Illumise XY (Set: XY, Card #9) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Illumise from the XY set is an uncommon Pokémon card with 70 HP. It features Quick Attack for straightforward offense and is numbered 9 in the series—a neat addition for collectors focusing on the XY lineup.

Quick Facts

• Type: Grass
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Attacks:
• Pheromotion: Search your deck for a Grass Pokémon, reveal it, and put it into your hand. Shuffle afterward.
• Quick Attack: Flip a coin; if heads, this attack does 20 more damage (base 20+ damage).
• Abilities: None
• Regulation Mark: Unknown
• Flavor Text: Its fragrance attracts a swarm of Volbeat, so they draw over 200 patterns in the night sky.

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the XY set, card number 9, with an uncommon rarity. It has no evolutions from previous Pokémon and is a Basic stage card. The illustrator is Kanako Eo.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Identifiers include the set code “xy1” and the card ID “xy1-9.” The card’s type is Grass, and it has no special abilities, only two attacks.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats according to the provided data.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the vivid artwork and maintain card condition, store Illumise XY in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the card surface to keep its uncommon rarity value intact.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• XY Set: Illumise appears as a Basic Grass-type Pokémon with two attacks focused on deck searching and variable damage output. Its unique flavor text adds character depth, while its uncommon rarity makes it a modest collector’s piece within the XY series.