| 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 Sep 17, 2026.
Choice Helmet #229 is a Rare Secret trainer item card from the Lost Thunder expansion, illustrated by Eske Yoshinob. It sits among the secret rare gold-bordered cards that closed out this 2018 set. Secret rare trainer cards like this one often fly under the radar compared to character-focused pulls. Choice Helmet #229 remains a quieter corner of the Lost Thunder secret rare lineup.
Current prices
| Source | Price |
|---|---|
| TCGplayer market price (USD) | $4.15 |
| TCGplayer mid price (USD) | $4.06 |
| Cardmarket lowest near mint (EUR) | €7.23 |
| Cardmarket 7-day average (EUR) | €7.18 |
| Cardmarket 30-day average (EUR) | €7.87 |
| Cardmarket listings available | 93 |
| eBay PSA 10 median (USD) | $44.68 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | €7.23 | $4.06 |
| Aug 2026 | €7.24 | $4.09 |
| Jul 2026 | €7.24 | $4.06 |
| Jun 2026 | €7.16 | $4.06 |
Frequently asked questions
How much is Choice Helmet #229 worth?
How much is Choice Helmet #229 worth? As of Sep 17, 2026, a raw near mint copy is worth about $4.15, a PSA 10 sells for around $44.68 on eBay, the Cardmarket low is €7.23. Prices update daily from Cardmarket, TCGplayer and eBay sold listings.
What is Choice Helmet #229 worth?
How much is Choice Helmet #229 worth? As of Sep 17, 2026, a raw near mint copy is worth about $4.15, a PSA 10 sells for around $44.68 on eBay, the Cardmarket low is €7.23. Prices update daily from Cardmarket, TCGplayer and eBay sold listings.
What is a PSA 10 Choice Helmet #229 worth?
As of Sep 17, 2026, a PSA 10 Choice Helmet #229 sells for about $44.68 on eBay (median of recent graded sales), compared with about $4.15 for a raw near mint copy.
How can I identify Choice Helmet #229 with my phone?
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How do I track the value of Choice Helmet #229 in a collection?
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What rarity is Choice Helmet #229 from Lost Thunder?
It is classified as a Rare Secret, part of the gold-bordered secret rare tier that appears at the end of the Lost Thunder set.
Who illustrated Choice Helmet #229?
The card was illustrated by Eske Yoshinob. This artist's trainer card work is a recognizable style within the Lost Thunder secret rare section.
How can I check current values for Choice Helmet #229?
Collectors can scan the card with the Card Value Scanner iPhone app to pull up live price references. This gives a quicker way to track market movement without manual lookups.
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