Illumise pokedex: stats, moves, evolution & locations

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Type defenses
Base stats
Pokedex entries
Evolution chart
Moves learned
Sprites
Locations
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Name origin

illuminate: bring light to

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, 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

nor	fir	wat	ele	gra	ice	fig	poi	gro	fly	psy	bug	roc	gho	dra	dar	ste
	2			½		½		½	2			2

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, 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 Black 2 White 2	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

Illumise does not evolve.

Moves learnt by level up

Black 2/White 2/White/Black/HeartGold/SoulSilver

Illumise learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
1	Tackle	Normal	Physical	50	100
5	Sweet Scent	Normal	Status	-	-
9	Charm	Normal	Status	-	100
13	Moonlight	Normal	Status	-	-
17	Quick Attack	Normal	Physical	40	100
21	Wish	Normal	Status	-	-
25	Encore	Normal	Status	-	100
29	Flatter	Dark	Status	-	100
33	Helping Hand	Normal	Status	-	-
37	Zen Headbutt	Psychic	Physical	80	90
41	Bug Buzz	Bug	Special	90	100
45	Covet	Normal	Physical	60	100

Other generations: III IV V

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

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Growth	Normal	Status	-	-
Confuse Ray	Ghost	Status	-	100
Baton Pass	Normal	Status	-	-
Encore	Normal	Status	-	100
Fake Tears	Dark	Status	-	100
Silver Wind	Bug	Special	60	100
Bug Buzz	Bug	Special	90	100
Captivate	Normal	Status	-	100

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

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Growth	Normal	Status	-	-
Baton Pass	Normal	Status	-	-
Encore	Normal	Status	-	100
Silver Wind	Bug	Special	60	100
Bug Buzz	Bug	Special	90	100

Other generations: III IV V

Move Tutor moves

Black 2/White 2
HeartGold/SoulSilver

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

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Ice Punch	Ice	Physical	75	100
ThunderPunch	Electric	Physical	75	100
Snore	Normal	Special	40	100
Giga Drain	Grass	Special	75	100
Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	-	-
Helping Hand	Normal	Status	-	-
Covet	Normal	Physical	60	100
Roost	Flying	Status	-	-
Tailwind	Flying	Status	-	-
Zen Headbutt	Psychic	Physical	80	90
Bug Bite	Bug	Physical	60	100

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

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Ice Punch	Ice	Physical	75	100
ThunderPunch	Electric	Physical	75	100
String Shot	Bug	Status	-	95
Swift	Normal	Special	60	∞
Snore	Normal	Special	40	100
Mud-Slap	Ground	Special	20	100
Helping Hand	Normal	Status	-	-
Air Cutter	Flying	Special	55	95
Tailwind	Flying	Status	-	-
Zen Headbutt	Psychic	Physical	80	90
Bug Bite	Bug	Physical	60	100
Ominous Wind	Ghost	Special	60	100

Other generations: III IV V

Moves learnt by HM

Illumise does not learn any HM moves.

Other generations: III IV V

Moves learnt by TM

Black 2/White 2/White/Black
HeartGold/SoulSilver

Illumise is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
6	Toxic	Poison	Status	-	90
10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	-	100
11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	-	-
16	Light Screen	Psychic	Status	-	-
17	Protect	Normal	Status	-	-
18	Rain Dance	Water	Status	-	-
21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	-	100
22	SolarBeam	Grass	Special	120	100
24	Thunderbolt	Electric	Special	95	100
25	Thunder	Electric	Special	120	70
27	Return	Normal	Physical	-	100
30	Shadow Ball	Ghost	Special	80	100
31	Brick Break	Fighting	Physical	75	100
32	Double Team	Normal	Status	-	-
40	Aerial Ace	Flying	Physical	60	∞
42	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100
44	Rest	Psychic	Status	-	-
45	Attract	Normal	Status	-	100
46	Thief	Dark	Physical	40	100
48	Round	Normal	Special	60	100
56	Fling	Dark	Physical	-	100
57	Charge Beam	Electric	Special	50	90
62	Acrobatics	Flying	Physical	55	100
70	Flash	Normal	Status	-	100
73	Thunder Wave	Electric	Status	-	100
76	Struggle Bug	Bug	Special	30	100
77	Psych Up	Normal	Status	-	-
87	Swagger	Normal	Status	-	90
89	U-turn	Bug	Physical	70	100
90	Substitute	Normal	Status	-	-

Illumise is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
1	Focus Punch	Fighting	Physical	150	100
3	Water Pulse	Water	Special	60	100
6	Toxic	Poison	Status	-	90
10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	-	100
11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	-	-
16	Light Screen	Psychic	Status	-	-
17	Protect	Normal	Status	-	-
18	Rain Dance	Water	Status	-	-
19	Giga Drain	Grass	Special	75	100
21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	-	100
22	SolarBeam	Grass	Special	120	100
24	Thunderbolt	Electric	Special	95	100
25	Thunder	Electric	Special	120	70
27	Return	Normal	Physical	-	100
30	Shadow Ball	Ghost	Special	80	100
31	Brick Break	Fighting	Physical	75	100
32	Double Team	Normal	Status	-	-
34	Shock Wave	Electric	Special	60	∞
40	Aerial Ace	Flying	Physical	60	∞
42	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100
43	Secret Power	Normal	Physical	70	100
44	Rest	Psychic	Status	-	-
45	Attract	Normal	Status	-	100
46	Thief	Dark	Physical	40	100
51	Roost	Flying	Status	-	-
56	Fling	Dark	Physical	-	100
57	Charge Beam	Electric	Special	50	90
58	Endure	Normal	Status	-	-
62	Silver Wind	Bug	Special	60	100
70	Flash	Normal	Status	-	100
73	Thunder Wave	Electric	Status	-	100
77	Psych Up	Normal	Status	-	-
78	Captivate	Normal	Status	-	100
82	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	-	-
83	Natural Gift	Normal	Physical	-	100
87	Swagger	Normal	Status	-	90
89	U-turn	Bug	Physical	70	100
90	Substitute	Normal	Status	-	-

Other generations: III IV V

Illumise sprites

NORMAL
Black/White
SHINY
Black/White
NORMAL
HG/SS
SHINY
HG/SS

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Where to find Illumise

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

Pokeathlon stats

Speed	★ ★ ★ ★
Power	★ ★
Skill	★ ★ ★
Stamina	★ ★ ★
Jump	★ ★ ★ ★ ★

★ Minimum ★ Base stat ★ Maximum

Illumise

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Type defenses

Illumise stats

Pokedex descriptions

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Moves learnt by level up

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