Illumise
Sandstorm · #38

Illumise

Illumise is a Uncommon Pokémon TCG printing from Sandstorm (#38). Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a TCGPlayer market reference near $5.19 for ungraded copies. The set released in 2003. Scan your copy in the Cactaur app for condition-aware pricing.

Sandstorm set collectorsPrice-conscious comp shoppers Unlimited
TCGPlayer market $5.19
Cardmarket trend €1.72
Rarity Uncommon
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Who is this card for?

Illumise suits collectors working on Sandstorm who need the Uncommon slot. Compare listing photos to your target finish; skip impulse buys when variant or wear is unclear. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.

What is Illumise from Sandstorm?

Illumise is a Pokémon card in Sandstorm numbered 38. Illumise from Sandstorm should be evaluated with set context, finish, and condition together. National Pokédex #314. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.

What is Illumise worth today?

Cactaur tracks a TCGPlayer market reference near $5.19 for Illumise. Low and high spread runs $5.64 to $60.00. Per-finish references: Reverse Holofoil: $5.19; Normal: $2.50. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.

SetSandstorm
Number38
RarityUncommon
TCGPlayer USD$5.19
Cardmarket EUR€1.72
Reverse Holofoil $5.19
Normal $2.50

Gameplay stats

HP60
TypesGrass
Chaotic Noise Colorless Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Confused. If tails, the Defending Pokémon is now Asleep.
Pester GrassColorless 20+ If the Defending Pokémon is affected by a Special Condition, this attack does 20 damage plus 20 more damage.
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.
WeaknessFire ×2

How collectible is Illumise?

Illumise is listed as Uncommon in Sandstorm. Set collectors, type collectors, and art buyers may value this card differently — confirm variant before paying chase premiums. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.

What are the key details for Illumise?

Catalog fields: set Sandstorm, rarity Uncommon. Illustrated by Kyoko Umemoto. Cross-check holo pattern and language when buying online. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.

Cactaur's take

Illumise from Sandstorm should be evaluated with set context, finish, and condition together.

Pros

  • Illumise is catalogued as Uncommon printing in Sandstorm, making set and number verification straightforward.
  • Public market data shows a TCGPlayer reference near $5.19 across finishes (Reverse Holofoil: $5.19; Normal: $2.50).

Cons

  • Raw market prices vary by condition, language, and holo variant — NM estimates are not slab grades.

Verdict: Use $5.19 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.

FAQ

How much is Illumise worth?

Cactaur's catalog shows a TCGPlayer market reference near $5.19 for ungraded Illumise from Sandstorm. Actual value depends on condition, language, and finish such as holo or reverse holo. Scan your card in the Cactaur app for a tailored estimate.

What set is Illumise from?

Illumise is listed in Sandstorm (EX) as card #38. Always match both name and collector number because many Pokémon share names across sets. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.

How rare is Illumise?

Our catalog lists Illumise as Uncommon in Sandstorm. Rarity guides pull rates but does not alone determine price — chase art, demand, and condition matter.

Is Illumise good for collectors or players?

Illumise includes gameplay stats in Sandstorm. Players should review format legality; collectors often prioritize set symbol, number, and visual variant over raw power. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.

What is the difference between holo and reverse holo Illumise?

Finish variants of Illumise carry separate market listings. Reverse Holofoil: $5.19; Normal: $2.50 before buying — sellers often mix up reverse holo and non-holo photos.

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Trust & data sources. Cactaur displays catalog and market data from pokemontcg.io embedded TCGPlayer/Cardmarket references. Prices change frequently and are not guarantees.

Cactaur does not authenticate cards or guarantee values. Scan your copy in the iPhone app for condition-aware guidance.

Catalog snapshot: 2026-06-12. Last updated: 2026-06-10.