Great League PvP guide
Illumise Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Illumise is a Bug-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Great League, where it currently ranks #493. Its recommended PvP moveset is Infestation with Silver Wind and Shadow Ball.
Great League
#493
Situational
Type
Bug
Best Fast Move
Infestation
Charged Moves
Max CP
2,002
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT ILLUMISE
Is Illumise Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Illumise is currently a situational PvP option in Great League where it is ranked #493.
Illumise PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great LeagueBest | #493 | 75.3 | Infestation, Silver Wind, Shadow Ball |
| Ultra League | #796 | 55.3 | Infestation, Silver Wind, Shadow Ball |
Best Moveset for Illumise in Pokémon GO PvP
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dark, Grass, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dark, Grass, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Steel
Charged Move
Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Normal
The recommended PvP moveset for Illumise is Infestation with Silver Wind and Shadow Ball.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Illumise in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dark, Grass, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Steel
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dark, Grass, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Steel
Fast Move
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Rock, Steel
Charged Moves
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dark, Grass, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Steel
Charged Move
Strong vs: Dark, Dragon, Fighting
Neutral vs: Bug, Electric, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fire, Poison, Steel
Charged Move
Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Normal
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dark, Grass, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Steel
Illumise PvP Move Counts
Infestation → Silver Wind
4 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Infestation → Shadow Ball
5 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Illumise Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Great League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Illumise wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
Illumise Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Illumise's Bug typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- fire1.6×
- 1.6×
- rock1.6×
Resistant to
- fighting0.625×
- grass0.625×
- ground0.625×
Best Counters to Illumise in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Illumise in Great League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Illumise's league HP.
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Shadow Clawghost
Fast Move
Neutral
- Shadow Sneakghost
Charged Move
Neutral
39% HP
- Play Roughfairy
Charged Move
Neutral
47% HP
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Peck
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Divewater
Charged Move
Neutral
26% HP
- Fly
Charged Move
Super Effective
67% HP
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Fairy Windfairy
Fast Move
Neutral
- Gigaton Hammersteel
Charged Move
Neutral
60% HP
- Bulldozeground
Charged Move
Resisted
20% HP
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Moonblastfairy
Charged Move
Neutral
34% HP
- Flamethrowerfire
Charged Move
Super Effective
54% HP
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Thunder Shockelectric
Fast Move
Neutral
- Double Iron Bashsteel
Charged Move
Neutral
37% HP
- Dynamic Punchfighting
Charged Move
Resisted
25% HP
Ratings are shown from Illumise's perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Illumise.
Best Teammates for Illumise in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Illumise should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Great League meta.
Teammates are calculated from the current Great League rankings and matchup data, and update automatically with each PvP data import.
Best PvP IVs for Illumise
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 0/15/15 | 1,500 | 35.5 | 2,057,277 |
| #2 | 0/14/13 | 1,498 | 36 | 2,046,363 | |
| #3 | 0/14/15 | 1,495 | 35.5 | 2,045,910 | |
| #4 | 0/15/12 | 1,498 | 36 | 2,042,489 | |
| #5 | 0/15/14 | 1,495 | 35.5 | 2,042,149 | |
| Ultra League | #1 | 15/15/15 | 2,002 | 50 | 3,008,782 |
| #2 | 15/14/15 | 1,996 | 50 | 2,992,158 | |
| #3 | 14/15/15 | 1,989 | 50 | 2,989,739 | |
| #4 | 15/15/14 | 1,996 | 50 | 2,988,588 | |
| #5 | 15/13/15 | 1,991 | 50 | 2,975,535 |
Illumise Stats in Pokémon GO
Illumise's real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Illumise 0/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 35.5
- CP
- 1,500
- Attack
- 109.3
- Defense
- 138.4
- HP
- 136
Ultra League
Illumise 15/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 2,002
- Attack
- 132.8
- Defense
- 152.1
- HP
- 149
Illumise Evolution
Illumise has no normal evolution in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon Similar to Illumise in Pokémon GO PvP
Shares Bug typing · Same Infestation fast move · Ultra League #547
Shares Bug typing · Same Infestation fast move · Ultra League #559
Shares Bug typing · Same Infestation fast move · Great League #878
Shares Bug typing · Same Infestation fast move · Mega Great League #595
Same Bug typing · Same Infestation fast move · Ultra League #695
Same Bug typing · Same Infestation fast move · Ultra League #696
More PoGoCoach tools
Illumise Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Illumise in Pokémon GO PvP?
Illumise's recommended PvP moveset is Infestation with Silver Wind and Shadow Ball.
Is Illumise good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Illumise is currently a situational PvP option in Great League, where it is ranked #493.
What counters Illumise in Pokémon GO PvP?
Mimikyu, Cramorant and Tinkaton are among the strongest current counters to Illumise in Great League.
What is Illumise weak to in Pokémon GO?
Illumise is weak to Fire (1.6×), Flying (1.6×), Rock (1.6×).