Question 1

What is the current market value of Illumise #38?

Accepted Answer

For Illumise in Sandstorm, the current reference price is $1.42. Price action is stable over 7 days, moving only -1.4%. It now sits 6.2% above its 30-day average of $1.34. In the past 90 days, observed prices ranged from $0.91 to $2.23 (93% spread), a high-volatility profile. This version is categorized as Uncommon.

Question 2

Is Illumise #38 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Pricing context for collectors: Over the last 7 days, prices have remained stable at -1.4%, indicating a consolidation phase over sudden breakouts. Observed 90-day bounds of $0.91 and $2.23 create a 93% band, matching a high-volatility profile. Current value is 6.2% above its 30-day reference ($1.34). This sample does not include a stable graded benchmark, which means active listings remain the best condition-adjusted reference.

Question 3

What is Illumise #38 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

Illumise appears in Sandstorm, released in 2003. Core profile: Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Uncommon. Printed HP is 60. Energy typing is Grass. It carries a Basic subtype designation. Notable ability on this print: "Glowing Screen". Notable move text references "Chaotic Noise" and "Pester". Fire weakness applies to this print. Uncommon-tier prints usually balance accessibility with moderate collector demand.

Question 4

What are the alternative Illumise cards available?

Accepted Answer

Collectors tracking Illumise often benchmark it against other Illumise cards. This comparison sample includes 6 alternatives across 6 sets. In this sample, pricing ranges between $0.06 and $2.03 (3283% total span). Relative to the alternative average ($0.80), this card is +77%. Notable alternatives include Illumise #71 (Great Encounters) at $0.24, Illumise #45 (Delta Species) at $1.56, Illumise #32 (Emerald) at $2.03, and Illumise #64 (HS—Triumphant) at $0.36.

Question 5

What set is Illumise #38 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Release year for Sandstorm is 2003. Sandstorm is grouped under the EX era. With 100 listed cards, this is a mid-size set by modern TCG standards. As of 2026, the set is 23 years old and fits a legacy-era profile. Illumise (#38) is one of the Uncommon prints in this expansion.

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