Name origin

illuminate
bring light to
Illumise artwork by Ken Sugimori

Pokedex data

National № 314
Type Bug
Species Firefly Pokémon
Height 2′0″ (0.61m)
Weight 39 lbs (17.7 kg)
Abilities Oblivious
Tinted Lens
Prankster (Dream World)
Local № 087 (Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald)
Japanese Irumize

Breeding

Egg Groups Bug and Human-Like
Gender 0% male, 100% female
Egg cycles 16 (minimum 4,080 steps)

Training

EV yield 1 Speed
Catch rate 150 (19.6% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Happiness 70 (normal)
Base EXP 146
Growth Rate Fluctuating



Type defenses

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Illumise stats

The base stats for Illumise are shown below left, with the possible range shown on the right for a level 100 Pokemon. Minimum/maximum values are based on hindering/beneficial nature for said stat, 0/252 EVs, 0/31 IVs.

HP 65
240 - 334
Attack 47
89 - 212
Defense 55
103 - 229
Sp. Atk 73
135 - 269
Sp. Def 75
139 - 273
Speed 85
157 - 295
Total 400

Pokedex descriptions

Ruby ILLUMISE attracts a swarm of VOLBEAT using a sweet fragrance. Once the VOLBEAT have gathered, this POKéMON leads the lit-up swarm in drawing geometric designs on the canvas of the night sky.
Sapphire ILLUMISE leads a flight of illuminated VOLBEAT to draw signs in the night sky. This POKéMON is said to earn greater respect from its peers by composing more complex designs in the sky.
Emerald A nocturnal POKéMON that becomes active upon nightfall. It leads a VOLBEAT swarm to draw patterns in the night sky. Over 200 different patterns have been confirmed.
FireRed
LeafGreen
It guides VOLBEAT to draw signs in night skies. There are scientists that study the patterns it creates.
Diamond
Pearl
Platinum
Black
White
With its sweet aroma, it guides VOLBEAT to draw signs with light in the night sky.
HeartGold
SoulSilver
Its fragrance attracts a swarm of VOLBEAT, so they draw over 200 patterns in the night sky.

Evolution chart


Moves learnt by level up

Illumise learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv. Move Type Cat. Power Acc.
1 TackleNormalPhysical50100
5 Sweet ScentNormalStatus--
9 CharmNormalStatus-100
13 MoonlightNormalStatus--
17 Quick AttackNormalPhysical40100
21 WishNormalStatus--
25 EncoreNormalStatus-100
29 FlatterDarkStatus-100
33 Helping HandNormalStatus--
37 Zen HeadbuttPsychicPhysical8090
41 Bug BuzzBugSpecial90100
45 CovetNormalPhysical60100

Egg moves

Illumise learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Illumise egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move Type Cat. Power Acc.
Baton PassNormalStatus--
Bug BuzzBugSpecial90100
CaptivateNormalStatus-100
Confuse RayGhostStatus-100
EncoreNormalStatus-100
Fake TearsDarkStatus-100
GrowthNormalStatus--
Silver WindBugSpecial60100

Illumise learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Illumise egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move Type Cat. Power Acc.
Baton PassNormalStatus--
Bug BuzzBugSpecial90100
EncoreNormalStatus-100
GrowthNormalStatus--
Silver WindBugSpecial60100

Move Tutor moves

Illumise can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move Type Cat. Power Acc.
Air CutterFlyingSpecial5595
Bug BiteBugPhysical60100
Helping HandNormalStatus--
Ice PunchIcePhysical75100
Ominous WindGhostSpecial60100
SnoreNormalSpecial40100
String ShotBugStatus-95
SwiftNormalSpecial60
TailwindFlyingStatus--
ThunderpunchElectricPhysical75100
Zen HeadbuttPsychicPhysical8090
Mud-SlapGroundSpecial20100

Illumise can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move Type Cat. Power Acc.
Air CutterFlyingSpecial5595
Helping HandNormalStatus--
Ice PunchIcePhysical75100
Ominous WindGhostSpecial60100
SnoreNormalSpecial40100
SwiftNormalSpecial60
ThunderpunchElectricPhysical75100
Zen HeadbuttPsychicPhysical8090
Mud-SlapGroundSpecial20100

Moves learnt by HM

Illumise does not learn any HM moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Illumise is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM Move Type Cat. Power Acc.
6 ToxicPoisonStatus-90
10 Hidden PowerNormalSpecial-100
11 Sunny DayFireStatus--
16 Light ScreenPsychicStatus--
17 ProtectNormalStatus--
18 Rain DanceWaterStatus--
21 FrustrationNormalPhysical-100
22 SolarbeamGrassSpecial120100
24 ThunderboltElectricSpecial95100
25 ThunderElectricSpecial12070
27 ReturnNormalPhysical-100
30 Shadow BallGhostSpecial80100
31 Brick BreakFightingPhysical75100
32 Double TeamNormalStatus--
40 Aerial AceFlyingPhysical60
42 FacadeNormalPhysical70100
44 RestPsychicStatus--
45 AttractNormalStatus-100
46 ThiefDarkPhysical40100
48 RoundNormalSpecial60100
56 FlingDarkPhysical-100
57 Charge BeamElectricSpecial5090
62 AcrobaticsFlyingPhysical55100
70 FlashNormalStatus-100
73 Thunder WaveElectricStatus-100
76 Struggle BugBugSpecial30100
77 Psych UpNormalStatus--
87 SwaggerNormalStatus-90
89 U-turnBugPhysical70100
90 SubstituteNormalStatus--

Illumise is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM Move Type Cat. Power Acc.
1 Focus PunchFightingPhysical150100
3 Water PulseWaterSpecial60100
6 ToxicPoisonStatus-90
10 Hidden PowerNormalSpecial-100
11 Sunny DayFireStatus--
16 Light ScreenPsychicStatus--
17 ProtectNormalStatus--
18 Rain DanceWaterStatus--
19 Giga DrainGrassSpecial75100
21 FrustrationNormalPhysical-100
22 SolarbeamGrassSpecial120100
24 ThunderboltElectricSpecial95100
25 ThunderElectricSpecial12070
27 ReturnNormalPhysical-100
30 Shadow BallGhostSpecial80100
31 Brick BreakFightingPhysical75100
32 Double TeamNormalStatus--
34 Shock WaveElectricSpecial60
40 Aerial AceFlyingPhysical60
42 FacadeNormalPhysical70100
43 Secret PowerNormalPhysical70100
44 RestPsychicStatus--
45 AttractNormalStatus-100
46 ThiefDarkPhysical40100
51 RoostFlyingStatus--
56 FlingDarkPhysical-100
57 Charge BeamElectricSpecial5090
58 EndureNormalStatus--
62 Silver WindBugSpecial60100
70 FlashNormalStatus-100
73 Thunder WaveElectricStatus-100
77 Psych UpNormalStatus--
78 CaptivateNormalStatus-100
82 Sleep TalkNormalStatus--
83 Natural GiftNormalPhysical-100
87 SwaggerNormalStatus-90
89 U-turnBugPhysical70100
90 SubstituteNormalStatus--

Illumise sprites

NORMAL
Black/White
Illumise normal sprite
SHINY
Black/White
Illumise shiny sprite
NORMAL
HG/SS
Illumise normal sprite
SHINY
HG/SS
Illumise shiny sprite

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Where to find Illumise

Ruby
Sapphire
Route 117
Emerald Route 117
Diamond
Pearl
Route 229
Platinum Route 229
HeartGold
SoulSilver
National Park
Black
White
Route 3

Pokeathlon stats

Speed ★★★★ 4
Power ★★ 2
Skill ★★★ 3
Stamina ★★★ 3
Jump ★★★★★ 5
Total 17

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