Nothing fancy in Illumise's spread. It leans special with Sp. Def out front. And you'll get 1 Speed EV per KO for it. Follows a standard growth curve.
With its sweet aroma, it guides Volbeat to draw signs with light in the night sky.
With its sweet aroma, it guides Volbeat to draw signs with light in the night sky.
Type-wise, Illumise takes extra damage from Fire, Flying, and Rock. With 65 HP and balanced defenses, Illumise can afford to eat a neutral hit or two.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Flying, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Grass, Fighting, Ground |
Volcarona's Heat Wave hits Illumise for 72-85%. Glimmora's Power Gem hits Illumise for 52-62%.
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemGrassyseed NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Illumise View Volcarona builds →Heat Wave 2x72-85% | ||
 Glimmora RockPoison | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityToxicdebris ItemRed Card NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Illumise View Glimmora builds →Power Gem 2x52-62% | ||
 Cinderace Fire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityLibero ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Illumise View Cinderace builds →U Turn27-32% Sucker Punch27-32% | ||
 Talonflame Fire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves View Talonflame builds →
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 Pelipper Water | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityDrizzle ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Illumise View Pelipper builds →Hurricane 2x70-83% | ||
What you see is what you get. Illumise sits outside any evolution chain, so focus on the egg moves and plenty of partners from two egg groups. Eggs are quick to hatch. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Illumise with 91 breeding partners from the Bug and Humanshape egg groups.
The special wall spread is where Illumise earns its spot. Heavy-Duty Boots for hazard immunity on every switch-in, Careful nature for the right lean, and the moveset handles sustain. Prankster does the rest without needing a move slot.
Best Build
Illumise best EVs are HP and Sp. Def
Pivot Moveset
- Encore
- U Turn
- Tailwind
- Sunny Day
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Wall Moveset
- Tailwind
- Encore
- Thunder Wave
- Charm
Recommended Teammates
Wall Moveset
- Thunder Wave
- Encore
- Moonlight
- Substitute
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Bulky Support Moveset
- Tailwind
- Encore
- Rain Dance
- Struggle Bug
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Screens Setter Moveset
- Tailwind
- Encore
- Light Screen
- Helping Hand
Recommended Teammates
Wall Moveset
- Roost
- U Turn
- Thunder Wave
- Encore
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Wall Moveset
- Tailwind
- Encore
- Confuse Ray
- Thunder Wave
Recommended Teammates
Wall Moveset
- Encore
- Thunder Wave
- Defog
- Wish
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Wall Moveset
- Tailwind
- Encore
- Confuse Ray
- Thunder Wave
Recommended Teammates
Wall Moveset
- Encore
- Thunder Wave
- Defog
- Wish
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Hard to wall, honestly. Illumise threatens 12 types beyond its own STAB, with Normal and Psychic standing out. Pair that with Bug Buzz and Skitter Smack and switchins need to think twice.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Hard to wall, honestly. Illumise threatens 10 types beyond its own STAB, with Normal and Psychic standing out. Pair that with Bug Buzz and U-turn and switchins need to think twice.
Hard to wall, honestly. Illumise threatens 12 types beyond its own STAB, with Normal and Psychic standing out. Pair that with Bug Buzz and U-turn and switchins need to think twice.
Hard to wall, honestly. Illumise threatens 10 types beyond its own STAB, with Normal and Psychic standing out. Pair that with Bug Buzz and U-turn and switchins need to think twice.
Illumise doesn't appear in Scarlet & Violet. Transfer it from Ruby, Emerald, or Brilliant Diamond to add it to your collection. Check the source games below for encounter details.
A solid number of locations for Illumise with moderate rates across endgame routes. The sort toggle below swaps between best odds and earliest access, so you can approach it based on where you are in the game.
Best Locations to Catch Illumise in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
10 walking encounters at Lv. 50-63 for Illumise across Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. A few locations are version-exclusive, so your copy of the game affects what's available.
Illumise doesn't appear in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Transfer it from Ruby, Emerald, or Brilliant Diamond to add it to your collection. Check the source games below for encounter details.
Illumise's biggest threats include Blaziken (Fire), Dodrio (Flying), and Aerodactyl (Rock), all carrying super-effective STAB moves.
Illumise can work for a story run. 430 BST is average, but Bug typing fills a niche depending on your team composition.
Illumise looks average on paper at 430 BST. But Prankster is why it sees play. Build around that and it pulls its weight. C-Tier on our tier list.
Illumise gets Prankster, Oblivious, and Tinted Lens. But Prankster is the one that matters. It's the centerpiece of every viable set. Build around that.
Bug gives Illumise 3 resistances. Sp. Def is the best stat at base 85. Pure Bug type with same-type attack bonus on Bug moves.
Debuting in Ruby & Sapphire, Illumise appears in 14 games across 8 generations. A reliable presence in a solid number of games, typically found through wild encounters.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RSDebut
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves