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Illumise is a Bug type Pokémon introduced in the third generation and counterpart to Volbeat. They are native to Hoenn, do not evolve from or to anything, and are always female.
Physiology and Behaviour[]
Illumise is a firefly-like, bipedal Pokémon. It has a blue face and large, slanted blue eyes with purple markings at the corners. Surrounding its head are purple curls that frame its face. Its antennae are small and yellow. Its body is black with a blue belly and a yellow bid marking. Its arms and legs are black and are connected to the body by purple borders. It has small wings used for flying with others, and a pattern of three oblong yellow spots on its rear. This is a female only species; Volbeat is its male counterpart.
Illumise uses its sweet aromas to lure in Volbeat and have them draw geometric patterns in the sky. It is said to earn respect from others by composing designs that are more complex. Over 200 different patterns have been discovered. It is a nocturnal Pokémon that lives in forests.
Appearances[]
Pokémon Pinball[]
In Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire, when the player succeeds on Travel Mode in Sapphire Field, one will fly down and paint the new area.
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon[]
In Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness, a large group of Illumise and Volbeat are seen at Fogbound Lake where they put on a display making the lake look beautiful.
In the anime[]
Illumise first appeared in the episode, Love at First Flight along with her male counterpart, Volbeat.
Illumise appeared again in Time Warp Heals All Wounds.
In the manga[]
Origin[]
In-game Information[]
Pokédex entries[]
| Title | Entry |
|---|---|
| Third Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon 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 | 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. |
| Pokémon 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. |
| Pokémon FireRed | It guides Volbeat to draw signs in night skies. There are scientists that study the patterns it creates. |
| Pokémon LeafGreen | It guides Volbeat to draw signs in night skies. There are scientists that study the patterns it creates. |
| Fourth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Diamond | With its sweet aroma, it guides Volbeat to draw signs with light in the night sky. |
| Pokémon Pearl | With its sweet aroma, it guides Volbeat to draw signs with light in the night sky. |
| Pokémon Platinum | With its sweet aroma, it guides Volbeat to draw signs with light in the night sky. |
| Pokémon HeartGold | Its fragrance attracts a swarm of Volbeat, so they draw over 200 patterns in the night sky. |
| Pokémon SoulSilver | Its fragrance attracts a swarm of Volbeat, so they draw over 200 patterns in the night sky. |
| Fifth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Black | With its sweet aroma, it guides Volbeat to draw signs with light in the night sky. |
| Pokémon White | With its sweet aroma, it guides Volbeat to draw signs with light in the night sky. |
| Pokémon Black 2 | With its sweet aroma, it guides Volbeat to draw signs with light in the night sky. |
| Pokémon White 2 | With its sweet aroma, it guides Volbeat to draw signs with light in the night sky. |
| Sixth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon X | Its fragrance attracts a swarm of Volbeat, so they draw over 200 patterns in the night sky. |
| Pokémon Y | With its sweet aroma, it guides Volbeat to draw signs with light in the night sky. |
| Pokémon Omega 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 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. |
| Eighth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Brilliant Diamond | With its sweet aroma, it guides Volbeat to draw signs with light in the night sky. |
| Pokémon Shining Pearl | With its sweet aroma, it guides Volbeat to draw signs with light in the night sky. |
| Ninth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Scarlet | Illumise uses its sweet scent to guide Volbeat, having them form over 200 patterns in the night sky. |
| Pokémon Violet | It guides Volbeat to draw signs in the night sky. There are scholars who research the meaning of these signs. |
Game Locations[]
| Title | Location(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Third Pokémon generation | ||
| Pokémon Ruby | ||
| Pokémon Sapphire | ||
| Pokémon Emerald | ||
| Fourth Pokémon generation | ||
| Pokémon Diamond | ||
| Pokémon Pearl | ||
| Pokémon Platinum | ||
| Pokémon HeartGold | ||
| Pokémon SoulSilver | ||
| Fifth Pokémon generation | ||
| Pokémon Black | ||
| Pokémon White | ||
| Pokémon White 2 | ||
| Sixth Pokémon generation | ||
| Pokémon X | ||
| Pokémon Y | ||
| Pokémon Omega Ruby | ||
| Pokémon Alpha Sapphire | ||
Base Stats[]
| HP | 65 |
| Attack | 47 |
| Defense | 55 |
| Sp. Attack | 73 |
| Sp. Defense | 75 |
| Speed | 85 |
| Total | 400 |
Gen 7 onwards[]
| HP | 65 |
| Attack | 47 |
| Defense | 75 |
| Sp. Attack | 73 |
| Sp. Defense | 85 |
| Speed | 85 |
| Total | 430 |
