Illumise 38/100

Name: Illumise #38 - Sandstorm | Price Guide & Historical Value (Ungraded, PSA10/9/8)
Brand: Pokémon
SKU: ex2-38
Price: 3.81 USD
Availability: InStock

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Set: Sandstorm Released: Sep 18, 2003

Pokémon: Illumise

Grass Type Uncommon Illustrator: Kyoko Umemoto Pull Rate: 1 in 16.5 packs (6.1%)

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3.81 $0.36 (10.43%)

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6.63 $0.62 (10.32%)

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PSA Graded Prices

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Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw	Add To Collection	eBay
PSA10	116.69	—	x31

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	168.00	—	x25
PSA9	77.88	6.50%	x12
PSA8	13.00	—	x2.0
PSA7	8.18	2.12%	x1.2

PSA10 Price History

PSA Graded Prices

PSA 10 Gem Mint
15
57.69%
$116.69
PSA 9 Mint
6
23.08%
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PSA 8 Near Mint-Mint
4
15.38%
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PSA 7 Near Mint
0
0.00%
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PSA 6 Excellent-Mint
1
3.85%
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PSA 5 Excellent
0
0.00%
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PSA 4 Very Good-Excellent
0
0.00%
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PSA 3 Very Good
0
0.00%
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PSA 2 Good
0
0.00%
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PSA 1 Poor
0
0.00%
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Is Illumise 38/100 worth grading?

Net profit at each grade — after grading, fees & tax on a $3.81 raw copy.

Grading + shipping $ Sale fees & tax %

Break-even $36.56

$3.81

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$116.69

PSA 10 +$69.71

Based on $28 grading + shipping and 13% marketplace fees & tax on a $3.81 raw cost.

Keep in mind: Don't forget about PSA upcharges! High-value cards that get top grades are often bumped to higher pricing tiers by PSA, which can alter your final profit margins.

Population Report (PSA)

Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Illumise
National Pokédex #[314]
Card Number 38/100
Card RarityUncommon
IllustratorKyoko Umemoto
Release Date18/09/2003
SeriesEX
Expansion Sandstorm
Standard FormatNot Legal
Expanded FormatNot Legal
Unlimited FormatLegal
EraVintage
Production StatusOut of Print
RegionHoenn
Generation Generation 3

Card Attributes

Energy Type Grass
Health Points60 HP
Weakness Fire ×2
Retreat Cost Colorless ×1

Abilities

Poké-Body: Glowing Screen
As long as Volbeat is in play, any damage done to Illumise by attacks from Fighting Pokémon and Darkness Pokémon is reduced by 30. You can't reduce more than 30 damage even if there is more than 1 Volbeat in play.

Attacks

Chaotic Noise
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Confused. If tails, the Defending Pokémon is now Asleep.
Pester20+
If the Defending Pokémon is affected by a Special Condition, this attack does 20 damage plus 20 more damage.

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts Illumise glowing softly amidst a vibrant meadow of flowers under a starry night sky, gently interacting with small fluttering blue butterflies while vibrant foliage surrounds the peaceful scene.

Playability Overview

Illumise supports a strategy focused on Volbeat synergy to reduce damage, while using status effects to enhance its Pester attack, balancing offense with disruption but limited by its low HP and retreat cost.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Enchanted MeadowThis Illumise card has such a charming and whimsical vibe, perfect for a "Nature's Glow" page. The soft greens and playful art style give it a cheerful ambiance. It would pair nicely with other lighthearted Pokémon, especially those in flower-filled scenes. Keep it away from darker or more aggressive cards to maintain that gentle feel.Additional Binder Suggestions: Meadow / Cheerful / Pastel / Bug Life / Sleepy Time

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