Lumineon – Brilliant Stars (#40)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Lumineon (#40) is a Rare Holo V card from Sword & Shield - Brilliant Stars released in 2022. It showcases artwork by takuyoa and the Aqua Return attack (120 damage), Shuffle this Pokémon and all attached cards into your deck.. TCGplayer market price sits around $0.95, Cardmarket average sale is €0.76, Floor listings start near €0.10.
- TCGplayer market price: $0.95
- Cardmarket trend price: €0.83
- Recent low listing: €0.10
Card Details
- Set
- Brilliant Stars
- Card Number
- 40
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare Holo V
- Illustrator
- 🎨 takuyoa
- HP
- 170
- Type
- 💧 Water
- Regulation Mark
- Regulation F ✓ Legal in Standard
- Weaknesses
- Lightning ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 1 (Colorless)
Abilities
-
Luminous Sign
When you play this Pokémon from your hand onto your Bench during your turn, you may search your deck for a Supporter card, reveal it, and put it into your hand. Then, shuffle your deck.
Attacks & Strategy
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Aqua Return
[Water, Colorless, Colorless]
— 120
Shuffle this Pokémon and all attached cards into your deck.
💡 Excellent damage-to-energy ratio (40.0 per energy).
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Lumineon from Brilliant Stars (Rare Holo V) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2022, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator takuyoa.
Market Trends: Current market conditions show moderate interest in this card.
Investment Considerations: Mid-range TCG cards often provide balanced risk-reward profiles for collectors.
⚔️ Competitive Play & Tournament Viability
This Lumineon 40 is legal for tournament play in Standard, Expanded, Unlimited formats. The card bears Regulation Mark F, indicating its current competitive viability.
Key Attack: Lumineon's Aqua Return deals 120 damage for Water + Colorless + Colorless energy. Special effect: Shuffle this Pokémon and all attached cards into your deck.
Stats Overview: 170 HP • Water Type • Weak to Lightning ×2
Players should check the official Pokémon TCG tournament rules for the most current format regulations and card legality status.
� Compare Lumineon Cards
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| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brilliant Stars #40 ← Current | 170 | 1 attack | Rare Holo V | $0.95 |
�📦 Brilliant Stars Set Context
This Lumineon is part of the Brilliant Stars expansion , released as part of the Sword & Shield series in 2022.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by takuyoa, whose distinctive illustration style has made their cards highly collectible. Explore more cards illustrated by this artist to discover similar art styles and collecting themes.
💎 Professional Grading Guide
Professional grading can significantly increase the value of your Lumineon card. Here's what you need to know:
Industry standard • Value multiplier: 2-4x
Best for: High-value cards, modern sets
Subgrades available • Value multiplier: 2-3x
Best for: Premium cards, perfect centering
Fast turnaround • Value multiplier: 1.5-3x
Best for: Budget-friendly option, bulk
💡 Should You Grade This Card?
- Yes, consider grading if: Card value exceeds $20 and is in excellent condition
- Grading cost: $20-100+ per card (depending on service level)
- Break-even point: Card should be worth $50+ raw to justify grading costs
- Turnaround time: 2 weeks to 6 months depending on service
Collector Notes
- Rare Holo V cards from Brilliant Stars are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by takuyoa resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Water typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Lumineon 40 was released in 2022 in the Brilliant Stars expansion. This set is part of the Sword & Shield series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by takuyoa. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Brilliant Stars represents a mid-era release that balances accessibility with collectibility.
Competitive History: Water type Pokémon like Lumineon have carved out niches in various competitive formats throughout Pokémon TCG history. Currently legal in Standard, Expanded, Unlimited formats.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Lumineon card with these essential products:
- Penny sleeves: Basic protection
- Perfect fit sleeves: Pre-grading
- Top loaders: Display & storage
- Binders with side-loading pages
- Storage boxes (800-count)
- ETB (Elite Trainer Box) storage
- Premium display cases
- Pair with Water energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Lumineon works best in Water type decks. For Standard format play, check the current rotation for legal support cards.