No. 0314

Illumise

Firefly Pokémon

Official art

Illumise is a Bug-type Pokémon, 2× weak to Flying, Rock and Fire, with a base stat total of 430. It isn’t usable in Pokémon Champions’ Regulation M-C.

Bug

Height: 0.6 m 2′00″
Weight: 17.7 kg 39.0 lbs
Base stat total: 430 Higher than 46% of Pokémon
Introduced: Gen III Ruby & Sapphire

Abilities

Pokédex entrySapphire / 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.

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Base stats

HP65140–172240–334

Atk4760–10889–212

Def7585–139139–273

SpA7383–137135–269

SpD8594–150157–295

Spe8594–150157–295

Total430Higher than 46% of Pokémon

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 Spe.

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Type matchups

Weak to

2×

FireFlyingRock

Resists

½×

FightingGrassGround

Takes normal damage from 12 types

NormalPoisonBugGhostSteelWaterElectricPsychicIceDragonDarkFairy

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 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 on Showdown, and ties 1.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Illumise against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
Speed		Pokémon
203		Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200		Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190		Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189		Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184		WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178		Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178		Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172		SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169		Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169		GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167		Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167		Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161		IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156		Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150		Illumise · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
150		ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149		GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143		BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
137		Illumise · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
128		PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
120		VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
105		Illumise · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
105		RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101		MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
95		SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94		Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90		PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90		SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85		ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80		IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80		FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
70		KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
60		Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown

Smogon · Showdown 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.

Abilities

This Pokémon cannot be infatuated or taunted. to Intimidate.
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This Pokémon's attacks that are on a target deal double damage.
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Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera

SV SinglesZUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRU

0.1% of teams · rank #287 · Singles, all Pokémon · 1630 weighting · 426,601 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

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

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

Usage by rating

All games0.1%
1500 weighting0.1%
1630 weighting0.1%
1760 weighting<0.1%

Usage by month

Oct 20250.1%

Moves

Items

Abilities

100.0%
0%
0%

EV spreads

Bold 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD64.1%
Bold 252 HP / 252 Def26.0%
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

Level up 15


1	Play NiceLowers the target's Attack by 1.	Normal	Status	—	—	20
1	TackleNo additional effect.	Normal	Phys	40	100%	35
5	Sweet ScentLowers the foe(s) evasiveness by 2.	Normal	Status	—	100%	20
9	CharmLowers the target's Attack by 2.	Fairy	Status	—	100%	20
12	Quick AttackUsually goes first.	Normal	Phys	40	100%	30
15	Struggle Bug100% chance to lower the foe(s) Sp. Atk by 1.	Bug	Spec	50	100%	20
19	MoonlightHeals the user by a weather-dependent amount.	Fairy	Status	—	—	5
22	WishNext turn, 50% of the user's max HP is restored.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
26	EncoreTarget repeats its last move for its next 3 turns.	Normal	Status	—	100%	5
29	FlatterRaises the target's Sp. Atk by 1 and confuses it.	Dark	Status	—	100%	15
33	Zen Headbutt20% chance to make the target flinch.	Psychic	Phys	80	90%	15
36	Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.	Normal	Status	—	—	20
40	Bug Buzz10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.	Bug	Spec	90	100%	10
43	Play Rough10% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1.	Fairy	Phys	90	90%	10
47	InfestationTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns.	Bug	Spec	20	100%	20

TM / HM / TR 55


TM01	Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.	Normal	Phys	90	85%	20
TM02	CharmLowers the target's Attack by 2.	Fairy	Status	—	100%	20
TM03	Fake TearsLowers the target's Sp. Def by 2.	Dark	Status	—	100%	20
TM05	Mud-Slap100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1.	Ground	Spec	20	100%	10
TM07	ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM11	Water Pulse20% chance to confuse the target.	Water	Spec	60	100%	20
TM14	AcrobaticsPower doubles if the user has no held item.	Flying	Phys	55	100%	15
TM15	Struggle Bug100% chance to lower the foe(s) Sp. Atk by 1.	Bug	Spec	50	100%	20
TM17	Confuse RayConfuses the target.	Ghost	Status	—	100%	10
TM18	ThiefIf the user has no item, it steals the target's.	Dark	Phys	60	100%	25
TM19	Disarming VoiceThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes.	Fairy	Spec	40	—	15
TM20	Trailblaze100% chance to raise the user's Speed by 1.	Grass	Phys	50	100%	20
TM21	Pounce100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.	Bug	Phys	50	100%	20
TM23	Charge Beam70% chance to raise the user's Sp. Atk by 1.	Electric	Spec	50	90%	10
TM25	FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.	Normal	Phys	70	100%	20
TM27	Aerial AceThis move does not check accuracy.	Flying	Phys	60	—	20
TM32	SwiftThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes.	Normal	Spec	60	—	20
TM37	Draining KissUser recovers 75% of the damage dealt.	Fairy	Spec	50	100%	10
TM40	Air CutterHigh critical hit ratio. Hits adjacent foes.	Flying	Spec	60	95%	25
TM43	FlingFlings the user's item at the target. Power varies.	Dark	Phys	—	100%	10
TM47	EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM49	Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.	Fire	Status	—	—	5
TM50	Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.	Water	Status	—	—	5
TM58	Brick BreakDestroys screens, unless the target is immune.	Fighting	Phys	75	100%	15
TM59	Zen Headbutt20% chance to make the target flinch.	Psychic	Phys	80	90%	15
TM60	U-turnUser switches out after damaging the target.	Bug	Phys	70	100%	20
TM65	Air Slash30% chance to make the target flinch.	Flying	Spec	75	95%	15
TM68	Thunder Punch10% chance to paralyze the target.	Electric	Phys	75	100%	15
TM69	Ice Punch10% chance to freeze the target.	Ice	Phys	75	100%	15
TM70	Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM75	Light ScreenFor 5 turns, special damage to allies is halved.	Psychic	Status	—	—	30
TM79	Dazzling GleamNo additional effect. Hits adjacent foes.	Fairy	Spec	80	100%	10
TM80	MetronomePicks a random move.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM82	Thunder WaveParalyzes the target.	Electric	Status	—	90%	20
TM85	RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.	Psychic	Status	—	—	5
TM103	SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM109	TrickUser switches its held item with the target's.	Psychic	Status	—	100%	10
TM111	Giga DrainUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.	Grass	Spec	75	100%	10
TM113	TailwindFor 4 turns, allies' Speed is doubled.	Flying	Status	—	—	15
TM114	Shadow Ball20% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.	Ghost	Spec	80	100%	15
TM122	EncoreTarget repeats its last move for its next 3 turns.	Normal	Status	—	100%	5
TM126	Thunderbolt10% chance to paralyze the target.	Electric	Spec	90	100%	15
TM127	Play Rough10% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1.	Fairy	Phys	90	90%	10
TM130	Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.	Normal	Status	—	—	20
TM132	Baton PassUser switches, passing stat changes and more.	Normal	Status	—	—	40
TM162	Bug Buzz10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.	Bug	Spec	90	100%	10
TM166	Thunder30% chance to paralyze. Can't miss in rain.	Electric	Spec	110	70%	10
TM168	Solar BeamCharges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight.	Grass	Spec	120	100%	10
TM171	Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.	Normal	Spec	80	100%	10
TM182	Bug BiteUser steals and eats the target's Berry.	Bug	Phys	60	100%	20
TM192	Focus PunchFails if the user takes damage before it hits.	Fighting	Phys	150	100%	20
TM203	Psych UpCopies the target's current stat stages.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM204	Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil.	Normal	Phys	120	100%	15
TM205	EndeavorLowers the target's HP to the user's HP.	Normal	Phys	—	100%	5
TM219	Skitter Smack100% chance to lower target's Sp. Atk by 1.	Bug	Phys	70	90%	10

Egg moves 3


Egg	AttractA target of the opposite gender gets infatuated.	Normal	Status	—	100%	15
Egg	GrowthRaises user's Attack and Sp. Atk by 1; 2 in Sun.	Normal	Status	—	—	20
Egg	RoostHeals 50% HP. Flying-type removed 'til turn ends.	Flying	Status	—	—	5

Biology

Illumise releases a sweet aroma, and uses it to guide Volbeat around to make signs in the sky. Illumise that can make more complex signs are more respected among their peers. Researchers are attempting to study the meaning of those signs.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation III Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Polls & views

Official vote, Japan#396 of 720 in the 2016 Pokémon General Election 720 (Japan)Official results, via Cinematoday

Each line is one source, as it published it. Polls counted every form under its species.

Pokédex entries

: Firefly Pokémon
: Hoenn · Ruby & Sapphire
Color: Purple

: 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

English: Illumise
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

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VIII · Gen VII · Gen VI · Gen V

Generation IV

Generation III

Training

: 1 Spe
: 150 ≈19.6% with a Poké Ball at full HP
: 70
: 151
: Fluctuating

Breeding

: BugHuman-Like
: ♂ 0%♀ 100%
: 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

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.