arven’s Toedscool – Fighting – HP70
Basic Pokemon

[C] Slight Intrusion: 30 damage. This Pokémon also does 10 damage to itself.

Weakness: Grass (x2)
Resistance: none
Retreat: 1

Arven’s Toedscruel – Fighting – HP140
Stage 1 – Evolves from Arven’s Toedscool

[C] Pull: Switch in 1 of your opponent’s Benched Pokémon to the Active Spot.

[C][C][C] Reckless Charge: 120 damage. This Pokémon also does 30 damage to itself.

Weakness: Grass (x2)
Resistance: none
Retreat: 2

Cornerstone Mask Ogerpon – Fighting – HP110
Basic Pokémon

[C] Rock Dance: Search your deck for a Basic [F] Energy card and attach it to 1 of your Pokémon. Then, shuffle your deck.

[F][F][C] Mountain Ramming: 100 damage. Discard the top card of your opponent’s deck.

Weakness: Grass (x2)
Resistance: None
Retreat: 1

Cynthia’s Spiritomb – Darkness – HP70
Basic Pokemon

[C] Raging Curse: 10x damage. This attack does 10 damage for each damage counter on your Benched Cynthia’s Pokémon. This attack’s damage isn’t affected by Weakness.

Weakness: Grass (x2)
Resistance: none
Retreat: 1

Arven’s Maschiff – Darkness – HP70
Basic Pokemon

[C] Stampede: 10 damage.

[C][C][C] Confront: 50 damage.

Weakness: Grass (x2)
Resistance: none
Retreat: 2

Arven’s Mabosstiff ex – Darkness – HP270
Stage 1 – Evolves from Arven’s Maschiff

[C] Hustle Tackle: 30+ damage. If this Pokemon has no damage counters on it, this attack does 120 more damage.

[C][C][C] Boss’s Headbutt: 210 damage. During your next turn, this Pokémon can’t use Boss’s Headbutt.

When your Pokemon ex is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.

Weakness: Grass (x2)
Resistance: none
Retreat: 2

Tauros – Colorless – HP130
Basic Pokemon

[C] Horn Attack: 30 damage.

[C][C] Clean Hit: 50+ damage. If your opponent’s Active Pokémon is an Evolution Pokémon, this attack does 50 more damage.

Weakness: Fighting (x2)
Resistance: none
Retreat: 2

Arven’s Skwovet – Colorless – HP60
Basic Pokemon

[C] Gnaw Through: 10 damage. Before doing damage, discard all Pokémon Tool cards from your opponent’s Active Pokémon.

Weakness: Fighting (x2)
Resistance: none
Retreat: 1

Arven’s Greedent – Colorless – HP120
Stage 1 – Evolves from Arven’s Skwovet

Ability: Greedy Order
When you play this Pokémon from your hand to evolve 1 of your Pokémon during your turn, you may put up to 2 Arven’s Sandwich from your discard pile into your hand.

[C][C] Rolling Tackle: 50 damage.

Weakness: Fighting (x2)
Resistance: none
Retreat: 2

Sacred Ash – Trainer
Item

Shuffle up to 5 Pokémon from your discard pile into your deck.

You may play as many Item cards as you like during your turn.

Arven’s Sandwich – Trainer
Item

Heal 30 damage from your Active Pokémon. If that Pokémon is an Arven’s Pokémon, heal 100 damage instead.

You may play as many Item cards as you like during your turn.

Switch – Trainer
Item

Switch your opponent with another play.

You may play as many Item cards as you like during your turn.

Pokemon Catcher – Trainer
Item

Flip a coin. If heads, switch 1 of your opponent’s Benched Pokémon with their Active Pokémon.

You may play as many Item cards as you like during your turn.

Cynthia’s Power Weight – Trainer
Pokemon Tool

The Cynthia’s Pokémon this card is attached to gets +70 HP.

You may attach any number of Pokémon Tools to your Pokémon during your turn. You may attach only 1 Pokémon Tool to each Pokémon, and it stays attached.

MC’s Hype Up – Trainer
Supporter

Draw 2 cards. If your opponent has 3 or fewer Prize cards remaining, draw 2 more cards.

You may play only 1 Supporter card during your turn.

Judge – Trainer
Supporter

Each player shuffles their hand into their deck and draws 4 cards.

You may play only 1 Supporter card during your turn.

Ethan’s Adventure – Trainer
Supporter

Search your deck for up to 3 in any combination of Ethan’s Pokémon and Basic Fire Energy, reveal them, and put them into your hand. Then, shuffle your deck.

You may play only 1 Supporter card during your turn.

“Heat Wave Arena” Secret Rares (So Far)

The rest of the secret rares will be revealed by next week. Stay tuned!

“Heat Wave Arena” Pokemon Center Accessories

Japan’s Pokemon Center will release themed accessories alongside Heat Wave Arena on March 14th. They include card sleeves, deck boxes, a playmat, a card frame, and various Pikachu sleeves.

2024 Illustration Contest Promos

Those who purchase a booster box of the set will receive the Feraligatr, Pikachu, and Toxtricity ex Illustration Contest promos.

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I'm really surprised Misty didn't get an ex but even more to the fact she isn't getting an art rare, what's the point of her being here?

The Gyrarados attack already wasn't gonna see play outside prerelease but she really has no mons to work with.
 
Electivire ex
Atk 1: 50 to 2 of your opponent's Pokémon
Atk 2: 100, but 280 if this costs 2 more energy.

Well, RB does better
 
Cybershroom said:
I'm really surprised Misty didn't get an ex but even more to the fact she isn't getting an art rare, what's the point of her being here?

The Gyrarados attack already wasn't gonna see play outside prerelease but she really has no mons to work with.
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Yeah she isn't even being given a trainer card of any kind. Misty was just bloody passed on essentially. There may, MAY, be an art rare of one of her Pokemon but it would appear as though she is just completely screwed.
 
MagnaDrake said:
My first reaction is "How do we break Yanmega ex?"
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It has one retreat so Rescue Board is perfect for it pivoting with other Yanmega, the attack itself is baller and it lets you move energies to other Grass types like Venusaur ex. Two Lilligant (if that card ever reaches the west) will boost its attack to 250 letting it handle basically any basic rulebox, making Prime Catcher a necessity in an aggressive build. Honestly the best Grass type in Scarlet & Violet.
 
Cybershroom said:
I'm really surprised Misty didn't get an ex but even more to the fact she isn't getting an art rare, what's the point of her being here?

The Gyrarados attack already wasn't gonna see play outside prerelease but she really has no mons to work with.
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There are 4 free spots between Rapidash and Rotom for water-type ARs, there is no indication that she won't be getting one
 
HershelLayton said:
Am I tripping but do these cards suck absolute CHEEKS for the actual PTCG?
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Ethan's Ho-Oh is the best Fire type generator in a long time and Cynthia box will absolutely be BDIF once the Mega set drops with the friggin' Fighting damage boosting item.

Yanmega ex is possibly the best Grass type attacker in this entire generation and it can move those energies to other mons better than Ogerpon strats. Dondozo I can see being used for Chien Pao since a slower meta benefits it and it wants to have something to deal with the occasional Gholdengo/Archaludon deck without having a Metal weakness.

The only ex I'm skeptical about is Electivire since it could be good for Miraidon but the 5 energy cost for 280 seems really steep when VSTARs will be gone and 50 to two Pokemon seems like an awkward multiprize to land.
 
Steen said:
It has one retreat so Rescue Board is perfect for it pivoting with other Yanmega, the attack itself is baller and it lets you move energies to other Grass types like Venusaur ex. Two Lilligant (if that card ever reaches the west) will boost its attack to 250 letting it handle basically any basic rulebox, making Prime Catcher a necessity in an aggressive build. Honestly the best Grass type in Scarlet & Violet.
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I completely forgot about Lilligant. Good call. Then you can probably run Iron Leaves as a finisher/secondary pivot attacker if you dont have another Yanmega set up. Seems to be a fun Grass Box archetype.
 
Yanmega ex looks like a lot of fun, especially since it can be boosted pretty easily with Lilligant. Will it be competitive though? Ehh. Doubt it
 
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So it’s not just Judge… Switch and Pokemon Catcher got direct reprints and they’re still G block too. I’m really curious what’s going to happen in regards to these staples
 
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