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===In battle===
===In battle===
====Generation V====
====Generation V====
Illusion will change the appearance of the Pokémon to that of the last Pokémon in the player's party. Illusion will not activate if the last Pokémon in the player's party is unable to battle or is of the same species. Illusion will replicate the type of [[Poké Ball]], [[nickname]] (or species name if none), [[Shiny Pokémon|Shininess]] (if any), [[gender]], and [[Form differences|form]] of the Pokémon it is masquerading as; however, it does not replicate the level of the masqueraded Pokémon. The effect is only aesthetic: it does not affect the Pokémon's stats, type, moves, etc.
Illusion will change the appearance of the Pokémon to that of the last Pokémon in the player's party. Illusion will not disguise the Pokémon if the last Pokémon in the player's party is fainted or is of the same species. Illusion will replicate the type of [[Poké Ball]], [[nickname]] (or species name if none), [[Shiny Pokémon|Shininess]] (if any), [[gender]], and [[Form differences|form]] of the Pokémon it is masquerading as; however, it does not replicate the level of the masqueraded Pokémon. The effect is only aesthetic: it does not affect the Pokémon's stats, type, moves, etc.


Illusion is broken—causing the user to appear as their true species—when the user is damaged directly by an attack or when Illusion is negated or replaced. Indirect damage or loss of {{stat|HP}}, such as through {{m|Substitute}}, {{DL|In-battle effect item|Life Orb}}, [[weather conditions]], [[status ailment]]s, [[List of moves that cause entry hazards|entry hazard]]s, [[recoil]], and so on, will not break Illusion.
The illusion wears off—causing the Pokémon with this Ability to appear as its true self—when the user is damaged directly by a damaging move or when Illusion is negated or replaced. Indirect damage or loss of {{stat|HP}} (such as through {{m|Substitute}}, {{DL|In-battle effect item|Life Orb}}, [[weather]], [[status condition]]s, [[List of moves that cause entry hazards|entry hazard]]s, [[recoil]], and so on) will not break Illusion. If the Pokémon with Illusion is hit by a [[multi-strike move]], the illusion will be broken after the first hit.


A Pokémon with Illusion can masquerade as another Pokémon with Illusion, provided that they are different species.
A Pokémon with Illusion can masquerade as another Pokémon with Illusion, provided that they are different species.
Illusion cannot be {{a|Trace}}d, copied with {{m|Role Play}}, or swapped with {{m|Skill Swap}}. If a Pokémon other than Zorua or Zoroark obtains this ability with {{a|Imposter}} or {{m|Transform}}, the Pokémon will not copy this ability.


====Generation VI====
====Generation VI====
Illusion can now mimic another Pokémon with Illusion of the same species, and disguises the Pokémon as the last conscious Pokémon in the party.
Illusion can now mimic another Pokémon with Illusion of the same species.
 
Illusion now disguises the Pokémon as the last conscious Pokémon in the party.


===Outside of battle===
===Outside of battle===
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===Pokémon Mystery Dungeon===
===Pokémon Mystery Dungeon===
In [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity]], the Ability functions similar to the main series games for foe Pokémon. A Pokémon with this Ability can transform into another Pokémon that can be found on the same floor of a [[mystery dungeon]]. For partner Pokémon, this Ability becomes nonexistent.
In [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity]], the Ability functions similar to the main series games for foe Pokémon. A Pokémon with this Ability can transform into another Pokémon that can be found on the same floor of a [[Mystery Dungeon]]. For partner Pokémon, this Ability becomes nonexistent.


==Pokémon with Illusion==
==Pokémon with Illusion==
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{{movemid|type=dark|user=Zoroark (M13)|startcode=M13|startname=Zoroark: Master of Illusions|notes=Debut}}
{{movemid|type=dark|user=Zoroark (Pokémon)|user1=A wild Zoroark|startcode=BW127|startname=The Island of Illusions!}}
{{movemid|type=dark|user=Zoroark (Pokémon)|user1=A wild Zoroark|startcode=BW127|startname=The Island of Illusions!}}
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{{movep|type=dark|ms=570|pkmn=Zorua|method=Zorua's eyes glow light blue and it jumps up high into the air, spinning its body while in the air. As it spins, its body starts to glow pink and it changes its shape into the opponent.}}
{{movemid|type=dark|user=Zorua (M13)|startcode=M13|startname=Zoroark: Master of Illusions}}
{{movemid|type=dark|user=Zorua (M13)|startcode=M13|startname=Zoroark: Master of Illusions|notes=As a human, its tail is visible, and when the tail is pushed, pulled, or grabbed, Zorua instantly returns to its normal form. Also, its eyes don't glow light blue before it spins.}}
{{movebtm|type=dark|user=Luke's Zorua|startcode=BW038|startname=Movie Time! Zorua in "The Legend of the Pokémon Knight"!}}
{{movebtm|type=dark|user=Luke's Zorua|startcode=BW038|startname=Movie Time! Zorua in "The Legend of the Pokémon Knight"!}}


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{{movemanga|type=dark|exp=yes|gen=The user becomes a copy of something or someone else.|image1=Zorua Illusion PMHGSS.png|image1p=Zorua}}
{{movep|type=dark|ms=570|pkmn=Zorua|method=Zorua changes its appearance into something else, but leaves out the tail.}}
{{movep|type=dark|ms=570|pkmn=Zorua|method=Zorua changes its appearance into something else, but leaves out the tail.}}
{{movebtmManga|type=dark|user=Zorua (Pokémon)|user1=A wild Zorua|startcode=PMHGSS17|startname=PMHGSS17|notes=Debut}}
{{movebtmManga|type=dark|user=Zorua (Pokémon)|user1=A wild Zorua|startcode=PMHGSS17|startname=Who's the Real Villain!?|notes=Debut}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* If {{m|Entrainment}} is used on a Pokémon with Illusion to give the Ability {{a|Truant}}, the Pokémon will revert to its original form. However, when the Truant banner appears on turns when the Pokémon is loafing, the name remains as the Pokémon that the Illusion was made for.
* In Generation V, if {{m|Entrainment}} is used on a Pokémon with Illusion while it is disguised as another Pokémon, when its Ability activates the banner will state that the Ability belongs to the Pokémon that was used as the disguise. If the Pokémon's Ability is changed again, these messages will correctly state the Pokémon who the Ability belongs to when it activates.


==In other languages==
==In other languages==
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Revision as of 05:05, 17 July 2015

Illusion イリュージョン
Illusion
Flavor text
Generation V
Comes out disguised as the Pokémon in back.
Generation VI
Comes out disguised as the Pokémon in the party's last spot.
Generation VII
Currently unknown
Generation VIII
Currently unknown
Generation IX
Currently unknown

Illusion (Japanese: イリュージョン Illusion) is an Ability introduced in Generation V. It is the signature Ability of Zorua and Zoroark.

Effect

In battle

Generation V

Illusion will change the appearance of the Pokémon to that of the last Pokémon in the player's party. Illusion will not disguise the Pokémon if the last Pokémon in the player's party is fainted or is of the same species. Illusion will replicate the type of Poké Ball, nickname (or species name if none), Shininess (if any), gender, and form of the Pokémon it is masquerading as; however, it does not replicate the level of the masqueraded Pokémon. The effect is only aesthetic: it does not affect the Pokémon's stats, type, moves, etc.

The illusion wears off—causing the Pokémon with this Ability to appear as its true self—when the user is damaged directly by a damaging move or when Illusion is negated or replaced. Indirect damage or loss of HP (such as through Substitute, Life Orb, weather, status conditions, entry hazards, recoil, and so on) will not break Illusion. If the Pokémon with Illusion is hit by a multi-strike move, the illusion will be broken after the first hit.

A Pokémon with Illusion can masquerade as another Pokémon with Illusion, provided that they are different species.

Illusion cannot be Traced, copied with Role Play, or swapped with Skill Swap. If a Pokémon other than Zorua or Zoroark obtains this ability with Imposter or Transform, the Pokémon will not copy this ability.

Generation VI

Illusion can now mimic another Pokémon with Illusion of the same species.

Illusion now disguises the Pokémon as the last conscious Pokémon in the party.

Outside of battle

Illusion has no effect outside of battle.

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon

In Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity, the Ability functions similar to the main series games for foe Pokémon. A Pokémon with this Ability can transform into another Pokémon that can be found on the same floor of a Mystery Dungeon. For partner Pokémon, this Ability becomes nonexistent.

Pokémon with Illusion

# Pokémon Types First Ability Second Ability Hidden Ability
0570 Zorua Zorua
Dark Dark Illusion None None
0571 Zoroark Zoroark
Dark Dark Illusion None None
Please note that abilities marked with a superscript are only available in the stated generation or later.
  • For Generation III and IV games, ignore Hidden Abilities.

In the anime

Zoroark Illusion.png
Zoroark
Zorua Illusion.png
Zorua
Zorua Illusion finish.png
Transformed
Luke Zorua Illusion.png
Luke's Zorua
The user can either change its shape into a human or Pokémon, or it creates illusions for everyone to see.
Pokémon Method
User First Used In Notes
Zoroark Zoroark's eyes glow light blue and its outlines start to glow pink. Then, a magenta wave of energy appears by its face and moves down to its feet. As the wave moves down, its body changes its shape into the opponent, or Zoroark's eyes glow red and it causes the opponent to see illusions of its choosing.
Zoroark (M13) Zoroark: Master of Illusions Debut
A wild Zoroark The Island of Illusions! None
Zorua Zorua's eyes glow light blue and it jumps up high into the air, spinning its body while in the air. As it spins, its body starts to glow pink and it changes its shape into the opponent.
Zorua (M13) Zoroark: Master of Illusions As a human, its tail is visible, and when the tail is pushed, pulled, or grabbed, Zorua instantly returns to its normal form. Also, its eyes don't glow light blue before it spins.
Luke's Zorua Movie Time! Zorua in "The Legend of the Pokémon Knight"! None


In the manga

In the Pokémon Adventures manga


In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga


Trivia

  • In Generation V, if Entrainment is used on a Pokémon with Illusion while it is disguised as another Pokémon, when its Ability activates the banner will state that the Ability belongs to the Pokémon that was used as the disguise. If the Pokémon's Ability is changed again, these messages will correctly state the Pokémon who the Ability belongs to when it activates.

In other languages

Language Title
Mandarin Chinese 幻覺 Huàn​​jué​
Finland Flag.png Finnish Illuusio
France Flag.png French Illusion
Germany Flag.png German Trugbild
Indonesia Flag.png Indonesian Ilusi
Italy Flag.png Italian Illusione
South Korea Flag.png Korean 일루전 Illusion
Poland Flag.png Polish Iluzja
Portugal Flag.png Portuguese Ilusão
Spain Flag.png Spanish Ilusión


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