Helioptile (Japanese)
SV5a: Crimson Haze · 028/066 · Common
Current Prices
Number
028/066
Rarity
Common
Variant
Normal
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Aug 1, 2026
Helioptile (Japanese): Rarity & Collectibility
Helioptile (Japanese) sits at the most plentiful end of the rarity scale — easy to pull and easy to find. Cataloged as Common #028/066 of the SV5a: Crimson Haze set, it is the kind of card RarePokemonCard tracks for scarcity and collector demand rather than raw price alone. The harder a card is to pull in top condition, the more weight serious collectors place on it.
How Rare & Valuable Is Helioptile (Japanese)?
In 2026, a Near Mint Helioptile (Japanese) (Common, SV5a: Crimson Haze #028/066) changes hands at roughly $0.08, and availability keeps it within easy reach for collectors.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $1.07 | $1.07 | $1.07 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $0.08 | $0.05 | $0.05 | 34 |
Collector Outlook for Helioptile (Japanese)
As a Common, Helioptile (Japanese) earns its place through set completion rather than chase appeal — but a binder is never finished without it. Collect it for completeness and the joy of the hunt; its appeal is the set, not the ceiling. Whether you are chasing it for a set or as a centerpiece, revisit Helioptile (Japanese) on RarePokemonCard — rarity demand in 2026 shifts with reprints, set nostalgia, and how few high-grade copies surface.
