Helioptile 98 / 264 Pokemon Card from Fusion Strike Set

About the Helioptile Pokémon Card

Helioptile is a Lightning-type Pokémon card with 70 HP from the Fusion Strike set, part of the Sword & Shield series. It carries the collector number 98/264 and is classified as Common. The Fusion Strike set was released on November 12, 2021.

The card includes the flavor text: “The sun powers this Pokémon's electricity generation. Interruption of that process stresses Helioptile to the point of weakness.”.

Helioptile Pokémon Card Details

Card name: Helioptile

Card number: 98/264

Set: Fusion Strike

Series: Sword & Shield

Rarity: Common

Subtypes: Basic

Type: Lightning

HP: 70

Artist: Mina Nakai

Release date: November 12, 2021

National Pokédex number: 694

Why Collect the Helioptile Pokémon Card?

Helioptile is most often collected as part of a complete Fusion Strike set rather than as a standalone chase card.

Across the hobby, collectibility generally comes down to rarity, condition, artwork, and overall demand for the set.

Artwork and Illustration of the Helioptile Pokémon Card

Helioptile was illustrated by Mina Nakai.

Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.

Market Price and Value of the Helioptile Pokémon Card

The current aggregated market price for Helioptile is about $0.29. Recent listings range from roughly $0.07 (low) to $40.00 (high), with a mid-point near $0.27. These figures are aggregated from marketplace data and change over time; the live price and full price history are shown above on this page.

For context, the Fusion Strike set has a median card value near $0.31 and an average near $8.20, so this card sits below the typical card in the set. The aggregated price has moved -50% over the last 7 days and -50% over 30 days.

Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the Fusion Strike set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.

Grading the Helioptile Pokémon Card

Whether Helioptile is worth grading comes down to condition. Before submitting a card, collectors usually check front and back centring, corner sharpness, edge wear, surface defects, and any print lines or factory imperfections.

Across the hobby, top grades such as PSA 10, BGS/Beckett 9.5–10, and CGC Pristine 10 generally command a premium over raw or lower-graded copies.

PSA has graded 5 copies of this card, of which 2 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 40.0%. These population figures were last refreshed on June 15, 2026. Population counts only rise as more copies are submitted, so the gem rate and totals shift over time; nothing here is estimated or back-filled.

How Rare Is the Helioptile Pokémon Card?

As a Common card, Helioptile was printed at one of the highest frequencies in its set — commons form the base of a set's print run and are pulled most often from booster packs.

Population data is one concrete measure of scarcity: PSA has graded 5 copies to date.

Other Printings of Helioptile

Helioptile appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Mega Evolution 143 (around $3.68), Flashfire 36 (around $0.74) and Phantom Forces 28 (around $0.73).

These are distinct cards rather than a single listing; compare the set, collector number, and rarity when identifying a specific copy.

Final Thoughts on the Helioptile Pokémon Card

The Helioptile pokémon card is a Common card from the Fusion Strike set (Sword & Shield series). It is a straightforward addition for collectors completing the Fusion Strike set. Its current aggregated market price is about $0.29; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.

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