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Generation 5 · Ability No. 149

Illusion

Learn how Illusion works, which Pokémon can use it and how its text evolved throughout the games.

Generation V Main series
4 compatible Pokémon
0 variants
9 history records
#0149 Illusion
Overview

Full description

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.

Overview

Effect summary

Takes the appearance of the last conscious party Pokémon upon being sent out until hit by a damaging move.

Timeline

History across games

See how this Ability and its official descriptions changed across the games.

9 versions Latest: Scarlet / Violet
Current compatibility

Pokémon with Illusion

Each card combines the Pokémon identity, types and this Ability position in its available set.
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