Illumise is a Bug-type Pokémon that was introduced in Generation III and it does not evolve to or from anything. Illumise is known as the “Firefly Pokémon” along with its counterpart, Volbeat. It can only be female while Volbeat can only be male. It has a catch rate of 150 or 29.5% and Illumise also has a hidden ability known as “Prankster.”
About Illumise
| First appearance in anime | Original Series: Love at First Flight | |
| First appearance in game | Ruby and Sapphire | |
| Region | Hoenn | |
| Evolution | N/A | |
| 1st Evo level | N/A | |
| 2nd Evo level | N/A | |
| Pokedex Entry | 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. | 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. |
Illumise Base stats
| HP | 65 |
| ATTACK | 47 |
| DEFENCE | 55 |
| SP. ATTACK | 73 |
| SP. DEFENCE | 75 |
| SPEED | 85 |
| TOTAL | 400 |
Appearance
Illumise is a bipedal, firefly-like Pokémon with a blue face, chest and wings. It also has large slanted eyes, and small yellow antennae on the top of its head. Surrounding its head are purple curls that frame its face. Its arms and legs are black with purple borders connecting its limbs to its body. Illumise is only female and its counterpart, Volbeat, is only male.
Behavior
Illumise uses its sweet-smelling aromas to lure Volbeat to the area and have them draw patterns in the sky above. Illumise has been known to earn respect from others by composing designs that are even more complex than what the Volbeat may make. Over 200 different patterns have been discovered as of yet. Illumise is nocturnal, and is therefore most often found wandering forests at night.
Strengths and Weaknesses
Illumise is weak to Flying, Rock, and Fire-type Pokémon, taking twice as much damage as normal when fighting them. It is not immune to any type but it is resistant to Ground, Fighting, and Grass-types, taking only half of the normal amount of damage. Illumise is damaged normally by Normal, Poison, Bug, Rock, Ghost, Steel, Water, Electric, Psychic, Ice, Dragon, Dark, and Fairy-type Pokémon.
Best Moveset
Illumise has a lot of strong moves, including Focus Punch, which is a move that has 150 power and 100% accuracy. Here are Illumise’s best moves; Focus Punch has great accuracy and power, but will fail if the user takes damage before it hits while Solar Beam has 120 power and 100% accuracy. It charges on turn 1 and hits turn 2, but gets no charge in sunlight. Double Edge has 120 power and 100% accuracy, as well as a 33% recoil rate and finally, Bug Buzz has 90 power and 100% accuracy, and a 10% chance to lower the target’s special defense by 1.
| Focus Punch | Solar Beam |
| Double Edge | Bug Buzz |
How to catch Illumise in Pokemon Go?
Being a Bug-type Pokémon, IIllumise can be found in gardens, woodlands, nature reserves, parks, and open grassy areas. In addition, Illumise is known as a “regional” Pokémon, which means that it will only spawn in specific areas of the world. It can be found in the wild in the Americas and Africa. Illumise’s counterpart, Volbeat, can be found in Europe, Asia, and the Oceania region.
Pokémon Go also has a shiny version of Illumise. The shiny Illumise will have yellow and orange markings on its body rather than the typical purple and yellow.
Trivia
- Both Illumise and Volbeat (Illumise’s male counterpart) are both known as the “Firefly Pokémon.”
- Illumise and Volbeat are the only Bug-type Pokémon in the Human-like egg group.
- Illumise is the only non-Grass type Pokémon to be able to learn the move “Growth.”
- It has been suggested that Illumise needs Volbeat to keep living, much like Minun and Plusle.
FAQs
How tall is Illumise?
Illumise is 2’ 00” or 0.6 meters tall.
Does Illumise evolve?
No, Illumise does not evolve to or from anything.
Does Pokémon Go have a shiny Illumise?
Yes, Pokémon Go has a shiny Illumise available. But because it is a regional Pokémon, you can only find it in the Americas and Africa.
Is Illumise a dual type?
No, Illumise is only a Bug-type Pokémon.
Conclusion
Illumise has access to several really good moves including Focus Punch and Bug Buzz. Its base stat total is solid if unspectacular. The only downside to Illumise is that it doesn’t evolve, which ultimately doesn’t help the base stat total. Still, it has good speed as well as both Special Attack and Special Defense, making it a solid addition to the team.
