Helioptile, Fusion Strike 098/264, common

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Helioptile

Fusion Strike 098/264 • common

Set: Fusion Strike
Number: 098/264
Rarity: Common
Released: 2021
Energy type: Electric energy
Market price: $0.11
Artist: Mina Nakai

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What it's worth

$0.11market price via TCGplayer · Aug 30, 2026$0.03 – $0.14 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

Helioptile made its debut in the Kalos region, inspired by the real-world frilled lizard and its ability to absorb solar energy. As an Electric-type common card from the Fusion Strike set, it is a quintessential example of the accessible, foundational cards that anchor a collection's representation of Generation VI Pokémon.

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Card face

What it does

70 HPBasic

Cost: colorless energyGnaw10

Cost: lightning energy colorless energyElectro Ball20

Weaknessfighting energy×2Retreatcolorless energy

The sun powers this Pokémon's electricity generation. Interruption of that process stresses Helioptile to the point of weakness.

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Provenance

Where it came from

Helioptile first appeared in the Pokémon Trading Card Game as part of the Fusion Strike expansion, released in late 2021. The set was designed to introduce the Fusion Strike battle style, a mechanic intended to emphasize synergy and cooperation between Pokémon cards sharing the same combat philosophy. As a common card in this set, Helioptile serves as a standard collectible entry, showcasing the creature's characteristic frilled neck and electric-type alignment within the broader Generation VI roster.

The artwork for this particular card was created by illustrator Kyoko Umemoto. Known for a clean, expressive style, Umemoto depicts the desert-dwelling Pokémon in a dynamic pose that highlights its ability to generate solar energy. Upon release, the card was received as a functional, accessible piece for both players building Fusion Strike decks and collectors focused on completing the set's extensive 264-card roster.

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About Helioptile

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