Heliolisk (Forbidden Light 38) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Heliolisk from the Forbidden Light set is an Uncommon Pokémon card numbered 38. With 100 HP and the attack Volt Wave, it’s a solid pick for collectors focusing on Lightning-type Pokémon.

Quick Facts

• HP: 100
• Type: Lightning
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Helioptile)
• Weakness: Fighting ×2
• Resistance: Metal -20
• Retreat Cost: 1 Colorless Energy
• Attacks:
• Gnaw (20 damage, 1 Colorless Energy)
• Volt Wave (80 damage, 3 Colorless Energy; flip a coin, if heads, opponent’s Active Pokémon is Paralyzed)
• Flavor Text: “It stimulates its muscles with electricity, boosting the strength in its legs and enabling it to run 100 yards in five seconds.”
• Illustrator: otumami
• Card Number: 38/131
• Set: Forbidden Light (sm6)
• Rarity: Uncommon
• Image:

Key Printings

This exact printing of Heliolisk appears in the Sun & Moon series set Forbidden Light with the set code sm6. It is an Uncommon card, numbered 38 in the set, featuring artwork by otumami. No alternate printings or promotional versions are noted for this card.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Identification relies on the set name “Forbidden Light,” set code “sm6,” card number 38, and the illustrator otumami. The card’s Lightning type, Stage 1 subtype, and its attacks further distinguish it.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its attacks provide a mix of moderate damage and potential status effects, useful in casual play but with limited tournament presence due to legality status.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the artwork and maintain condition, store this Heliolisk in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its Uncommon rarity, keeping it in a binder or top loader helps prevent edge wear and surface scratches.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Forbidden Light (sm6): Includes Heliolisk as a Stage 1 Lightning-type Pokémon with balanced HP and versatile attacks. The set emphasizes diverse strategies, and Heliolisk’s Volt Wave adds tactical Paralysis potential—fitting well into collections highlighting the Sun & Moon era’s gameplay and art style.