What is Illumise weak to?

In Platinum, Illumise's biggest threats include Blaziken (Fire), Dodrio (Flying), and Aerodactyl (Rock), all carrying super-effective STAB moves.

Should I use Illumise?

In Platinum, Illumise can work for a story run. 410 BST is average, but Bug typing fills a niche depending on your team composition.

In Platinum, 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.

What is the best ability for Illumise?

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.

What are Illumise's strengths?

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.

Illumise - Weakness, Evolution, Moveset, EVs & Stats

Special

Balanced

DTier

85Speed · Above Avg

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.

Base Stats

Above

HP65

Attack47

Defense55

Sp. Atk73

Sp. Def85

Speed85

Total410

Details

Catch Rate

Moderate150 / 255

Growth Rate

Fluctuating1.64M XP

Height0.6 m

Weight17.7 kg

Base XP151

Abilities

Oblivious

Prevents infatuation and protects against captivate.

Tinted Lens

Doubles damage inflicted with not-very-effective moves.

PranksterHANot in game

Raises non-damaging moves' priority by one stage.

EV Yield

HPAtkDefSpASpDSpe+1

Speed training source

Pokedex Entries

With its sweet aroma, it guides VOLBEAT to draw signs with light in the night sky.

Platinum

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.

Illumise Weakness and Resistance Chart
Damage	Types
2x (Weak)	Fire, Flying, Rock
0.5x (Resist)	Grass, Fighting, Ground

Type ChartAvg

3Weak

3Resist

0Immune

Score-3

Gen IV Type Chart

Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)

4xCritical

None

2xWeak

Fire Flying Rock

½xResist

Grass Fighting Ground

¼xResist

None

0xImmune

None

STAB (3)

Grass Psychic Dark

How to Beat Illumise in Platinum (Best Counters)

Scyther BugFlying	C
Available Moves Moves Wing AttackLv. 21 Aerial AceTM40 Damage vs Illumise Wing Attack 2x 85-101%KO Aerial Ace 2x 85-101%KO View Scyther builds →
Magmar Fire	C
Available Moves Moves Fire BlastTM38 FlamethrowerTM35 Lava PlumeLv. 36 Fire PunchLv. 28 Damage vs Illumise Fire Blast 2x 104-122%KO Flamethrower 2x 85-101%KO Lava Plume 2x 76-90% Fire Punch 2x 94-111%KO View Magmar builds →
Noctowl NormalFlying	C
Available Moves Moves Sky AttackLv. 1 FlyHM02 Air SlashLv. 32 PluckTM88 Damage vs Illumise Sky Attack 2x 107-126%KO Fly 2x 69-81% Air Slash 2x 64-75% Pluck 2x 47-56% View Noctowl builds →
Pelipper WaterFlying	C
Obtain MethodIron Island Surfing Available Moves Moves FlyHM02 Wing AttackLv. 11 PluckTM88 Aerial AceTM40 Damage vs Illumise Fly 2x 69-81% Wing Attack 2x 47-56% Pluck 2x 47-56% Aerial Ace 2x 47-56% View Pelipper builds →
Golbat PoisonFlying	D
Obtain MethodMt Coronet Surfing Available Moves Moves FlyHM02 Wing AttackLv. 17 Air CutterLv. 27 Aerial AceTM40 Damage vs Illumise Fly 2x 98-116%KO Wing Attack 2x 67-79% Air Cutter 2x 41-49% Aerial Ace 2x 67-79% View Golbat builds →

Platinum 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

No Evolution

#314IllumiseDoes not evolve

Breeding

Moderate

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.

Egg Groups

BugHumanshape

Gender

♀100.0%

Hatch Time

15 cycles·3,855 steps

Quick~4 min with Flame Body

Egg Moves

5moves

Breed With (best first)

Platinum Illumise Best Moveset

Best Build

No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 4.

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Moves

Hard to wall, honestly. Illumise threatens 11 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

Lv 1

Tackle

—3510035Normal

Lv 5

Sweet Scent

——10020Normal

Lv 9

Charm

——10020Normal

Lv 13

Moonlight

———5Normal

Lv 17

Quick Attack+1

D4010030Normal

Lv 21

Wish

C——10Normal

Lv 25

Encore

C—1005Normal

Lv 29

Flatter

——10015Dark

Lv 33

Helping Hand+5

———20Normal

Lv 37

Zen Headbutt

D809015Psychic

Lv 41

Bug Buzz

C9010010Bug

Lv 45

Covet

—6010025Normal

TM Moves

TM40

Aerial Ace

D60—20Flying

TM45

Attract

——10015Normal

TM31

Brick Break

D7510015Fighting

TM78

Captivate

——10020Normal

TM57

Charge Beam

D509010Electric

TM32

Double Team

———15Normal

TM58

Endure+4

———10Normal

TM42

Facade

D7010020Normal

TM70

Flash

D—10020Normal

TM56

Fling

——10010Dark

TM01

Focus Punch-3

C15010020Fighting

TM21

Frustration

D—10020Normal

TM19

Giga Drain

D6010010Grass

TM10

Hidden Power

—6010015Normal

TM16

Light Screen

C——30Psychic

TM83

Natural Gift

D—10015Normal

TM17

Protect+4

C——10Normal

TM77

Psych Up

———10Normal

TM18

Rain Dance

C——5Water

TM44

Rest

C——10Psychic

TM27

Return

D—10020Normal

TM51

Roost

C——10Flying

TM43

Secret Power

—7010020Normal

TM30

Shadow Ball

D8010015Ghost

TM34

Shock Wave

D60—20Electric

TM62

Silver Wind

C601005Bug

TM82

Sleep Talk

C——10Normal

TM22

Solar Beam

C12010010Grass

TM90

Substitute

C——10Normal

TM11

Sunny Day

C——5Fire

TM87

Swagger

——9015Normal

TM46

Thief

—6010025Dark

TM25

Thunder

D1207010Electric

TM73

Thunder Wave

C—10020Electric

TM24

Thunderbolt

C9510015Electric

TM06

Toxic

C—8510Poison

TM89

U-turn

D7010020Bug

TM03

Water Pulse

D6010020Water

Egg Moves

Egg

Baton Pass

D——40Normal

Egg

Bug Buzz

C9010010Bug

Egg

Encore

C—1005Normal

Egg

Growth

———20Normal

Egg

Silver Wind

C601005Bug

Tutor Moves

Tut

Tutor

Air Cutter

D559525Flying

Tutor

Helping Hand+5

———20Normal

Tutor

Ice Punch

D7510015Ice

Tutor

Mud-Slap

D2010010Ground

Tutor

Ominous Wind

D601005Ghost

Tutor

Snore

D4010015Normal

Tutor

Swift

—60—20Normal

Tutor

Thunder Punch

D7510015Electric

Tutor

Zen Headbutt

D809015Psychic

Transfer Moves

Gen

Gen 3

Body Slam

D8510015Normal

Gen 3

Counter-5

D—10020Fighting

Gen 3

Double-Edge

D12010015Normal

Gen 3

Dynamic Punch

D100505Fighting

Gen 3

Mega Kick

—120755Normal

Gen 3

Mega Punch

—808520Normal

Gen 3

Metronome

———10Normal

Gen 3

Mimic

———10Normal

Gen 3

Seismic Toss

D—10020Fighting

Platinum Illumise Locations

decent spawn rates for Illumise across 1 locations in endgame routes. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.

Best Locations to Catch Illumise in Platinum

Route 229

Grass Lv.49 Route

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Illumise Guide

In Platinum, Illumise's biggest threats include Blaziken (Fire), Dodrio (Flying), and Aerodactyl (Rock), all carrying super-effective STAB moves.
In Platinum, Illumise can work for a story run. 410 BST is average, but Bug typing fills a niche depending on your team composition.
In Platinum, 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.

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Aerodactyl RockFlying	B
Obtain MethodOreburgh City Gift Available Moves Moves Fire BlastTM38 Fire FangLv. 1 Wing AttackLv. 1 Damage vs Illumise Fire Blast 2x 50-61% Fire Fang 2x 59-70% Wing Attack 2x 83-98% View Aerodactyl builds →
Growlithe Fire	D
Available Moves Moves Fire BlastTM38 EmberLv. 6 Damage vs Illumise Fire Blast 2x 83-98% Ember 2x 33-39% View Growlithe builds →
Doduo NormalFlying	D
Available Move Moves PeckLv. 1 Damage vs Illumise Peck 2x 43-52% View Doduo builds →
Chimchar Fire	D
Obtain MethodRoute 201 Gift Available Moves Moves Fire BlastTM38 EmberLv. 7 Damage vs Illumise Fire Blast 2x 72-85% Ember 2x 33-39% View Chimchar builds →
Starly NormalFlying	D
Available Move Moves Wing AttackLv. 9 Damage vs Illumise Wing Attack 2x 54-65% View Starly builds →

Golbat PoisonFlying	D
Obtain MethodMt Coronet Surfing Available Moves Moves Wing AttackLv. 17 PluckTM88 Damage vs Illumise Wing Attack 2x 69-82% Pluck 2x 69-82% View Golbat builds →
Beautifly BugFlying	D
Available Move Moves GustLv. 13 Damage vs Illumise Gust 2x 45-53% View Beautifly builds →
Growlithe Fire	D
Available Moves Moves Fire BlastTM38 Flame WheelLv. 20 EmberLv. 6 Damage vs Illumise Fire Blast 2x 85-102%KO Flame Wheel 2x 65-77% Ember 2x 32-39% View Growlithe builds →
Drifloon GhostFlying	D
Obtain MethodValley Windworks Interact Encounter Available Move Moves GustLv. 11 Damage vs Illumise Gust 2x 32-39% View Drifloon builds →
Doduo NormalFlying	D
Available Moves Moves PluckTM88 PeckLv. 1 Damage vs Illumise Pluck 2x 73-87% Peck 2x 45-53% View Doduo builds →

Noctowl NormalFlying	C
Available Moves Moves Sky AttackLv. 1 PluckTM88 PeckLv. 9 Damage vs Illumise Sky Attack 2x 109-129%KO Pluck 2x 49-58% Peck 2x 29-35% View Noctowl builds →
Golbat PoisonFlying	D
Obtain MethodMt Coronet Surfing Available Moves Moves Wing AttackLv. 17 PluckTM88 Damage vs Illumise Wing Attack 2x 66-78% Pluck 2x 66-78% View Golbat builds →
Ponyta Fire	D
Available Moves Moves Fire BlastTM38 Flame WheelLv. 15 EmberLv. 10 Fire SpinLv. 24 Damage vs Illumise Fire Blast 2x 75-90% Flame Wheel 2x 73-86% Ember 2x 29-35% Fire Spin 2x 26-31% View Ponyta builds →
Beautifly BugFlying	D
Available Move Moves GustLv. 13 Damage vs Illumise Gust 2x 39-47% View Beautifly builds →
Growlithe Fire	D
Available Moves Moves Fire BlastTM38 Flame WheelLv. 20 EmberLv. 6 Damage vs Illumise Fire Blast 2x 79-94% Flame Wheel 2x 62-74% Ember 2x 32-39% View Growlithe builds →

Scyther BugFlying	C
Available Move Moves Wing AttackLv. 21 Damage vs Illumise Wing Attack 2x 86-102%KO View Scyther builds →
Noctowl NormalFlying	C
Available Moves Moves Sky AttackLv. 1 FlyHM02 PluckTM88 PeckLv. 9 Damage vs Illumise Sky Attack 2x 109-130%KO Fly 2x 72-85% Pluck 2x 49-58% Peck 2x 32-38% View Noctowl builds →
Golbat PoisonFlying	D
Obtain MethodMt Coronet Surfing Available Moves Moves FlyHM02 Wing AttackLv. 17 Air CutterLv. 27 PluckTM88 Damage vs Illumise Fly 2x 101-119%KO Wing Attack 2x 69-82% Air Cutter 2x 43-51% Pluck 2x 69-82% View Golbat builds →
Ponyta Fire	D
Available Moves Moves Fire BlastTM38 FlamethrowerTM35 Flame WheelLv. 15 EmberLv. 10 Damage vs Illumise Fire Blast 2x 77-92% Flamethrower 2x 64-75% Flame Wheel 2x 72-85% Ember 2x 32-38% View Ponyta builds →
Beautifly BugFlying	D
Available Move Moves GustLv. 13 Damage vs Illumise Gust 2x 40-48% View Beautifly builds →

Scyther BugFlying	C
Available Moves Moves Wing AttackLv. 21 Aerial AceTM40 Damage vs Illumise Wing Attack 2x 86-102%KO Aerial Ace 2x 86-102%KO View Scyther builds →
Noctowl NormalFlying	C
Available Moves Moves Sky AttackLv. 1 FlyHM02 PluckTM88 Aerial AceTM40 Damage vs Illumise Sky Attack 2x 109-130%KO Fly 2x 72-85% Pluck 2x 49-58% Aerial Ace 2x 49-58% View Noctowl builds →
Golbat PoisonFlying	D
Obtain MethodMt Coronet Surfing Available Moves Moves FlyHM02 Wing AttackLv. 17 Air CutterLv. 27 Aerial AceTM40 Damage vs Illumise Fly 2x 101-119%KO Wing Attack 2x 69-82% Air Cutter 2x 43-51% Aerial Ace 2x 69-82% View Golbat builds →
Chatot NormalFlying	D
Available Moves Moves FlyHM02 ChatterLv. 21 PluckTM88 Aerial AceTM40 Damage vs Illumise Fly 2x 86-102%KO Chatter 2x 60-72% Pluck 2x 58-68% Aerial Ace 2x 58-68% View Chatot builds →
Ponyta Fire	D
Available Moves Moves Fire BlastTM38 FlamethrowerTM35 Flame WheelLv. 15 EmberLv. 10 Damage vs Illumise Fire Blast 2x 77-92% Flamethrower 2x 64-75% Flame Wheel 2x 72-85% Ember 2x 32-38% View Ponyta builds →

Gliscor GroundFlying	B
Recommended Build AbilityHypercutter ItemLeftovers NatureJolly Moves EarthquakeSTAB RoostRecovery TauntUtility Ice Fang Damage vs Illumise Earthquake 31-37% Ice Fang 27-32% View Gliscor builds →
Aerodactyl RockFlying	B
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemFocus Sash NatureJolly Moves Earthquake Stealth Rock TauntUtility Stone Edge Damage vs Illumise Earthquake 28-33% Stone Edge 2x 168-198%KO View Aerodactyl builds →
Charizard FireFlying	C
Recommended Build AbilityBlaze ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves Air Slash FlamethrowerSTAB Solar Beam Hidden Power Grass Damage vs Illumise Air Slash 2x 120-141%KO Flamethrower 2x 144-170%KO View Charizard builds →