Illumise Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Illumise in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Illumise
Illumise is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Bug typing. The best counter is Mega Blaziken (Mega) with Fire Spin and Blast Burn, dealing 39.895 DPS.
Illumise can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Illumise is weak to Fire, Flying, Rock -type attacks. Avoid using Fighting, Grass, Ground-type moves as Illumise resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Top 3 counters: The strongest lineup against Illumise is Mega Blaziken (39.895 DPS), Blacephalon (39.444 DPS), and Mega Charizard Y (38.526 DPS).
Catching Illumise: After defeating Illumise, the catch encounter will have a CP between 976 and 1037 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1214-1290 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Illumise from raids will have exactly 1037 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Illumise?
The best counter for Illumise is Mega Blaziken with Fire Spin and Blast Burn, dealing 39.895 DPS. Other top options include Blacephalon (39.444 DPS) and Mega Charizard Y (38.526 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Illumise?
Illumise can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Illumise weak to?
Illumise is weak to Fire, Flying, Rock-type attacks. It resists Fighting, Grass, Ground-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Illumise be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Illumise's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Illumise from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Illumise from raids will have 1037 CP at level 20, or 1290 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 976. If you see 1037 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Illumise worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Illumise is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Illumise?
For the best moveset for Illumise itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Illumise stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
Can I beat Illumise without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Illumise can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Blacephalon (39.444 DPS) and Reshiram (33.929 DPS). You may need 5-6 trainers instead of the minimum 2 when using budget teams. Check the Budget Counters section above for the full F2P-friendly list.
What weather boosts Illumise in raids?
Weather boost information for Illumise is not currently available. Bug-type Pokemon are typically boosted in specific weather conditions. When weather boosted, the raid is harder but the catch encounter is level 25 with higher CP.