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Illumise

Illumise

#87 in the Ruby and Sapphire Pokédex • Firefly Pokémon

Illumise

#87 in the Ruby and Sapphire Pokédex • Firefly Pokémon

Stats

Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.

Min

Max

HP

65

240

334

Attack

47

89

212

Defense

75

139

273

Sp. Atk

73

135

269

Sp. Def

85

157

295

Speed

85

157

295

Total

430

Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.

Volbeat

Roselia

Illumise normal sprite

Normal

Shiny Illumise sprite

Shiny

Illumise

Firefly Pokémon

#87
Bug

Height

0.6 m (2'00")

Weight

17.7 kg (39 lbs)

Abilities

Oblivious

It's Super Effective

Damage multipliers Illumise takes from each attacking type, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance.

Weak to

Fire

Flying

Rock

Resists

Grass

0.5×

Fighting

0.5×

Ground

0.5×

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
EV yield
1 Spe
Catch rate
150
Base Exp.
151

Eggs

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg Groups
BugHuman-Like
Gender
0% male
100% female
Egg cycles
15 (3,840 steps)

Lore

Version-specific Pokédex entries for this Pokémon.
Pokémon Ruby box art

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.

Pokémon Sapphire box art

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.

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.
Illumise

Illumise

#87

No evolutions

Encounters

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.
Ruby
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Route 117

Road 117

Walking in tall grass or a cave135%

-

Route 117

Road 117

Walking in tall grass or a cave135%

-

Route 117

Road 117

Walking in tall grass or a cave144%

-

Route 117

Road 117

Walking in tall grass or a cave144%

-

Sapphire
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Route 117

Road 117

Walking in tall grass or a cave131%

-

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
Description
StartTackleNormalPhysical359535

Charges the foe with a full- body tackle.

5Sweet ScentNormalStatus-10020

Allures the foe to reduce evasiveness.

9CharmNormalStatus-10020

Charms the foe and sharply reduces its ATTACK.

13MoonlightNormalStatus--5

Restores HP. The amount varies with the weather.

17Quick AttackNormalPhysical4010030

An extremely fast attack that always strikes first.

21WishNormalStatus--10

A wish that restores HP. It takes time to work.

25EncoreNormalStatus-1005

Makes the foe repeat its last move over 2 to 6 turns.

29FlatterDarkStatus-10015

Confuses the foe, but raises its SP. ATK.

33Helping HandNormalStatus--20

Boosts the power of the recipient’s moves.

37CovetNormalPhysical4010025

Cutely begs to obtain an item held by the foe.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire.
Class
Description
TM01Focus PunchFightingPhysical15010020

A powerful loyalty attack. The user flinches if hit.

TM03Water PulseWaterSpecial6010020

Attacks with ultrasonic waves. May confuse the foe

TM06ToxicPoisonStatus-8510

Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.

TM10Hidden PowerNormalPhysical110015

The effectiveness varies with the user.

TM11Sunny DayFireStatus--5

Boosts the power of FIRE- type moves for 5 turns.

TM16Light ScreenPsychicStatus--30

Creates a wall of light that lowers SP. ATK damage.

TM17ProtectNormalStatus--10

Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.

TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus--5

Boosts the power of WATER- type moves for 5 turns.

TM19Giga DrainGrassSpecial751005

An attack that steals half the damage inflicted.

TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical-10020

An attack that is stronger if the TRAINER is disliked.

TM22Solar BeamGrassSpecial12010010

Absorbs light in one turn, then attacks next turn.

TM24ThunderboltElectricSpecial9510015

A strong electrical attack that may paralyze the foe.

TM25ThunderElectricSpecial1207010

A lightning attack that may cause paralysis.

TM27ReturnNormalPhysical-10020

An attack that increases in power with friendship.

TM30Shadow BallGhostPhysical8010015

Hurls a black blob that may lower the foe’s SP. DEF.

TM31Brick BreakFightingPhysical7510015

Destroys barriers such as REFLECT and causes damage.

TM32Double TeamNormalStatus--15

Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.

TM34Shock WaveElectricSpecial60-20

A fast and unavoidable electric attack.

TM40Aerial AceFlyingPhysical60-20

An extremely speedy and unavoidable attack.

TM42FacadeNormalPhysical7010020

Boosts ATTACK when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.

TM43Secret PowerNormalPhysical7010020

An attack with effects that vary by location.

TM44RestPsychicStatus--5

The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.

TM45AttractNormalStatus-10015

Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.

TM46ThiefDarkSpecial4010010

While attacking, it may steal the foe’s held item.

HM05FlashNormalStatus-7020

Looses a powerful blast of light that cuts accuracy.

Breeding

Moves this Pokémon can inherit through breeding or similar methods.
Class
Description
Baton PassNormalStatus--40

Switches out the user while keeping effects in play.

GrowthNormalStatus--20

Forces the body to grow and heightens SP. ATK.

Silver WindBugPhysical601005

A powdery attack that may raise abilities.

Traits

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Oblivious

Prevents attraction.

Prevents infatuation and protects against Captivate.

#86

Volbeat

#94

Roselia

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