Ability profile
Illusion Pokemon Ability
Generation
Generation V
Pokémon with ability
4
Effect
This Pokémon, upon being sent out, appears to have the species, nickname, and Poké Ball of the last Pokémon in the party that is able to battle. This illusion breaks upon being hit by a damaging move. Other damage, e.g. from weather or Spikes, does not break the illusion, nor does damage done to a Substitute. If the party order becomes temporarily shuffled around as Pokémon are switched out in battle, this ability chooses the last Pokémon according to that shuffled order.
Flavor text
Comes out disguised as the Pokémon in back.
Quick summary
Illusion is a main-series ability from Generation V. Open species profiles below to see typings, moves, and community fan rank where available.
Battle context
Generation debut
Generation V
Illusion first appeared in Generation V. Compare how newer releases reuse or power up the effect when building themed teams.
Main series
Yes
Illusion is used in main-series battles and links to 4 species profiles below.
4 Pokémon can have Illusion in the official dataset.
Fan favorite hub
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