| Set | Lost Thunder |
| Card number | 229 |
| Rarity | Rare Secret |
| Type | Trainer |
| HP | 0 |
| Artist | Eske Yoshinob |
| Released | Nov 2018 |
Choice Helmet #229 Value (Lost Thunder)
Pokemon card price guide: raw and graded values, eBay sold prices and price history. Updated Nov 2, 2026.
Choice Helmet comes from the Lost Thunder expansion, classified as a Rare Secret Trainer card. Released in November 2018 under the Sun & Moon series, it features art by Eske Yoshinob and holds a solid place among Trainer cards for competitive decks and collectors hunting Rare Secret foils.
Current prices
| Source | Price |
|---|---|
| TCGplayer market price (USD) | $4.54 |
| Cardmarket lowest near mint (EUR) | €7.50 |
| Cardmarket 7-day average (EUR) | €7.22 |
| Cardmarket 30-day average (EUR) | €7.79 |
| Cardmarket listings available | 98 |
| eBay PSA 10 median (USD) | $44.68 |
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What sets the price of Choice Helmet #229
Choice Helmet #229 is a Rare Secret Trainer card from Lost Thunder, the Sun & Moon era (2018). It ranks as number 54 by price out of 239 cards in the set. A PSA 10 sells for about 9.8x the raw price, so centering and surface condition decide most of what a copy is worth. Over the last 30 days the price rose +9.4%, from $4.15 to $4.54. The illustration is by Eske Yoshinob.
Graded card values (PSA, CGC, BGS)
| Grading | Grade | Median sold | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 10 | $44.68 | 1 |
| PSA | 9 | $12.32 | 1 |
Graded values are medians of real eBay sold listings.
Choice Helmet price history
| Month | Avg Cardmarket low | Avg TCGplayer market |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | €7.45 | $4.54 |
| Oct 2026 | €7.28 | $4.45 |
| Sep 2026 | €7.23 | $4.10 |
| Aug 2026 | €7.24 | $4.09 |
| Jul 2026 | €7.24 | $4.06 |
| Jun 2026 | €7.16 | $4.06 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Choice Helmet #229 worth on Nov 2, 2026?
As of Nov 2, 2026, a raw near mint copy is worth about $4.54, a PSA 10 sells for around $44.68 on eBay, the Cardmarket low is €7.50. Prices update hourly from Cardmarket, TCGplayer and eBay sold listings.
What is a PSA 10 Choice Helmet #229 worth?
As of Nov 2, 2026, a PSA 10 Choice Helmet #229 sells for about $44.68 on eBay (median of recent graded sales), compared with about $4.54 for a raw near mint copy.
Is Choice Helmet #229 rare?
Choice Helmet #229 is printed at Rare Secret rarity and ranks number 54 by price among the 239 cards in Lost Thunder. Demand for the character and condition matter more than the rarity symbol.
Is Choice Helmet #229 going up in value?
Over the last 30 days it rose +9.4% to about $4.54. Short moves often reverse, so compare the chart with recent sold listings before buying or selling.
Is Choice Helmet #229 worth grading?
Only for a copy that looks perfect. A PSA 10 adds about $40.14 over raw (9.8x), and a PSA 9 or lower can end up worth less than the raw card plus fees.
How do I check which printing of Choice Helmet I have?
Look at the set symbol and the card number (229) at the bottom of the card, then match both to this page. A phone scanner such as Card Value Scanner on iPhone reads them from one photo; on Android, search the number in the price guide.
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