Lunatone 72 / 189 Pokemon Card from Darkness Ablaze Set
Lunatone is a Basic Psychic-type Pokémon with 90 HP. It is illustrated by artist Miki Tanaka and is part of the Darkness Ablaze set from the Sword & Shield…
- Set: Darkness Ablaze
- Number: 72/189
- Rarity: Uncommon
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About the Lunatone Pokémon Card
Lunatone is a Psychic-type Pokémon card with 90 HP from the Darkness Ablaze set, part of the Sword & Shield series. It carries the collector number 72/189 and is classified as Uncommon. The Darkness Ablaze set was released on August 14, 2020.
The card includes the flavor text: “The phase of the moon apparently has some effect on its power. It's active on the night of a full moon.”.
Lunatone Pokémon Card Details
Card name: Lunatone
Card number: 72/189
Set: Darkness Ablaze
Series: Sword & Shield
Rarity: Uncommon
Subtypes: Basic
Type: Psychic
HP: 90
Artist: Miki Tanaka
Release date: August 14, 2020
National Pokédex number: 337
Why Collect the Lunatone Pokémon Card?
Lunatone is most often collected as part of a complete Darkness Ablaze set rather than as a standalone chase card.
Across the hobby, collectibility generally comes down to rarity, condition, artwork, and overall demand for the set.
Artwork and Illustration of the Lunatone Pokémon Card
Lunatone was illustrated by Miki Tanaka.
Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.
Market Price and Value of the Lunatone Pokémon Card
The current aggregated market price for Lunatone is about $0.20. Recent listings range from roughly $0.03 (low) to
For context, the Darkness Ablaze set has a median card value near $0.38 and an average near
Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the Darkness Ablaze set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.
Grading the Lunatone Pokémon Card
Whether Lunatone is worth grading comes down to condition. Before submitting a card, collectors usually check front and back centring, corner sharpness, edge wear, surface defects, and any print lines or factory imperfections.
Across the hobby, top grades such as PSA 10, BGS/Beckett 9.5–10, and CGC Pristine 10 generally command a premium over raw or lower-graded copies.
PSA has graded 9 copies of this card, of which 3 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 33.3%. These population figures were last refreshed on June 15, 2026. Population counts only rise as more copies are submitted, so the gem rate and totals shift over time; nothing here is estimated or back-filled.
How Rare Is the Lunatone Pokémon Card?
As an Uncommon card, Lunatone sits just above commons in print frequency and appears regularly in booster packs.
Population data is one concrete measure of scarcity: PSA has graded 9 copies to date.
Other Printings of Lunatone
Lunatone appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Deoxys 36 (around