Question 1

What is the current market value of Helioptile #49?

Accepted Answer

For Helioptile in Crown Zenith, the current reference price is $0.07. Over the last 7 days it declined 7.5%. Current value trails the 30-day mean ($0.08) by 15.3%. In the past 90 days, observed prices ranged from $0.05 to $0.10 (71% spread), a high-volatility profile. This version is categorized as Common.

Question 2

Is Helioptile #49 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Pricing context for collectors: Recent pricing has softened by 7.5% over 7 days, with the card now 30% below its 90-day high. The 90-day range spans $0.05 to $0.10 (71% spread), which indicates high-volatility behavior. Versus the 30-day average ($0.08), the card is trading 15.3% lower. Graded context points to a substantial premium curve, with PSA 10 at +35614% above raw pricing. PSA 10 is currently around $25.00.

Question 3

What is Helioptile #49 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

Helioptile appears in Crown Zenith, released in 2023. The printed flavor text states: "When spread, the frills on its head act like solar panels, generating the power behind this Pokémon's electric moves." Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Common. Printed HP is 70. Energy typing is Lightning. This gives collectors a clear identity footprint for the print. This print is categorized under the Basic subtype. The printed attacks highlight "Static Shock" and "Rear Kick". It is weak to Fighting type energy. Retreat cost is 1 energy. Common-tier prints are typically the most accessible entries for set completion.

Question 4

What are the alternative Helioptile cards available?

Accepted Answer

Helioptile sits within a broader pool of Helioptile variants that can be compared by set, rarity, and price. This comparison sample includes 6 alternatives across 5 sets. Observed alternatives run from $0.04 to $3.57 (8825% spread). The current card sits -90% versus the sampled alternative average of $0.67. Notable alternatives include Helioptile #52 (Mega Evolution) at $0.13, Helioptile #143 (Mega Evolution) at $3.57, Helioptile #154 (Surging Sparks) at $0.09, and Helioptile #70 (Twilight Masquerade) at $0.07.

Question 5

What set is Helioptile #49 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Crown Zenith was released in 2023. Crown Zenith is grouped under the Sword & Shield era. Set size is 160 cards, which categorizes Crown Zenith as mid-size. As of 2026, the set is 3 years old and sits in a modern-era collecting window. Within this set, Helioptile is card number 49 with a Common designation.

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