The Illumise #45 card from the 2005 Pokémon Delta Species set offers a unique defensive playstyle for Grass-type decks. This Uncommon Basic Pokémon features the Beacon Protection ability.
Illumise
2005 • Pokémon • Delta Species
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As a Basic Pokémon with 60 HP, it serves as a reliable anchor for players seeking to protect their bench from specific threats. The card’s standout feature is its Beacon Protection ability, which prevents all effects and damage from Dark-type attackers as long as Volbeat is in play. This synergy highlights the importance of team composition in the TCG, encouraging collectors and players to build decks that leverage partner dynamics. The Colorless Call for Family attack allows you to search your deck for any Basic Pokémon and place it on your Bench, providing consistent support for evolving strategies. Meanwhile, the GrassColorless Strange Rasping attack deals 20 damage and confuses the Defending Pokémon if it is an Evolved form, adding pressure to your opponent’s setup. Midori Harada’s illustration brings this Grass-type Pokémon to life, capturing its essence within the Delta Species design framework. For collectors, this Uncommon card is a key piece for completing the set, appealing to those who appreciate both mechanical depth and aesthetic cohesion. The 2005 release remains a beloved chapter in Pokémon history, with Illumise #45 representing the creativity and balance that defined the era. Whether you are a seasoned player or a newcomer, this card offers a fun and functional addition to your collection. Its unique abilities and thematic connection to Volbeat make it a standout choice for themed decks and set completionists alike. The Delta Species set continues to captivate fans with its innovative mechanics and vibrant artwork, ensuring Illumise #45 remains a cherished item for years to come.
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Featured
Illumise
Game
Pokémon
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Uncommon
Midori Harada
Card Stock
English
60
Grass
Basic
Fire ×2
1
314
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Ability: Beacon Protection
As long as you have Volbeat in play, prevent all effects, including damage, done to Illumise by attacks from your opponent's Pokémon that has Dark in its name.
Attack: Call for Family
Search your deck for a Basic Pokémon and put it onto your Bench. Shuffle your deck afterward.
Attack: Strange Rasping (20)
If the Defending Pokémon is an Evolved Pokémon, the Defending Pokémon is now Confused.