Rotom
Heat Wave Arena · 074 · Illustration Rare
Current Prices
Set
Heat Wave ArenaNumber
074
Rarity
Illustration Rare
Variant
Normal
Market
Europe (CardMarket)
Sales Recorded
13,235
Last Updated
Mar 6, 2026
About Rotom
Rotom is an ultra-rare chase card and one of the most desirable pulls from Heat Wave Arena, numbered 074 in the expansion. This is the Normal variant. Pricing for this card is based on the European CardMarket marketplace. At its current price point, this card is an affordable pickup for set completionists and casual collectors.
Rotom Price Analysis
The current market price for Rotom from Heat Wave Arena is $1.80 as of 2026. Recent sales range from a low of $0.40 to a high of $1,000. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) graded copy is valued at $44.90 — approximately 24.9x the ungraded market price. Over the past 30 days, Rotom has increased in value by +10.4%, indicating growing demand among collectors. With a high volume of recorded sales (13,235+), this card has an active and liquid secondary market.
Grading Rotom
Professional grading is available for Rotom and can significantly impact its market value. Graded versions tracked include: CGC 10, PSA 10. Ungraded pricing is tracked across conditions: MINT, NEAR MINT. At this price point, grading is generally not cost-effective as the grading fee may exceed the card's ungraded value. Consider grading only for sentimental or personal collection purposes.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| cardmarket | AGGREGATED | $1.80 | N/A | N/A | — |
| cardmarket unsold | CGC 10 | $34.95 | $34.95 | $35.00 | 90 |
| cardmarket unsold | MINT | $15.00 | $1.99 | $15.00 | 90 |
| cardmarket unsold | NEAR MINT | $1.75 | $0.40 | $1,000 | 12,940 |
| cardmarket unsold | PSA 10 | $44.90 | $39.90 | $49.90 | 125 |
Is Rotom a Good Investment?
As an ultra-rare card, Rotom is in the category most targeted by both collectors and investors. Cards at this rarity tier have historically shown strong long-term appreciation. The upward price trend suggests increasing demand. However, short-term price movements do not always indicate long-term direction. High trading volume makes this card relatively liquid, meaning it can be bought or sold quickly at market price. As with any collectible, values can fluctuate based on market conditions, format legality, nostalgia cycles, and overall demand in the Pokemon TCG market in 2026.
