Question 1

What is the current market value of Illumise #9?

Accepted Answer

Latest market snapshots place Illumise in XY at roughly $0.26. Week-over-week movement is lower by 3.2%. Versus its 30-day baseline of $0.27, this card is now 2.9% lower. The 90-day window shows a floor near $0.25 and a peak around $0.27 (8% total spread), which maps to low-volatility movement. This version is categorized as Uncommon.

Question 2

Is Illumise #9 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Current valuation lens: Recent pricing has softened by 3.2% over 7 days, with the card now 4% below its 90-day high. With a 8% 90-day spread ($0.25-$0.27), this card currently tracks as low-volatility. Current value remains close to its 30-day mean ($0.27). The clearest graded reference is PSA 9 at $100.00, or +38362% relative to raw.

Question 3

What is Illumise #9 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

Illumise is a XY card from the 2014 release window. The printed flavor text states: "Its fragrance attracts a swarm of Volbeat, so they draw over 200 patterns in the night sky." Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Uncommon. Printed HP is 70. Energy typing is Grass. This print is categorized under the Basic subtype. Notable move text references "Pheromotion" and "Quick Attack". The card has a weakness to Fire. Retreat cost is 1 energy. Uncommon-tier prints usually balance accessibility with moderate collector demand.

Question 4

What are the alternative Illumise cards available?

Accepted Answer

A wider Illumise checklist helps contextualize this specific Illumise print. This comparison sample includes 6 alternatives across 6 sets. In this sample, pricing ranges between $0.18 and $2.32 (1189% total span). Relative to the alternative average ($0.65), this card is -60%. Notable alternatives include Illumise #10 (Twilight Masquerade) at $0.18, Illumise #32 (Emerald) at $2.32, Illumise #18 (Celestial Storm) at $0.36, and Illumise #18 (Primal Clash) at $0.36.

Question 5

What set is Illumise #9 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Release year for XY is 2014. It belongs to the XY series. Set size is 146 cards, which categorizes XY as mid-size. As of 2026, the set is 12 years old and now falls into an established back-catalog period. In the XY checklist, Illumise occupies position #9 as a Uncommon card.

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