* Illumise shares its [[species]] name with its male counterpart {{p|Volbeat}}. They are both known as the Firefly Pokémon.
* Illumise shares its [[species]] name with its male counterpart {{p|Volbeat}}. They are both known as the Firefly Pokémon.
* As of [[Generation VI]], no other Pokémon have the same dual [[Egg Group]] as Illumise and {{p|Volbeat|its counterpart}}. They are in both the {{egg|Bug}} and {{egg|Human-Like}} groups.
* As of [[Generation VI]], no other Pokémon have the same dual [[Egg Group]] as Illumise and {{p|Volbeat|its counterpart}}. They are in both the {{egg|Bug}} and {{egg|Human-Like}} groups.
* Illumise is one Pokèmon that is able to give birth to a diffrent Pokèmon.
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.
In the anime
Illumise in the anime
Major Appearances
Illumise first appeared in Love at First Flight along with her male counterpart, Volbeat.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Illumise is one Pokèmon that is able to give birth to a diffrent Pokèmon.
Origin
Illumise appears to be based on a firefly 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 leotard, 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.
This Pokémon article is part of Project Pokédex, a Bulbapedia project that aims to write comprehensive articles on each Pokémon species, as well as Pokémon groups and forms.
For other sprites and images, please see Illumise images on the Bulbagarden Archives.
