Helioptile (Forbidden Light 37) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Helioptile from the Forbidden Light set is a Common, 60 HP Basic Pokémon, card number 37. This lively Lightning-type features straightforward attacks like Tail Whap and captures an agile, battle-ready look.

Quick Facts

• Type: Lightning
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Fighting (×2)
• Resistance: Metal (-20)
• Attacks:
• Gnaw (10 damage, 1 Colorless energy)
• Tail Whap (20 damage, 2 Colorless energy)
• Flavor Text: The frills on either side of its head have cells that generate electricity when exposed to sunlight.
• Illustrator: Miki Tanaka
• Card Number: 37/131 (Forbidden Light)
• Image:

Key Printings

This exact printing appears in the Sun & Moon Forbidden Light expansion as a Common with set code “sm6” and card number 37. Artwork and stats align with this release, making it a recognizable pickup for Sun & Moon collectors.

Variants & Identifiers

No known print variants exist. Helioptile is a Basic Lightning-type that does not evolve from another Pokémon. Retreat cost, weakness, and resistance are typical for its type and stage. With no regulation mark and no listed release date, use the set code and card number for identification.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. With low HP and simple attacks, it’s best suited to casual play or collection.

Care & Storage Tips

Store in a protective sleeve away from sunlight and moisture to preserve the artwork and condition. Even as a Common, it benefits from careful handling; avoid bending and extreme temperatures.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Forbidden Light (sm6): Introduces Helioptile as a Common Lightning-type Basic with simple, effective attacks. The set showcases diverse Pokémon and distinctive art by illustrators like Miki Tanaka, and this card fits the expansion’s electric, energy-focused tone.

This Helioptile is a clean snapshot of the Forbidden Light era—an accessible, collectible piece of the Sun & Moon series.