Note on TTV (True Total Value): TTV is a total sum of all stats except the unused attack stat. It includes either Attack or Special Attack, depending on which is more likely to be used in battles.
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Weakness Chart for Bug-type:
Bug
Dark
Dragon
Electric
Fairy
Fighting
Fire
Flying
Ghost
0.5x
2x
2x
Grass
Ground
Ice
Normal
Poison
Psychic
Rock
Steel
Water
0.5x
0.5x
2x
¼x
½x
2x
4x
Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Illumise? These builds are optimized for X/Y Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the X/Y metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Discover the strength of Illumise, an exceptional Pokémon known for its Bug typing! Illumise is a common Pokémon to see in the XY metagame. It is weak to Fire, Flying, and Rock-typed attacks. Check out the movesets listed below to learn more about Illumise's strategies.
Illumise stands out as an impressive Special Sweeper in single battles. This technique aims to overwhelm foes with overwhelming special power. Focus Sash helps protect Illumise from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out (usually Silver Wind to boost Illumise for the following turns). Choice Specs will increase the damage of Illumise's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. With Oblivious, Illumise cannot be infatuated or taunted.
◆ 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). ◆ Silver Wind is a special STAB-boosted 60-base power Bug-type move (10% chance to raise all stats by 1 stage (not acc/eva)). ◆ 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). ◆ Ominous Wind is a special 60-base power Ghost-type move (10% chance to raise all stats by 1 stage (not acc/eva)).
No additional EV spread were found for this set at this time.Array
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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 X/Y 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 X/Y metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Illumise shows a distinguished Special Sweeper prowess in double battles. This setup is intended to crush rivals using devastating special moves. Focus Sash helps protect Illumise from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Illumise's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. With Oblivious, Illumise cannot be infatuated or taunted.
◆ Dazzling Gleam is a special 80-base power Fairy-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes). ◆ 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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Movepool
Want to know what moves Illumise can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon X/Y 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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Note: The damage listed here under Versus is not actually calculated using the in-game damage formula. It is simply calculated using typing weaknesses and resistances from the selected type-matchup modifier along with STAB (if applied) to help sort through and give a general idea as to how powerful certain moves might be towards that selected typing after modifiers are applied. Several moves listed here may have additional effects that might alter actual damage output which are not factored on this specific list. Use damage calculators to find actual damage amounts.
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Illumise can perform in X/Y. 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 XY Move and Ability Combos for Illumise
Moves: Sunny day + Solar beam
Moves: Sunny day + Growth
Moves: Wish + Baton pass
Moves: Swagger + Flatter
Moves: Swagger + Psych up
Moves: Flatter + Psych up
Moves: Rain dance + Thunder
Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
Moves: Rest + Snore
Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
Move: Fling + Item: King's Rock
Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
Move: Acrobatics + Item: Red Card
Move: Acrobatics + Item: Flying Gem
Item: Blunder Policy + Move: Dynamic Punch
Moves with Priority: Endure, Helping Hand, Protect, Quick Attack
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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