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Cards/Helioptile
Helioptile card from the Ascended Heroes set
Illustration by Tika Matsuno. Card image via the Pokémon TCG API.
Basic Pokémon

Helioptile

Quick and zappy.

Lightning70 HPBasicBeginner to play

What this card does

Deals 30 damage with Zap Kick.

Signature attack

Zap Kick

No game text. (30 damage)

Helioptile is a basic Pokémon that can quickly deal damage to your opponent's Fighting-type Pokémon due to its weakness, making it useful in early game strategies.

Attacks

LC
Zap Kick30

Which deck it belongs in

Works well in decks focused on quick attacks and dealing with Fighting-type Pokémon.

Strengths
  • Quick attack
  • Effective against Fighting
  • Simple to play
Watch out for
  • Weak against Fighting
  • Limited damage output
Pro tip

Pair Helioptile with other Lightning Energy cards for more powerful attacks.

From the Pokédex

Helioptile uses its rapid movements to dazzle and confuse opponents.

Note for the parent

Helioptile is great for beginners as it's easy to use and fits into many basic strategies.

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