Question 1

What is the current market value of Helioptile #143?

Accepted Answer

Helioptile (Mega Evolution) is presently valued at about $2.70 in raw condition. Over the last 7 days it declined 5.6%. It is currently 2.3% below the 30-day average of $2.76. In the past 90 days, observed prices ranged from $2.00 to $3.16 (43% spread), a moderate-volatility profile. This version is categorized as Illustration Rare.

Question 2

Is Helioptile #143 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Current valuation lens: The market retraced 5.6% this week, and current pricing sits 15% below its recent high watermark. Observed 90-day bounds of $2.00 and $3.16 create a 43% band, matching a moderate-volatility profile. Current value remains close to its 30-day mean ($2.76). Top-grade copies show substantial separation from raw: PSA 10 is pricing +1579% above the current raw benchmark. PSA 9 is currently around $18.25, while PSA 10 is $45.34.

Question 3

What is Helioptile #143 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

Helioptile appears in Mega Evolution, released in 2025. Card flavor text reads: "The sun powers this Pokémon's electricity generation. Interruption of that process stresses Helioptile to the point of weakness." Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Illustration Rare. 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. Attack line includes "Double Scratch". Fighting weakness applies to this print. The retreat cost for this card is 1. This rarity tier generally sits in premium chase segments relative to base rarities.

Question 4

What are the alternative Helioptile cards available?

Accepted Answer

Collectors tracking Helioptile often benchmark it against other Helioptile cards. The current sample spans 6 comparable cards from 6 sets. In this sample, pricing ranges between $0.06 and $0.11 (83% total span). Relative to the alternative average ($0.08), this card is +3347%. Notable alternatives include Helioptile #52 (Mega Evolution) at $0.09, Helioptile #154 (Surging Sparks) at $0.09, Helioptile #70 (Twilight Masquerade) at $0.06, and Helioptile #49 (Crown Zenith) at $0.06.

Question 5

What set is Helioptile #143 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Mega Evolution was released in 2025. Series classification for this set is Mega Evolution. Set size is 188 cards, which categorizes Mega Evolution as large. As of 2026, the set is 1 year old and still in a recent release window. Helioptile (#143) is one of the Illustration Rare prints in this expansion.

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