Learn the best way to use a Heatran Deck in the current Pokemon TCG meta and which cards work well in this archetype.

Heatran from Twilight Masquerade and Metang from Temporal Forces have amazing synergy with each other. However, the reintroduction of the card Energy Recycler in the Destined Rivals expansion turns this deadly duo of cards into a terrific trio. With these three cards, this deck becomes a well-oiled machine of attaching, discarding, and recycling Metal Energy.

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Pokemon TCG Best Heatran Deck Guide Overview

The strategy of this deck involves using Metang’s ability, Metal Maker, to attach Metal Energy from your deck to Heatran. Heatran would then attack with its move Steel Burst and discard all of its attached Metal Energy. Finally, with the help of Energy Recycler, all that discarded Energy would be reshuffled into your deck for Metang to use again.

All Cards in Best Pokemon TCG Heatran Deck

How To Play This Best Heatran Deck in Pokemon TCG

Ideal Starting Hand

You want to have a few Beldums and a Heatran on your first turn. Heatran could even start dealing damage without any Energy attached, as it could inflict burns on the Defending Pokemon if it attacks.

Best Heatran Deck in Pokemon TCG: Key Cards

Here’s the strategy for this deck:

Best Heatran Deck in Pokemon TCG: Performance

Best Matchups

Gardevoir ex takes a lot of damage from Heatran owing to its weakness to Metal-type Pokemon.

Counters to Heatran Deck in Pokemon TCG

Flareon ex should burn Heatran to a crisp after taking a Steel Burst.

Best Heatran Deck Guide in Pokemon TCG: Tips and Tricks

Something to consider while using this deck

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Heatran from Twilight Masquerade (Image via TPC)