Question 1

What is the current market value of Heliolisk #38?

Accepted Answer

For Heliolisk in Forbidden Light, the current reference price is $0.15. The 7-day delta remains near neutral at 0.0%. Current pricing is broadly aligned with its 30-day average ($0.15). Its 90-day trading band runs between $0.14 and $0.17, producing a 20% range and moderate-volatility behavior. This version is categorized as Uncommon.

Question 2

Is Heliolisk #38 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Current valuation lens: The latest week is near flat (0.0%), suggesting consolidation rather than breakout behavior. The 90-day range spans $0.14 to $0.17 (20% spread), which indicates moderate-volatility behavior. Current value remains close to its 30-day mean ($0.15). Graded context points to a substantial premium curve, with PSA 10 at +66567% above raw pricing. PSA 10 is currently around $100.00.

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. It requires 1 energy to retreat. Uncommon-tier prints usually balance accessibility with moderate collector demand.

Question 4

What are the alternative Heliolisk cards available?

Accepted Answer

Other Heliolisk printings create a useful comparison set for Heliolisk. This comparison sample includes 6 alternatives across 4 sets. Observed alternatives run from $0.05 to $5.02 (9940% spread). The current card sits -89% versus the sampled alternative average of $1.36. Notable alternatives include Heliolisk #64 (Ascended Heroes) at $0.05, Heliolisk #229 (Ascended Heroes) at $2.83, Heliolisk #53 (Mega Evolution) at $0.08, and Heliolisk #155 (Surging Sparks) at $0.09.

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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