Question 1

What is the current market value of Illumise #71?

Accepted Answer

Illumise from Great Encounters is currently trading around $0.24. Over the last 7 days it gained 40.0%. Versus its 30-day baseline of $0.29, this card is now 17.0% lower. The 90-day window shows a floor near $0.13 and a peak around $0.37 (100% total spread), which maps to high-volatility movement. This version is categorized as Common.

Question 2

Is Illumise #71 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Current valuation lens: Short-term momentum is positive (40.0% over 7 days), while the card sits 85% above its 90-day low. The 90-day range spans $0.13 to $0.37 (100% spread), which indicates high-volatility behavior. Current value is 17.0% below its 30-day reference ($0.29). This sample does not include a stable graded benchmark, which means active listings remain the best condition-adjusted reference.

Question 3

What is Illumise #71 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

In 2008, Great Encounters introduced this print of Illumise. The printed flavor text states: "With its sweet aroma, it guides VOLBEAT to draw signs with light in the night sky." Core profile: Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Common. Printed HP is 70. Energy typing is Grass. This print is categorized under the Basic subtype. Notable ability on this print: "Scent Conduct". Attack line includes "Firefly Scent". It is weak to Fire type energy. Common-tier prints are typically the most accessible entries for set completion.

Question 4

What are the alternative Illumise cards available?

Accepted Answer

Illumise sits within a broader pool of Illumise variants that can be compared by set, rarity, and price. Comparable entries in this snapshot: 6 cards, 6 distinct sets. Comparable prices currently cover $0.06-$1.95, a 3150% band. Against the sample mean of $1.04, this card is -77%. Notable alternatives include Illumise #45 (Delta Species) at $1.46, Illumise #38 (Sandstorm) at $1.95, Illumise #32 (Emerald) at $1.86, and Illumise #64 (HS—Triumphant) at $0.34.

Question 5

What set is Illumise #71 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Release year for Great Encounters is 2008. Great Encounters is grouped under the Diamond & Pearl era. With 106 listed cards, this is a mid-size set by modern TCG standards. As of 2026, the set is 18 years old and fits a legacy-era profile. In the Great Encounters checklist, Illumise occupies position #71 as a Common card.

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