Illumise #32
📉 Dip AlertFrom Emerald, Illumise (#32) is a Uncommon Pokémon card valued at $49.82 on TCGplayer today.
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket
Net estimates use each marketplace's default seller tier and typical shipping — fees vary by category, account status and payment method, so confirm current rates before selling.
Illumise #32 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Illumise at a glance
- Current TCGplayer market value $49.82 (Reverse Holofoil).
- Rarity: Uncommon.
- Set: Emerald (EX, 2005).
- Cardmarket values it at €0.39 (EUR).
- Short-term trend -59.3% (7d vs 30d).
Illumise price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Illumise #32.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $35.00
- Mid
- $100.00
- High
- —
- Low
- $1.33
- Mid
- $2.14
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Illumise #32
Printed as #32 in Emerald, Illumise belongs to the EX series and dates to 2005. It is a Grass-type Pokémon with 60 HP, printed as Basic.
Artwork is by Kouki Saitou; the Reverse Holofoil printing sits around $49.82, spanning $35.00–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
Card facts
- Set
- Emerald
- Series
- EX
- Number
- #32 / 106
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Illustrator
- Kouki Saitou
- HP
- 60
- Type
- Grass
- Subtype
- Basic
- Pokédex
- #314
- Released
- 2005/05/09
Illumise attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Illumise #32 — the playability layer behind the price.
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Tackle
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fire ×2
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 2
Illumise price analysis
What drives the current market value of Illumise #32.
TCGplayer tracks 2 print variants for this card: Reverse Holofoil ($49.82), Normal ($2.35).
At $49.82, Illumise draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
This $49.82 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.
In EUR, Illumise trends at €0.39 on Cardmarket (avg sold €0.75, lowest NM €0.20).
Illumise price history & movement
Recent sales average €0.79 over 7 days versus €1.94 over 30 days, so the card is cooling off (-59.3%).
The most recent 24-hour average is €1.00, and Cardmarket's trend price sits at €0.39.
Illumise has been tracked here for 5 days, ranging from $49.82 to $49.82; the latest value sits at 100% of that recorded range — at the high end of the band.
Recorded volatility runs near 0% per day, with a maximum drawdown of 0% over the tracked window.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 5 days tracked · latest
Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology
How much would you net selling Illumise?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
Selling Illumise at $49.82 nets roughly $42.92 on eBay, $43.17 on TCGplayer, $46.98 via Cardmarket, $44.09 on Whatnot or $49.82 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $6.90.
With this much value in the fee gap, platform choice materially changes your return. Model your exact shipping in the tool below.
Your sale
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Illumise #32.
Modelled on each marketplace's default seller tier with your shipping input. Net payout = sale price − selling fees − outbound shipping. Fee figures are estimates (last reviewed October 15, 2026) and vary by category, account status and payment method — confirm current rates with the marketplace. Open the full seller fee calculator to model account tiers and buyer-paid shipping.
Should you grade Illumise?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Illumise #32 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
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Both-way postage plus declared-value insurance.
Estimated graded values below are a transparent starting point based on the raw price band — edit them with real graded comps before deciding.
At $49.82 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $68.36 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $95.79 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $17.58 (19.6% return on cost basis).
Grading costs, turnaround and grade outcomes vary by service and card. The estimated PSA 9 and PSA 10 values are heuristics, not predictions — always sanity-check against recent graded sold listings before committing. This is a modelling tool, not financial advice.
Illumise within Emerald
Within Emerald it is the #47 most valuable of 103 tracked cards; the set median is $47.75.
It sits in the top 55% of the checklist on price.
The set's top card is Rayquaza (#9), valued at $1,078.45.
What makes Illumise valuable
- Illumise comes from the classic era (2005), giving it a stable collector base with no new printings.
- Uncommon is a common-to-mid rarity, so value depends more on condition, variant and playability than on scarcity alone.
- A $49.82 card with steady supply status keeps buyer competition steady.
- Kouki Saitou illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
- As a Grass-type Pokémon card, Illumise is sought by players and collectors alike.
Buying & selling Illumise
- Emerald was released in 2005; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
- Bulk lots of Illumise can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- For Illumise, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $49.82 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€0.79 and €1.94) to time entries and exits.
Illumise value questions
How much is Illumise worth?
Illumise trades near $49.82 on TCGplayer (Reverse Holofoil), ranging $35.00–—; Cardmarket shows €0.39.
Will Illumise hold its value?
Short-term momentum is softening (-59.3%). Older print runs tend to be more defensive holds.
How rare is Illumise?
Illumise is a Uncommon card from Emerald (EX series, 2005). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
What print variants exist for Illumise?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($49.82), Normal ($2.35). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where can I buy or sell Illumise?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $49.82. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What drives Illumise's value?
Four factors dominate: the Uncommon rarity tier, the classic-era EX set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Grass), and condition. Artwork by Kouki Saitou also matters to collector demand.
Other Illumise cards
Illumise appears in multiple sets — compare market values.
