Stats & Training
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.
Illumise Weakness
Type-wise, Illumise takes extra damage from Fire, Flying, and Rock. Illumise's special bulk (base 85 Sp.Def) helps absorb special-type weaknesses, though physical moves exploit the lower Defense.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Flying, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Grass, Fighting, Ground |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
 Growlithe Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Illumise View Growlithe builds →Fire Blast 2x83-98% Ember 2x33-39% | ||
 Staravia Normal | D | |
 Doduo Normal | D | |
 Chimchar Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodLake Verity Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Illumise View Chimchar builds →Fire Blast 2x72-85% Ember 2x33-39% | ||
 Combee Bug | D | |
 Murkrow Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Illumise View Murkrow builds →Wing Attack 2x67-81% Pluck 2x67-81% Peck 2x42-49% | ||
 Beautifly Bug | D | |
Growlithe Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Illumise View Growlithe builds →Fire Blast 2x76-90% Flame Wheel 2x60-72% Ember 2x30-36% | ||
 Drifloon Ghost | D | |
Obtain MethodValley Windworks Interact Encounter | ||
Staravia Normal | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Illumise View Staravia builds →Wing Attack 2x60-72% Pluck 2x60-72% | ||
 Noctowl Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Illumise View Noctowl builds →Sky Attack 2x109-130%KO Fly 2x72-85% Pluck 2x49-58% Peck 2x32-38% | ||
Murkrow Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Illumise View Murkrow builds →Fly 2x103-123%KO Wing Attack 2x72-85% Pluck 2x72-85% Peck 2x43-51% | ||
 Golbat Poison | D | |
Obtain MethodMt Coronet Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Illumise View Golbat builds →Fly 2x101-119%KO Wing Attack 2x69-82% Air Cutter 2x43-51% Pluck 2x69-82% | ||
 Ponyta Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Illumise View Ponyta builds →Fire Blast 2x77-92% Flamethrower 2x64-75% Ember 2x32-38% Fire Spin 2x25-31% | ||
Beautifly Bug | D | |
Noctowl Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Illumise View Noctowl builds →Sky Attack 2x109-130%KO Fly 2x72-85% Aerial Ace 2x49-58% Pluck 2x49-58% | ||
Murkrow Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Illumise View Murkrow builds →Fly 2x103-123%KO Wing Attack 2x72-85% Aerial Ace 2x72-85% Pluck 2x72-85% | ||
Golbat Poison | D | |
Obtain MethodMt Coronet Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Illumise View Golbat builds →Fly 2x101-119%KO Wing Attack 2x69-82% Air Cutter 2x43-51% Aerial Ace 2x69-82% | ||
Ponyta Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Illumise View Ponyta builds →Fire Blast 2x77-92% Flamethrower 2x64-75% Ember 2x32-38% Fire Spin 2x25-31% | ||
Beautifly Bug | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Illumise View Beautifly builds →Aerial Ace 2x64-75% Gust 2x40-48% | ||
Noctowl Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Illumise View Noctowl builds →Sky Attack 2x109-128%KO Fly 2x71-84% Air Slash 2x64-76% Aerial Ace 2x50-58% | ||
Murkrow Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Illumise View Murkrow builds →Fly 2x104-122%KO Wing Attack 2x69-82% Aerial Ace 2x69-82% Pluck 2x69-82% | ||
Golbat Poison | D | |
Obtain MethodMt Coronet Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Illumise View Golbat builds →Fly 2x99-117%KO Wing Attack 2x66-79% Air Cutter 2x42-50% Aerial Ace 2x66-79% | ||
Ponyta Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Illumise View Ponyta builds →Fire Blast 2x74-87% Flamethrower 2x61-73% Ember 2x29-35% Fire Spin 2x27-32% | ||
Beautifly Bug | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Illumise View Beautifly builds →Aerial Ace 2x61-73% Gust 2x39-47% | ||
Noctowl Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Illumise View Noctowl builds →Sky Attack 2x107-127%KO Fly 2x71-84% Air Slash 2x61-73% Aerial Ace 2x48-57% | ||
Murkrow Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Illumise View Murkrow builds →Fly 2x103-122%KO Wing Attack 2x68-81% Aerial Ace 2x68-81% Pluck 2x68-81% | ||
Golbat Poison | D | |
Obtain MethodMt Coronet Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Illumise View Golbat builds →Fly 2x96-114%KO Wing Attack 2x66-78% Air Cutter 2x41-49% Aerial Ace 2x66-78% | ||
Ponyta Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Illumise View Ponyta builds →Fire Blast 2x73-86% Flamethrower 2x59-70% Ember 2x27-32% Fire Spin 2x25-30% | ||
Beautifly Bug | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Illumise View Beautifly builds →Aerial Ace 2x59-70% Gust 2x39-46% | ||
Noctowl Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Illumise View Noctowl builds →Sky Attack 2x104-124%KO Fly 2x68-81% Air Slash 2x61-73% Aerial Ace 2x47-55% | ||
Murkrow Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Illumise View Murkrow builds →Fly 2x100-118%KO Wing Attack 2x68-81% Aerial Ace 2x68-81% Pluck 2x68-81% | ||
Golbat Poison | D | |
Obtain MethodMt Coronet Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Illumise View Golbat builds →Fly 2x96-113%KO Wing Attack 2x64-76% Air Cutter 2x40-48% Aerial Ace 2x64-76% | ||
Ponyta Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Illumise View Ponyta builds →Fire Blast 2x72-86% Flamethrower 2x60-71% Ember 2x28-33% Fire Spin 2x25-30% | ||
Beautifly Bug | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Illumise View Beautifly builds →Aerial Ace 2x57-68% Gust 2x38-45% | ||
Noctowl Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Illumise View Noctowl builds →Sky Attack 2x105-124%KO Fly 2x70-82% Air Slash 2x62-73% Aerial Ace 2x47-56% | ||
Murkrow Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Illumise View Murkrow builds →Fly 2x104-122%KO Wing Attack 2x70-82% Aerial Ace 2x70-82% Pluck 2x70-82% | ||
Golbat Poison | D | |
Obtain MethodMt Coronet Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Illumise View Golbat builds →Fly 2x98-116%KO Wing Attack 2x66-78% Air Cutter 2x41-49% Aerial Ace 2x66-78% | ||
 Chatot Normal | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Illumise View Chatot builds →Fly 2x84-100%KO Chatter 2x59-69% Aerial Ace 2x56-67% Pluck 2x56-67% | ||
Ponyta Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Illumise View Ponyta builds →Flare Blitz 2x136-160%KO Fire Blast 2x73-87% Flamethrower 2x60-71% Bounce 2x65-77% | ||
In Diamond & Pearl, Aerodactyl threatens a KO with Stone Edge (168-198%). Charizard's Flamethrower also KOs at 144-170%.
 Gliscor Ground | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityHypercutter ItemLeftovers NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Illumise View Gliscor builds →Earthquake31-37% Ice Fang27-32% | ||
 Aerodactyl Rock | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemFocus Sash NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Illumise View Aerodactyl builds →Earthquake28-33% Stone Edge 2x168-198%KO | ||
 Charizard Fire | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityBlaze ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Illumise View Charizard builds →Air Slash 2x120-141%KO Flamethrower 2x144-170%KO | ||
Diamond & Pearl Evolution
What you see is what you get. Illumise sits outside any evolution chain, so focus on the egg moves and a decent partner pool from two egg groups. Eggs are quick to hatch. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Illumise with 48 breeding partners from the Bug and Humanshape egg groups. Pass egg moves like Baton Pass, Bug Buzz, Encore and 2 more to offspring.
Diamond & Pearl Illumise Best Moveset
Best Build
No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 4.
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Moves
The egg pool carries weight here. Baton Pass and Bug Buzz aren't available any other way for Illumise, and they meaningfully change what it threatens. Stack those on top of Bug Buzz and U-turn for solid options.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
Diamond & Pearl Illumise Locations
decent spawn rates across 2 locations for Illumise in endgame routes. Scroll the sorted list below and pick whichever spot sits closest to your current route. The rate differences between locations are worth comparing.
Best Locations to Catch Illumise in Diamond & Pearl
Illumise Guide
In Diamond & Pearl, Illumise's biggest threats include Blaziken (Fire), Dodrio (Flying), and Aerodactyl (Rock), all carrying super-effective STAB moves.
In Diamond & Pearl, Illumise can work for a story run. 410 BST is average, but Bug typing fills a niche depending on your team composition.
In Diamond & Pearl, Illumise looks average on paper at 410 BST. But Prankster is why it sees play. Build around that and it pulls its weight. D-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.
Game Availability
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