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Illuminate

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Illuminate

Doubles the wild encounter rate.

Flavor

In-game flavor text and effect notes for this ability.

Flavor Text

Raises the likelihood of meeting wild Pokémon by illuminating the surroundings.

Short Effect

Doubles the wild encounter rate.

Effect

Overworld: If the lead Pokémon has this ability, the wild encounter rate is doubled. This ability has no effect in battle.

Pokémon

8 Pokémon, including forms, can have Illuminate.

Staryu

#0120 • Slot 1

Water

Starmie

#0121 • Slot 1

WaterPsychic

Chinchou

#0170 • Slot 2

WaterElectric

Lanturn

#0171 • Slot 2

WaterElectric

Volbeat

#0313 • Slot 1

Bug

Watchog

#0505 • Slot 1

Normal

Morelull

#0755 • Slot 1

GrassFairy

Shiinotic

#0756 • Slot 1

GrassFairy
How each game describes Illuminate, newest first. Every row links to that game's own ability page.

Scarlet and Violet

By illuminating its surroundings, the Pokémon prevents its accuracy from being lowered.

Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

Sword and Shield

Raises the likelihood of meeting wild Pokémon by illuminating the surroundings.

Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon

Raises the likelihood of meeting wild Pokémon by illuminating the surroundings.

Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire

Raises the likelihood of meeting wild Pokémon.

X and Y

Raises the likelihood of meeting wild Pokémon.

Black and White

Raises the likelihood of meeting wild Pokémon.

FireRed and LeafGreen

Encounter rate increases.

Ice Scales

Illusion

Illuminate

Pokémon ability

Pokémon

8

As Hidden Ability

0

Introduced

Generation 3

Games with pages

8

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