Illusion
Effect in Pokémon Champions
The Pokémon enters battle disguised as the last Pokémon in its party. It reverts to its usual appearance when it takes damage from a move.
Changes by generation
- Pokémon Champions
- Unchanged from Gen 9
- Gen 5–9
- Introduced in Gen 5
Type breakdown
Highest base stat totals
Pokémon that run this ability
Champions Doubles2026-09
Zoroark (Hisuian Form)Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in Champions Doubles (2026-09).
Source: Smogon (Champions VGC reg.MC)
Champions Singles2026-09
Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in Champions Singles (2026-09).
Source: Smogon (Champions BSS reg.MC)
OU (Singles)2026-09
Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in OU (Singles) (2026-09).
Source: Smogon (OU)
Pokémon with this ability4 Pokémon
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FAQ
What does Illusion do?
The Pokémon enters battle disguised as the last Pokémon in its party. It reverts to its usual appearance when it takes damage from a move.
Which Pokémon have Illusion?
4 Pokémon have it, e.g. Zorua, Zorua (Hisuian Form), Zoroark, Zoroark (Hisuian Form).
Which types of Pokémon have Illusion?
The most common are Dark (2) / Ghost (2) / Normal (2). The full breakdown of all 4 Pokémon is listed on this page.
Which Pokémon with Illusion has the highest base stat total?
In order: Zoroark (510), Zoroark (Hisuian Form) (510), Zorua (330), Zorua (Hisuian Form) (330).