Pokémon · Mega Evolution
Heliolisk
Ascended Heroes · #229 · Illustration Rare · 2026
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Card facts
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- Set position
- 229 / 295
- Release year
- 2026
- Rarity
- Illustration Rare
- HP
- 120
- Subtype
- Stage 1
- Evolves from
- Helioptile
- Retreat cost
- 1 energy
- Regulation mark
- I
- Illustrator
- Takeshi Nakamura
- Pokédex #
- 695
- Series
- Mega Evolution
Card analysis
Computed from this card's stats and text — not a reposted price.
- Primary role
- Ability Engine
- Damage efficiency
- 70 damage
- 23.33 per Energy
- Prize liability
- 1 Prize given up
- Single-prize attacker — favourable prize trades
- Setup
- Stage 1
- One evolution step from a Basic
Also does
Strategy & play
How Heliolisk plays — derived from its stats and the rules of the game, not an opinion.
- Not a main attacker — its job is Ability-based draw/search. Run it as a consistency hub and protect it, because opponents will target the engine.
- Needs Lightning Energy to attack — your line must supply that color.
- Lightning type, weak to Fighting ×2 — a Fighting attacker doing ≥60 effectively one-shots it.
- A single-prize attacker — prize-trade-positive against ex / V decks that give up two at a time.
- A Stage 1 — one step up from Helioptile; doesn’t help your opening hand, but quick to set up.
- Currently Standard-legal — usable in the main rotating format.
How to beat Heliolisk
- Exploit its Fighting weakness — ≥60 damage one-shots it.
- KO it to choke their draw / search engine.
- Gust it before the evolution is set up.
Competitive performance
From real Standard tournament decks over the last 180 days.
- Meta inclusion
- 0% of decks
- 2.33 copies on average · 3 decks
More by Takeshi Nakamura
This card was illustrated by Takeshi Nakamura.
Building around Heliolisk?
Drop it into the deck builder for a live consistency score, synergy suggestions, and Standard legality checks.
About this card
"They flare their frills and generate energy. A single Heliolisk can generate sufficient electricity to power a skyscraper."
Ability: Frilled Generator
Once during your turn, if you played Canari from your hand this turn, you may use this Ability. Search your deck for up to 2 Basic Lightning Energy cards and attach them to this Pokémon. Then, shuffle your deck.
LCCPowerful Bolt — 70×
Flip a coin for each Energy attached to this Pokémon. This attack does 70 damage for each heads.
Weakness:F×2
Retreat cost:C
Tournament legality
Current legal status across competitive formats.
Upcoming events
View calendar →Tournaments and releases relevant to Heliolisk or Ascended Heroes.
ArshSinghTCG x ITA Tournament
Aug 8, 2026
Redacted Chaos #10 (100 Codes)
Aug 8, 2026
2026 Content Creator Showcase
Aug 9, 2026
CHALLENGE OF DOOM! THE FINAL COUNTDOWN!
Aug 11, 2026
Oceania Open! | Season 3 - Week 7
Aug 14, 2026
Turtwig Den Revival Series World Championship
Aug 14, 2026
Recent tournament results
View calendar →Tournaments from the past 30 days where Heliolisk was legal.
Torneo Online PTCGL AC Gratuito #8
today
Top Deck Trainer Trials #7
today
Amyverse Webcam Wonders #22 💙 Cash Prize!
today
Full Bench Fridays PTCGL Cash Event $10
today
ASRcristiano # 180 - 60 codes prize pool!
today
⚡ Surge's TCG Vault Winner Takes All Live BO3 #18
today
Frequently asked
How can I tell if my Heliolisk is real?
Heliolisk is not on our list of commonly-counterfeited cards, but counterfeits exist across every set. Check the back-light test (real cards have a black inner layer that blocks light; counterfeits glow through), the rosette dot pattern on the back under magnification, font weight and kerning on the card name, and the holofoil pattern if applicable. For high-value copies we recommend submitting to a professional grader (PSA, BGS, CGC) for tamper-evident authentication.
What is Heliolisk worth?
As of the latest data, there are no active listings on The Game Traders right now. Actual value depends on condition, grading, edition and printing variant — graded high-condition copies (PSA 9–10) trade at a substantial premium over raw copies.
What set is Heliolisk from?
Heliolisk is from the Pokémon set "Ascended Heroes" in the Mega Evolution series, released in 2026.
What rarity is Heliolisk?
Heliolisk is a Illustration Rare card in the Ascended Heroes set.
Other Heliolisk printings
Same Pokémon card across other sets and rarities.
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Illustration RareHeliolisk
Twilight Masquerade · #177
RareHeliolisk
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