Will-O-Wisp (move)
- Contents
- Flavor text
- Learnt by level up
- Learnt by TM
Move data
| Type | Fire |
|---|---|
| Category |  Status |
| Power | — |
| Accuracy | 85 |
| PP | 15 (max. 24) |
| Makes contact? | No |
| Introduced | Generation 3 |
Machine/Record
| Diamond/Pearl Platinum HeartGold/SoulSilver |
TM61 |
|---|---|
| Black/White Black 2/White 2 |
TM61 |
| X/Y O.Ruby/A.Sapphire |
TM61 |
| Sun/Moon Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon |
TM61 |
| L.G. Pikachu/L.G. Eevee | TM11 |
| Sword/Shield | TM38 |
| B.Diamond/S.Pearl | TM61 |
| Scarlet/Violet | TM107 |
| Legends: Z-A | TM057 |
Effects
Will-O-Wisp causes the target to become burned, if it hits. Burned Pokémon lose 1⁄8 of their maximum HP each turn and their Attack is decreased by 50%.
Fire type Pokémon, those with the ability Water Veil or those behind a Substitute cannot be burned.
Changes
- In Generations 3-5, Will-O-Wisp has 75% accuracy.
Z-Move effects
When a Pokémon is holding Firium Z and uses its Z-Power, Will-O-Wisp turns into Z-Will-O-Wisp and raises Attack one stage, in addition to its usual effect as above.
Move target
Foe
Foe
Foe
User
Ally
Ally
Targets a single adjacent Pokémon.
Other languages
| English | Will-O-Wisp |
|---|---|
| Japanese | おにび (Onibi) |
| German | Irrlicht |
| French | Feu Follet |
| Italian | Fuocofatuo |
| Spanish | Fuego Fatuo |
| Korean | 도깨비불 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 磷火 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 鬼火 |
Game descriptions
| Ruby/Sapphire Emerald |
Inflicts a burn on the foe with intense fire. |
|---|---|
| FireRed/LeafGreen | A sinister, bluish white flame is shot at the foe to inflict a burn. |
| Diamond/Pearl Platinum HeartGold/SoulSilver |
The user shoots a sinister, bluish white flame at the foe to inflict a burn. |
| Black/White Black 2/White 2 |
The user shoots a sinister, bluish-white flame at the target to inflict a burn. |
| X/Y O.Ruby/A.Sapphire |
The user shoots a sinister, bluish-white flame at the target to inflict a burn. |
| Sun/Moon Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon L.G. Pikachu/L.G. Eevee |
The user shoots a sinister, bluish-white flame at the target to inflict a burn. |
| Sword/Shield B.Diamond/S.Pearl |
The user shoots a sinister flame at the target to inflict a burn. |
| Scarlet/Violet | The user shoots a sinister flame at the target to inflict a burn. |
Learnt by level up
These Pokémon learn Will-O-Wisp at the level specified. The numbers given are for Pokémon Scarlet & Violet and may vary in other games; check the respective Pokédex pages for details.
#0609 / Ghost · Fire
Level 1
#0911 / Fire · Ghost
Level 47
Learnt by TM
#0004 / Fire
#0005 / Fire
#0157 / Fire
Hisuian Typhlosion
#0157 / Fire · Ghost
#0200 / Ghost
#0609 / Ghost · Fire
#0662 / Fire · Flying
#0663 / Fire · Flying
#0727 / Fire · Dark
#0855 / Ghost
#0911 / Fire · Ghost
#0952 / Grass · Fire
#0972 / Ghost
#0988 / Bug · Fighting