Heat Wave Arena (SV9a) is a Japanese-exclusive Pokémon TCG expansion released on March 14, 2025, featuring 92 cards (before secret rares) with a strong, vibrant, fire-themed aesthetic. It focuses heavily on "Trainer's Pokémon," highlighting bonds between fan-favorite characters like {Link: Misty, Ethan, Cynthia, and Arven and their partners. The set is highlighted by Cynthia's Garchomp ex and Ethan's Ho-Oh ex.
