Illusion (Pokémon Ability)

Effect

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

In-Depth 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.

Pokémon with Illusion Stats

Pokémon with Illusion	Number of Pokémon
As an Ability	2
As a Hidden Ability	0
Total Pokémon	2

Game Descriptions

Black White	Comes out disguised as the Pokémon in back.
Black 2 White 2	Comes out disguised as the Pokémon in back.
X Y	Comes out disguised as the Pokémon in the party’s last spot.
Sun Moon	Comes out disguised as the Pokémon in the party’s last spot.
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon	Comes out disguised as the Pokémon in the party’s last spot.
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee	Comes out disguised as the Pokémon in the party’s last spot.
Sword Shield	Comes out disguised as the Pokémon in the party’s last spot.

Pokémon with Illusion as an Ability

#Number	Image	Name	Type	Abilities	Base Stats
#Number	Image	Name	Type	Abilities	Total	HP	AtkAttack	DefDefense	S.AtkS.Attack	S.DefS.Defense	SpdSpeed
#570		Zorua	Dark	Illusion	395	40	65	40	80	40	65
#571		Zoroark	Dark	Illusion	615	60	105	60	120	60	105

Available

Red Blue	No
Yellow	No
Ruby Sapphire	No
Emerald	No
FireRed LeafGreen	No
Diamond Pearl	No
Platinum	No
HeartGold SoulSilver	No
Black White	Yes
Black 2 White 2	Yes
X Y	Yes
Sun Moon	Yes
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon	Yes
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee	Yes
Sword Shield	Yes