Helioptile

Helioptile

Selected Masterpiece • 37/131
Artist Miki Tanaka
Market Price $0.3
Forbidden Light Sun & Moon 2018
The Illustrator

Miki Tanaka

Miki Tanaka is credited on Pokémon Trading Card Game cards from 1999 to 2025, with more than 190 illustrations across series including Neo, E-Card, and Scarlet & Violet. The work is largely cartoonish and playful, with clear compositions and vibrant, pastel-leaning color.

Curatorial Commentary

“The card depicts Helioptile in a vibrant, sunlit environment, surrounded by sandy terrain and lush greenery. With its cheerful expression and playful stance, Helioptile seems to embody the warmth of its habitat, where it can soak up sunlight and explore its surroundings. The bright colors and simple details create a sense of tranquility, inviting the viewer into this small slice of the Pokémon's world. It captures a moment of curiosity and innocence, reflecting the essence of Helioptile's character.”

Editorial & Data

Published by Artchu Editorial. Card facts are based on structured reference data and Artchu enrichment. Visual commentary is AI-assisted and human-reviewed. Visual ranking reflects Artchu’s internal art_score methodology. Market data reflects the latest source shown on the page. Data refreshed: January 16, 2026.

Rarity Common
Card Type Lightning
Era
Sun & Moon
Release
04/05/2018

Gnaw

10

Tail Whap

20
Weakness
×2
Resistance
-20
Retreat Cost