Illumise (Pokémon)

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Illumise イルミーゼ Illumise #314
Art by Ken Sugimori from Ruby and Sapphire
Type  Bug   Bug   Bug   Bug   Bug   Bug	Species Firefly Pokémon
Abilities Oblivious or Tinted Lens Tinted Lens Prankster Hidden Ability
Exp. at Lv. 100 1,640,000
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #— Johto #— Hoenn #087 Sinnoh #— Unova #— Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R— Almia R— Oblivia R— Oblivia (past) N— Not in any regional Browser
Height 2'00" Imperial 0.6m Metric 2'00"/0.6m 0.0m	Weight 39.0lbs Imperial 17.7kg Metric 39.0lbs/17.7kg 0.0kg
Dex color Purple	Footprint
Body style	Catch rate 150 19.6%
Gender ratio Genderless Unknown 100% female
Breeding Bug and Human-Like groups 16 cycles (4080 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 1 Base Exp.: 146 Battle Exp.: 1461*
External links On Legendary Pokémon Pokédex: Generation III Generation IV On Smogon Pokédex: Generation III Generation IV Generation V On Eevee's Pokédex On Psypoke Pokédex On Pokecharms Pokédex (Gen. III-IV) On Marriland Pokédex Generation IV Generation V Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Illumise (Japanese: イルミーゼ Illumise) is a Bug-type Pokémon.

She is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon, though she seems to be related to Volbeat.

Contents 1 Biology 1.1 Physiology 1.1.1 Gender differences 1.2 Special abilities 1.3 Behavior 1.4 Habitat 1.5 Diet 2 In the anime 2.1 Major Appearances 2.2 Minor Appearances 2.3 Pokédex entries 3 In the manga 3.1 Pokémon Adventures 4 In the TCG 5 Game data 5.1 NPC appearances 5.2 Pokédex entries 5.3 Game locations 5.3.1 In side games 5.4 Stats 5.4.1 Base stats 5.4.2 Pokéathlon stats 5.5 Type effectiveness 5.6 Learnset 5.6.1 By leveling up 5.6.2 By TM/HM 5.6.3 By breeding 5.6.4 By tutoring 5.6.5 Dream World-only moves 5.7 Side game data 5.8 Evolution 5.9 Sprites 6 Trivia 6.1 Origin 6.1.1 Name origin 7 In other languages 8 External links

Biology

Physiology

Illumise resembles a firefly with feminine traits. Her body is black and blue, with two vertical stripes going down the front. Her arms and legs are black as well, and are connected to the body by purple borders. On her front is what resembles a yellow bow or shawl. She has large, slanted eyes with blue irises, and appears to be smiling, unlike her male counterpart, Volbeat. Surrounding her head is a purple appendage with curls at the end that frame her face. Her antennae are also smaller than Volbeat's, and are yellow in color. Illumise has small wings used for flying with others of the species. Illumise has a pattern of three oblong yellow spots on her rear.

Gender differences

Illumise are the female of the species. For the male counterpart, see Volbeat.

Special abilities

With their sweet aromas, Illumise guide Volbeat in the night sky to draw various geometric patterns.

Behavior

Illumise are nocturnal, coming out at night with other Illumise and Volbeat. Others of the species seem to judge others based on how complex their designs in the night sky made with their tails are.

Habitat

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

In the anime

Major Appearances

Illumise appeared with Volbeat in Love at First Flight.

Illumise appeared again in Time-Warp Heals All Wounds.

Minor Appearances

Illumise appeared in Zoroark: Master of Illusions as a few of the many local Pokémon who lives in Crown City. One of them worked with several other Pokémon in surrounding Zorua at the park to attack him, angry at Zorua for what Zoroark did to the city. Before a fight broke out, Illumise, along with the other Pokémon, were calmed by Celebi.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry AG042 Illumise May's Pokédex Illumise, the Firefly Pokémon. Illumise uses Sweet Scent to lure in Volbeat, having them draw geometric patterns in the sky. This concludes the entries from the Advanced Generation series.

In the manga

Pokémon Adventures

Illumise debuted in the wild in Ruby & Sapphire chapter, when Ruby and Wally observed a group of them dancing with their counterpart, Volbeat.

In the Emerald chapter, Emerald rented an Illumise during his Battle Factory challenge. However, it was a mere cameo appearance; it was not seen battling.

In the TCG

Main article: Illumise (TCG)

Game data

NPC appearances

• Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire: After a successful Travel Mode on the Sapphire Field, Illumise will fly down to paint in the new area.

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III. Generation I Red Blue {{{redbluedex}}} Yellow {{{yellowdex}}} Stadium {{{stadiumdex}}} Generation II Gold {{{golddex}}} Silver {{{silverdex}}} Crystal {{{crystaldex}}} Generation III Ruby Sapphire Emerald {{{rsedex}}} Ruby Sapphire {{{rsdex}}} Ruby Illumise attracts a swarm of Volbeat using a sweet . Once the Volbeat have gathered, this Pokémon leads the lit-up swarm in drawing geometric designs on the canvas of the night sky. 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. Emerald 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. FireRed LeafGreen It guides Volbeat to draw signs in night skies. There are scientists that study the patterns it creates. FireRed {{{firereddex}}} LeafGreen {{{leafgreendex}}} Generation IV Diamond Pearl {{{dpdex}}} Diamond Pearl Platinum With its sweet aroma, it guides Volbeat to draw signs with light in the night sky. Diamond {{{diamonddex}}} Pearl {{{pearldex}}} Platinum {{{platinumdex}}} HeartGold SoulSilver Its fragrance attracts a swarm of Volbeat, so they draw over 200 patterns in the night sky. HeartGold {{{heartgolddex}}} SoulSilver {{{soulsilverdex}}} Generation V Black White With its sweet aroma, it guides Volbeat to draw signs with light in the night sky. Black {{{blackdex}}} White {{{whitedex}}}  ??? No Pokédex data is available.

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III. Generation I Red Blue None Trade Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow None Trade Generation II Gold Silver None Trade Crystal None Trade Generation III Ruby Sapphire CommonR RareS Route 117 Emerald Common Route 117 FireRed LeafGreen None Trade Colosseum None Trade XD None Trade Generation IV Diamond Pearl CommonD RareP Route 229 Platinum Rare Route 229 HeartGold SoulSilver Common Safari Zone, National Park (Bug-Catching Contest) Pal Park Mountain Pokéwalker Hoenn Field Generation V Black White NoneB SwarmW Breed VolbeatB Route 3W Dream World Spooky Manor

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire	Plains (Sapphire Field)
Pokémon Trozei!	Secret Storage 12 Secret Storage 20 Endless Level 24 Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red/Blue Rescue Team	Lapis Cave (5F-8F) Wish Cave (47F-52F)
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time/Darkness	Upper Steam Cave (1F-7F)
Pokémon Rumble Blast	Treetops: Shimmering Lake

Stats

Base stats

Stat	Range
	At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 65	125 - 172	240 - 334
Attack: 47	46 - 108	89 - 212
Defense: 55	54 - 117	103 - 229
Sp.Atk: 73	70 - 137	135 - 269
Sp.Def: 75	72 - 139	139 - 273
Speed: 85	81 - 150	157 - 295
Total: 400   Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and a helpful nature.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 3/4 ★★★☆	Power 2/2 ★★
Skill 3/3 ★★★	Stamina 3/3 ★★★
Jump 5/5 ★★★★★	Total 16/17 ★★★

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, this Pokémon is:
Weak to Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 2× Poison 1× Ground ½× Rock 2× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 2× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None	Resistant against Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 2× Poison 1× Ground ½× Rock 2× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 2× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None	Unaffected by Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 2× Poison 1× Ground ½× Rock 2× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 2× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None	Damaged normally by Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 2× Poison 1× Ground ½× Rock 2× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 2× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation V Other generations: III - IV
Level	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
Start	Tackle	Normal	Physical	50	100%	35
5	Sweet Scent	Normal	Status	—	100%	20
9	Charm	Normal	Status	—	100%	20
13	Moonlight	Normal	Status	—	—%	5
17	Quick Attack	Normal	Physical	40	100%	30
21	Wish	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
25	Encore	Normal	Status	—	100%	5
29	Flatter	Dark	Status	—	100%	15
33	Helping Hand	Normal	Status	—	—%	20
37	Zen Headbutt	Psychic	Physical	80	90%	15
41	Bug Buzz	Bug	Special	90	100%	10
45	Covet	Normal	Physical	60	100%	40
A level of "Start" indicates a move that will be known by a Illumise obtained at level 1 in Generation V Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Illumise Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Illumise Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation V Other generations: III - IV
TM		Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	TM06	Toxic	Poison	Status	—	90%	10
	TM10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	—	100%	15
	TM11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	—	—%	5
	TM16	Light Screen	Psychic	Status	—	—%	30
	TM17	Protect	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
	TM18	Rain Dance	Water	Status	—	—%	5
	TM21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	—	100%	20
	TM22	SolarBeam	Grass	Special	120	100%	10
	TM24	Thunderbolt	Electric	Special	95	100%	15
	TM25	Thunder	Electric	Special	120	70%	10
	TM27	Return	Normal	Physical	—	100%	20
	TM30	Shadow Ball	Ghost	Special	80	100%	15
	TM31	Brick Break	Fighting	Physical	75	100%	15
	TM32	Double Team	Normal	Status	—	—%	15
	TM40	Aerial Ace	Flying	Physical	60	—%	20
	TM42	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100%	20
	TM44	Rest	Psychic	Status	—	—%	10
	TM45	Attract	Normal	Status	—	100%	15
	TM46	Thief	Dark	Physical	40	100%	10
	TM48	Round	Normal	Special	60	100%	15
	TM56	Fling	Dark	Physical	—	100%	10
	TM57	Charge Beam	Electric	Special	50	90%	10
	TM62	Acrobatics	Flying	Physical	55	100%	15
	TM70	Flash	Normal	Status	—	100%	20
	TM73	Thunder Wave	Electric	Status	—	100%	20
	TM76	Struggle Bug	Bug	Special	30	100%	20
	TM77	Psych Up	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
	TM87	Swagger	Normal	Status	—	90%	15
	TM89	U-turn	Bug	Physical	70	100%	20
	TM90	Substitute	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Illumise Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Illumise Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation V Other generations: III - IV
Father	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	Baton Pass	Normal	Status	—	—%	40
	Bug Buzz	Bug	Special	90	100%	10
	Captivate	Normal	Status	—	100%	20
	Confuse Ray	Ghost	Status	—	100%	10
	Encore	Normal	Status	—	100%	5
	Fake Tears	Dark	Status	—	100%	20
	Growth	Normal	Status	—	—%	40
	Silver Wind	Bug	Special	60	100%	5
Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Illumise in Generation V Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Illumise in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Illumise Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Illumise Click on the generation numbers at the top to see egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation V Other generations: III - IV
Game		Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring.
A black abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Illumise can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Illumise cannot be tutored the move in that game Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Illumise Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Illumise Click on the generation numbers at the top to see move tutor moves from other generations

Dream World-only moves

Generation V Other generations: III - IV
Event	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
Dream World	Fake Tears	Dark	Status	—	100%	20
Dream World	Tailwind	Flying	Status	—	—%	30
A superscript level indicates that Illumise can learn this move normally in Generation V at that level Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Illumise Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Illumise Click on the generation numbers at the top to see event moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball  N/A  Not available	Pokémon Pinball RS     Acquisition: Catch	Pokémon Trozei!    Rarity: Common
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 7.3% Friend Area: Rub-a-Dub River Phrases 51%-100% HP I skate across the night sky with my Volbeat friends! 26%-50% HP Oh, dear! I've lost half my health already! 1%-25% HP I'm sorry... I don't have the strength to fly... Level up I've leveled up! I must tell my Volbeat friends! Partner phrases 51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%. Level up I've leveled up! I must tell my Volbeat friends!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 8.2% IQ group: F
Pokémon Ranger Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None Loops: 0 Min. exp.: 0 Max. exp.: 0 Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Poké Assist: Field move:  Normal  None Past ( Normal ) None Past (Electrify ×1) Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.

Evolution

Does not evolve Illumise  Bug

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow	Red (Ja)	Green	Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I.
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal			Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation II.
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald	FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum	HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
V	Black	White				Back

For other sprites and images, please see Illumise images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• Like Nidoran♀ and Nidoran♂, an egg laid by an Illumise has a chance of containing a Volbeat.
• Illumise shares the same species name with its male counterpart Volbeat. They are both known as Firefly Pokémon.
  • Despite being the Firefly Pokémon and despite what its Emerald entry suggests, Illumise can be found all day in Diamond and Pearl, unlike real fireflies, which are nocturnal.
• Despite Illumise being Bug-type, in Generation III, she cannot learn any Bug-type move via level-up, and even via breeding, only Silver Wind can be taught to her.
• Illumise, along with Volbeat, was thought to have been the first Bug/Electric Pokémon, according to a Nintendo Power issue released before Ruby and Sapphire. However, this was later proved false.
• Although Illumise clearly flies, can learn several Flying-type moves and her Pokédex entries state that she can fly, she is not part Flying-type, nor can she have the ability Levitate. She shares this trait with her male counterpart Volbeat, as well as Beedrill, Venomoth, Heracross, Dustox, and Volcarona.
• Illumise is the only non-Grass-type that can learn Growth.
• Illumise is the only Pokémon in Generation III whose name starts with the letter I.
• Before Generation V, Illumise was the only non-Poison-type Pokémon to learn Flatter by leveling up.
• Every one of Illumise's Pokédex entries mention Volbeat.
• As of Generation V, no other Pokémon have same dual egg group as Illumise and her counterpart. In this case, both in Bug and Human-Like are unique.
• Although Volbeat and Illumise are of the same species and are breeding partners, Illumise cannot learn the bug move Tail Glow while Volbeat can.

Origin

Illumise appears to be based on Lampyridaes (also known as fireflies) like its counterpart, Volbeat. It does not seem to share its coloring with any particular species. Illumise may be based on flappers, a 1920's women's style. They usually had bobbed hair, like Illumise's purple "hair", and wore taboo dresses and outfits. Illumise seems to be wearing a black jacket, coat, or dress, similar to Volbeat's, with purple arm and leg cuffs. The yellow bow-like shape under its neck is reminiscent to that of a yellow peter pan collar and the stripes on its abdomen resemble a girdle.

Name origin

Illumise's name is a play on the word illuminate.

In other languages

Language Name Name Origin German Illumise Same as English origin. French Lumivole From lumière and luciole. Korean 네오비트 Neobeat Chinese () 甜甜螢 Tián Tián Yíng "Sweet firefly". 螢 can be derived from 螢火蟲 Yíng​huǒ​chóng.

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