Question 1

What is the current market value of Helioptile #36?

Accepted Answer

Helioptile from Flashfire is currently trading around $0.19. Its 7-day movement is largely flat at +1.5%. Current value is elevated versus the 30-day mean ($0.18), by 6.5%. In the past 90 days, observed prices ranged from $0.16 to $0.19 (16% spread), a low-volatility profile. This version is categorized as Common.

Question 2

Is Helioptile #36 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Current valuation lens: Weekly drift is minimal (+1.5%), indicating a relatively balanced short-term market. The 90-day range spans $0.16 to $0.19 (16% spread), which indicates low-volatility behavior. Versus the 30-day average ($0.18), the card is trading 6.5% higher. 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. It requires 1 energy to retreat. Common-tier prints are typically the most accessible entries for set completion.

Question 4

What are the alternative Helioptile cards available?

Accepted Answer

Other Helioptile printings create a useful comparison set for Helioptile. This comparison sample includes 6 alternatives across 5 sets. Comparable prices currently cover $0.06-$3.05, a 4983% band. Against the sample mean of $0.58, this card is -67%. Notable alternatives include Helioptile #52 (Mega Evolution) at $0.09, Helioptile #143 (Mega Evolution) at $3.05, Helioptile #154 (Surging Sparks) at $0.09, and Helioptile #70 (Twilight Masquerade) at $0.06.

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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