Choice Helmet (Lost Thunder 229) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Choice Helmet is a Rare Secret card from the Lost Thunder set, numbered 229. Its striking design and rarity make it a notable addition for collectors focusing on this expansion. While it lacks attacks or abilities, its value lies in its unique status within the set.

Quick Facts

• Card ID: sm8-229
• Stage: Pokémon Tool
• Retreat Cost: 0
• Weaknesses: None
• Resistances: None
• Rules: Attach to one Pokémon without a Pokémon Tool. The equipped Pokémon takes 30 less damage from Pokémon-GX and Pokémon-EX attacks. Multiple Item cards can be played per turn before attacking.
• Flavor Text: Unknown
• HP: Unknown
• Attacks/Abilities: None

Key Printings

The only known printing of Choice Helmet is from the Lost Thunder set (sm8), where it appears as a rare secret card. This printing is notable for its clean, detailed illustration by Eske Yoshinob.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Identification is straightforward by its set code sm8-229 and rarity as a rare secret card.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. It functions as a Pokémon Tool that reduces damage from powerful GX and EX Pokémon attacks, making it a valuable defensive option in casual or themed play.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s condition and artwork, store Choice Helmet in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its rare secret status, maintaining mint condition can enhance its collectible value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Lost Thunder (sm8): Choice Helmet debuts as a rare secret Pokémon Tool, offering strategic damage reduction against GX and EX Pokémon attacks. The set’s artwork and card design emphasize utility and style, with Eske Yoshinob’s illustration adding a refined touch.