Ethan’s Typhlosion AR is one of the newer entries in the “Character’s Pokemon” sub-line — cards that pair a Trainer-partner character name with their signature Pokemon rather than printing the species on its own. This one comes out of Heat Wave Arena (SV9a), and it sits at card number 070/063 with an AR (Art Rare) rarity slot.
If you’re trying to work out exactly which Ethan’s Typhlosion you’re holding, the short version is this: there are two different card-number printings of the same character-and-Pokemon pairing inside one set, and mixing them up is an easy mistake to make when scrolling through a marketplace listing at a glance. This guide walks through the printed card details first, then the set it comes from, the reasoning behind the “Ethan” character-partner naming, and how the AR printing at 070/063 differs from the base printing at 017/063.
This card is listed on our site as a PSA10-graded single out of Tokyo, so the pricing referenced throughout this guide is our own current listing rather than a market average — we don’t have verified third-party or auction pricing to compare it against, and we say so explicitly wherever price is discussed.
PSA10 Ethan’s Typhlosion AR (070/063) (update: uitverkocht — vraag restock aan via Quick Order) is a Fire-type Stage 2 card, 170 HP, from the March 2025 Heat Wave Arena (SV9a) enhanced expansion pack. A separate, plain “R” printing of the same card exists in the same set at 017/063. The AR copy is currently listed at ¥13,794 (~$86.8) (update: uitverkocht — vraag restock aan via Quick Order) for a PSA10 graded copy.
Prices are converted at ¥159/USD (September 2026).
Ethan’s Typhlosion AR: Card Profile
The Japanese name printed on the card is ヒビキのバクフーン (“Hibiki’s Bakphoon”), illustrated by artist GIDORA. It is a Fire-type Stage 2 Pokemon card with 170 HP, evolving from Ethan’s Quilava according to the card’s own evolution line as printed.
The card carries an AR (Art Rare) rarity designation at number 070/063, and the same base Pokemon and character pairing also appears as a plain “R” (Rare) printing elsewhere in the same set — more on that difference below.
Being a Stage 2 card means it sits at the end of a three-stage evolution line printed on the card itself — the card notes Ethan’s Quilava as the Pokemon it evolves from. The GIDORA artist credit and the “AR” rarity marking are both printed directly on the card and are the two details worth checking first if you’re trying to confirm you have this exact printing rather than a different one.
The Set: Heat Wave Arena (SV9a)
Ethan’s Typhlosion AR comes from Heat Wave Arena (SV9a), an enhanced expansion pack released in Japan on March 14, 2025, with a set total of 92 cards. Some English-language references catalogue this same SV9a release under the title “Hot Wind Arena” — both names point to the identical set; this guide uses “Heat Wave Arena (SV9a)” for consistency with our own set-list coverage.
The set code “SV9a” is the detail to look for if you’re cross-referencing listings between different marketplaces or databases, since the English display name can vary by source while the set code stays fixed.
For the complete card-by-card breakdown, see our Heat Wave Arena (SV9a) card list. For box-opening context and the rest of the set’s chase cards, see our Heat Wave Arena pull rates and best cards guide.
Who Is Ethan? The Trainer-Partner Card Sub-Line
“Ethan” is the English localisation name for the male player character from Pokemon HeartGold and SoulSilver (known as Hibiki in the original Japanese games). Cards printed as “[Character]’s [Pokemon]” — such as this Typhlosion — form a Trainer-partner Pokemon sub-line that is distinct from plain species-only Pokemon cards.
The Japanese card name reflects that same pairing directly: ヒビキのバクフーン translates to “Hibiki’s Bakphoon,” keeping the character’s Japanese name attached to the Pokemon’s Japanese name (Bakphoon) rather than using the English “Typhlosion.” That naming convention is a useful marker if you’re trying to identify other cards in the same character-partner sub-line while browsing Japanese-language listings.
Ethan is tied to the Johto region of the Pokemon games, and readers building out a broader Johto collection can cross-reference our Johto starters card guide. For a different Johto-region legendary printed under its own species name rather than a Trainer-partner pairing, see our Ho-Oh cards guide — that article covers Ho-Oh species prints directly, while this one focuses specifically on the Ethan’s Typhlosion character-partner card.
AR vs the Base R Printing (017/063)
Heat Wave Arena (SV9a) contains two printings built around the same Ethan’s Typhlosion card: a base “R” (Rare) printing at 017/063, and this “AR” (Art Rare) printing at 070/063. The card number and rarity marking are what separate the two — always check both before assuming which copy you’re holding.
What matters for buyers and sellers alike is that the two card numbers represent two distinct listings, priced and catalogued separately, not two conditions of a single card. When you’re comparing prices between the 017/063 and 070/063 printings, make sure the number quoted in the listing title matches the number you’re actually paying for.
| Printing | Card number | Rarity | Set |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base printing | 017/063 | R (Rare) | Heat Wave Arena (SV9a) |
| Art Rare printing | 070/063 | AR (Art Rare) | Heat Wave Arena (SV9a) |
To put the AR rarity slot in context against other Japanese AR-rarity chase cards from different sets, here are two examples from elsewhere in our catalogue:
If your copy shows 017/063, it’s the base Rare. If it shows 070/063, it’s the Art Rare covered in this guide — the two are separate cards within the same set, not the same card in different conditions.
PSA10 Ethan’s Typhlosion AR: Current Price
A PSA10 graded copy of Ethan’s Typhlosion AR (070/063) is currently listed at ¥13,794 (~$86.8) (update: uitverkocht — vraag restock aan via Quick Order). We don’t have verified competitor or auction pricing to compare it against, so this figure reflects our own current listing only.
This listing is a PSA10 graded single, meaning the card has already been through third-party grading and slabbed before it reaches you — there’s no separate raw (ungraded) version of this exact listing to compare it against on our own site. The ¥159/USD rate used throughout this guide is the September 2026 conversion rate; convert at the current rate if you’re reading this later, since the yen figure is the fixed reference point.
That price point puts it inside our best PSA10 Japanese cards under ¥30,000 roundup, alongside other character-partner and Art Rare printings from recent Japanese sets.
Where to Buy This Card
We ship PSA10-graded Japanese singles worldwide out of Tokyo with tracked delivery. Here’s the direct listing for this card:
Looking for the base R printing (017/063) or other Heat Wave Arena singles? Our Quick Order page is the fastest way to build a mixed order. Restock requests for out-of-stock listings also go through Quick Order.
If you’re assembling a broader Johto-themed order alongside this card, pair it with singles from our other Johto-region coverage linked above, or search directly through Quick Order by card name and number — that’s the quickest route to confirming current availability for the exact 070/063 AR printing.
Veelgestelde vragen
What is Ethan’s Typhlosion AR (070/063)?
It’s a Fire-type Stage 2 Pokemon card, 170 HP, evolving from Ethan’s Quilava, illustrated by artist GIDORA. It carries an AR (Art Rare) rarity designation at card number 070/063 and is part of the Trainer-partner “Character’s Pokemon” card sub-line.
What set is Ethan’s Typhlosion AR from?
Heat Wave Arena (SV9a), an enhanced expansion pack released in Japan on March 14, 2025, with a 92-card set total. The same SV9a release is also catalogued under the title “Hot Wind Arena” in some English-language references — both names refer to the same set.
Is there a cheaper version of this card?
Yes. A base “R” (Rare) printing of the same Ethan’s Typhlosion card also exists in Heat Wave Arena at card number 017/063, separate from this AR printing at 070/063.
Who is Ethan on this card?
“Ethan” is the English localisation name for the male player character from Pokemon HeartGold and SoulSilver (Hibiki in the original Japanese games). “[Character]’s [Pokemon]” cards like this one form a Trainer-partner sub-line distinct from plain species-only Pokemon cards.
How much does a PSA10 copy of this card cost?
A PSA10 graded copy of Ethan’s Typhlosion AR (070/063) is currently listed at ¥13,794 (update: uitverkocht — vraag restock aan via Quick Order) (about $86.8 at ¥159/USD).
Gekozen bij dit artikel
📩 Sale-alerts & coupons alleen voor leden
Sale-alerts, coupons en restock-berichten per e-mail, rechtstreeks uit Tokio.
