A new Pokémon Trading Card Game set is coming to Japan and players are hoping that one specific Pokémon gets a special art treatment. 2025 marked the return of Trainer's Pokémon to the Pokémon TCG, with numerous fan-favorite trainers from the Pokémon games appearing alongside their signature Pokémon. Although Trainer's Pokémon cards haven't gotten an international release yet, a new set was just announced in Japan that will bring even more Trainer's Pokémon cards to the game. One card in particular has fans excited, as it will mark the first time the Pokémon could get the special art treatment.
This week, The Pokémon Company announced Heat Wave Arena, a new set that will be released on March 14th in Japan. The set will feature four new Trainer's Pokémon, with Misty, Cynthia, Arven, and Ethan all having their Pokémon appear in the new set. Ethan, the protagonist of Pokémon Gold & Silver, has mostly Fire-type Pokémon, including a brand-new Ho-Oh ex card. Based on the comments at PokeBeach, fans are particularly hoping that Ho-Oh gets a new special art card.
The new set has the prospect of adding several new chase cards that Pokémon TCG fans...
