Illumise (Pokémon)

Total: 1
Illumise
0 HP	0 Atk	0 Def	0 Sp.Atk	0 Sp.Def	1 Speed

0 HP	0 Atk	0 Def	0 Sp.Atk	0 Sp.Def	0 Speed

0 HP	0 Atk	0 Def	0 Sp.Atk	0 Sp.Def	0 Speed

0 HP	0 Atk	0 Def	0 Sp.Atk	0 Sp.Def	0 Speed

Shape

Footprint

Pokédex color

Purple

Base friendship

70

External Links

On Smogon Pokédex:
Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

It is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon

It is related to Volbeat and can produce Eggs that contain either Illumise or Volbeat.

Biology

Illumise is a firefly-like, bipedal Pokémon. It has a blue face and large, slanted blue eyes with purple markings at the corners. Surrounding its head are purple curls that frame its face. Its antennae are small and yellow. Its body is black with a blue belly and a yellow bid marking. Its arms and legs are black and are connected to the body by purple borders. It has small wings used for flying with others, and a pattern of three oblong yellow spots on its rear. This is a female only species; Volbeat is its male counterpart.

Illumise uses its sweet aromas to lure in Volbeat and have them draw geometric patterns in the sky. It is said to earn respect from others by composing designs that are more complex. Over 200 different patterns have been discovered. It is a nocturnal Pokémon that lives in forests.

In the anime

Main series

Illumise in the anime

Major appearances

Illumise debuted in Love at First Flight, under the ownership of Juliet. Alongside five Volbeat, she was part of a show for the May Festival.

In Time Warp Heals All Wounds, Edna mentioned how Illumise and Volbeat used to do their mating dance rituals in a large tree that used to be located in the middle of the city. In the new timeline May created after time traveling, the tree remained, and the migrations never stopped.

Minor appearances

In Hi Ho Silver Wind! and Deceit and Assist, a Coordinator's Illumise competed in the Hoenn Grand Festival.

A Coordinator's Illumise appeared in The Saffron Con.

In Zoroark: Master of Illusions, an Illumise living in Crown City worked with several other Pokémon in surrounding Zorua at the park. They were intent on attacking him as retribution for what Zoroark did to the city. Before a fight could break out, Illumise and the other Pokémon were calmed by Celebi.

Pokédex entries

Episode	Pokémon	Source	Entry
AG042	Illumise	May's Pokédex	Illumise, the Firefly Pokémon. Illumise uses Sweet Scent to lure in Volbeat, having them draw geometric patterns in the sky.

Pokémon Generations

Illumise in Pokémon Generations

In The Cavern, a wild Illumise was fleeing from a storm that a Primal Kyogre was creating.

In the manga

Illumise in Pokémon Adventures

Pokémon Adventures

In Tongue-Tied Kecleon, Ruby and Wally observed multiple Illumise dancing with wild Volbeat.

In Pinsir Me, I Must Be Dreaming, Emerald rented an Illumise during his Battle Factory challenge.

The Battle Factory rented an Illumise, which was stolen by Guile Hideout in Skirting Around Surskit I.

A second Illumise rented by the Battle Factory was stolen by Guile Hideout in Lemme at 'Em, Lapras!.

Pokémon Battle Frontier

Enta has an Illumise, which helped him reach the top of the Battle Pyramid.

In the TCG

Main article: Illumise (TCG)

Game data

NPC appearances

Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire: After a successful Travel Mode on the Sapphire Field, Illumise will fly down to paint in the new area.
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness: A large group of Illumise and Volbeat are seen at Fogbound Lake where they put on a display making the lake look beautiful.

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.

Generation III

Hoenn
#087

Kanto
#—

LeafGreen
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.
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.
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.
FireRed	It guides Volbeat to draw signs in night skies. There are scientists that study the patterns it creates.

Generation IV

Sinnoh
#—

Johto
#—

Pearl
Diamond	With its sweet aroma, it guides Volbeat to draw signs with light in the night sky.
Platinum
HeartGold	Its fragrance attracts a swarm of Volbeat, so they draw over 200 patterns in the night sky.
SoulSilver

Generation V

Unova
#—

White
Black	With its sweet aroma, it guides Volbeat to draw signs with light in the night sky.
Black 2	With its sweet aroma, it guides Volbeat to draw signs with light in the night sky.
White 2

Generation VI

Kalos
Central #134

Hoenn
#090

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.

Generation VII

Alola
#—

Kanto
#—

This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VII.

Generation VIII

Galar
#—

Sinnoh
#—

This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Sword and Shield.
Brilliant Diamond	With its sweet aroma, it guides Volbeat to draw signs with light in the night sky.
Shining Pearl

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.

Generation III

Generation IV

National Park (Bug-Catching Contest)^Sa, Safari Zone

Generation V

Generation VI

Route 7, Berry fields, Friend Safari (Bug)

Generation VII

Unobtainable

Generation VIII

Unobtainable

Route 229
Grand Underground - Grassland Caves, Sunlit Cavern, Dazzling Caves, Stargleam Cavern (After obtaining the National Pokédex)

In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.

Generation III

Pinball: R&S

Plains (Ruby Field)

Trozei!

Secret Storage 12, Secret Storage 20, Endless Level 24, Mr. Who's Den

MD Red

MD Blue

Lapis Cave (5F-8F), Wish Cave (47F-52F)

Generation IV

MD Time

MD Darkness

Upper Steam Cave (1F-7F)

MD Sky

Upper Steam Cave (1F-7F)

Generation V

Rumble Blast

Treetops: Shimmering Lake

Rumble U

Flower Garden: Festival on Mount Moon

Generation VI

Battle Trozei

Safari Jungle: Stage 3 ^Su

Shuffle

Night Festival: Stage 29
Graucus Hall: Stage 468

Rumble World

Pearl Marsh: Pearl Lake (All Areas)

Generation VII

Rumble Rush

Pinsir Sea, Butterfree Sea, Rayquaza Sea, Celebi Sea^Final

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Omega Ruby	Alpha Sapphire	Bright Powder (5%)

Generations III to VI

Stat		Range
Stat		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 65		125 - 172	240 - 334
Attack: 47		46 - 108	89 - 212
Defense: 55		54 - 117	103 - 229
Sp. Atk: 73		70 - 137	135 - 269
Sp. Def: 75		72 - 139	139 - 273
Speed: 85		81 - 150	157 - 295
Total: 400	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Generation VII onwards

Stat		Range
Stat		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 65		125 - 172	240 - 334
Attack: 47		46 - 108	89 - 212
Defense: 75		72 - 139	139 - 273
Sp. Atk: 73		70 - 137	135 - 269
Sp. Def: 85		81 - 150	157 - 295
Speed: 85		81 - 150	157 - 295
Total: 430	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed
3/4	★★★☆

Power
2/2	★★

Skill
3/3	★★★

Stamina
3/3	★★★

Jump
5/5	★★★★★

Total
16/17	★★★

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation VIII, this Pokémon is:

Damaged
normally by:

Normal

1×

Poison

1×

Bug

1×

Ghost

1×

Steel

1×

Water

1×

Electric

1×

Psychic

1×

Ice

1×

Dragon

1×

Dark

1×

Fairy

1×

Weak to:

Flying

2×

Rock

2×

Fire

2×

Immune to:

None

Resistant to:

Fighting

½×

Ground

½×

Grass

½×

Learnset

Illumise is available in Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.

By leveling up

Generation VIII

Other generations:
III - IV - V - VI - VII

Level	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
011	Play Nice	Normal	Status	0000—	——%	20
011	Tackle	Normal	Physical	04040	100100%	35
055	Sweet Scent	Normal	Status	0000—	100100%	20
099	Charm	Fairy	Status	0000—	100100%	20
1212	Quick Attack	Normal	Physical	04040	100100%	30
1515	Struggle Bug	Bug	Special	05050	100100%	20
1919	Moonlight	Fairy	Status	0000—	——%	5
2222	Wish	Normal	Status	0000—	——%	10
2626	Encore	Normal	Status	0000—	100100%	5
2929	Flatter	Dark	Status	0000—	100100%	15
3333	Zen Headbutt	Psychic	Physical	08080	09090%	15
3636	Helping Hand	Normal	Status	0000—	——%	20
4040	Bug Buzz	Bug	Special	09090	100100%	10
4343	Play Rough	Fairy	Physical	09090	09090%	10
4747	Covet	Normal	Physical	06060	100100%	25
5050	Infestation	Bug	Special	02020	100100%	20

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Illumise
Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Illumise
Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM

Generation VIII

Other generations:
III - IV - V - VI - VII

	TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
TM01	TM01	Focus Punch	Fighting	Physical	150150	100}}100%	20
TM03	TM03	Water Pulse	Water	Special	06060	100}}100%	20
TM11	TM11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	0000—	—}}—%	5
TM16	TM16	Light Screen	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	30
TM17	TM17	Protect	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
TM18	TM18	Rain Dance	Water	Status	0000—	—}}—%	5
TM19	TM19	Giga Drain	Grass	Special	07575	100}}100%	10
TM21	TM21	Dazzling Gleam	Fairy	Special	08080	100}}100%	10
TM22	TM22	Solar Beam	Grass	Special	120120	100}}100%	10
TM24	TM24	Thunderbolt	Electric	Special	09090	100}}100%	15
TM25	TM25	Thunder	Electric	Special	110110	070}}70%	10
TM30	TM30	Shadow Ball	Ghost	Special	08080	100}}100%	15
TM31	TM31	Brick Break	Fighting	Physical	07575	100}}100%	15
TM32	TM32	Double Team	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	15
TM34	TM34	Shock Wave	Electric	Special	06060	—}}—%	20
TM40	TM40	Aerial Ace	Flying	Physical	06060	—}}—%	20
TM42	TM42	Facade	Normal	Physical	07070	100}}100%	20
TM44	TM44	Rest	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
TM45	TM45	Attract	Normal	Status	0000—	100}}100%	15
TM46	TM46	Thief	Dark	Physical	06060	100}}100%	25
TM51	TM51	Roost	Flying	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
TM56	TM56	Fling	Dark	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	10
TM57	TM57	Charge Beam	Electric	Special	05050	090}}90%	10
TM58	TM58	Endure	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
TM62	TM62	Bug Buzz	Bug	Special	09090	100}}100%	10
TM70	TM70	Flash	Normal	Status	0000—	100}}100%	20
TM73	TM73	Thunder Wave	Electric	Status	0000—	090}}90%	20
TM77	TM77	Psych Up	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
TM82	TM82	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
TM87	TM87	Swagger	Normal	Status	0000—	085}}85%	15
TM89	TM89	U-turn	Bug	Physical	07070	100}}100%	20
TM90	TM90	Substitute	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Illumise
Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Illumise
Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation VIII

Other generations:
III - IV - V - VI - VII

Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
Aromatherapy	Grass	Status	—	—%	5
Baton Pass	Normal	Status	—	—%	40
Confuse Ray	Ghost	Status	—	100%	10
Encore	Normal	Status	—	100%	5
Fake Tears*	Dark	Status	—	100%	20
Growth	Normal	Status	—	—%	20

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Illumise in Generation VIII
Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Illumise in that game.
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Illumise
Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Illumise
Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation VIII

Other generations:
III - IV - V - VI - VII

Game					Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring.

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Illumise
Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Illumise
Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball RS

Acquisition: Catch

Pokémon Trozei!

Rarity: Common

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team

	Body size: 1
	Recruit rate: 7.3%
	Friend Area: Rub-a-Dub River
Phrases
51%-100% HP	I skate across the night sky with my Volbeat friends!
26%-50% HP	Oh, dear! I've lost half my health already!
1%-25% HP	I'm sorry... I don't have the strength to fly...
Level up	I've leveled up! I must tell my Volbeat friends!

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky

	Body size: 1
	Recruit rate: 8.2%
	IQ group: F

Pokémon Rumble Blast

Attack	●●
Defense	●●●
Speed	●●●

Pokémon Rumble Rush

	Walking Speed: 1.97 seconds	Base HP: 52
	Base Attack: 75	Base Defense: 55	Base Speed: 60

Pokémon Battle Trozei

Bug

Attack Power:

★★★★★

Pokémon Shuffle

Bug

Attack Power: 50 - 100

5

#073

Swap

Sometimes replaces a disruption with this Pokémon.

Pokémon GO

Base Stamina: 163	Base Attack: 143	Base Defense: 166
Egg Distance: 5 km	Buddy Distance: 3 km	Evolution Requirement: N/A
Fast Attacks: Struggle Bug, Tackle
Charged Attacks: Signal Beam, Bug Buzz, Dazzling Gleam

Evolution

Unevolved

Illumise
Bug

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.

Generation III

Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald		FireRed	LeafGreen


Front	Back	Front	Back	Front	Back

Generation IV

Diamond	Pearl	Platinum		HeartGold	SoulSilver


Front	Back	Front	Back	Front	Back

Generation V

Black	White	Black 2	White 2


Front	Back	Front	Back

Generation VI

X	Y	Omega Ruby	Alpha Sapphire


Front	Back	Front	Back

Generation VII

Sun	Moon	Ultra Sun	Ultra Moon


Front	Back	Front	Back

Generation VIII

HOME

For other sprites and images, please see Illumise images on the Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

Illumise shares its category with its male counterpart Volbeat. They are both known as the Firefly Pokémon.
No other Pokémon have the same dual Egg Group as Illumise and its counterpart. They are in both the Bug and Human-Like groups.
Illumise and its counterpart are the only Bug-type Pokémon in the Human-Like Egg Group.

Origin

Illumise appears to be based on a firefly like its counterpart, Volbeat. It does not seem to share its coloring with any particular species. Illumise may be based on flappers, a 1920s women's style. They usually had bobbed hair, like Illumise's purple "hair", and wore taboo dresses and outfits. Illumise seems to be wearing a leotard, black jacket, coat, or dress, similar to Volbeat's, with purple arm and leg cuffs. The yellow bow-like shape under its neck is reminiscent to that of a yellow Peter Pan collar and the stripes on its abdomen resemble a girdle.

Name origin

Illumise is derived from illuminate.

In other languages

Language	Title	Meaning
Japanese	イルミーゼ Illumise	From illuminate
French	Lumivole	From lumière and luciole or vol
Spanish	Illumise	Same as English name
German	Illumise	Same as English name
Italian	Illumise	Same as English name
Korean	네오비트 Neobeat	From neon (light) and beat or beetle
Cantonese Chinese
Mandarin Chinese	甜甜螢 / 甜甜螢 Tiántiányíng	Literally "Sweet firefly"

More languages
Hindi	इलूमिसे Illumise	Transcription of English name
Russian	Иллюмайз Illyumayz	Transcription of English name
Thai	อิลูมิเซะ Ilumise	Transcription of Japanese name

External links

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