Question 1

What is the current market value of Heliolisk #38?

Accepted Answer

Current market pricing for Heliolisk (Forbidden Light) sits near $0.19. Compared with last week, pricing is 11.8% higher. It now sits 23.9% above its 30-day average of $0.15. In the past 90 days, observed prices ranged from $0.12 to $0.20 (42% spread), a moderate-volatility profile. This version is categorized as Uncommon.

Question 2

Is Heliolisk #38 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Pricing context for collectors: Short-term momentum is positive (11.8% over 7 days), while the card sits 58% above its 90-day low. Observed 90-day bounds of $0.12 and $0.20 create a 42% band, matching a moderate-volatility profile. Current value is 23.9% above its 30-day reference ($0.15). This sample does not include a stable graded benchmark, which means active listings remain the best condition-adjusted reference.

Question 3

What is Heliolisk #38 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

Heliolisk appears in Forbidden Light, released in 2018. The printed flavor text states: "It stimulates its muscles with electricity, boosting the strength in its legs and enabling it to run 100 yards in five seconds." Core profile: Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Uncommon. Printed HP is 100. Energy typing is Lightning. Heliolisk evolves from Helioptile. The printed attacks highlight "Gnaw" and "Volt Wave". Weakness: Fighting. Resistance: Metal. Uncommon-tier prints usually balance accessibility with moderate collector demand.

Question 4

What are the alternative Heliolisk cards available?

Accepted Answer

Heliolisk sits within a broader pool of Heliolisk variants that can be compared by set, rarity, and price. Comparable entries in this snapshot: 6 cards, 5 distinct sets. Comparable prices currently cover $0.03-$2.15, a 7067% band. Against the sample mean of $0.47, this card is -60%. Notable alternatives include Heliolisk #53 (Mega Evolution) at $0.03, Heliolisk #229 (Ascended Heroes) at $2.15, Heliolisk #64 (Ascended Heroes) at $0.03, and Heliolisk #180 (Cosmic Eclipse) at $0.24.

Question 5

What set is Heliolisk #38 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Forbidden Light was released in 2018. Forbidden Light is grouped under the Sun & Moon era. Set size is 150 cards, which categorizes Forbidden Light as mid-size. As of 2026, the set is 8 years old and now falls into an established back-catalog period. Within this set, Heliolisk is card number 38 with a Uncommon designation.

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