Illumise (#0314) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP65125–172240–334

Atk4746–10889–212

Def7572–139139–273

SpA7370–137135–269

SpD8581–150157–295

Spe8581–150157–295

Total430Higher than 46% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 Spe.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 85). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+150Max137No SP105Min94Scarf225Tailwind300

At max Speed, Illumise outspeeds 15 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC, and ties 1.

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Fire2×Flying2×Rock2×

Resists

Fighting½×Grass½×Ground½×

Takes normal damage from 12 types

NormalPoisonBugGhostSteelWaterElectricPsychicIceDragonDarkFairy

Abilities

Oblivious
Prevents infatuation and protects against Captivate.
Tinted Lens
Doubles damage inflicted with not-very-effective moves.
PranksterHidden ability
Raises non-damaging moves' priority by one stage.

Competitive

SV SinglesZUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRU

0.06% of teams · rank #287 · Singles, all Pokémon · 1630+ rating · 426,601 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Light Clay
Ability: Prankster
Nature: Bold
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD

Encore
Tailwind
Thunder Wave
Light Screen

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

All players0.15%
Rated 1500+0.14%
Rated 1630+0.06%
Rated 1760+0.04%

Usage by month

Oct 20250.06%

Moves

Encore97.8%
Tailwind94.4%
Thunder Wave86.3%
Light Screen85.3%
Defog7.4%
Dazzling Gleam5.5%
Bug Buzz5%
Roost5%
Trick4.9%
Toxic1.8%

Items

Light Clay85.3%
Eject Button6.9%
Ring Target4.9%
Mental Herb1.8%
Red Card0.3%
Heavy-Duty Boots0.3%

Abilities

100%
0%
0%

EV spreads

Bold 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD64.1%
Bold 252 HP / 252 Def26%
Bold 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 Spe5.3%
Timid 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe1.5%
Timid 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD1.5%

Common teammates

Evolution

Illumise does not evolve.

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 15

1Play NiceLowers the target’s Attack by one stage.NormalStatus——20

1TackleInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35

5Sweet ScentLowers the target’s evasion by one stage.NormalStatus—100%20

9CharmLowers the target’s Attack by two stages.FairyStatus—100%20

12Quick AttackInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%30

15Struggle BugHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Special Attack by one stage.BugSpec50100%20

19MoonlightHeals the user by half its max HP. Affected by weather.FairyStatus——5

22WishUser will recover half its max HP at the end of the next turn.NormalStatus——10

26EncoreForces the target to repeat its last used move every turn for 2 to 6 turns.NormalStatus—100%5

29FlatterRaises the target’s Special Attack by one stage and confuses the target.DarkStatus—100%15

33Zen HeadbuttHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhys8090%15

36Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20

40Bug BuzzHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.BugSpec90100%10

43Play RoughHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Attack by one stage.FairyPhys9090%10

47InfestationPrevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.BugSpec20100%20

TM / HM / TR 55

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

TM02CharmLowers the target’s Attack by two stages.FairyStatus—100%20

TM03Fake TearsLowers the target’s Special Defense by two stages.DarkStatus—100%20

TM05Mud-SlapHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.GroundSpec20100%10

TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM11Water PulseHas a 20% chance to confuse the target.WaterSpec60100%20

TM14AcrobaticsHas double power if the user has no held item.FlyingPhys55100%15

TM15Struggle BugHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Special Attack by one stage.BugSpec50100%20

TM17Confuse RayConfuses the target.GhostStatus—100%10

TM18ThiefTakes the target’s item.DarkPhys60100%25

TM19Disarming VoiceNever misses.FairySpec40—15

TM20TrailblazeThe user attacks suddenly as if leaping out from tall grass. The user's nimble footwork boosts its Speed stat.GrassPhys50100%20

TM21PounceThe user attacks by pouncing on the target. This also lowers the target's Speed stat.BugPhys50100%20

TM23Charge BeamHas a 70% chance to raise the user’s Special Attack by one stage.ElectricSpec5090%10

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM27Aerial AceNever misses.FlyingPhys60—20

TM32SwiftNever misses.NormalSpec60—20

TM37Draining KissDrains 75% of the damage inflicted to heal the user.FairySpec50100%10

TM40Air CutterHas an increased chance for a critical hit.FlyingSpec6095%25

TM43FlingThrows held item at the target; power depends on the item.DarkPhys—100%10

TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM49Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5

TM50Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5

TM58Brick BreakDestroys Reflect and Light Screen.FightingPhys75100%15

TM59Zen HeadbuttHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhys8090%15

TM60U-turnUser must switch out after attacking.BugPhys70100%20

TM65Air SlashHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.FlyingSpec7595%15

TM68Thunder PunchHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricPhys75100%15

TM69Ice PunchHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IcePhys75100%15

TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TM75Light ScreenReduces damage from special attacks by 50% for five turns.PsychicStatus——30

TM79Dazzling GleamInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.FairySpec80100%10

TM80MetronomeRandomly selects and uses any move in the game.NormalStatus——10

TM82Thunder WaveParalyzes the target.ElectricStatus—90%20

TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TM109TrickUser and target swap items.PsychicStatus—100%10

TM111Giga DrainDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.GrassSpec75100%10

TM113TailwindFor three turns, friendly Pokémon have doubled Speed.FlyingStatus——15

TM114Shadow BallHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GhostSpec80100%15

TM122EncoreForces the target to repeat its last used move every turn for 2 to 6 turns.NormalStatus—100%5

TM126ThunderboltHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec90100%15

TM127Play RoughHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Attack by one stage.FairyPhys9090%10

TM130Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20

TM132Baton PassAllows the trainer to switch out the user and pass effects along to its replacement.NormalStatus——40

TM162Bug BuzzHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.BugSpec90100%10

TM166ThunderHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec11070%10

TM168Solar BeamRequires a turn to charge before attacking.GrassSpec120100%10

TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10

TM182Bug BiteIf target has a berry, inflicts double damage and uses the berry.BugPhys60100%20

TM192Focus PunchIf the user takes damage before attacking, the attack is canceled.FightingPhys150100%20

TM203Psych UpDiscards the user’s stat changes and copies the target’s.NormalStatus——10

TM204Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15

TM205EndeavorLowers the target’s HP to equal the user’s.NormalPhys—100%5

TM219Skitter SmackLowers the target’s Special Attack by one stage.BugPhys7090%10

Egg moves 3

EggAttractTarget falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.NormalStatus—100%15

EggGrowthRaises the user’s Attack and Special Attack by one stage.NormalStatus——20

EggRoostHeals the user by half its max HP.FlyingStatus——5

Pokédex entries

Category: Firefly Pokémon
Debut: Hoenn · Ruby & Sapphire
Color: Purple
Shape
Habitat: Forest
Pal Park area: Mountain

Original Hoenn#087Central Kalos#134New Hoenn#090Kitakami#010

Its fragrance attracts a swarm of VOLBEAT, so they draw over 200 patterns in the night sky.
HeartGold · SoulSilver · X
With its sweet aroma, it guides VOLBEAT to draw signs with light in the night sky.
Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2 · Y
It guides VOLBEAT to draw signs in night skies. There are scientists that study the patterns it creates.
FireRed · LeafGreen
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.
Emerald
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.
Sapphire · Alpha Sapphire
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.
Ruby · Omega Ruby

Names around the world

Japanese: イルミーゼ
Japanese (romaji): Illumise
Korean: 네오비트
Chinese (Traditional): 甜甜螢
Chinese (Simplified): 甜甜萤
French: Lumivole
German: Illumise
Spanish: Illumise
Italian: Illumise

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

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Generation IV

Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield: 1 Spe
Catch rate: 150 ≈19.6% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 70
Base experience: 151
Growth rate: Fluctuating

Breeding

Egg groups: BugHuman-Like
Gender: ♂ 0%♀ 100%
Hatch time: 15 egg cycles ≈4,080 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Y 3 areas

Friend Safari (Bug)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
Road 7Walking in purple flowers, Walking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in yellow flowers · Lv 13
Unknown areaInteracting with a Berry Tree · Lv 14–15

X 3 areas

Friend Safari (Bug)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
Road 7Walking in purple flowers, Walking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in yellow flowers · Lv 13
Unknown areaInteracting with a Berry Tree · Lv 14–15

SoulSilver 2 areas

National ParkWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–36
Safari Zone WastelandWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 46

HeartGold 2 areas

National ParkWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–36
Safari Zone WastelandWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 46

Platinum 1 area

Road 229Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 49

Pearl 1 area

Road 229Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 50

Diamond 1 area

Road 229Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 50

Emerald 1 area

Road 117Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13–14

Sapphire 1 area

Road 117Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13

Ruby 1 area

Road 117Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13–14