Ethan, the protagonist of second-generation main series Pokémon video games Pokémon Gold and Silver and their Gen 4 remakes HeartGold and SoulSilver, is the only human character to appear on two Special Art Rare (SAR) cards in newly-released Pokémon TCG set Heat Wave Arena [SV9a].

About Ethan’s Adventure (Heat Wave Arena [SV9a] 089/063)

The scene depicted on this card’s Full Art illustration shows Ethan excitedly heading down a forested path with three of his Pokémon—Cyndaquil, Pichu, and Slugma—in tow. It’s a scene which calls to mind the nostalgia of the early stages of a Pokémon video game, when the player is just getting started and taking the first steps into a truly massive Pokémon adventure.

It’s interesting to note that this card does contain a canonical error; as per the video games, Ethan could not possibly have obtained a Slugma so early into his adventure. Nevertheless, that’s just a minor point and therefore doesn’t particularly detract from the value and desirability of this card.

Release Details

This card hasn’t been launched in English yet.

An Ethan’s Adventure (Heat Wave Arena [SV9a] 089/063) card has a sale price of 8,000 JPY (~US$54).

Price Graph for Ethan’s Adventure (Heat Wave Arena [SV9a] 089/063)

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Other Standout Cards in Heat Wave Arena [SV9a]

Arven’s Mabosstiff ex
Cynthia’s Garchomp ex
Ethan’s Ho-Oh ex
Levincia
Misty’s Psyduck
Yanmega ex

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