Question 1

What is the current market value of Heatran #SM96?

Accepted Answer

Heatran from SM Black Star Promos is currently trading around $9.68. Its 7-day trend is negative at 6.1%. Current value trails the 30-day mean ($11.48) by 15.7%. In the past 90 days, observed prices ranged from $9.68 to $21.86 (126% spread), a high-volatility profile. The listed rarity for this print is Promo.

Question 2

Is Heatran #SM96 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Pricing context for collectors: Week-over-week movement is negative (6.1%); this leaves value 56% under the 90-day peak. Observed 90-day bounds of $9.68 and $21.86 create a 126% band, matching a high-volatility profile. Versus the 30-day average ($11.48), the card is trading 15.7% lower. This sample does not include a stable graded benchmark, which means active listings remain the best condition-adjusted reference.

Question 3

What is Heatran #SM96 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

In 2017, SM Black Star Promos introduced this print of Heatran. The printed flavor text states: "Boiling blood, like plasma, circulates through its body. It makes its dwelling place in volcanic caves." Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Promo. Printed HP is 130. Energy typing is Metal. This gives collectors a clear identity footprint for the print. It carries a Basic subtype designation. Notable move text references "Guard Press" and "Boiling Impact". Weakness: Fire. Resistance: Psychic. This print follows its listed rarity designation in set checklists and pricing references.

Question 4

What are the alternative Heatran cards available?

Accepted Answer

A wider Heatran checklist helps contextualize this specific Heatran print. This comparison sample includes 6 alternatives across 5 sets. In this sample, pricing ranges between $0.03 and $26.23 (87333% total span). Relative to the alternative average ($6.91), this card is +40%. Notable alternatives include Heatran #7 (Pitch Black) at $0.03, Heatran #30 (Legends Awakened) at $2.10, Heatran #6 (Legends Awakened) at $2.10, and Heatran #97 (Stormfront) at $26.23.

Question 5

What set is Heatran #SM96 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

SM Black Star Promos entered circulation in 2017. SM Black Star Promos is grouped under the Sun & Moon era. Set size is 250 cards, which categorizes SM Black Star Promos as large. As of 2026, the set is 9 years old and now falls into an established back-catalog period. In the SM Black Star Promos checklist, Heatran occupies position #SM96 as a Promo card.

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