Illumise
Illumise is a Bug type Pokémon introduced in Generation 3. It is known as the Firefly Pokémon
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Pokédex data
National № | 314 |
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Type | Bug |
Species | Firefly Pokémon |
Height | 0.6 m (2′00″) |
Weight | 17.7 kg (39.0 lbs) |
Abilities | 1. Oblivious 2. Tinted Lens Prankster (hidden ability) |
Local № | 087 (Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald) 134 (X/Y — Central Kalos) 090 (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire) |
Training
EV yield | 1 Speed |
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Catch rate | 150 (19.6% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Base Friendship | 70 (normal) |
Base Exp. | 151 |
Growth Rate | Fluctuating |
Breeding
Egg Groups | — |
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Gender | 0% male, 100% female |
Egg cycles | 15 (3,599–3,855 steps) |
Base stats
HP | 65 | 240 | 334 | |
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Attack | 47 | 89 | 212 | |
Defense | 75 | 139 | 273 | |
Sp. Atk | 73 | 135 | 269 | |
Sp. Def | 85 | 157 | 295 | |
Speed | 85 | 157 | 295 | |
Total | 430 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Evolution chart
- Illumise does not evolve.
Illumise changes
- In Generation 3, Illumise does not have the Tinted Lens ability.
- In Generations 3-6, Illumise has a base Defense of 55.
- In Generations 3-6, Illumise has a base Special Defense of 75.
- In Generations 3-4, Illumise has a base experience yield of 146.
- In Generations 5-6, Illumise has a base experience yield of 140.
Pokédex entries
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. |
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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. |
FireRed LeafGreen | It guides VOLBEAT to draw signs in night skies. There are scientists that study the patterns it creates. |
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. |
Diamond Pearl Platinum | 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. |
Black White Black 2 White 2 | With its sweet aroma, it guides Volbeat to draw signs with light in the night sky. |
X | Its fragrance attracts a swarm of Volbeat, so they draw over 200 patterns in the night sky. |
Y | With its sweet aroma, it guides Volbeat to draw signs with light in the night sky. |
Omega 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. |
Alpha 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. |
Moves learned by Illumise
Moves learnt by level up
Illumise learns the following moves in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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1 | Play Nice | Normal | — | — | |
1 | Tackle | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
5 | Sweet Scent | Normal | — | 100 | |
9 | Charm | Fairy | — | 100 | |
12 | Quick Attack | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
15 | Struggle Bug | Bug | 50 | 100 | |
19 | Moonlight | Fairy | — | — | |
22 | Wish | Normal | — | — | |
26 | Encore | Normal | — | 100 | |
29 | Flatter | Dark | — | 100 | |
33 | Zen Headbutt | Psychic | 80 | 90 | |
36 | Helping Hand | Normal | — | — | |
40 | Bug Buzz | Bug | 90 | 100 | |
43 | Play Rough | Fairy | 90 | 90 | |
47 | Covet | Normal | 60 | 100 | |
50 | Infestation | Bug | 20 | 100 |
Egg moves
Illumise learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Illumise egg moves page.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Aromatherapy | Grass | — | — | |
Baton Pass | Normal | — | — | |
Bug Buzz | Bug | 90 | 100 | |
Captivate | Normal | — | 100 | |
Confuse Ray | Ghost | — | 100 | |
Encore | Normal | — | 100 | |
Fake Tears | Dark | — | 100 | |
Growth | Normal | — | — | |
Silver Wind | Bug | 60 | 100 |
Move Tutor moves
Illumise can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon from move tutors (details):
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Bug Bite | Bug | 60 | 100 | |
Covet | Normal | 60 | 100 | |
Defog | Flying | — | — | |
Focus Punch | Fighting | 150 | 100 | |
Giga Drain | Grass | 75 | 100 | |
Helping Hand | Normal | — | — | |
Ice Punch | Ice | 75 | 100 | |
Shock Wave | Electric | 60 | ∞ | |
Snore | Normal | 50 | 100 | |
Tailwind | Flying | — | — | |
Thunder Punch | Electric | 75 | 100 | |
Water Pulse | Water | 60 | 100 | |
Zen Headbutt | Psychic | 80 | 90 |
Moves learnt by TM
Illumise is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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06 | Toxic | Poison | — | 90 | |
10 | Hidden Power | Normal | 60 | 100 | |
11 | Sunny Day | Fire | — | — | |
16 | Light Screen | Psychic | — | — | |
17 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
18 | Rain Dance | Water | — | — | |
19 | Roost | Flying | — | — | |
21 | Frustration | Normal | — | 100 | |
22 | Solar Beam | Grass | 120 | 100 | |
24 | Thunderbolt | Electric | 90 | 100 | |
25 | Thunder | Electric | 110 | 70 | |
27 | Return | Normal | — | 100 | |
30 | Shadow Ball | Ghost | 80 | 100 | |
31 | Brick Break | Fighting | 75 | 100 | |
32 | Double Team | Normal | — | — | |
40 | Aerial Ace | Flying | 60 | ∞ | |
42 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
44 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
45 | Attract | Normal | — | 100 | |
46 | Thief | Dark | 60 | 100 | |
48 | Round | Normal | 60 | 100 | |
56 | Fling | Dark | — | 100 | |
57 | Charge Beam | Electric | 50 | 90 | |
62 | Acrobatics | Flying | 55 | 100 | |
73 | Thunder Wave | Electric | — | 90 | |
77 | Psych Up | Normal | — | — | |
83 | Infestation | Bug | 20 | 100 | |
87 | Swagger | Normal | — | 85 | |
88 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
89 | U-turn | Bug | 70 | 100 | |
90 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
99 | Dazzling Gleam | Fairy | 80 | 100 | |
100 | Confide | Normal | — | — |
Transfer-only moves
Illumise can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | Method |
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Body Slam | Normal | 85 | 100 | Generation 3 — Move tutor | |
Counter | Fighting | — | 100 | Generation 3 — Move tutor | |
Double-Edge | Normal | 120 | 100 | Generation 3 — Move tutor | |
Dynamic Punch | Fighting | 100 | 50 | Generation 3 — Move tutor | |
Mega Kick | Normal | 120 | 75 | Generation 3 — Move tutor | |
Mega Punch | Normal | 80 | 85 | Generation 3 — Move tutor | |
Metronome | Normal | — | — | Generation 3 — Move tutor | |
Mimic | Normal | — | — | Generation 3 — Move tutor | |
Seismic Toss | Fighting | — | 100 | Generation 3 — Move tutor | |
Endure | Normal | — | — | Generation 4 — TM | |
Natural Gift | Normal | — | 100 | Generation 4 — TM | |
Air Cutter | Flying | 60 | 95 | Generation 4 — Move tutor | |
Mud-Slap | Ground | 20 | 100 | Generation 4 — Move tutor | |
Ominous Wind | Ghost | 60 | 100 | Generation 4 — Move tutor | |
String Shot | Bug | — | 95 | Generation 4 — Move tutor | |
Swift | Normal | 60 | ∞ | Generation 4 — Move tutor | |
Flash | Normal | — | 100 | Generation 6 — TM | |
Power-Up Punch | Fighting | 40 | 100 | Generation 6 — TM | |
Secret Power | Normal | 70 | 100 | Generation 6 — TM |
Moves learnt by level up
Illumise learns the following moves in Pokémon Sun & Moon at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Play Nice | Normal | — | — | |
1 | Tackle | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
5 | Sweet Scent | Normal | — | 100 | |
9 | Charm | Fairy | — | 100 | |
12 | Quick Attack | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
15 | Struggle Bug | Bug | 50 | 100 | |
19 | Moonlight | Fairy | — | — | |
22 | Wish | Normal | — | — | |
26 | Encore | Normal | — | 100 | |
29 | Flatter | Dark | — | 100 | |
33 | Zen Headbutt | Psychic | 80 | 90 | |
36 | Helping Hand | Normal | — | — | |
40 | Bug Buzz | Bug | 90 | 100 | |
43 | Play Rough | Fairy | 90 | 90 | |
47 | Covet | Normal | 60 | 100 | |
50 | Infestation | Bug | 20 | 100 |
Egg moves
Illumise learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Sun & Moon. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Illumise egg moves page.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
---|---|---|---|---|
Baton Pass | Normal | — | — | |
Bug Buzz | Bug | 90 | 100 | |
Captivate | Normal | — | 100 | |
Confuse Ray | Ghost | — | 100 | |
Encore | Normal | — | 100 | |
Fake Tears | Dark | — | 100 | |
Growth | Normal | — | — | |
Silver Wind | Bug | 60 | 100 |
Moves learnt by TM
Illumise is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sun & Moon:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
06 | Toxic | Poison | — | 90 | |
10 | Hidden Power | Normal | 60 | 100 | |
11 | Sunny Day | Fire | — | — | |
16 | Light Screen | Psychic | — | — | |
17 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
18 | Rain Dance | Water | — | — | |
19 | Roost | Flying | — | — | |
21 | Frustration | Normal | — | 100 | |
22 | Solar Beam | Grass | 120 | 100 | |
24 | Thunderbolt | Electric | 90 | 100 | |
25 | Thunder | Electric | 110 | 70 | |
27 | Return | Normal | — | 100 | |
30 | Shadow Ball | Ghost | 80 | 100 | |
31 | Brick Break | Fighting | 75 | 100 | |
32 | Double Team | Normal | — | — | |
40 | Aerial Ace | Flying | 60 | ∞ | |
42 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
44 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
45 | Attract | Normal | — | 100 | |
46 | Thief | Dark | 60 | 100 | |
48 | Round | Normal | 60 | 100 | |
56 | Fling | Dark | — | 100 | |
57 | Charge Beam | Electric | 50 | 90 | |
62 | Acrobatics | Flying | 55 | 100 | |
73 | Thunder Wave | Electric | — | 90 | |
77 | Psych Up | Normal | — | — | |
83 | Infestation | Bug | 20 | 100 | |
87 | Swagger | Normal | — | 85 | |
88 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
89 | U-turn | Bug | 70 | 100 | |
90 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
99 | Dazzling Gleam | Fairy | 80 | 100 | |
100 | Confide | Normal | — | — |
Transfer-only moves
Illumise can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon Sun & Moon.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | Method |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Body Slam | Normal | 85 | 100 | Generation 3 — Move tutor | |
Counter | Fighting | — | 100 | Generation 3 — Move tutor | |
Double-Edge | Normal | 120 | 100 | Generation 3 — Move tutor | |
Dynamic Punch | Fighting | 100 | 50 | Generation 3 — Move tutor | |
Mega Kick | Normal | 120 | 75 | Generation 3 — Move tutor | |
Mega Punch | Normal | 80 | 85 | Generation 3 — Move tutor | |
Metronome | Normal | — | — | Generation 3 — Move tutor | |
Mimic | Normal | — | — | Generation 3 — Move tutor | |
Seismic Toss | Fighting | — | 100 | Generation 3 — Move tutor | |
Endure | Normal | — | — | Generation 4 — TM | |
Natural Gift | Normal | — | 100 | Generation 4 — TM | |
Air Cutter | Flying | 60 | 95 | Generation 4 — Move tutor | |
Mud-Slap | Ground | 20 | 100 | Generation 4 — Move tutor | |
Ominous Wind | Ghost | 60 | 100 | Generation 4 — Move tutor | |
String Shot | Bug | — | 95 | Generation 4 — Move tutor | |
Swift | Normal | 60 | ∞ | Generation 4 — Move tutor | |
Flash | Normal | — | 100 | Generation 6 — TM | |
Power-Up Punch | Fighting | 40 | 100 | Generation 6 — TM | |
Secret Power | Normal | 70 | 100 | Generation 6 — TM |
Illumise sprites
Type | Generation 3 | Generation 4 | Generation 5 | Generation 6 | Generation 7 | Generation 8 |
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Normal |
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Shiny |
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Where to find Illumise
Ruby Sapphire |
Route 117 |
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FireRed LeafGreen |
Trade/migrate from another game |
Emerald | Route 117 |
Diamond Pearl Platinum |
Route 229 |
HeartGold SoulSilver |
National Park |
Black | Trade/migrate from another game |
White | Route 3 |
Black 2 White 2 |
Trade/migrate from another game |
X Y |
Route 7 |
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Route 117 |
Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Trade/migrate from another game |
Sword Shield |
Location data not yet available |
Answers to Illumise questions
- What is a good moveset for Illumise?
- Is the chance of getting a Volbeat or Illumise from an egg determined by anything?
- How long have Volbeat and Illumise been related?
- Illumise and Volbeat questions?
- Is it true that breeding Volbeat with a Ditto can produce Illumise eggs?
View more questions on PokéBase »
Other languages
English, Spanish, Italian | Illumise |
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Japanese | イルミーゼ (Illumise) |
German | Illumise |
French | Lumivole |
Name origin
- illuminate
- bring light to