Choice Helmet #229
Choice Helmet is card #229 from Lost Thunder, a Secret Rare Trainer card currently trading near $5.30 for its Holofoil printing.
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket
Net estimates use each marketplace's default seller tier and typical shipping — fees vary by category, account status and payment method, so confirm current rates before selling.
Choice Helmet #229 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Choice Helmet at a glance
- Current TCGplayer market value $5.30 (Holofoil).
- Set: Lost Thunder (Sun & Moon, 2018).
- 7-day average €7.22; 30-day average €7.79.
- Cardmarket trend price €6.63.
- Rarity tier — Secret Rare.
Choice Helmet price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Choice Helmet #229.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $2.74
- Mid
- $5.00
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Choice Helmet #229
Choice Helmet is the #229 of 214 card in Lost Thunder, a modern-era set released in 2018 as part of the Sun & Moon series. It is a Trainer of the Pokémon Tool type, valued by players and collectors.
Artwork is by Eske Yoshinob; the Holofoil printing sits around $5.30, spanning $2.74–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
Card facts
- Set
- Lost Thunder
- Series
- Sun & Moon
- Number
- #229 / 214
- Rarity
- Secret Rare
- Illustrator
- Eske Yoshinob
- Subtype
- Pokémon Tool
- Released
- 2018/11/02
Choice Helmet attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Choice Helmet #229 — the playability layer behind the price.
Battle stats
- Retreat cost
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- Attacks
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Choice Helmet price analysis
What drives the current market value of Choice Helmet #229.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Holofoil ($5.30) — 1 version in total.
In the $5.30 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.
In the $5.30 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.
In EUR, Choice Helmet trends at €6.63 on Cardmarket (avg sold €7.10, lowest NM €2.00).
Choice Helmet price history & movement
Momentum reads cooling off — a 7-day average of €7.22 against a 30-day average of €7.79 (-7.3%).
Latest daily average €7.79 against a trend price of €6.63.
Our own daily snapshots now cover 4 days for Choice Helmet, with a recorded low of $5.25 and high of $5.30; current value is at 100% of that band.
Recorded volatility runs near 0.4% per day, with a maximum drawdown of 0% over the tracked window.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 4 days tracked · latest
Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology
How much would you net selling Choice Helmet?
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Selling Choice Helmet at $5.30 nets roughly $4.30 on eBay, $4.32 on TCGplayer, $4.68 via Cardmarket, $4.42 on Whatnot or $5.30 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $1.00.
With this much value in the fee gap, platform choice materially changes your return. Model your exact shipping in the tool below.
Your sale
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Should you grade Choice Helmet?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Choice Helmet #229 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
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Estimated graded values below are a transparent starting point based on the raw price band — edit them with real graded comps before deciding.
At $5.30 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets — versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $51.28 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-65.6% return on cost basis).
Grading costs, turnaround and grade outcomes vary by service and card. The estimated PSA 9 and PSA 10 values are heuristics, not predictions — always sanity-check against recent graded sold listings before committing. This is a modelling tool, not financial advice.
Choice Helmet within Lost Thunder
Choice Helmet ranks #83 of 86 tracked Lost Thunder cards by market value, against a set median of $12.75.
Relative to the set median it is a value pick, placing it in the top 5%.
The set's top card is Lugia GX (#227), valued at $370.07.
What makes Choice Helmet valuable
- Artwork by Eske Yoshinob is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
- Secret Rare is an upper-tier rarity, which concentrates demand on comparatively few copies.
- Modern (2018) sets are heavily collected, making Choice Helmet's value sensitive to reprints and condition.
- As a Trainer card it is valued for deck utility and set completion.
- With steady supply, Choice Helmet is inexpensive to enter and easy to move in bulk.
Buying & selling Choice Helmet
- For Choice Helmet, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $5.30 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Holofoil market of $5.30 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Bulk lots of Choice Helmet can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€7.22 and €7.79) to time entries and exits.
Choice Helmet value questions
How much is Choice Helmet worth?
Choice Helmet trades near $5.30 on TCGplayer (Holofoil), ranging $2.74–—; Cardmarket shows €6.63.
Should I buy Choice Helmet?
As a modern-era Secret Rare card it is trending down in the short term (-7.3% on the 7-day vs 30-day average). Value will track playability and collector demand.
What rarity is Choice Helmet?
Choice Helmet is a Secret Rare card from Lost Thunder (Sun & Moon series, 2018). That is an upper rarity tier, so demand concentrates on relatively few copies.
What print variants exist for Choice Helmet?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($5.30). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where can I buy or sell Choice Helmet?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $5.30. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What drives Choice Helmet's value?
Four factors dominate: the Secret Rare rarity tier, the modern-era Sun & Moon set pedigree, playability (Trainer), and condition. Artwork by Eske Yoshinob also matters to collector demand.
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