Competitive Information for Illumise [Scarlet/Violet]
Bug
Abilities:
This Pokemon cannot be infatuated or taunted. Immune to Intimidate.
This Pokemon's Status moves have priority raised by 1, but Dark types are immune.
This Pokemon's attacks that are not very effective on a target deal double damage.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Illumise? These builds are optimized for Scarlet/Violet Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Scarlet/Violet metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Illumise is here! This awesome Pokémon is Bug-typed and ready to shine! It's a sight to see Illumise out in the 9th generation battlefield. It is weak to Fire, Flying, and Rock-typed attacks. Explore the movesets below to see how Illumise performs in battles.
Item: Throat Spray / Life Orb
Ability: Oblivious
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Bug Buzz / Struggle Bug
- Thunderbolt
- Dazzling Gleam
- Shadow Ball
Illumise is an outstanding Special Sweeper for single battles. This setup is intended to take down the opponent's team with destructive special attacks. Throat Spray activates when a Pokemon uses a sound-based move (in this case Bug Buzz) and enhances Illumise's special attack stat by 2 stages. Life Orb boosts the power of Illumise's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Oblivious, Illumise cannot be infatuated or taunted. Immune to intimidate.
◆ Struggle Bug is a special STAB-boosted 50-base power Bug-type move (100% chance to lower the foes special attack by 1 stage).
◆ Thunderbolt is a special 90-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Dazzling Gleam is a special 80-base power Fairy-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
◆ Shadow Ball is a special 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Illumise? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Scarlet/Violet Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Scarlet/Violet metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Oblivious
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Dazzling Gleam
- Struggle Bug / Bug Buzz
- Air Cutter
- Thunderbolt
Illumise is a stunning Special Sweeper for double battles. The objective of this moveset is to take down the opponent's team with overwhelming special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Illumise's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Illumise's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Oblivious, Illumise cannot be infatuated or taunted. Immune to intimidate.
◆ Struggle Bug is a special STAB-boosted 50-base power Bug-type move (100% chance to lower the foes special attack by 1 stage).
◆ Bug Buzz is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Bug-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Air Cutter is a special 60-base power Flying-type move (high critical hit ratio. Hits adjacent foes).
◆ Thunderbolt is a special 90-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
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Terastal Phenomenon
In Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (Generation 9), each Pokémon in Paldea has a Tera Type. A Pokémon's Tera Type is inactive until the Pokémon Terastallizes, at which time the Pokémon's type will change to its Tera Type.
There are 18 types, meaning there are countless combinations of Pokémon and Tera Types. Terastallizing a Pokémon allows you to enhance your battle strategies by increasing the power of any moves that have the same type as your Pokémon’s Tera Type or by changing your Pokémon’s weaknesses.
Fire moves are bad against Water/Dragon/Rock/Fire.
Flying moves are bad against Steel/Rock/Electric.
Rock moves are bad against Steel/Fighting/Ground.
The most recommended Terastral Type for Illumise is: Rock or Steel
Select a Tera-type:
Teratype Bug moveset for Illumise
Item: Throat Spray / Life Orb
Ability: Oblivious
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Bug
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Bug Buzz / Tera Blast
- Thunderbolt
- Dazzling Gleam
- Shadow Ball
Illumise is an extraordinary Special Sweeper for single battles. It tries to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Throat Spray activates when a Pokemon uses a sound-based move (in this case Bug Buzz) and increases Illumise's special attack stat by 2 stages. Life Orb boosts the power of Illumise's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Oblivious, Illumise cannot be infatuated or taunted. Immune to intimidate.
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Bug-type move).
◆ Thunderbolt is a special 90-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Dazzling Gleam is a special 80-base power Fairy-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
◆ Shadow Ball is a special 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
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Teratype Dark moveset for Illumise
Item: Throat Spray / Life Orb
Ability: Oblivious
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Dark
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Bug Buzz / Struggle Bug
- Tera Blast
- Thunderbolt
- Dazzling Gleam
Illumise is a notable Special Sweeper for single battles. It was designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Throat Spray activates when a Pokemon uses a sound-based move (in this case Bug Buzz) and boosts Illumise's special attack stat by 2 stages. Life Orb boosts the power of Illumise's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Oblivious, Illumise cannot be infatuated or taunted. Immune to intimidate.
◆ Struggle Bug is a special STAB-boosted 50-base power Bug-type move (100% chance to lower the foes special attack by 1 stage).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Dark-type move).
◆ Thunderbolt is a special 90-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Dazzling Gleam is a special 80-base power Fairy-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
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Teratype Dragon moveset for Illumise
Item: Throat Spray / Life Orb
Ability: Oblivious
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Dragon
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Bug Buzz / Struggle Bug
- Tera Blast
- Thunderbolt
- Dazzling Gleam
Illumise is a decent Special Sweeper for single battles. It's designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Throat Spray activates when a Pokemon uses a sound-based move (in this case Bug Buzz) and increases Illumise's special attack stat by 2 stages. Life Orb boosts the power of Illumise's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Oblivious, Illumise cannot be infatuated or taunted. Immune to intimidate.
◆ Struggle Bug is a special STAB-boosted 50-base power Bug-type move (100% chance to lower the foes special attack by 1 stage).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Dragon-type move).
◆ Thunderbolt is a special 90-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Dazzling Gleam is a special 80-base power Fairy-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
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Teratype Electric moveset for Illumise
Item: Throat Spray / Life Orb
Ability: Oblivious
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Electric
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Thunderbolt / Tera Blast
- Bug Buzz / Struggle Bug
- Dazzling Gleam
- Shadow Ball
Illumise is a spectacular Special Sweeper for single battles. It was designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Throat Spray activates when a Pokemon uses a sound-based move (in this case Bug Buzz) and raises Illumise's special attack stat by 2 stages. Life Orb boosts the power of Illumise's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Oblivious, Illumise cannot be infatuated or taunted. Immune to intimidate.
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Electric-type move).
◆ Bug Buzz is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Bug-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Struggle Bug is a special STAB-boosted 50-base power Bug-type move (100% chance to lower the foes special attack by 1 stage).
◆ Dazzling Gleam is a special 80-base power Fairy-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
◆ Shadow Ball is a special 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
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Teratype Fairy moveset for Illumise
Item: Throat Spray / Life Orb
Ability: Oblivious
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Fairy
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Bug Buzz / Struggle Bug
- Dazzling Gleam / Tera Blast
- Thunderbolt
- Shadow Ball
Illumise is a remarkable Special Sweeper for single battles. It tries to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Throat Spray activates when a Pokemon uses a sound-based move (in this case Bug Buzz) and raises Illumise's special attack stat by 2 stages. Life Orb boosts the power of Illumise's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Oblivious, Illumise cannot be infatuated or taunted. Immune to intimidate.
◆ Struggle Bug is a special STAB-boosted 50-base power Bug-type move (100% chance to lower the foes special attack by 1 stage).
◆ Dazzling Gleam is a special TERA-boosted 80-base power Fairy-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Fairy-type move).
◆ Thunderbolt is a special 90-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Shadow Ball is a special 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
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Teratype Fighting moveset for Illumise
Item: Throat Spray / Life Orb
Ability: Oblivious
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Fighting
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Bug Buzz / Struggle Bug
- Tera Blast
- Thunderbolt
- Dazzling Gleam
Illumise is a wonderful Special Sweeper for single battles. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Throat Spray activates when a Pokemon uses a sound-based move (in this case Bug Buzz) and boosts Illumise's special attack stat by 2 stages. Life Orb boosts the power of Illumise's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Oblivious, Illumise cannot be infatuated or taunted. Immune to intimidate.
◆ Struggle Bug is a special STAB-boosted 50-base power Bug-type move (100% chance to lower the foes special attack by 1 stage).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Fighting-type move).
◆ Thunderbolt is a special 90-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Dazzling Gleam is a special 80-base power Fairy-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
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Teratype Fire moveset for Illumise
Item: Throat Spray / Life Orb
Ability: Oblivious
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Fire
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Bug Buzz / Struggle Bug
- Tera Blast
- Thunderbolt
- Dazzling Gleam
Illumise is a decent Special Sweeper for single battles. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Throat Spray activates when a Pokemon uses a sound-based move (in this case Bug Buzz) and boosts Illumise's special attack stat by 2 stages. Life Orb boosts the power of Illumise's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Oblivious, Illumise cannot be infatuated or taunted. Immune to intimidate.
◆ Struggle Bug is a special STAB-boosted 50-base power Bug-type move (100% chance to lower the foes special attack by 1 stage).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Fire-type move).
◆ Thunderbolt is a special 90-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Dazzling Gleam is a special 80-base power Fairy-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
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Teratype Flying moveset for Illumise
Item: Throat Spray / Life Orb
Ability: Oblivious
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Flying
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Bug Buzz / Struggle Bug
- Tera Blast / Air Cutter
- Thunderbolt
- Dazzling Gleam
Illumise is a spectacular Special Sweeper for single battles. It tries to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Throat Spray activates when a Pokemon uses a sound-based move (in this case Bug Buzz) and boosts Illumise's special attack stat by 2 stages. Life Orb boosts the power of Illumise's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Oblivious, Illumise cannot be infatuated or taunted. Immune to intimidate.
◆ Struggle Bug is a special STAB-boosted 50-base power Bug-type move (100% chance to lower the foes special attack by 1 stage).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Flying-type move).
◆ Air Cutter is a special TERA-boosted 60-base power Flying-type move (high critical hit ratio. Hits adjacent foes).
◆ Thunderbolt is a special 90-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Dazzling Gleam is a special 80-base power Fairy-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
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Teratype Ghost moveset for Illumise
Item: Throat Spray / Life Orb
Ability: Oblivious
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Ghost
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Bug Buzz / Struggle Bug
- Shadow Ball / Tera Blast
- Thunderbolt
- Dazzling Gleam
Illumise is a stupendous Special Sweeper for single battles. It's purpose is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Throat Spray activates when a Pokemon uses a sound-based move (in this case Bug Buzz) and boosts Illumise's special attack stat by 2 stages. Life Orb boosts the power of Illumise's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Oblivious, Illumise cannot be infatuated or taunted. Immune to intimidate.
◆ Struggle Bug is a special STAB-boosted 50-base power Bug-type move (100% chance to lower the foes special attack by 1 stage).
◆ Shadow Ball is a special TERA-boosted 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Ghost-type move).
◆ Thunderbolt is a special 90-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Dazzling Gleam is a special 80-base power Fairy-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
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https://hohoushome.com/b/qiaa13a
Teratype Grass moveset for Illumise
Item: Throat Spray / Life Orb
Ability: Oblivious
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Grass
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Bug Buzz / Struggle Bug
- Tera Blast / Giga Drain
- Thunderbolt
- Dazzling Gleam
Illumise is an outstanding Special Sweeper for single battles. This moveset attempts to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Throat Spray activates when a Pokemon uses a sound-based move (in this case Bug Buzz) and raises Illumise's special attack stat by 2 stages. Life Orb boosts the power of Illumise's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Oblivious, Illumise cannot be infatuated or taunted. Immune to intimidate.
◆ Struggle Bug is a special STAB-boosted 50-base power Bug-type move (100% chance to lower the foes special attack by 1 stage).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Grass-type move).
◆ Giga Drain is a special TERA-boosted 75-base power Grass-type move (Illumise recovers 50% of the damage dealt).
◆ Thunderbolt is a special 90-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Dazzling Gleam is a special 80-base power Fairy-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
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Teratype Ground moveset for Illumise
Item: Throat Spray / Life Orb
Ability: Oblivious
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Ground
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Bug Buzz / Struggle Bug
- Tera Blast
- Thunderbolt
- Dazzling Gleam
Illumise is a wonderful Special Sweeper for single battles. It tries to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Throat Spray activates when a Pokemon uses a sound-based move (in this case Bug Buzz) and increases Illumise's special attack stat by 2 stages. Life Orb boosts the power of Illumise's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Oblivious, Illumise cannot be infatuated or taunted. Immune to intimidate.
◆ Struggle Bug is a special STAB-boosted 50-base power Bug-type move (100% chance to lower the foes special attack by 1 stage).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Ground-type move).
◆ Thunderbolt is a special 90-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Dazzling Gleam is a special 80-base power Fairy-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
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Teratype Ice moveset for Illumise
Item: Throat Spray / Life Orb
Ability: Oblivious
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Ice
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Bug Buzz / Struggle Bug
- Tera Blast
- Thunderbolt
- Dazzling Gleam
Illumise is pretty popular Special Sweeper for single battles. It tries to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Throat Spray activates when a Pokemon uses a sound-based move (in this case Bug Buzz) and boosts Illumise's special attack stat by 2 stages. Life Orb boosts the power of Illumise's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Oblivious, Illumise cannot be infatuated or taunted. Immune to intimidate.
◆ Struggle Bug is a special STAB-boosted 50-base power Bug-type move (100% chance to lower the foes special attack by 1 stage).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Ice-type move).
◆ Thunderbolt is a special 90-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Dazzling Gleam is a special 80-base power Fairy-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
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Teratype Normal moveset for Illumise
Item: Throat Spray / Life Orb
Ability: Oblivious
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Normal
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Bug Buzz / Struggle Bug
- Tera Blast
- Thunderbolt
- Dazzling Gleam
Illumise is a spectacular Special Sweeper for single battles. It tries to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Throat Spray activates when a Pokemon uses a sound-based move (in this case Bug Buzz) and increases Illumise's special attack stat by 2 stages. Life Orb boosts the power of Illumise's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Oblivious, Illumise cannot be infatuated or taunted. Immune to intimidate.
◆ Struggle Bug is a special STAB-boosted 50-base power Bug-type move (100% chance to lower the foes special attack by 1 stage).
◆ Tera Blast is a special TERA-boosted 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Normal-type move).
◆ Thunderbolt is a special 90-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Dazzling Gleam is a special 80-base power Fairy-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
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Teratype Poison moveset for Illumise
Item: Throat Spray / Life Orb
Ability: Oblivious
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Poison
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Bug Buzz / Struggle Bug
- Tera Blast
- Thunderbolt
- Dazzling Gleam
Illumise is pretty popular Special Sweeper for single battles. It was designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Throat Spray activates when a Pokemon uses a sound-based move (in this case Bug Buzz) and raises Illumise's special attack stat by 2 stages. Life Orb boosts the power of Illumise's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Oblivious, Illumise cannot be infatuated or taunted. Immune to intimidate.
◆ Struggle Bug is a special STAB-boosted 50-base power Bug-type move (100% chance to lower the foes special attack by 1 stage).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Poison-type move).
◆ Thunderbolt is a special 90-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Dazzling Gleam is a special 80-base power Fairy-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
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Teratype Psychic moveset for Illumise
Item: Throat Spray / Life Orb
Ability: Oblivious
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Psychic
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Bug Buzz / Struggle Bug
- Tera Blast
- Thunderbolt
- Dazzling Gleam
Illumise is an interesting Special Sweeper for single battles. It's designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Throat Spray activates when a Pokemon uses a sound-based move (in this case Bug Buzz) and increases Illumise's special attack stat by 2 stages. Life Orb boosts the power of Illumise's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Oblivious, Illumise cannot be infatuated or taunted. Immune to intimidate.
◆ Struggle Bug is a special STAB-boosted 50-base power Bug-type move (100% chance to lower the foes special attack by 1 stage).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Psychic-type move).
◆ Thunderbolt is a special 90-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Dazzling Gleam is a special 80-base power Fairy-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
Link (click to copy):
https://hohoushome.com/b/qoaa13a
Teratype Rock moveset for Illumise
Item: Throat Spray / Life Orb
Ability: Oblivious
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Rock
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Bug Buzz / Struggle Bug
- Tera Blast
- Thunderbolt
- Dazzling Gleam
Illumise is popular Special Sweeper for single battles. It attempts to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Throat Spray activates when a Pokemon uses a sound-based move (in this case Bug Buzz) and boosts Illumise's special attack stat by 2 stages. Life Orb boosts the power of Illumise's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Oblivious, Illumise cannot be infatuated or taunted. Immune to intimidate.
◆ Struggle Bug is a special STAB-boosted 50-base power Bug-type move (100% chance to lower the foes special attack by 1 stage).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Rock-type move).
◆ Thunderbolt is a special 90-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Dazzling Gleam is a special 80-base power Fairy-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
Link (click to copy):
https://hohoushome.com/b/qpaa13a
Teratype Steel moveset for Illumise
Item: Throat Spray / Life Orb
Ability: Oblivious
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Steel
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Bug Buzz / Struggle Bug
- Tera Blast
- Thunderbolt
- Dazzling Gleam
Illumise is an awesome Special Sweeper for single battles. It is designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Throat Spray activates when a Pokemon uses a sound-based move (in this case Bug Buzz) and raises Illumise's special attack stat by 2 stages. Life Orb boosts the power of Illumise's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Oblivious, Illumise cannot be infatuated or taunted. Immune to intimidate.
◆ Struggle Bug is a special STAB-boosted 50-base power Bug-type move (100% chance to lower the foes special attack by 1 stage).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Steel-type move).
◆ Thunderbolt is a special 90-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Dazzling Gleam is a special 80-base power Fairy-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
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Teratype Water moveset for Illumise
Item: Throat Spray / Life Orb
Ability: Oblivious
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Bug Buzz / Struggle Bug
- Tera Blast / Water Pulse
- Thunderbolt
- Dazzling Gleam
Illumise is an interesting Special Sweeper for single battles. It is primarily designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Throat Spray activates when a Pokemon uses a sound-based move (in this case Bug Buzz) and boosts Illumise's special attack stat by 2 stages. Life Orb boosts the power of Illumise's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Oblivious, Illumise cannot be infatuated or taunted. Immune to intimidate.
◆ Struggle Bug is a special STAB-boosted 50-base power Bug-type move (100% chance to lower the foes special attack by 1 stage).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Water-type move).
◆ Water Pulse is a special TERA-boosted 60-base power Water-type move (20% chance to confuse the target).
◆ Thunderbolt is a special 90-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Dazzling Gleam is a special 80-base power Fairy-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Illumise can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Scarlet/Violet generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Illumise.
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Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Illumise can perform in Scarlet/Violet. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive SV Move and Ability Combos for Illumise
- Moves: Sunny day + Solar beam
- Moves: Sunny day + Growth
- Moves: Wish + Baton pass
- Moves: Flatter + Psych up
- Moves: Rain dance + Thunder
- Moves: Endure + Endeavor
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Move: Fling + Item: King's Rock
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Move: Endeavor + Item: Focus Sash
- Move: Acrobatics + Item: Red Card
- Move: Acrobatics + Item: Flying Gem
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Helping Hand, Protect, Quick Attack
- Moves that Break Screens: Brick Break
- Moves that inflict status: Thunder Wave
Moves that boost Illumise's stats
- Charge Beam
- Growth
- Trailblaze
Most notable and possible best moves for Illumise
- Baton Pass
- Light Screen
- Protect
- Rest
- Roost
- U-turn
Common Effort Values for Illumise in Scarlet and Violet
- Adamant Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Modest Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Jolly Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Timid Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Bold Nature ( 252/0/252/0/0/4 )
- Calm Nature ( 252/0/0/0/252/4 )
- Relaxed Nature ( 252/0/88/0/168/0 )
- Sassy Nature ( 252/0/4/0/252/0 )
- Optimize Illumise's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
Usage Data
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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