Illumise Sandstorm #38
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Illumise is a Uncommon Pokémon card from Sandstorm (#38), illustrated by Kyoko Umemoto. It's a Basic Grass-type Pokémon with 60 HP, weak to Fire ×2. Its current blended market value is $6.08 ungraded, with a PSA 10 worth around $168 — a gem-mint grading premium of roughly 28× the raw value. Prices are aggregated across marketplaces — raw and graded, updated daily and shown in your local currency.
Prices last updated 5 July 2026.
Price by variant
TCGplayer market price per printing — reverse holo, 1st edition and unlimited often differ sharply.
| Grade | Relative value | Price |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10pop 4 | $168$168–$168 | |
| PSA 9pop 21 | $83$61–$85 | |
| PSA 8pop 9 | $13$13–$13 | |
| PSA 7pop 8 | $8$8–$9 |
Price history · Raw
Recent sold prices
Real completed sale prices from Fanatics Collect — weekly and premier auctions plus marketplace Buy It Now sales, refreshed periodically. Grade read from the listing title.
Population across graders
Only 8% of 48 PSA-graded Illumise copies are a gem-mint 10 (4 of 48) — the rest grade lower.
Full grade breakdown (7 grades)
Full grade breakdown (5 grades)
Should you grade it?
Only 8.3% of copies gem (PSA 10 best case +$90); most land at PSA 9 or below.
| Target grade | Est. value | Grading fee | Net vs raw | Multiple |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $168.00 | $71.67 | +$90 | 27.6× |
| PSA 9 | $83.29 | $70.82 | +$6 | 13.7× |
| PSA 8 | $13.00 | $70.12 | −$63 | 2.1× |
⚖️ Risk-adjusted return
Best case isn't the whole story. Weighting every grade by how often it actually happens, across 48 PSA-graded copies:
| Likely outcome | Chance | Value |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 8.3% | $168.00 |
| PSA 9 | 43.8% | $83.00 |
| PSA ≤8 | 47.9% | $6.00 |
Net = graded value − raw value − grading cost (tier fee + ~$20 round-trip shipping), using PSA fees as of 2026-06-28; the paused PSA Value tier is excluded so this isn't overstated. Gem rate is estimated from cumulative PSA population, which skews toward nicer, resubmitted copies — so it overstates the true grade rate. Treat it as a guide, not a guarantee.
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Where to buy
Market dataCross-market spread, EU price, momentum & community buzz
Cross-market prices
56% spreadCurrently 56% cheaper on TCGplayer than PriceCharting. These are independent market prices for the same card — a wide gap can mean a buying opportunity. Informational only, not arbitrage advice.
Market signal
Derived from this card's 90-day price history, recent trend and cross-market price gap. Informational, not advice.
Card text
About the Pokémon
ILLUMISE attracts a swarm of VOLBEAT using a sweet fragrance. Once the VOLBEAT have gathered, this POKéMON leads the lit-up swarm in drawing geometric designs on the canvas of the night sky.
Card details
Other Illumise cards
There are 9 different Illumise printings — make sure you're valuing the right one. This is Sandstorm #38 (Uncommon).
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Frequently asked questions
How much is Illumise (Sandstorm #38) worth?
As of 5 July 2026, Illumise from Sandstorm is worth approximately $6.08 ungraded (near-mint), and around $168 in PSA 10 gem mint. Values are blended from real Cardmarket, eBay sold and TCGplayer prices and update daily.
What is the PSA 10 price for Illumise?
A PSA 10 (gem mint) Illumise from Sandstorm is worth around $168 — roughly 28× the raw ungraded value of $6.08.
Should I grade my Illumise?
A PSA 10 sells for about $168 versus $6.08 raw — roughly a 28× uplift. Grading is worth it when that premium comfortably beats the grading fee and the card is clean enough to have a real shot at a 10. See the "Should you grade it?" estimate above for net profit per grade.
Is Illumise rare?
Illumise is a Uncommon card from Sandstorm (card #38), illustrated by Kyoko Umemoto. Its current blended market value is $6.08 ungraded.