Illuminate
Summary
Illuminate is an ability in the Pokémon series primarily known for its utility effect outside of battle rather than its influence within combat. Pokémon with the Illuminate ability include species like Starmie, Chinchou, and Lantern.
Effects: - Increased Encounter Rate: The primary effect of Illuminate is that it significantly increases the wild Pokémon encounter rate when the Pokémon with this ability is the leading party member. This effect is particularly useful for players looking to find specific Pokémon species, train quickly, or hunt for Shiny Pokémon, as it enhances the likelihood of encountering wild Pokémon.
- No Direct Battle Impact: Illuminate does not provide any combat advantage or disadvantage for the Pokémon holding this ability during battles. Unlike abilities such as Levitate or Intimidate, Illuminate does not influence attack, defense, status conditions, or any battle mechanics directly.
Interesting Facts: - Alternative Uses: Illuminate’s function can be particularly useful in certain context-driven gameplay scenarios, such as
Effects
- Overworld: If the lead Pokémon has this ability, the wild encounter rate is doubled. This ability has no effect in battle.
Flavor Texts
- ruby-sapphire: Encounter rate increases.
- emerald: Encounter rate increases.
- firered-leafgreen: Encounter rate increases.
- diamond-pearl: Raises the likelihood of meeting wild Pokémon.
- platinum: Raises the likelihood of meeting wild Pokémon.
- heartgold-soulsilver: Raises the likelihood of meeting wild Pokémon.
- black-white: Raises the likelihood of meeting wild Pokémon.
- black-2-white-2: Raises the likelihood of meeting wild Pokémon.
- x-y: Raises the likelihood of meeting wild Pokémon.
- omega-ruby-alpha-sapphire: Raises the likelihood of meeting wild Pokémon.
- sun-moon: Raises the likelihood of meeting wild Pokémon by illuminating the surroundings.
- ultra-sun-ultra-moon: Raises the likelihood of meeting wild Pokémon by illuminating the surroundings.
- lets-go-pikachu-lets-go-eevee: Raises the likelihood of meeting wild Pokémon by illuminating the surroundings.
- sword-shield: Raises the likelihood of meeting wild Pokémon by illuminating the surroundings.
- the-teal-mask: By illuminating its surroundings, the Pokémon prevents its accuracy from being lowered.
Pokémon with the Illuminate ability
Staryu
Types: Water
Starmie
Types: Water, Psychic
Chinchou
Types: Water, Electric
Lanturn
Types: Water, Electric
Volbeat
Types: Bug
Watchog
Types: Normal
Morelull
Types: Grass, Fairy
Shiinotic
Types: Grass, Fairy