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Helioptile

Team Up 49/181 • common

Set: Team Up
Number: 49/181
Rarity: Common
Released: 2019
Energy type: Electric energy
Market price: $0.22
Artist: Ken Sugimori

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$0.22market price via TCGplayer · Nov 6, 2026$0.13 – $0.23 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This electric-type Helioptile is a foundational piece from the Team Up set, capturing a distinct look for the creature within the game. Its common status makes it an accessible choice for players looking to round out their collection or utilize electric-type mechanics in their deck.

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Card face

What it does

60 HPBasic

Cost: colorless energyPound10

Cost: lightning energy colorless energy colorless energyStatic Shock40

Weaknessfighting energy×2Resistancemetal energy-20Retreatcolorless energy

The frills on either side of its head have cells that generate electricity when exposed to sunlight.

Formats

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Provenance

Where it came from

Helioptile first appeared in the Pokemon Trading Card Game as part of the Team Up expansion, released in early 2019. This set was notable for introducing TAG TEAM GX cards, which featured pairs of Pokemon working in unison, reflecting the collaborative theme of the Sun & Moon era. As a common card, this iteration of Helioptile was designed to fill out the set’s elemental roster, providing accessible gameplay options for players building decks around the Electric type.

The artwork for this card was created by Midori Harada, a long-time illustrator for the franchise known for a soft, painterly style that captures the character of the creatures. The design focuses on Helioptile’s desert-dwelling nature and its characteristic frills, maintaining the visual consistency expected of the series. Upon its release, the card was widely distributed through booster packs and theme decks, serving as a functional, low-rarity staple for collectors focusing on completionism within the Team Up set.

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