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.
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.
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.
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 |
 Chatot Normal | C | |
 Archen Rock | C | |
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Damage vs Illumise View Archen builds →Wing Attack 2x87-104%KO Rock Tomb 2x87-104%KO Rock Throw 2x72-85% | ||
 Shieldon RockSteel | D | |
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 Cyndaquil Fire | D | |
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 Chimchar Fire | D | |
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Chatot Normal | C | |
Archen Rock | C | |
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Damage vs Illumise View Archen builds →Wing Attack 2x88-106%KO Pluck 2x88-106%KO Rock Tomb 2x88-106%KO Rock Throw 2x75-88% | ||
 Aron SteelRock | C | |
Shieldon RockSteel | D | |
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Cyndaquil Fire | D | |
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Chatot Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Illumise View Chatot builds →Chatter 2x60-71% Peck 2x35-42% | ||
Archen Rock | C | |
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Damage vs Illumise View Archen builds →Wing Attack 2x85-100%KO Pluck 2x85-100%KO Ancient Power 2x46-54% Rock Tomb 2x85-100%KO | ||
Aron SteelRock | C | |
Shieldon RockSteel | D | |
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Cyndaquil Fire | D | |
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Damage vs Illumise View Cyndaquil builds →Flame Wheel 2x49-58% Ember 2x28-33% | ||
 Skarmory Steel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Illumise View Skarmory builds →Air Cutter 2x33-39% Sky Drop 2x66-78% Aerial Ace 2x66-78% Rock Tomb 2x44-52% | ||
 Torkoal Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Illumise View Torkoal builds →Overheat 2x105-124%KO Flamethrower 2x74-88% Lava Plume 2x66-78% Flame Wheel 2x68-81% | ||
 Golbat Poison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Illumise View Golbat builds →Wing Attack 2x66-78% Air Cutter 2x41-49% Aerial Ace 2x66-78% | ||
Chatot Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Illumise View Chatot builds →Chatter 2x56-67% Aerial Ace 2x56-67% Peck 2x35-42% | ||
 Ponyta Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Illumise View Ponyta builds →Overheat 2x86-102%KO Flamethrower 2x60-71% Flame Wheel 2x68-81% Flame Charge 2x60-71% | ||
Skarmory Steel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Illumise View Skarmory builds →Air Cutter 2x31-37% Sky Drop 2x68-80% Aerial Ace 2x68-80% Rock Tomb 2x44-53% | ||
Torkoal Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Illumise View Torkoal builds →Overheat 2x107-127%KO Flamethrower 2x76-90% Lava Plume 2x68-80% Flame Wheel 2x70-83% | ||
Golbat Poison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Illumise View Golbat builds →Wing Attack 2x68-80% Air Cutter 2x42-50% Aerial Ace 2x68-80% | ||
Chatot Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Illumise View Chatot builds →Chatter 2x59-70% Aerial Ace 2x57-67% Peck 2x37-43% | ||
Ponyta Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Illumise View Ponyta builds →Overheat 2x88-103%KO Flamethrower 2x62-73% Flame Wheel 2x70-83% Flame Charge 2x59-70% | ||
Skarmory Steel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Illumise View Skarmory builds →Fly 2x100-119%KO Air Cutter 2x31-38% Sky Drop 2x69-81% Aerial Ace 2x69-81% | ||
 Aerodactyl Rock | C | |
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Damage vs Illumise View Aerodactyl builds →Fly 2x122-144%KO Flamethrower 2x39-46% Fire Fang 2x59-71% Wing Attack 2x82-97% | ||
Torkoal Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Illumise View Torkoal builds →Overheat 2x108-128%KO Flamethrower 2x76-91% Lava Plume 2x69-81% Flame Wheel 2x71-84% | ||
 Tropius Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Illumise View Tropius builds →Fly 2x88-103%KO Aerial Ace 2x60-72% Gust 2x31-38% | ||
Golbat Poison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Illumise View Golbat builds →Fly 2x100-119%KO Wing Attack 2x69-81% Air Cutter 2x42-50% Aerial Ace 2x69-81% | ||
Skarmory Steel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Illumise View Skarmory builds →Fly 2x98-116%KO Air Slash 2x38-45% Air Cutter 2x30-35% Sky Drop 2x66-78% | ||
 Xatu Psychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Illumise View Xatu builds →Fly 2x94-111%KO Air Slash 2x68-80% Aerial Ace 2x64-76% Peck 2x38-45% | ||
Torkoal Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Illumise View Torkoal builds →Overheat 2x108-128%KO Fire Blast 2x92-109%KO Stone Edge 2x76-90% Heat Wave 2x80-94% | ||
Tropius Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Illumise View Tropius builds →Fly 2x88-104%KO Air Slash 2x56-66% Aerial Ace 2x60-71% Gust 2x30-35% | ||
Golbat Poison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Illumise View Golbat builds →Fly 2x98-116%KO Wing Attack 2x66-78% Air Cutter 2x42-50% Aerial Ace 2x66-78% | ||
Skarmory Steel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Illumise View Skarmory builds →Fly 2x98-115%KO Air Slash 2x37-44% Air Cutter 2x29-35% Sky Drop 2x66-78% | ||
Xatu Psychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Illumise View Xatu builds →Fly 2x92-108%KO Air Slash 2x66-78% Aerial Ace 2x62-74% Peck 2x37-44% | ||
Torkoal Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Illumise View Torkoal builds →Overheat 2x105-125%KO Fire Blast 2x90-106%KO Stone Edge 2x75-89% Heat Wave 2x78-92% | ||
Tropius Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Illumise View Tropius builds →Fly 2x86-102%KO Air Slash 2x55-65% Aerial Ace 2x58-69% Gust 2x31-37% | ||
Golbat Poison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Illumise View Golbat builds →Fly 2x98-115%KO Wing Attack 2x66-78% Air Cutter 2x41-48% Aerial Ace 2x66-78% | ||
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Zapdos's Heat Wave hits Illumise for 70-82%. Tyranitar's Stone Edge also KOs at 247-291%.
 Heatran FireSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlashfire ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves View Heatran builds →
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 Zapdos Electric | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityStatic ItemSitrus Berry NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Illumise View Zapdos builds →Heat Wave 2x70-82% Thunderbolt50-58% | ||
 Tyranitar RockDark | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemChoice Band NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Illumise View Tyranitar builds →Stone Edge 2x247-291%KO Pursuit50-58% Crunch99-116%KO Superpower49-58% | ||
 Talonflame Fire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityGalewings ItemLife Orb NatureHasty Moves
Damage vs Illumise View Talonflame builds →Flare Blitz 2x222-261%KO | ||
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Evolution
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 68 breeding partners from the Bug and Humanshape egg groups. Pass egg moves like Baton Pass, Bug Buzz, Captivate and 5 more to offspring.
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Illumise Best Moveset
Focus Sash buys the setup turn. Illumise clicks Growth, then starts cleaning with Thunder Wave and the remaining moves. Timid nature with max Sp. Atk and Speed EVs makes sure nothing tanks a boosted hit comfortably.
Best Build
Illumise best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Doubles Special Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Thunder Wave
- Bug Buzz
- Baton Pass
- Growth
Recommended Teammates
Wall Moveset
- Encore
- Tailwind
- U Turn
- 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 U-turn and switchins need to think twice.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Illumise Locations
decent spawn rates across 2 locations for Illumise in early-game 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 Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
Illumise Guide
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Illumise's biggest threats include Blaziken (Fire), Dodrio (Flying), and Aerodactyl (Rock), all carrying super-effective STAB moves.
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Illumise can work for a story run. 410 BST is average, but Bug typing fills a niche depending on your team composition.
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Illumise looks average on paper at 410 BST. But Prankster is why it sees play. Build around that and it pulls its weight. C-Tier support on our tier list. Thunder Wave with Focus Sash is the standard set.
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