Helioptile Collectors Guide: Guardians Rising #43

Character Intro

Helioptile from the Guardians Rising set is a Common card numbered 43. It has 60 HP and features the attack Thunder Shock. This lively Electric-type Pokémon adds a spark to any collection.

Quick Facts

• Type: Lightning
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Fighting ×2
• Resistance: Metal -20
• Attack: Thunder Shock (10 damage; may Paralyze opponent’s Active Pokémon on a coin flip)
• Flavor Text: They make their home in deserts. They can generate their energy from basking in the sun, so eating food is not a requirement.
• Illustrator: Masakazu Fukuda
• Card ID: sm2-43
• Set Code: sm2
• Series: Sun & Moon
• Rarity: Common
• Regulation Mark: Unknown
• Release Date: Unknown
• Legality: unknown
• Image:

Key Printings

This exact printing appears in Sun & Moon—Guardians Rising as card number 43. As a Common with a single attack, Thunder Shock offers a chance to paralyze the opponent’s Active Pokémon, adding a simple tactical option.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this specific Helioptile. Identification is straightforward via its set code (sm2), card number (43), and Masakazu Fukuda’s illustration. Its Lightning type, retreat cost of 1, and Metal resistance further distinguish it.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality status for this card is unknown. It is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats according to available data. Always verify current tournament rules before deck inclusion.

Care & Storage Tips

Even as a common, this Helioptile benefits from protective sleeves to prevent wear. Avoid direct sunlight and moisture to preserve Masakazu Fukuda’s artwork. Store in a binder or card box to maintain condition and value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Guardians Rising (sm2): Introduces Helioptile as a Basic Lightning-type with Thunder Shock. The set showcases detailed artwork by Masakazu Fukuda and fits well in Sun & Moon era Lightning-type collections.