Question 1

What is the current market value of Helioptile #36?

Accepted Answer

For Helioptile in Flashfire, the current reference price is $0.15. Over the last 7 days it declined 55.6%. Relative to the last 30 days, value is near baseline at $0.15. Its 90-day trading band runs between $0.11 and $0.19, producing a 53% range and high-volatility behavior. This version is categorized as Common.

Question 2

Is Helioptile #36 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Pricing context for collectors: Recent pricing has softened by 55.6% over 7 days, with the card now 21% below its 90-day high. With a 53% 90-day spread ($0.11-$0.19), this card currently tracks as high-volatility. Relative to the 30-day baseline ($0.15), pricing is near equilibrium. No consistent graded benchmark is available in this snapshot, so condition-adjusted pricing should be reviewed with active listings.

Question 3

What is Helioptile #36 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

In 2014, Flashfire introduced this print of Helioptile. The printed flavor text states: "They make their home in deserts. They can generate their energy from basking in the sun, so eating food is not a requirement." Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Common. Printed HP is 60. Energy typing is Lightning. It carries a Basic subtype designation. Notable move text references "Pound" and "Destructive Beam". This card is weak to Fighting energy and resists Metal. 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. Comparable prices currently cover $0.03-$3.44, a 11367% band. Against the sample mean of $0.62, this card is -76%. Notable alternatives include Helioptile #143 (Mega Evolution) at $3.44, Helioptile #52 (Mega Evolution) at $0.03, Helioptile #63 (Ascended Heroes) at $0.03, and Helioptile #179 (Cosmic Eclipse) at $0.07.

Question 5

What set is Helioptile #36 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Release year for Flashfire is 2014. Series classification for this set is XY. With 110 listed cards, this is a mid-size set by modern TCG standards. As of 2026, the set is 12 years old and now falls into an established back-catalog period. Within this set, Helioptile is card number 36 with a Common designation.

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