Illuminate has no effect in battle.
If a Pokemon with Illuminate is leading the party Pokemon, wild Pokemon are twice as likely to appear.
| Generation III | Encounter rate increases. |
|---|---|
| Generation IV | Raises the likelihood of meeting wild Pokémon. |
| Generation V | Raises the likelihood of meeting wild Pokémon. |
# | Name | 2nd ability | Hidden ability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 120 | Staryu | Natural Cure | Analytic |
| 121 | Starmie | Natural Cure | Analytic |
| 170 | Chinchou | Volt Absorb | Water Absorb |
| 171 | Lanturn | Volt Absorb | Water Absorb |
| 313 | Volbeat | Swarm | Prankster |
| 505 | Watchog | Keen Eye | Analytic |
No Pokemon have Illuminate as a hidden ability in Pokemon Black & White.