Question 1

What is the current market value of Helioptile #29?

Accepted Answer

Helioptile (Phantom Forces) is presently valued at about $0.12 in raw condition. Over the last 7 days it declined 40.0%. Current value trails the 30-day mean ($0.18) by 31.9%. In the past 90 days, observed prices ranged from $0.12 to $0.24 (100% spread), a high-volatility profile. This version is categorized as Common.

Question 2

Is Helioptile #29 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Current valuation lens: The market retraced 40.0% this week, and current pricing sits 50% below its recent high watermark. The 90-day range spans $0.12 to $0.24 (100% spread), which indicates high-volatility behavior. Current value is 31.9% below its 30-day reference ($0.18). This sample does not include a stable graded benchmark, which means active listings remain the best condition-adjusted reference.

Question 3

What is Helioptile #29 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

Helioptile appears in Phantom Forces, released in 2014. 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 50. Energy typing is Lightning. This gives collectors a clear identity footprint for the print. This print is categorized under the Basic subtype. Notable move text references "Quick Attack" and "Static Shock". Weakness: Fighting. Resistance: 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-$3.38, a 11167% band. Against the sample mean of $0.61, this card is -80%. Notable alternatives include Helioptile #143 (Mega Evolution) at $3.38, Helioptile #52 (Mega Evolution) at $0.03, Helioptile #63 (Ascended Heroes) at $0.03, and Helioptile #179 (Cosmic Eclipse) at $0.06.

Question 5

What set is Helioptile #29 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Release year for Phantom Forces is 2014. It belongs to the XY series. With 124 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. Helioptile (#29) is one of the Common prints in this expansion.

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